What is Yorkshire Terrier?

The Yorkshire Terrier, or simply Yorkie, is a small, long -coated dog breed. Its name comes from the beginning of the breed in the Yorkshire region in northern England in 1861. Yorkshire terriers were developed from breeds such as Skye Terrier and Malts to kill rats and mice. The Yorkshire Terrier was first registered by the British kennel in 1874 and then in 1878 by the American breeding club. The Yorkshire Terrier coat is long and farewell in the middle of the spine. The middle section is a steel blue gray color, which is often quite dark, while the face, ears and neck are tanned.

Because Yorkshire Terrier does not have undercoat and sheds very little, it can be a good choice for those with milder allergies. Yorkie needs daily brushing and combing to keep their long coats without braided coats Avavads good. For easier care, the coat can be cut to a shorter length. Yorkies are said that sometimes they are chosen eaters and can have a sensitive digestive system. Yorkshire Terriers are alsoCHYLS TO DISTICHIASIS, which is growth on the lid that irritates the eye and creates tearing and redness.

Yorkies are considered intelligent and curious dogs that are fast and active. Poorized Yorkshire Terriers can be shy against foreigners. But well -socialized Yorkies are often quite outgoing and assertive. Terrier Yorkshire is not usually considered a good choice for families with small children, because this breed is a bit delicate due to its small size. Yorkies can make good housing dogs, because their exercises are relatively low.