Yorkshire Terrier Dogs and Puppies - Yorkies

Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) Dogs and Puppies

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Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed Blip

Origin: England
Height: 6-9 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 3-7 pounds
Exercise Needs: Low
Grooming Needs: High
Life Expectancy: 13-15 years
Good With Kids: No
Trainability: Difficult

Common Misspellings For Yorkshire Terriers: Yorkshire Terrior, Yorkshire Terriors, Yorkshire Terrior puppies for sale, Yorkshire Terrior breeders, Yorkshire Terrior dogs, Yorkshireterrier, Yorkshireterriers

Alternate Names: Yorkie,  Yorkies, Teacup Yorkshire Terriers, Teacup Yorkies

Originally developed to help control the rat population in mid-19th century industrial Britain, the Yorkshire Terrier hails from an area in Northern England after which the breed was named. Yorkshire Terriers of the time weighed around 15 pounds, and were featured participants in rat-killing contests - a rather unsavory pastime of the age. Today's Yorkie is a much smaller, daintier and more glamorous creature, seemingly put on Earth to be pampered!

Although the exact details are not known, it is thought that the Yorkie of Old was cross-bred with other terrier breeds as well as the Maltese (from which the Yorkshire Terrier inherited it's long, silky coat) to produce the modern, more compact version.

The Yorkie is the most popular toy dog breed in Britain, and is also very popular in North America and world-wide.  Yorkie puppies are born with an almost black coat, which lightens and changes to silvery blue with tan head and legs by the first year of life.

Yorkshire Terriers are intelligent (almost human at times!), playful, loyal and affectionate. Yorkies make wonderful pets for singles, couples, elderly and disabled people who are at home much of the time.

Yorkies are not suitable as pets for young children, as they are quite dainty and can easily be injured.  Daily brushing is essential to keep the Yorkie's long, silky coat tangle-free. Exercise needs are minimal, and this breed is best suited for city living - either in an apartment or house. Despite it's tiny stature, the Yorkshire Terrier makes a wonderful, alert watchdog!

Teacup Yorkshire Terriers

Thinking about purchasing a Teacup Yorkshire Terrier (Tea Cup Yorkie) Dog or Puppy? Be sure to read our informative and indepth Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed Information article for important information about Teacup Yorkie Puppies (Tea Cup Yorkshire Terrier Puppies) BEFORE you contact any breeder advertising Teacup Yorkshire Terrier puppies for sale.

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