Long, fine, glossy hair with no undercoat
Does not shed as much as short-haired breeds
Grows continuously and falls out only when brushed or broken
Varies from steel-blue, tan, grey and black depending on age and individual dog
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Bold, intelligent and independent
Retain typical terrier characteristics from ancestors
Can be nervous or bark at strangers if not socialized properly
Not very good with young children
Breed Standards:
Yorkshire Terriers are judged in the show ring primarily on their coat quality, texture and colour. The coat should be a dark steel-blue, from the base of the neck to the base of the tail, with no fawn, gold or black hairs intermingling. Hair on the tail should be a dark blue. Hair on the head, chest and legs should be a rich tan colour darker at the roots than at the tips. The coat should be of a fine, glossy texture and part evenly down the spine. Ideally, the hair is perfectly straight with no wave. Yorkshire Terriers are most often shown with a long, untrimmed coat that sweeps the floor as they walk.
Breed standard for Yorkshire Terriers also dictates that the dog should weigh no more than 7lbs. They should have dark, intelligent eyes that sparkle and do not protrude too much from the head. Yorkshire Terriers should have erect ears with pointed tips. The body should be well-proportioned and they must have straight legs.
History:
Yorkshire Terriers originated in the rugged region of Yorkshire in northern England. In the mid-1800s, workers from Scotland came to the area with long-coated terriers that are considered the forbearers of the modern Yorkshire Terrier. Yorkies were originally bred to hunt mice and rats in small places. The breed was officially named in 1874.
Yorkshire Terriers were accepted into the American Kennel Club in 1878, making them one of the first 25 breeds to be recognized by the group. In the late-Victorian era, Yorkshire Terriers became a very popular pet in America. Yorkshire Terriers continue to be a favourite breed around the world.
Fun Facts:
The title for smallest dog in the world has been frequently held by Yorkshire Terriers throughout the years. A match-box sized Yorkshire Terrier from England, Sylvia, was the smallest dog in recorded history. Sylvia died in 1945, at almost two years old, at which point she stood 2.5" tall at the shoulder, was 3.5" from nose to tip of the tail and weighed 4 ounces. More recently, an abnormally small Yorkshire Terrier in the US named Pinocchio, has been stunning audiences with his minute stature.
Recommendations:
Subtle, lightweight collars look best on Yorkshire Terriers as they don't overwhelm their shiny, flowing coats. Because of their golden and dark colouring, it's easy to find a collar and matching leash that blend nicely.
We think the leather Safari Collar and Safari Leash look fantastic on Yorkshire Terriers. The subdued colour doesn't draw attention from the coat, while the metallic bone detailing adds a little extra glitz.
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