The Yorkshire Terrier, also known as a Yorkie, is a British breed of toy dog of terrier type. It is among the smallest of the terriers and indeed of all dog breeds, with a weight of no more than 3.2 kg (7 lb). It originated in the nineteenth century in the English county of Yorkshire, after which it is named. The coat is tan on the head and dark steel-grey on the body; no other colour is accepted by either The Kennel Club or the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.
Yorkshire
Yorkshire Terriers, affectionately known as Yorkies, are renowned for their bold, confident personality despite their small size. They are excellent companions for city dwellers due to their size and adaptability to indoor living spaces. These dogs require consistent grooming due to their long, silky coat. Yorkies are known for their loyalty and affection towards their owners.
A Yorkshire Terrier from 1915
Two Yorkshire Terriers—Mrs. Foster's "Huddersfield Ben" and Lady Giffard's "Katie" (c. 1870)
A painting from the 19th century depicting a Yorkshire-like terrier by Ernest Gustave Girardot
A Yorkshire Terrier puppy, displaying a black and tan coat
The Yorkshire Terrier character is described as "conveying an important air". According to the standard, the dog's high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance.
A Morkie (half Maltese, half Yorkshire Terrier) puppy with his deciduous teeth and adult teeth growing in
A Yorkshire Terrier's retained deciduous or baby fangs
Tracheal collapse
A Yorkshire terrier being exhibited at a show in October 2009
Trainability
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