Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed Facts & Information
Learn more about Yorkshire Terriers, from their humble beginnings in England to their high-status position as one of the most popular lap dogs around. We’ll tell you all about their personality, care, and needs to help you decide whether a Yorkie is the right dog for you. Low
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Origin: England
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-15 years
Breed group: Toy group
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Good with dogs: yes
Good with kids: yes
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Yorkies are one of the smallest dog breeds, measuring just 7-10” tall with adults weighing no more than seven pounds. They’re known for appearing confident thanks to their high head carriage and compact, well-proportioned body shape. Yorkies are low-slung with a straight back, and have a small head, carried high, with v-shaped ears that stand up tall. Their tails stand up tall, too. The signature characteristic of Yorkshire Terriers is their fine, straight, floor-length coat. Yorkie fur is similar to human hair, making them semi-hypoallergenic. The hair is dark grey to black on their back, and a golden tan color on their limbs, chest, and face. Yorkies are typically groomed so that their coat falls evenly on either side of their body. They can also be trimmed to have shorter hair. When left long, the hair on Yorkie’s heads is often tied up with a ribbon to keep it out of their eyes and add to their jaunty appearance
