Yorkshire Terriers - Fast Facts
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| History | Yorkshire Terrier dogs were originally bred in the North of England in the mid nineteenth century to catch rats in mines. |
| Personality | This little beauty is lively and affectionate, loves to be loved and has a dominant personality. Get ready to pay attention to this little dynamite of toy dog breeds. |
| Appearance | Very long straight silky coats in dark steel, mixed with fawn. Puppies are born black. |
| Grooming | Regular brushing and monthly professional grooming your dog is required. Does not moult. |
| Health | The most common problems with these toy dog breeds is Portosystemic shunts (a liver problem) and Hypothyriodism (a thyroid gland condition). These present in the older dog. |
| Family | These precious little dogs are ideal as lap dogs and are not intended for boisterous children. Perfect for lot of love and attention with a single person or elderly couple. |
| Training | Firm training is required as they can be yappers. They are highly intelligent, so whilst it may take a while they can be trained to be obedient and will reward you with a loving personality. |
| Ideal Home | As many of the small dog breeds this one is suitable for apartment living but do need daily exercise. |
| Lifespan | Up to 14 years with good quality food. |
| Purpose | Originally bred for rat catching, but modern Yorkshire Terriers are intended as lap dogs and a fashion accessory. |
| Watch dog | This toy dog breed is a very good alert animal but may need a firm hand to control barking. |
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