Yorkshire Terriers - Pictures - General Information
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Yorkshire Terriers are alert small dogs that fit under the classification of Toy Dogs according to the AKC. The breed possesses a long silky coat, which is never curly. It is well proportioned, neither long-, nor short-legged. The head is small with a moderately long muzzle and dark eyes. Ears are well set apart and always erect. A nose other than black in color is considered to be a fault. The gait of Yorkshire Terriers is light.
Coat Color: Various shades of tan.
Weight: No more than 7 lbs.
Origin: The Yorkie was developed in the UK in the mid-1800s. Originally was used by Scottish miners to hunt rats. The first breed club was formed in 1898. Yorkshire Terriers are recognized by the CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, and NZKC. Yorkshire Terriers - Pictures - Exercise Needs
Yorkshire Terriers are very playful despite the fact that they are mostly lap dogs. They enjoy playing and walking and need mental stimulation during a walk. This little dog is very alert and active during a walk.
Yorkshire Terriers - Pictures - Living Conditions
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The Yorkshire Terrier is an ideal dog for city dwellers. An apartment is suited well for this breed. However, Yorkshire Terriers tend to bark a lot. This is not what neighbors usually enjoy. The breed gets cold easily and should be kept indoors. Yorkshire Terriers are not always good with other pets. Yorkshire Terriers - Pictures - Links
All about Yorkshire Terriers - Find a concise profile of the breed, covering characteristics and health concerns, accompanied by a representative picture.
Breed Description - History and description of the Yorkshire Terrier.
Chrismark Kennels - View pictures and read brief information on each of presented Yorkies.
Furby's World - Pictures of a Yorkshire Terrier from puppyhood to adult.
German Yorkshire Terrier Club - Information about the club and the breed. Picture gallery and tips on buying a puppy.
Grooming The Yorkshire Terrier - Learn how to groom your dog.
Manyfoot Place - Brief information on Yorkies.
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Sooshine Yorkshire Terriers - Subscribe to Yorkie-L, and visit other Web friends' personal pages. Check out the crowd at Smalldog-L too.
The Yorkshire Terrier Information Center - Champion Yorkshire Terrier breeder specializing in all size Yorkies. Worldwide shipping available.
Vassar Square Yorkshire Terriers - Shop online for Yorkshire Terrier ceramic figurines and dolls. Contains photos, Yorkie stories, and web ring access.
Yorkie Puppy Care - Read about Yorkies diet, vaccines, house training and diseases. View photos.
Yorkies for Kids - Tips on training a puppy, housebreaking, and dog show pictures.
Yorkshire Terrier Breeders - Brief information on the breed ad a list of breeders.
Yorkshire Terrier Breeders - Locating a Yorkie puppy for sale begins here.
Yorkshire Terrier Breeders Search - Contains general information on the breed and breeder search by state.
Yorkshire Terrier Breeders Standard - A description of the breed Yorkshire Terrier according to AKC standards and what Yorkie Breeders should strive for.
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America - Parent AKC approved. Breed standard, code of ethics and conduct, specialty show calendar, and breed information.
Yorkshire Terrier Journal - German online edition dedicated to the breed. In German and English.
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Yorkshire Terrier Profile - Description, history, and behavior characteristics.
Yorkshire Terrier Puppies - Yorkshire Terrier puppies for sale by private, hobby and professional dog breeders.
Yorkshire Terrier Versand Boutique - Shop for some stuff you cannot do without when taking care of your Yorkshire Terrier. In German.
Yorkshire Terriers - A step by step guide to all aspects of grooming and trimming Yorkshire Terriers presented by Joe Magri (Rozamie).
Yorkshire Terriers in Germany - German site contains a lot of pictures.
Yorkshire Terriers - Pictures - Other Yorkshire Terriers sites
Yorkshire Terriers Breeders - Yorkshire Terriers originated in Europe about 150 years ago. That time is known as the Industrial Revolution and is characterized by work force migration. Yorkshire was one of the most attractive places to find work for Scotsmen who could not support their families anymore. Relying solely on income in the agriculture business for these Scotsmen was out of the question.
Scotsmen needed a cure for rats that flooded their mines. They found it, having brought the Clydesdale Terrier to Yorkshire. The dog was crossed later with the English Black and the Tan Toy Terrier, and, very likely, with the Maltese Terrier to produce a good hunting breed, that was also beautiful and amiable. That was the way breeders produced Yorkshire Terriers.
Yorkshire Terriers Puppies - Yorkshire Terriers are wonderful dogs to consider. They make affectionate pets but are usually rather careful with strangers. These people-oriented dogs are great for large cities. They do not need too much exercise and will always let the owner sleep a few additional hours in the morning. Several short walks a day will be enough to keep the dog fit.
Yorkies do not eat much. Plain food with a sufficient amount of vitamins and microelements is preferable. Yorkshire Terriers can experience digestion problems. That is why they need a thoroughly planned diet. It will also help to keep the coat brilliant.
Yorkshire Terriers - Yorkshire Terriers are Toy Dogs weighing no more than 7 pounds and standing at the shoulder no higher than 6-7 inches. Their long straight silky hair is tan with steal blue at the roots. The skull is flat with a moderately long muzzle and V-shaped erect ears. Eyes and the edge of eyelids are black, as well as the nose. The docked tail should neither curve over the back, nor be drawn between the legs.
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC.
Yorkshire Terriers Dogs - Yorkshire Terrier Dogs appeared around 100 years ago or so, and they are believed to have been introduced in Yorkshire County by Scottish weavers, who kept them as rat-catcher dogs, which guarded fabric and fiber against rats and other rodents. This breed has lots of Terrier genes in its makeup, which contains the Maltese Terrier, the Paisley, Skye, Manchester, and the Dandie Dinmont terriers.
Earlier, Yorkshire Terriers were known as Scotch Terriers, and it was in 1886 that the Kennel Club registered them as Yorkshire Terriers. Shortly after that the dog was shipped to the USA. Old-time Yorkshire Terriers were much bigger than their modern descendants, and they had shorter coat, but breeders were determined to develop a smaller species through selective breeding, and that is what they eventually did.
