Yorkshire terrier dogs
Origin
The breed's origin was from Yorkshire, the North of England. The Yorkshire Terrier's history started in the middle of the 19 centuries. In that time, many former agricultural workers came to Yorkshire to seek work at coal mines, textile mills and factories. Some of them brought their dogs - various types of terrier of that time to catch rats. The crosses between those dogs produced the original Yorkie. At first, the Yorkshire Terrier was a much bigger than today's Yorkie, but by selectively breeding the smallest individuals, the dog was gradually miniaturized over the years. They were made into a toy dog. The Yorkshire Terrier appeared fist time on a dog show in 1870. In 1874 the first the Yorkies were registered in the British Kennel Club stud book.
Appearance
The Yorkshire Terrier have a compact, athletic build suitable for an active lifestyle. It has a free, jaunty gait, with both head and tail held high. The Yorkie is a long-coated small-size toy dog whose blue and tan coat is parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and quite straight down each side of body. The body is neat, compact and well proportioned. The dog's high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance. The weight of these dogs should not exceed 7 lb., the height should be 6-7 inches.
Care
The Yorkshire Terrier's long hair need daily combing and brushing. Most pet Yorkies have their coats trimmed short or shaved for convenience. The Yorkie coat does not shed
Health Problems
- legg-calve-perthes disease - is a congenital (present at birth) degeneration of the bone end that occurs in young miniature and small breeds of dogs
- portosystemic shunt
- patellar luxation
- tracheal collapse
- retinal dysplasia
At conclusion, yorkshire terrier dogs :
-are alert, vivacious, playful, charming and clever.
-don't need a lot of excercise but do like to run and play
-is fearless, saucy and always eager for challenges
-excellent watchdog
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