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The Yorkshire Terrier comes from the same area as the Airedale and made his first appearance around 1850. The old Black and Tan Terrier was the basis of the Yorkshire Terrier and with crosses probably to the Skye and Maltese this new Toy Terrier breed was created.  He acquired the name of Yorkshire Terrier in 1870 and has since become immensely popular.  As a terrier he was a working dog, but once he became smaller and glamorous he appealed to many as a decorative house dog.

However, there is nothing of the pampered Toy about the Yorkshire Terrier; his terrier instincts remain strong and he considers himself a match for anyone and will quite happily challenge a dog infinitely larger than himself.  Intelligent and alert his temperament is good and he enjoys playing with the family and a good walk.

The glamorous appearance of the Yorkshire Terrier showdog is not going to be achieved at home; the dogs you see standing on their little podiums in the ring have an infinite amount of time spent on their coats.  When not being shown the coat is kept oiled and in wraps to preserve it from harm, not a practical proposition for a pet; many owners have them clipped and a good groomer can produce a very smart result.

The Yorkshire Terrier is usually about 9" in height and weighs up to 3.1kg, although as with many Toys many dogs who find their way into pet homes are larger.  Bitches, as with many Toy breeds are generally larger than the dogs. They are a single colour, a dark steel blue with a rich bright tan; it is a coat that should really glow.

A lovely little dog who has no idea how small he is, they make a wonderful pet, particularly if they are allowed to be the terrier they know they are. 

Click here to read the Yorkshire Terrier Breed Standard. 

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Yorkshire Terrier Breed Clubs

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Yorkshire Terrier Rescue and Rehoming

Contact a Breed Club. They should be able to give you information about Yorkies requiring homes and procedures for re-homing; if you are in the unfortunate position of having to re-home your own dog, please go through breed rescue. They will not be judgmental and are best able to find the right permanent home for him.

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Yorkshire Terrier Breeders