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Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed Information Profile
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 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
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. 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! Photo:
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