Yorkie Dogs and Puppies

Originally developed to help control the rat population in mid-19th century industrial Britain, the Yorkshire Terrier hails from an area in Northern England after which the breed was named. Yorkshire Terriers of the time weighed around 15 pounds, and were featured participants in rat-killing contests – a rather unsavory pastime of the age. Today’s Yorkie is a much smaller, daintier and more glamorous creature, seemingly put on Earth to be pampered!

Although the exact details are not known, it is thought that the Yorkie of Old was cross-bred with other terrier breeds as well as the Maltese (from which the Yorkshire Terrier inherited it’s long, silky coat) to produce the modern, more compact version.

The Yorkie is the most popular toy breed in Britain, and is also very popular in North America and world-wide. Yorkie puppies are born with an almost black coat, which lightens and changes to silvery blue with tan head and legs by the first year of life.

Yorkshire Terriers are intelligent (almost human at times!), playful, loyal and affectionate. Yorkies make wonderful pets for singles, couples, elderly and disabled people who are at home much of the time.

Yorkies are not suitable as pets for young children, as they are quite dainty and can easily be injured. Daily brushing is essential to keep the Yorkie’s long, silky coat tangle-free. Exercise needs are minimal, and this breed is best suited for city living – either in an apartment or house. Despite it’s tiny stature, the Yorkshire Terrier makes a wonderful, alert watchdog!