The Yorkshire Terrier Dog

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Breed Group

Yorkshire Terrier belongs to Terrier/AKC Toy breed group. Yorkshire Terrier dogs are nice to look due to tiny size and long hair.

Weight

The dog may weigh about three kg. Hence, this is often carried in hand bag or small container always by the concerned pet owner.

Height

In most of the YTs, the average height is ranging from fifteen to seventeen and half cms.

Color(s)

The body and tail are steal blue in color but has tan color in other regions of the body

Coat

Many times, the hair materials around eyes may be trimmed in order to have an improved visibility for the dog. This dog sheds nil to little hair materials.

Overview

These dogs are having smaller size because of standard crossing activities in order to evolve the miniaturized breed like the present day Yorkshire Terrier. These dogs actually originated in Yorkshire which was a rugged region located in North England.

In 1872, the YT was introduced in United States of America and was subsequently registered in many kennel clubs of America during the year 1878.

During the late Victorian era only, the popularity of this breed got an increase and many Americans started to breed and own this prestigious animal.

Character

These YT are sensitive to a greater extent to the cold seasons. Hence, needs to be given protective clothes during winter.

Temperament

This tiny dog is highly brave and is adventurous also. The YT is affectionate with children but might bark against other dogs or strangers, many times. Because of the comparative good temperament, this dog can be reared in apartments but needs to be given regular exercise.

Care

Development of condition like lung infection has to be given emphasis especially in colder periods

The puppies of YT are prone for the development of hypoglycemia especially in age group of about five to ten weeks.

This is due to the lack of adequate muscle mass in them and however, once grows up, the incidences of hypoglycemia get reduced to a greater extent.

Training

Long and brisk walk will help to have a healthy status. The training if given is to be provided from younger age itself. A well trained YT will often behave like a well mannered one.

Though they are independent and confident, sometimes it is suspicious of strangers.

Activity

The Yorkshire Terrier has pleasing activity when cared much by the owner. However, if given too much protection, Yorkshire Terrier may reveal different type of activities.