Monday, July 11, 2022

Yorkie or Yorkshire Terrier


 Height: between 8 and 9 inches 

Weight:  between 3 and 7 pounds


Temperament: 

 • they are territorial and like their privacy to be respected

they are intelligent and fearless 

they are assertive and independent


When properly trained,


they develop close affinity with older children

they become really playful and lively

they become extremely affectionate

they do not mind having other pets at home

they focus much of their attention and affection toward their owner


Breeders should note of the following health issues: 


   Alopecia, or losing hair 

   Cataract, or loss of transparency of one or both lenses of the eyes 

   Cryptorchidism, wherein testicles do not descend into the scrotum

   Dwarfism 

   Entropion, a disorder with the eyelid; lashes on the eyelid that irritate the eyeballs could lead to other complications 

   Glaucoma, a condition that causes an increase pressure within the eye

   Hydrocephalus 

   Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or the reduction of tear production 

   Low blood sugar 

   Patellar luxation, a disorder in the kneecap

   Portosystemic shunt, or the accumulation of blood toxins in the liver

   Urolithiasis, an infection of the urinary tract leading to the formation of bladder stones. 


 Care and Exercise: 

They require daily grooming.

Ears and eyes must be cleaned and checked regularly.

Dental hygiene must be regularly maintained.

They are fit only for short strides.

They should have a regular play time while lying under the sunbeams, chasing shadows, and joining tug-of-war.


Origin/History:


In the 19th century, a number of weavers from Scotland migrated to England and brought with them different terriers that were bred to hunt rats. Through time, these terriers were crossed and terriers with "broken hairs" were produced.


In 1870, a "broken-haired Scotch terrier" was named as a Yorkshire terrier by a reporter. He argued that the breed should be called as such because his types were bred in a town called Yorkshire. 


Though the Yorkies were originally bred as working dogs, they became fashionable pets is England in the latter part of the Victorian era. In 1972, Yorkies were brought to the United States and became the country's favorite pet.


You can say that the Yorkies developed into tough breeds because of their ancestors' reputation as rat-hunters. However, their size, and playful and bright character have actually captured the attention and affection of most pet owners. Most proud owners would boast that they have the great giants inside the bodies of these little dogs. They are the brave Yorkshire Terrier.  Just a friendly reminder, they would really need your attention and companionship more than any other terriers.

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