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Yorkshire Terrier

Nickname: Yorkie

Breed origin: Yorkshire, England
Original purpose: Companion dog and ratter.

AKC recognized: 1885
AKC group: Toy

Size: Weight: 4 to 7 lbs
4-year-old female
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Color: Puppies are born black and tan and mature to dark steel-blue and tan.

Life span: 10 to 15 years.

General characteristics/temperament: The Yorkshire Terrier is brave, determined, investigative, energetic, loyal, and affectionate. They are active dogs, but due to their small size, their exercise requirements can easily be met. They adapt easily to all kinds of living situations, travel well, and make suitable pets for many homes. They tend to be picky eaters, and some may be aggressive towards other dogs.

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Good with other dogs? No

OK in apartments? Yes

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Energy/Activity Level: High

Suitable canine sports/activities: conformation, obedience, agility, tracking, earthdog, therapy, flyball, disc, rally

Grooming requirement: Brush the long, silky coat once or twice daily to prevent mats. Most owners keep the hair trimmed short to make it easier to maintain. Bathe once a month.

Known health problems: Bronchitis, cataracts, keratitis sicca, portosystemic shunt, allergies, patellar luxation, lymphangiectasia, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, tracheal collapse.


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Recommended books for further reading:


Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies
By Tracy Barr and Peter F. Veling
Published in 2004
416 pages

Yorkshire Terriers (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)
By Wendy Bedwell-Wilson
Published in 2006
112 pages

A New Owner's Guide to Yorkshire Terriers
By Janet Jackson
Published in 1996
160 pages

Your Yorkshire Terrier's Life
By Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz
Published in 2000
324 pages

The Essential Yorkshire Terrier
By Howell Book House
Published in 1999
96 pages

Yorkshire Terriers (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
By Sharon Vanderlip, DVM
Published in 2007
96 pages

The Yorkshire Terrier Handbook
By D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.
Published in 2003
160 pages

The Yorkshire Terrier
By Deborah Wood and Wayne Hunthausen
Published in 2006
192 pages

Yorkshire Terrier (Your Happy Healthy Pet)
By Marion Lane
Published in 2005
144 pages

Yorkshire Terrier (A Comprehensive Owner's Guide)
By Rachel Keyes
Published in 2003
158 pages

The New Complete Yorkshire Terrier
By Joan B. Gordon
Published in 1993
237 pages

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yorkshire Terriers, 2nd Edition
By Liz Palika
Published in 2009
272 pages

The Ultimate Yorkshire Terrier Book
By Patricia O'Grady
Published in 2009
128 pages

Yorkshire Terrier (Smart Owner's Guide)
By Dog Fancy Magazine
Published in 2009
176 pages

Yorkshire Terrier Today
By Veronica Sameja-Hilliard
Published in 2000
176 pages

Yorkshire Terriers (Barron's Dog Bibles)
By D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.
Published in 2009
184 pages

Dr. Ackerman's Book of the Yorkshire Terrier
By Lowell Ackerman
Published in 1996
96 pages

Yorkshire Terrier
By Muriel P. Lee, Isabelle Francais, Carol Ann Johnson, and Bernd Brinkmann
Published in 2004
96 pages

The Yorkshire Terrier
By Janice Biniok
Published in 2008
120 pages

Pet Owner's Guide to the Yorkshire Terrier
By Douglas McKay
Published in 2000
80 pages

Yorkshire Terriers
By Jackie Ransom and Joan Palmer
Published in 2006
120 pages

Living with a Yorkshire Terrier
By Richard Haynes
Published in 2003
128 pages

The Yorkshire Terrier
By S. Jessop
Published in 2005
52 pages


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Other websites for additional information:

American Kennel Club breed page
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America
Wikipedia breed information page
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America Rescue



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