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Yorkshire
Terriers (Yorkies)
Features:
The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny, long-haired terrier whose blue and tan coat is
parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and
hangs evenly and very straight down each side of the body. The Yorkie is one of
the world's smallest dogs rarely more than 7 lbs. in weight. Though tiny, he is
a big-dog in a little-dog package. Newborn Yorkie's are black with tan on the
eyebrow, jaws, chest and feet. They fully mature in two years.
Height:
6 - 9 inches Compact in size
Weight:
3 - 7 lbs.
Colors:
Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing
an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured. Color of hair
on body and richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance in adult
dogs, to which the following color requirements apply:
Blue: Is a dark steel-blue, not a silver-blue and not mingled with fawn,
bronzy or black hairs.
Tan: All tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to
still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair
intermingled with any of the tan.
Color on Body
The blue extends over the body from back of neck to root of tail. Hair on tail
is a darker blue, especially at end of tail.
Headfall
A rich golden tan, deeper in color at sides of head, at ear roots and on the
muzzle, with ears a deep rich tan. Tan color should not extend down on back of
neck.
Chest and Legs
A bright, rich tan, not extending above the elbow on the forelegs nor above the
stifle on the hind legs.
History: The Yorkshire Terrier traces to the Waterside Terrier, a small
longish-coated dog, bluish-gray in color, weighing between 6 and 20 pounds (most
commonly 10 pounds). The Waterside Terrier was a breed formed by the crossing of
the old rough-coated Black-and-Tan English Terrier (common in the Manchester
area) and the Paisley and Clydesdale Terriers. It was brought to Yorkshire by
weavers who migrated from Scotland to England in the mid-19th century.
The Yorkshire Terrier made its first appearance at a bench show in England in
1861 as a "broken-haired Scotch Terrier". It became known as a Yorkshire Terrier
in 1870 when, after the Westmoreland show, Angus Sutherland reported in The
Field magazine that "they ought no longer be called Scotch Terriers, but
Yorkshire Terriers for having been so improved there."
The earliest record of a Yorkshire Terrier born in the United States dates to
1872. Classes for the breed have been offered at all shows since 1878. Early
shows divided the classes by weight - under 5 pounds and 5 pounds and over.
Size, however, soon settled down to an average of between 3 and 7 pounds,
resulting in only one class being offered in later shows.
While a Toy, and at various times a greatly pampered one, the Yorkshire is a
spirited dog that definitely shows its terrier strain. The show dog's length of
coat makes constant care necessary to
protect it from damage, but the breed is glad to engage in all the roistering
activities of the larger terrier breeds.
Disposition: Sweet
in nature spirited and cheerful in character they make wonderful companions.
Availability:
Yorkie puppies are available from Windsor’s Precious Pets several times a
year. Most are ready to leave or be shipped by 8 to 12 weeks of age. We don't
ship any puppies unless we feel they are ready to make the trip. Puppies will
have been given all their necessary shots and worming before their
departure. All our puppies come with a one year health guarantee.
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