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BACKGROUND
The Yorkshire Terrier was created around the middle of the
19th Century by crossing a number of Terrier varieties that existed at
that time. This was done around the middle to north of England, especially
in the County of Yorkshire, hence the name Yorkshire Terrier.
The early Yorkshire Terriers could be as large as
6 kgs
(14 lbs) and were used, like other Terrier breeds, to kill rats. Over
time, breeders produced a smaller, more beautiful dog that was a household
pet and show dog, rather than a rat killer.
BREED PERSONALITY/CHARACTERISTICS/ TEMPERAMENT
Most Yorkshire Terriers are alert, active
and inquisitive. They can be determined with a mind
of their own but are
faithful and loyal to their human family. They thrive on human
companionship and will happily be included in family activities. They have
a sense of fun and enjoy a game. Thanks to their alertness, they make a
good watchdog and will bark if strangers come to the home.
Although they are of small stature, they
are generally a robust and healthy little terrier.
They have the
proportions of a normal dog but
in miniature.
Yorkshire Terriers have a coat that does not shed or mould
and they are therefore a hypoallergenic (low allergy causing) breed.
The coat is not weather resistant and so Yorkshire Terriers should live
indoors with periods outside for exercise.
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AVERAGE LIFESPAN When considering a dog, please realize that you are taking
it on for its lifetime.
Yorkshire Terriers can live up to 16 years of age and occasionally even
older.
AVERAGE SIZE & WEIGHT
Yorkshire Terriers generally weigh from
1.8 kgs (4 lbs) to 3.3 kgs (7 lbs).
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