Country of origin: England
Height:
17-23 cm
Weight:
up to 3,1 kg
Lifespan:
12-16 years
FCI classification: Group 3, Section 4, toy terriers
Appearance of the
Yorkshire Terrier
Head:
rather small, flat skull, muzzle not too long and not too short, nose black.
Eyes:
dark, medium-sized.
Teeth:
strong.
Ears:
small, erect, V-shaped, not too far set, covered with light reddish hairs.
Neck:
medium length, muscular, elegant.
Body:
compact, with a fairly rounded chest.
Limbs:
very strong, straight, parallel, paws rounded and compact, black nails.
Tail:
usually cut to half-length, covered with darker-coloured hairs, raised above
the dorsal line.
Coat:
silky, fine, straight, glossy coat that does not fall on the sides.
A brief history of
the Yorkshire Terrier
The
Yorkshire Terrier is one of the world's most popular breeds among miniature
puppy lovers.
The
breed originated just over a hundred years ago. Yorkshire Terriers are found
all over the world, probably because they are so small, but that doesn't stop
them from having a character similar to that of large dogs. They are curious,
determined, loyal, playful.
The
breed was bred in Yorkshire (England) at the end of the 19th century. In the
1970s, the breed was introduced to the USA and in the 1940s, the breed was
introduced to Germany. It is not known exactly when the breed entered
Lithuania.
Character of the
Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire
Terriers are loving and loyal, brave and confident puppies. They are suitable
for both experienced and inexperienced dog breeders.
They
are very lively and inquisitive puppies who love to play. They make excellent
companions.
Yorkshire
Terriers are very intelligent dogs, but they are sometimes difficult to train
because of their independent character.
Despite
being very small, they often seek to dominate other dogs as if they were
ignoring their status.
Yorkshires
get on well with other household pets.
This
breed can be kept with children, who will be very gentle with this puppy, as
they already understand that it is easy to hurt such a small, fragile puppy.
Yorkshire Terrier care:
On the plus side, unlike most other dog breeds, these
puppies hardly shed at all, but that doesn't mean that Yorkshire Terriers are
easy to care for.
Despite the fact that these puppies do not require special
care at the beginning of their lives, it is still advisable to accustom a small
Yorkshire to grooming procedures from an early age.
It usually takes about 6 months for a Yorkshire to grow a
long coat. A Yorkshire's coat needs to be cared for in order to make it silky
and straight.
It may take a considerable amount of time to care for a
Yorkshire Terrier's coat, but if the puppy is not going to be in any
competitions, it can be shorn.
For a Yorkshire coat to look good, it should be brushed
almost every day. A special coat care oil will also do the trick. The oil
protects the coat and prevents it from curling.
For bathing a Yorkshire Terrier, you should use a special
hair conditioner or at least a moisturising shampoo. It is recommended to bathe
your Yorkshire Terrier at least once a week.
The Yorkshire Terrier does not require a lot of exercise,
but loves walks.
A lot of time should be spent playing with the Yorkshire
Terrier, which will satisfy its desire to move around a lot.
Provide your puppy with all kinds of toys, but also remember
that he values playing with his owner the most.
Yorkshire Terrier health, diseases
The most common diseases in Yorkshire Terriers are:
Dislocation of the neck.
Liver disease
Pancreatitis
Problems with teeth and gums
Low blood sugar
Allergies
Sensitivity to medicines
Notes
Yorkshire Terriers do not like the cold, so if the weather
is bad, cold or rainy, it is essential to dress your puppy.
Given that they are very small and fragile, they need to be
protected from injuries, even if they jump off a chair or sofa unsuccessfully,
they can break bones.
They should not be allowed to have unsupervised contact with
small pets such as hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits.
Yorkshire Terriers are practically non-breeding and can be
kept by people with pet allergies.
Due to the very high popularity of these puppies, they
should not be taken off the radar. Many Yorkshire Terrier owners have lost
their puppies because they were lost or stolen.