Yorkshire Terriers are adored all over the world and, in the past few years, have proven statistically to be one of the most popular and sought after toy breed. Although today they are most commonly kept as house pets or parade their spunk down the show dog aisle, back in the 1800’s these diminutive terriers were bred for rat hunting.
The attitude that made them popular
Yorkshire Terriers are well known for their excellent temperament and sweet nature, ranging through boldness, intelligence, socialization and independence. They tend to be quite affectionate, share close bonds with the family, while being lively, intelligent, aggressive towards strangers and tolerant of children, if they are not overly teased or their territory encroached upon.
Yorkshire Terriers are popular pets for individuals who usually suffer from pet allergies, as their high-maintenance coat is virtually non-shedding. These petite sweets are courageous, devoted little dogs that bond closely with their owner, and are excellent watchdogs, readily alerting their family when strangers approach.
They are also fairly quick to learn with positive and consistent training, but you can rarely get the bark out of a Yorkie. Some can be a bit more talkative than others, and after a time it can get annoying, but they can be trained fairly easily to quiet down quicker.
The coveted sleek look that made them a show dog
They are compact in size, sweet in nature, cheerful in character, and are very commonly intelligent, spirited and alert, making them an excellent candidate for dog shows. The Yorkshire terrier is part of the American Kennel Club Toy group and was admitted to the AKC in 1878.
Yorkshire Terriers are born black, gradually attaining their blue and tan coloration as they mature. A distinctive looking toy dog with a very sweet, innocent appearance, the Yorkshire terrier is a small and dainty looking animal, with beautiful, long hair that parts all the way down the center from the face to the rear.
Yorkshire Terriers are mostly divided in two types the standard and the miniature, or Teacup. However the colors may sometimes vary from their usual steel blue and tan. Generally these variations mean it is not a purebred Yorkie, as there are several breeders who wish to take advantage of their high demand, caring not for the betterment of the breed.
The Yorkie hallmark is their long silken tan and blue black hair and handbag size. If you should find a dog being called a Yorkie that doesn’t fit that description, check your local Kennel Club for information on the breeder. Yorkies purchased from breeders with a poor reputation are typically bred in poor conditions and sold knowing they will develop more health problems than Yorkies bred with more care.
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