Yorkshire Terrier
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[ Adult Yorkshire Terrier. ]
The Yorkshire Terrier, also known as a Yorkie, is a breed of small dog,
one of many toy dog breeds. Yorkies can be very small, usually weighing
between 5 and 7 lb (2.5 to 3.5 kg).
Appearance
The breed standard calls for a long, blue and gold coat that hangs
straight and parts down the middle. However, many Yorkies do not conform
directly to the standard. Some coats are black or grey on the body. Gold
is on the face and legs. The hair is usually straight and can grow very
long.
Yorkies can also have somewhat wavy hair, although it is not acceptable
for show dogs. In either case, Yorkie hair is soft, fine, and
high-maintenance, and must either be trimmed short or washed and brushed
frequently.Show dogs often have their hair 'wrapped' in rice paper,
after a light oiling. This prevents the hairs from being broken easily,
and keep the coat in condition.
Temperament
The Yorkshire Terrier, though a toy breed, still retains much of its
Terrier ancestry in terms of personality. Though personalities differ
from dog to dog generally Yorkies are intelligent, independent and
spunky. Yorkies, especially males, are very territorial and are known
for their disregard for the limitations of their own size. They will
often attack much larger dogs despite their extreme size disadvantage.
[ Adult Yorkie (right) ]
Yorkies typically get along well with cats or other dogs, and love to
play together in groups. However, they are still terriers, and even an
old, sedentary lap dog will eagerly hunt rodents. Because they are so
small, they are easily injured, so while they will get along very well
with children, it can be dangerous for the Yorkie to keep it in a house
with small or abusive children. Also, despite their small size, if
continually provoked or if attacked, like all dogs, they pack a
surprisingly powerful bite.
Yorkshire Terriers tend to be more difficult to train than some of their
canine cousins; however, this difficulty is considered to be a result of
the breed’s characteristic prey drive rather than any major deficiency
of intelligence as they were bred to work without human intervention.
Health and History of Yorkshire Terrier
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