The yorkshire terrier is a small pet dog that takes its name from the English county of the same name where the first breedings of this breed were born.
Average life: 13–16 years
Origin: England
Height: Male: 18-23 cm (Adult, Shoulder)
Standard n: 86
Temperament: Bold, Intelligent, Independent, Confident, Courageous
Colors: Dark steel blue, Focato black, Golden blue
Yorkshire is a terrier disguised as a parlor dog: a miniature version of its rat-hunting ancestors. Despite the small size and the decorative coat, it retains the true terrier spirit: active, lively and full of enthusiasm.
In the second half of the nineteenth century it was used in the county of Yorkshire to hunt rats that ruined wool bales for the textile industry. Same function as in coal mines where, thanks to its small size, it also managed to slip into tunnels and tunnels to report any workers in difficulty.
Faithful to the owner, he is an enthusiastic (sometimes too much) watchdog, a hunting lover and a lovable but demanding companion. Considering him a parlor dog would be a mistake: he needs physical and mental activity. He refuses to recognize his small size and can become aggressive with larger dogs if he does not socialize as a child: small size but great personality!
He gives his best as a companion for adult owners, but he can be a splendid family dog. It is not very suitable for small children: the small size makes it vulnerable and, if teased, it can become biting.
Small enough for apartment living and tough for the countryside, a Yorkshire fits everywhere. In the countryside he will need surveillance to stay out of the trouble and burrows of rabbits; in the city, for walks in the park or in a garden for motorbikes.
A faithful and demanding companion, Yorkshire needs a boss who can take the time. Ideal companion dog for elderly and active owners, it becomes a stimulus to stay in shape, but it can also be an excellent dog for sensible families. It has a hair that does not present intense wetsuits because it is almost completely devoid of undercoat, the covering hair is long and silky and needs constant care so that it does not get knotted or break, felting and ruining itself permanently. Due to the characteristics of its coat, this breed can be suggested to asthmatics and to people sensitive to dog hair.
Breed standard of the Yorkshire Terrier
Size: Small
Weight: 2.5-3.5 kg
Height: 22-23 cm
Head: Small and flat. Short muzzle with black nose. Face narrow, but the tufts of vibrissae give it a square appearance
Eyes: Dark and shiny
Ears: V-shaped and erect
Body: Well proportioned, with short back
Hair: Long, straight, silky.
Color: steel-blue on the body, reddish brown on the head and chest
Tail: Usually it is cut
Character: Tenacious, awake
Yorkshire Terrier, small dog, from purse, but that makes a great company. It is a favorite among over 65s and takes its name from the English county of the same name where the first specimens and the first breeding farms began to be born.
Yorkshire Terrier: origin
It is rumored that one of the main ancestors of the Yorkshire Terrier is Huddersfield Ben, a dog dating back to 1865, but the breed is then the result of a series of successive crossbreeds. Crossbreeds that could see for example the "Clydesdale", now extinct breed similar to the "Skye terrier", or the "Maltese".
Today the Yorkshire Terrier is popular throughout Europe and also in the U.S.A. but in the second half of the 19th century we find it in the English county of Yorkshire, in full bloom of the textile industry. This dog was the worker 's pet and anti - rodent. Both the workers of the cotton and wool factories, where he ran away the mice that threatened the bales of wool, and the miners of the coal mines.
The small size of the Yorkshire Terrier was perfect so that it could be easily inserted into the narrowest tunnels in search of the stinking rodents hunting, which made it difficult for the poor workers already exhausted by harsh working conditions.
Yorkshire Terrier: appearance
The long hair, which falls straight and symmetrical along the body, is one of the main characteristics of the Yorkshire Terrier "divided" by a parting that goes from the nose to the tip of the tail. The physique of this small dog, maximum 3 kg, is compact and proportionate.
It has an upright gait, rapid but dignified and elegant movements, a lively eye in a compact head with a black truffle on the tip. The eyes appear very bright, dark: they express all their lively intelligence in the Yorkshire Terrier. The ears emerge from the hair, V-shaped, straight straight, with little hair, while on the tail the hair is abundant, of a darker blue than on the rest of the body, especially on the tip.
The coat of the Yorkshire Terrier is rather long on the whole body or almost never wavy or woolly, rather, it is silky. On the head the hair is long, intense golden reddish but which does not reach the neck where the color is darker. It does not have this breed undercoat, this means that dog allergens are greatly reduced making the Yorkshire Terrier a perfect dog for allergy sufferers. The steel blue color of this breed is surface, below, on the belly and legs, the reddish appears, but they do not mix, each hair has its color.
Yorkshire Terrier: character
Active and intelligent like many Terriers, the Yorkshire Terrier is an excellent companion and apartment dog, for retirees but also for families. He loves the company, the cuddles, the sofas on which to stay next to his beloved master. It is not a long walking dog, the Yorkshire Terrier, even if it is active, does its running at home, plays, jumps, participates like few other dogs in family life.
As an education, the Yorkshire Terrier is an easy to train dog, not stubborn, he can sometimes be aggressive with those he doesn't know, never with his family. It is to be interpreted more as a sign of fear, put on the defensive, than as a will to attack or quarrel. Also given its size. Indeed, I also get along well with other domestic species, including cats.
Yorkshire Terrier: puppies
The average life of a Yorkshire Terrier is around 12 - 15 years: whoever takes a puppy must think he can love it for so long and without limits. Yes, because it is a dog that wants a lot of care, a lot of attention, a lot of pampering and continuous contact. If he does not receive them enough, he may develop behavioral problems: barking excessively, chewing and digging in the ground.
It is better from a puppy to establish a harmony, a harmonious coexistence that lasts as long as possible and as loudly as possible. Even as a puppy, the Yorkshire Terrier does not need to do a lot of physical activity: a few walks and then has fun and also plays at home.
Yorkshire Terrier Toy
It already weighs about 3 kg, but there are also "pocket" Yorkshire Terriers (called in English "teacup", or "tea cup"). It is not an official breed but they are ultra selected specimens to be ... toy. They weigh from 450 g to 1.5 kg as adults, they are really micro, very small dogs, once they grow up.
The size of the adult dog can only be assessed at the time of birth. It is a questionable practice, this of the selection of Yorkshire Terrier Toy in a breed that already has minimal dimensions, because it is at the expense of its health and could result in higher medical costs, as well as a significant decrease in average life expectancy.
Yorkshire Terrier: price
A Yorkshire Terrier puppy, returning to its normal size, has a price that varies on average from 600 to 900 euros. There are also 300 offers on line, to be evaluated with great care. Of course it is a very popular dog and competition is high, not to mention that it is snapped up among pensioners, not in the true sense of the word, of course.
As a kind of dog, the Yorkshire Terrier, once taken, is not exactly free of charge: it requires care and attention, for the hair and for the health, for the feeding and, the young master, often spoiled by the owners also in toys. In the winter season it often suggests that you want a coat and a raincoat.
How then to deny him a pet carrier for longer trips and family holidays? The Yorkshire Terrier is a faithful and lively companion, great company but also great expenses considering the size.
