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Source : Wikipedia
Ancestry :
As the name implies, the Yorkshire Terrier originated in Yorkshire
(and the adjoining Lancashire), a rugged region in northern England.
In the mid-nineteenth century, at the peak of England’s industrial
revolution, miners and mill workers from Scotland came to Yorkshire
in search of work and brought with them several different varieties
of small long-coated terriers, generally known as Broken Haired
Scotch terriers (not Scotties). The specific breeds that make up the
Yorkshire Terrier’s ancestry are not known, since the breeders at
that time did not keep records of the bloodlines. Certain breeds,
however, are commonly thought to be the main forebears. The likely
source of the Yorkie’s small stature, long-haired coat and blue
color are the Clydesdale, Paisley, Skye and Waterside terriers, all
English terriers transported to England at various times. The
English Black and Tan Terrier bloodline probably gave the Yorkie its
signature color pattern. These breeds were all working dogs, used to
keep vermin under control in the textile mills and coal mines.
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The Yorkshire Terrier was introduced in the United States in 1872.
The first Yorkie was registered with the American Kennel Club in
1878, making it one of the first twenty-five breeds to be approved
for registration by the AKC. During the late Victorian era, the
Yorkshire Terrier quickly became a popular pet, and as Americans
embraced Victorian customs, so too did they embrace the Yorkshire
Terrier. The breed’s popularity dipped in the 1940’s, when the
percentage of small breed dogs registered fell to an all-time low of
18% of total registrations. Smoky, a Yorkie and famous war dog from
World War II, is credited with beginning a renewal of interest in
the then obscure Yorkshire Terrier breed.
Description :
The Yorkshire Terrier, or “Yorkie”, is a small breed of dog in the
toy category. They weigh between five to seven pounds on average. They have long coats that are parted down the middle.
Most Yorkies are blue and tan in color but some are
black and gray. Their
hair is soft and fine.
An AKC-registered Yorkshire Terrier puppy, aged 4 months, displaying the characteristic black and tan coat.Yorkie puppies are born with a black and tan coat, and normally have black hairs mixed in with the tan until they are matured. The breed standard for adult Yorkies
places prime importance on coat color, quality and texture.
The hair must be glossy, fine and silky. However, some have
very fine hair, making it feel a bit different and are harder
to care for.
Breed Group
: Toy
Weight : 7 pounds
(3.2kg)
Height : Height:
6-7 inches (15-17½cm)
Color : Yorkie
puppies are born with a black and tan coat and normally have
black hairs mixed in with the tan until they mature. The breed standard for adult Yorkies
places prime importance on coat color, quality and texture.
The hair must be glossy, fine and silky. However, some have
very fine hair, making it feel a bit different and are harder
to care for. From the back of the neck to the base of the
tail, the coat should be a dark steel-blue (not silver-blue)
never mingled with fawn, bronze or black hairs. Hair on the
tail should be a darker blue. On the head, chest and legs, hair should be a bright, rich tan, and darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. Some Yorkies
never turn the usual tan and continue to be grey. There should
be no dark hairs intermingled with any of the tan in adult
dogs. Many Yorkies do not conform to the standard for coat
color; the tan may range from a very light blonde to a darker
brown, while the body may be black or silvery gray..
Coat :
The Yorkshire Terrier has a very long, straight, silky coat which is golden-brown at the head, chest, and legs and a distinctive steel-grey from the base of the neck to the tip of the tail. The color and texture of the coat are perhaps the most important show trait. Puppy Yorkshire Terriers are born black and tan and gradually attain their natural color. Show dogs are groomed with the hair grown out long (sometimes trimmed to floor-length) and parted down the middle of the back. Yorkies
have no undercoat and shed little.
Temperament :
Though a toy breed, the Yorkie still retains much of its
terrier ancestry in terms of personality. Yorkies typically get along well with cats and other dogs, and love to play together in groups. Individual dogs will
differ, but they are generally intelligent, independent and
courageous. Yorkshire Terriers are quick to determine where
they fit in a household's "pack." Their behavior towards outsiders will vary - they often will be inclined to bark at strangers, but some Yorkies are outgoing and friendly towards new people while others are withdrawn and aloof. The differences in behavior in this regard are largely based on how the owner trains or conditions (and socializes) the Yorkie.
A few individual Yorkshire Terriers may be timid or nervous,
rather than bold, but the vast majority do seem to meet the
breed standard for a confident, vigorous and self-important
personality. The following distinctive qualities are likely to
be present in a Yorkshire Terrier.
Intelligence :
Yorkshire Terriers as a breed are intelligent dogs. According to Dr. Stanley Coren,
an expert on animal intelligence, the Yorkshire Terrier is an
above average working dog, ranking 27th (32nd including ties)
out of the 132 breeds tested. His research found that an
average Yorkshire Terrier could understand a new command after
approximately 15 repetitions and would obey a command the
first time it was given 70% of the time or better. This capacity as working dogs enables Yorkies
to excel in sports like obedience and agility, which require
the dog to understand communication from the handler and carry
out a complex series of commands. Additionally, Yorkies learn to recognize numerous words and can be taught to distinguish and fetch separate toys in a box by their names.
Health : Health issues often seen in the Yorkshire Terrier include bronchitis, lymphangiectasia, Portosystemic shunt, cataracts and keratitis sicca.
Additionally, injection reactions (inflammation or hair loss
at the site of an injection) can occur. Another common health condition in some Yorkies are their sensitive skin. The most common type of skin conditions Yorkies face are brought on by allergic reactions to seasonal pollen, pollution, food, and sometimes the air itself. Their coats may get very dry due to scratching and biting and eventually leading to massive hair loss. Yorkies
can have a delicate digestive system, with vomiting or
diarrhea resulting from consumption of foods outside of a
regular diet. These particular dogs are usually picky with
which foods they eat. They usually will not eat what they
don't like, it will be left aside. Trying to mix foods is not
a good idea because they tend not to enjoy it. The relatively small size of the Yorkshire Terrier means that it can have a poor tolerance for anesthesia. Additionally, a toy dog such as the Yorkie
is more likely to be injured by falls, other dogs and owner
clumsiness. Due to their small size, Yorkies may be endangered if kept in the house with an undiscerning or abusive person, especially a child. Many breeders and rescue organizations will not allow their Yorkies to go to families with young children, because of the risk it poses to the dog.
Life Expectancy :
The life span of a healthy Yorkie is 10-15 years.Under-sized Yorkies (3 pounds or less) generally have a shorter life span, as they are especially prone to health problems such as chronic diarrhea and vomiting, are even more sensitive to anesthesia, and are more easily injured.
Living Environment :
The Yorkshire Terrier can have most of its needs met through indoor play, but still prefers a daily walk or romp in a fenced-in yard. Yorkshire Terriers are well suited to apartment life.
Recognition :
CKC, FCI, AKC,
UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
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