Fundamental Facts To Be Aware Of Regarding The Yorkshire Terrier

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 was
initially bred for the main function of catching
rats before they later found popularity as a
companion dog after exhibition on the dog show
circuit.

A few of their most identifiable characteristics
are seen in 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 first
appeared 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 breed of dog. The recommended
standard size for the Yorkshire Terrier male and
female is 8-9 inches high from paw to shoulder
and a weight of 5-7 pounds.

The Yorkshire Terrier is famous for their busy,
curious and often stubborn temperament. They are
usually suspicious with people they don't know,
but their small size can mean they are
unsuitable as a guard dog.

The Yorkshire Terrier is also demonstrated to be
highly intelligent - scoring equal 27th compared
to other dogs when considering their capability
to learn obedience instructions. They are
additionally famous to be too fragile for some
young kids and may become snappy with them if
handled too roughly - which makes them not the
best choice as a family pet. The Yorkshire
Terrier is not highly compatible 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 life in an apartment which
they are highly suited to so long as they are
walked on a regular basis. They can live in
warmer envi
ronments, and can be made to feel uncomfortable
if it gets too cold - so extra measures should
be taken to keep them warm in winter.

The Yorkshire Terrier takes pleasure in
endeavors like play sessions with their owner
and going for a run around a safe area. They
have a high quantity of energy and have a need
for daily exercise in the form of short walks
while being kept on the leash to stop 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 could be the perfect dog
for gentle owners, families with older children,
apartment dwellers, seniors or allergy sufferers.
They are well-suited to anybody that is ready to
commit to a moderately high amount of grooming
and take time to provide them with early
socialization and fair discipline to establish
the human as the pack leader as well as take
them for short walks each day and present a very
high sum of company and attention.

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