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Yorkshire Terrier

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Small

Average Lifespan: 11-15 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: low

Grooming Level: moderate

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: high

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: high

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

Yorkshire Terriers need plenty of love and affection from you and your loved ones. These terriers thrive in a loving family and will become extremely loyal over time. Yorkies can become very anxious and lonely when left alone for long stretches of time. This may make them destructive or difficult to train. Be sure to socialize them immediately after adoption and work with them so they remain calm and collected no matter who is at the door. That being said, Yorkshire Terriers are known for being wonderful watchdogs. Since they are prone to barking, they will be able to alert you of a possible break-in or the squirrel sitting on the porch.

The Yorkshire Terrier or "Yorkie" originated in the UK township of Yorkshire, where they get their name in the mid-1800s. Yorkshire Terriers were first bred as “ratters”, or dogs that could shimmy into small spaces to control rat populations.

It was only later that they became a favorite fashionable lapdog of Victorian nobles and they made it to the United States in the 1870s. In 1885, the American Kennel Club recognized these small but expressive dogs as a member of the Toy Group. While they are now one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States for being a wonderful companion, they haven’t lost their sense of adventure or determination.

Temperament

Yorkies are small dogs that can sometimes have a big diva attitude, especially if they are not well-socialized or well-trained. A properly socialized and trained Yorkshire Terrier is an affectionate, loving, and loyal dog with a playful, energetic, and sometimes mischievous personality. They are certainly not above getting into trouble or making a fool of themselves if it means they will be the center of attention. As long as they are well-socialized, a Yorkshire Terrier tends to get along well with children, other dogs, and other pets. Even though they are a Terrier with a high prey drive, they tend to do well with other family pets that they have been socialized with or grew up with. They will still have an urge to chase everything else, however, so it’s best to only let them off-leash in secure areas. They will alert you of strangers, but tend to warm up quickly and take a friendly approach. After all, a stranger is just another potential admirer and source of attention to a Yorkie. Yorkshire Terriers are small, but it can be said that their bark can be heard all over the neighborhood. They will alert bark, which can become a nuisance if you do not train your dog to stop barking early on.

Did You Know?

Although they are now one of the most popular show dog breeds, Yorkies made their first appearance in 1861 at an English bench show where one competed as a “broken-haired Scotch Terrier”. They wouldn’t be called “Yorkshire Terriers” until 1870.

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