Yorkshire Terrier Information
| Weight: | 5 to 7 pounds |
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| Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
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Description
A distinctive looking toy dog with a very sweet, innocent appearance, the Yorkshire Terrier is a small and dainty looking animal, with beautiful, long hair that parts all the way down the center from the face to the rear. The soft silky coat of this dog is complemented with a mass of silky hair, which frames the face beautifully.
Although the coloring of this breed is black and tan to begin with, the black areas turn a steely blue color as the dog gets older. This dog has small, pointed ears and a medium sized muzzle. Its eyes are dark and sparkly, which gives the dog an intelligent and alert expression.
Temperament
The Yorkshire Terrier, often referred to as a Yorkie, is an adventurous animal that loves a little excitement. Eager, energetic, and intelligent, this is a very enthusiastic breed and is both affectionate and loyal, although these dogs can sometimes be quite demanding. The Yorkshire Terrier can be irritable and snappy when nervous or provoked, and although it is a small dog is also bold and courageous. The Yorkie does get on well with older children, but can be aggressive around other pets and strangers. This breed is not usually well suited to younger children, who may be boisterous and pester the dog. These dogs display plenty of unique character, and have lots of love and affection to give to their owners.
Height & weight
The Yorkshire Terrier is a very small toy dog, growing to around six or seven inches in height. This breed normally weighs in at around seven pounds.
Common health / behavioral problems
There are a number of health issues from which the Yorkshire Terrier can suffer. Spinal problems can affect this breed, and can cause a reduction in mobility. The Yorkie is also prone to digestive problems and bronchitis, as well as oral problems and tooth decay. Because of the size and fragility of these dogs, there is a heightened risk of damage to the bones through accident and injury.
Trainability
The Yorkshire Terrier is a dog that is usually relatively easy to train, and with the right level of patience and understanding the training process will be pretty painless. However, these dogs do have a stubborn streak, and with some Yorkies additional perseverance and determination may be required throughout the training process.
Ideal living conditions
The Yorkshire Terrier does not necessarily require a yard or garden and therefore is well suited to apartment living as well as living in a house. However, if you live in an apartment it will be necessary to provide some form of regular exercise for this breed. These dogs do not like extreme cold temperatures, and enjoy being in warmer environments and temperatures, although not excessively warm.
Exercise requirements
This is a breed that has plenty of energy, is curious, loves attention, and enjoys playing. If you have a yard or garden then you can provide fun and exercise for your Yorkie through interactive play in a safe and secure environment. If you don’t have a garden or yard you can take your dog for regular walks, which he will also enjoy and which will promote health and fitness.
Diet & nutrition
The Yorkshire Terrier does not need a great deal of food, and owners should be careful not to overfeed them due to their susceptibility to digestive problems and associated health issues. Provide your dog with a high quality dried food as part of his diet, as this will help to keep oral problems at bay as well as providing his necessary nutrition, and monitor serving portions carefully to ensure that you are not overfeeding him. Always ensure that your dog has access to fresh drinking water.
Life expectancy
A healthy and fit Yorkshire Terrier can expect to live to around twelve to fifteen years of age.
Grooming requirements
The Yorkshire Terrier has a beautiful, long silky coat, and in order to keep this in good condition it should be brushed on a daily basis. Careful attention also needs to be paid to the mouth, with regular brushing to keep tooth decay at bay.
Origin
The Yorkshire Terrier is a toy dog breed that originates from Great Britain.
Dog group
Terrier, AKC Toy
Yorkshire Terrier Pictures
A cute little Yorkshire Terrier puppy:
Yorkshire Terrier puppy standing on all fours:
