Key Information To Know When It Comes To The Yorkshire Terrier

by Brent McCoy⁽⁹⁾

The Yorkshire Terrier (nicknamed the "Yorkie") is an English toy breed of dog which for the most part retains their original terrier instincts and features a silky blue and tan coat that sheds little to no hair as well as a small face with dark eyes, a black nose and perked-up ears that combine to create an overall glamorous or pampered appearance. The breed came into existence during the mid-1800s, and they were first raised for the key reason of catching rats before they later found popularity as a companion dog after exhibition on the dog show circuit.

Just a few of their most identifiable attributes are seen by many as their bold and feisty temperament, hypoallergenic coat that is commonly worn in long, flowing styles at dog shows around the world, tendency to be pampered and ability to offer a lot of dog in a small package - which assist in making the Yorkshire Terrier the third most popular companion dog breed in the world as well as the most popular of all breeds for apartment dwellers and people who suffer from dog allergies.

The Yorkshire Terrier is known to have originated in Yorkshire in England during the mid-1800s and was originally bred to catch rats that infested clothing mills. Soon they became popular around the dog show circuit and subsequently they found favor as a companion dog for the wealthy in England as well as America once they were exhibited there just a few years later. The many breeds thought to have been involved in their creation include the Waterside Terrier, Clydesdale Terrier, Paisley Terrier, Black and Tan English Terrier as well as perhaps the Maltese and Skye Terrier.

Yorkshire Terriers are classified as a tiny-sized dog. The suggested standard size for the Yorkshire Terrier male and female is 8-9 inches tall from paw to shoulder and a weight of 5-7 pounds.

The Yorkshire Terrier is famous for their busy, curious and often stubborn nature. They are typically suspicious with guests, but their small size often means they are unsuitable as a guard dog.

The Yorkshire Terrier is also demonstrated to be highly intelligent - scoring equal 27th in comparison with other dogs when taking into account their capacity to learn obedience commands. They are additionally renowned to be too fragile for some young kids and may become snappy with them if handled too roughly - meaning they are not the best choice as a family pet. The Yorkshire Terrier is not highly companionable with other animals and can be surprisingly aggressive despite their size which makes it very important to introduce them to new animals slowly.

The Yorkshire Terrier doesn't need a yard to give them room to run, and are easily the most popular breed for apartment life which they are highly suited to provided they are given adequate exercise. They can live in warmer envi

ronments, and they will be less comfortable if it gets too cold - so extra measures should be taken to keep them warm in winter.

The Yorkshire Terrier loves pursuits which include play sessions with their owner and going for a run around a safe area. They have a high quantity of energy and this calls for exercise each day in the manner of short walks while being kept on the leash to inhibit behavior problems like excessive barking - habits that the Yorkshire Terrier may be particularly inclined to take up if they're given no other outlet for their energy.

The Yorkshire Terrier can make the ideal breed of dog for gentle owners, families with older children, apartment dwellers, seniors or allergy sufferers. They are well-matched for anyone that is willing to carry out a moderately high level of grooming and allow time to provide them with early socialization and fair discipline to establish the human as the pack leader as well as take them on short walks every day and grant a very high amount of love and attention.

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