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Although there are dogs that are much more difficult to breed than the Yorkshire Terrier, their small size make it necessary to be very knowledgeable about breeding.  Unlike other breeds, which have fur, the Yorkshire has hair that is growing constantly. However they do not have an undercoat, so they tend to get matted less easily.

Although the coloring of this breed is black and tan to begin with, the black areas turn a steely blue color as the dog gets older. Either way they always look elegant as ever, and can provide many excellent years of showing as this breed typically lives to about 12 or 16 years of age.

Be sure when you purchase a Yorkie or when you are looking to breed that you obtain references and check around with shelters and rescue groups. You wouldn’t want the good health and good name of your Yorkshire terrier to be tarnished by one small mishap, or worse, have puppies with so many medical problems they are not valuable to anyone.

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