THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER

MEET THE BREED:
Yorkshire Terriers, affectionately known as “Yorkies”, offer big personalities in a small package. Though members of the terriers by nature are brave, determined, investigative and energetic. They have long, luxurious blue and tan coats. This portable pooch is one of the most popular breeds according to the AKC registration statistics.

BREED HISTORY:
Named for the English city from which they originally hail, Yorkshire Terriers were used in the nineteenth century to catch rats in clothing mills. Surprisingly enough, it its beginnings, the Yorkie belonged to the working class. The breed became a companion animal to families of European high society.

BREED FACTS:
That of a long-haired terrier whose blue and tan coat is parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and quite straight down each side of the body. The body is neat, compact and well proportioned. Quality, texture and quantity of coat are of prime importance. Hair is glossy, fine and silky in texture. Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color showing and intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured.

RIGHT BREED FOR YOU?
Yorkies are easily adaptable to all surroundings, travel well and make suitable pets for many homes. Due to their small size, they require limited exercise, but need daily interaction with their people. Their long coat requires regular brushing.