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History: Developed in Victorian times in Yorkshire, England, this dog was
created from the Manchester terrier, Skye terrier, Maltese, and other breeds
as a ratter. The Yorkshire Terrier was introduced to the United States
in 1878. The compact size, sweet expression, and cheerful character of
this dog had a wide appeal, and the "Yorkie" is now the most popular breed
of toy dogs.
Body: Compact and well balanced, the Yorkshire Terrer has a back with level
top line; a small head with a rather flat crown; small V-shaped erect ears;
sparkling, medium-sized dark eyes with black rims; a black nose; and a
tail that is docked to medium length. The glossy, acundant coat, which
lies close to the body, is straight and reaches the ground. It is parted
from head to tail. The coat color is steel blue on the cack and tail, gold
on the head, ches, and feet.
Character: The Yorkie is very affectionate and loves its master's
company; left alone in the house, however, it might destroy things out
of loneliness. This dog is best for someone who wants a constant companion.
Handled with care, it is good with children and other animals. Intelligent,
quick to learn, and very trainable, the Yorkie makes a good guard dog despite
its size.
Care: If brushed daily and groomed reguarly by a professional, the coat
will stay in good condition. The long topknot is usually tied with a ribbon
on the top of the head. Shampoo this dog carefullly, making sure that it
doesn't get cold, and dry it speedily with a hair drier.
Exercise: The Yorkshire Terrier needs no special exercise as long as it
is free indoors. It is susceptible to cold and bad weather.
Puppies: Usually there are three puppies in a litter. If the mother is
small, she might have great difficulty in delivering. Newborns are bllack,
with tan on the eyebrows, tips of jaws, chest, and feet. They mature in
two years.
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