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Viewing Single Post From: Yorkshire Terrier
zandd	Jun 26 2006, 03:40 PM
Moderator Posts: 22,625 Group: Moderators Member #48 Joined: February 5, 2005	Posted Image The Yorkshire Terrier is completely oblivious to it's small size.Feisty,adventurous and always on the-lookout for trouble - in other words a true Terrier.Do not be misled into thinking this little dog needs very little exercise,they will be willing to go for a walk for as long as you are prepared to take them.They make good watch dogs guarding their territory vigorously. General Appearance Long-coated, coat hanging quite straight and evenly down each side, a parting extending from nose to end of tail. Very compact and neat, carriage very upright conveying an important air. General outline conveying impression of vigorous and well proportioned body. Characteristics Alert, intelligent toy terrier. Head and Skull Rather small and flat, not too prominent or round in skull, nor too long in muzzle; black nose. Eyes Medium, dark, sparkling, with sharp intelligent expression and placed to look directly forward. Not prominent. Edge of eyelids dark. Ears Small, V-shaped, carried erect, not too far apart, covered with short hair, colour very deep, rich tan. Mouth Perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Teeth well placed with even jaws. Neck Good reach. Forequarters Well laid shoulders, legs straight, well covered with hair of rich golden tan a few shades lighter at ends than at roots, not extending higher on forelegs than elbow. Body Compact with moderate spring of rib, good loin. Level back. Hindquarters Legs quite straight when viewed from behind, moderate turn of stifle. Well covered with hair of rich golden tan a few shades lighter at ends than at roots, not extending higher on hindlegs than stifles. Tail Customarily docked Docked: Medium length with plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than rest of body, especially at end of tail. Carried a little higher than level of back. Undocked: Plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than rest of body, especially at end of tail. Carried a little higher than level of back. As straight as possible. Length to give a well balanced appearance. Gait/Movement Free with drive; straight action front and behind, retaining level topline. Coat Hair on body moderately long, perfectly straight (not wavy), glossy; fine silky texture, not woolly. Fall on head long, rich golden tan, deeper in colour at sides of head, about ear roots and on muzzle where it should be very long. Tan on head not to extend on to neck, nor must any sooty or dark hair intermingle with any of tan. Colour Dark steel blue (not silver blue), extending from occiput to root of tail, never mingled with fawn, bronze or dark hairs. Hair on chest rich, bright tan. All tan hair darker at the roots than in middle, shading to still lighter at tips. Size Weight up to 3.2 kgs (7 lbs). Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog. Temperament Spirited with even disposition.The Yorkshire Terrier, though a toy breed, still retains much of its Terrier ancestry in terms of personality. Though personalities differ from dog to dog, they are generally intelligent, independent and spunky. Yorkies, especially males, are very territorial and are known for their disregard for the limitations of their own size. They will often attack much larger dogs despite their extreme size disadvantage. Yorkies typically get along well with cats and other dogs, and love to play together in groups. However, they are terriers, and even an old, sedentary lapdog may eagerly hunt rodents. Because they are so small, they are easily injured; They usually get along well with children, but may be endangered if kept in the house with an undiscerning or abusive person, especially a child. Also, despite their small size, if attacked or continually provoked, like all dogs, they pack a surprisingly powerful bite. Yorkshire Terriers tend to be more difficult to train than some of their canine cousins; however, this difficulty is considered to be a result of the breed’s characteristic prey drive rather than any major deficiency of intelligence as they were bred to work without human intervention Health problems Yorkies can suffer from dental decay and care needs to be taken to avoid this.Bronchitis can also be a problem.There is also the possibility of Trachea collapse, the cause of which is thought by many to be partially genetic, and partially caused by environment- specifically, the strain an energetic Yorkie puts on its neck when straining against its collar. Grooming Daily grooming is essential to ensure the coat remains tangle free.Yorkies kept as pets are often clipped to make coat care easier. History Most believe that the Yorkshire Terrier is the product of combining Scottish and English terriers when many Scots were displaced by the Industrial Revolution and settled in England. Though pedigrees are not available for the first Yorkshire Terrier ancestors, several breeds have been suggested, including theOld English Black and Tan, which is also considered the ancestor for the Welsh Terrier and the Manchester Terrier, the Clydesdale Terrier, and the Paisley Terrier. The Scottish influence, brought in by the weavers during the industrial revolution, are the same ancestors as the Scottish Terrier, West Highland White, and Cairn (all once one breed), as well as the Skye. Many have suggested that at some time the Maltese, may be in the backgound of some as well.The original Yorkshire Terrier, known as the "Broken-Haired Scotch Terrier" was a 12-to-14 pound dog with wire hair whose intended purpose was the catching of rats and other vermin that lived in small spaces. In 1870, the breed was renamed the Yorkshire Terrier, after the county of Yorkshire where the breed is believed to have originated. The father of the breed is considered to be Huddersfield Ben, who was born in 1865 and died in 1871 from a carriage accident, the inbred offspring of a mother and son. Huddersfield Ben was bred by Mr. W. Eastwood Huddersfield. A multiple champion, Huddersfield Ben set the foundation for what would develop into the modern Yorkie. Information taken from https://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/discover...s/toy/y1069.htm and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkshire_Terrier


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