The Yorkshire Terrier roots are the terriers of Scotland and Northern England. Recognized as distinct breed by 1870, as a Yorkshire Terrier by 1874 and first exhibited at Westminster in 1878. The Yorkie retains its terrier and companion traits, participating in conformation, agility, obedience, rally, and tracking. This versatile breed is now approved to compete in earth dog competition. Today’s Yorkie has no size or color varieties, yet retains its’ hallmark of an ideal dark blue silk body coat with high head carriage in shaded golden tan; the breed continues to give off the air of self-importance of a toy-terrier.
Yorkshire Terrier
Toy
Meet the Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Group:
Toy
Breed Personality:
Friendly, Easy to groom, Outgoing, Courageous
Breed Specifics
Max Life Expectancy
(years): 15
(years): 15
Max Height
(inches): 8
(inches): 8
Max Weight
(lbs): 7
(lbs): 7
Main Breed Characteristics
Good with Children (5/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (1/5)
Grooming Needs (5/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (5/5)
Playfulness (4/5)
Protectiveness (5/5)
Trainability (4/5)
Energy Level (4/5)
Barking Level (4/5)
Breed Variations
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