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| The '''Yorkshire Terrier''', also known as a '''Yorkie''', is a ] of small ]. | The '''Yorkshire Terrier''', also known as a '''Yorkie''', is a ] of small ], one of many ] breeds. Yorkies can be very small indeed, usually not weighing more than about 5 or 6 pounds (less than 3kg.) One can easily carry a Yorkie in a large coat pocket or a bookbag. | ||
| ==Appearance== | |||
| Yorkies can be very small indeed, usually not weighing more than about 5 or 6 pounds (less than 3kg.) You can easily carry a yorkie in a large coat pocket or a bookbag. | |||
| ⚫ | Their coats are typically black or grey on the body, with more brown and gold on the faces and legs, but this can vary. The fur in a ] is usually straight and can grow very long, sometimes so that it drags on the ground. Yorkies can also have somewhat wavy fur, although clubs do not recognize this variation for ]s. In either case, Yorkie fur is soft, fine, and high-maintenance, and must either be trimmed short or washed and brushed frequently. | ||
| ==Temperament== | |||
| ⚫ | Their coats are typically black or grey on the body, with more brown and gold on the faces and legs, but this can vary. The fur in a ] is usually straight and can grow very long, sometimes so that it drags on the ground. Yorkies can also have somewhat wavy fur, although clubs do not recognize this variation. In either case, Yorkie fur is soft, fine, and high-maintenance, and must either be trimmed short or washed and brushed frequently. | ||
| ⚫ | Unlike some other small breeds (such as the ] or ]), Yorkies seem to recognize the limitations of their size, and are almost never aggressive. Yorkie personalities vary greatly apart from this, and they might be docile lap dogs or yappy and endlessly playful. | ||
| ⚫ | Yorkies typically get along well with cats or other dogs, and love to play together in groups. However, they are still ]s, and even an old, sedentary ] will eagerly hunt ]s. Because they are so small, they are easily injured, so while they will get along very well with children, it can be dangerous for the Yorkie to keep it in a house with small or abusive children. Also, despite their small size, if continually provoked or if attacked, like all dogs, they pack a surprisingly powerful bite. | ||
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| ⚫ | Yorkies typically get along well with cats or other dogs, and love to play together in groups. However, they are still ]s, and even an old, sedentary lap dog will eagerly hunt |
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| Yorkies may seem rather vapid and unintelligent at times (perhaps due to their yapping and playfulness), but they can easily be trained to perform simple tasks. | Yorkies may seem rather vapid and unintelligent at times (perhaps due to their yapping and playfulness), but they can easily be trained to perform simple tasks. | ||
| ==Health== | |||
| Yorkies tend to develop ] in their old age, but their small size limits the effects of conditions such as ]. There is also the possibility of ] collapse, the cause of which is thought by many to be genetic. As with many purebred dogs the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to certain genetic disorders. Most common is the liver shunt (portosystemic shunt). In this condition some of the |
Yorkies tend to develop ] in their old age, but their small size limits the effects of conditions such as ]. There is also the possibility of ] collapse, the cause of which is thought by many to be genetic. As with many purebred dogs, the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to certain genetic disorders. Most common is the liver shunt (portosystemic shunt). In this condition some of the dog's blood bypasses the ] and as such does not get cleaned of those toxins that the liver is responsible for removing. A Yorkie with this condition might exhibit some or all of the following symptoms: small stature, poor muscle development, behavioral abnormalities, unresponsiveness, seizures, and so on. However, if treated by a veterinarian, in time, the condition is most often reversible. | ||
| A newly proposed breed, the ], might or might not be a variation of the Yorkie or an entirely new breed. | A newly proposed breed, the ], might or might not be a variation of the Yorkie or an entirely new breed. | ||
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The Yorkshire Terrier, also known as a Yorkie, is a breed of small dogs, one of many toy dog breeds. Yorkies can be very small indeed, usually not weighing more than about 5 or 6 pounds (less than 3kg.) One can easily carry a Yorkie in a large coat pocket or a bookbag.
Appearance
Their coats are typically black or grey on the body, with more brown and gold on the faces and legs, but this can vary. The fur in a show dog is usually straight and can grow very long, sometimes so that it drags on the ground. Yorkies can also have somewhat wavy fur, although clubs do not recognize this variation for dog shows. In either case, Yorkie fur is soft, fine, and high-maintenance, and must either be trimmed short or washed and brushed frequently.
Temperament
Unlike some other small breeds (such as the Toy Poodle or Pomeranian), Yorkies seem to recognize the limitations of their size, and are almost never aggressive. Yorkie personalities vary greatly apart from this, and they might be docile lap dogs or yappy and endlessly playful.
Yorkies typically get along well with cats or other dogs, and love to play together in groups. However, they are still terriers, and even an old, sedentary lap dog will eagerly hunt rodents. Because they are so small, they are easily injured, so while they will get along very well with children, it can be dangerous for the Yorkie to keep it in a house with small or abusive children. Also, despite their small size, if continually provoked or if attacked, like all dogs, they pack a surprisingly powerful bite.
Yorkies may seem rather vapid and unintelligent at times (perhaps due to their yapping and playfulness), but they can easily be trained to perform simple tasks.
Health
Yorkies tend to develop cataracts in their old age, but their small size limits the effects of conditions such as arthritis. There is also the possibility of Trachea collapse, the cause of which is thought by many to be genetic. As with many purebred dogs, the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to certain genetic disorders. Most common is the liver shunt (portosystemic shunt). In this condition some of the dog's blood bypasses the liver and as such does not get cleaned of those toxins that the liver is responsible for removing. A Yorkie with this condition might exhibit some or all of the following symptoms: small stature, poor muscle development, behavioral abnormalities, unresponsiveness, seizures, and so on. However, if treated by a veterinarian, in time, the condition is most often reversible.
A newly proposed breed, the Biewer, might or might not be a variation of the Yorkie or an entirely new breed.
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