Yorkshire Terriers Are A Best Friend
Yorkshire Terriers as a breed are intelligent dogs. Yorkshire Terriers are a long-haired breed with no undercoat, which means that they do not shed as much as their short haired friends. Yorkie puppies are born with a black and tan coat, and normally have black hairs mixed in with the tan until they are matured. Yorkies are easy to train, although they can sometimes be stubborn. Yorkies do not have an undercoat, and even with a long coat, they feel the cold very easily, and like most Toy breeds prefer the comfort of coziness and warmth. Yorkshire Terriers are born black, gradually attaining their blue and tan coloration as they mature. Yorkies are a big dog in a little body. Yorkshire Terriers are lively dogs who sometimes enjoy barking.
Dog
The Yorkshire Terrier breed standard specifies that the dog should have a compact, athletic build suitable for an active lifestyle; and hold itself in an upright, confident manner. As a more practical alternative, many Yorkie-owners opt to keep the dog's coat trimmed to a shorter all-over length. As with many purebred dogs, the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to certain genetic disorders, including distichiasis, hydrocephalus, hypoplasia of dens, Legg-Perthes disease, patellar luxation, portosystemic shunt, retinal dysplasia, tracheal collapse and bladder stones. The hair on the head is so abundantthat it is almost always necessary to gather it in a band to keep from goinginto the dog's food bowl and to give the animal maximum visibility. This little dog is highly energetic, brave, loyal and clever. It can be aggressive to strange dogs and small animals. These little dogs should not be over-protected, for they may become neurotic. Never think of the Yorkie as a timid little lap dog.
Puppies
Puppies are born black and tan and are generally darker in body colour until they mature. Low blood sugar in puppies, or transient juvenile hypoglycemia, is caused by fasting (too much time between meals). It is often seen in Yorkie puppies at 5 to 16 weeks of age. Yorkie puppies may have "tipped" or "tilted" ears until they are around 6 months old. Biewer Yorkshire Terriers puppies are extremely active, daring, devoted and intelligent.
Breeders
Serious Breeders do not want their lines in the wrong hands. Most breeders believe both dogs and bitches are equally loving, loyal and intelligent, and make good companions. There are also breeders who claim they have contracts to show when they actually do not. Some breeders will even go so far as to reopen under their spouse names after being shut down by the health department.
Coat
Coat Quality, texture and quantity of coat are of prime importance. Coat on the body is moderately long and perfectly straight (not wavy). Coat: The Yorkshire Terrier's coat is not coarse, but is fine and silky to the touch. Coat color is dark steel-blue with tan markings on the head and legs. Most pet Yorkies do in fact have their coats trimmed short or shaved for convenience and hygiene. Most pet Yorkies do in fact have theircoats trimmed short or shaved for convenience and hygiene.
Yorkshire Terriers are quick to determine where they fit in a household's "pack". Yorkies and all other animals deserve the nurturing of a loving home environment. Yorkies should also have special attention paid to their eyes, and teeth. Yorkies in North America The first Yorkie to become an American Champion was Bradford Harry, who gained his title in 1889. Yorkies are small enough to carry and are ideal for anyone with a small home or apartment.
Dog
The Yorkshire Terrier breed standard specifies that the dog should have a compact, athletic build suitable for an active lifestyle; and hold itself in an upright, confident manner. As a more practical alternative, many Yorkie-owners opt to keep the dog's coat trimmed to a shorter all-over length. As with many purebred dogs, the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to certain genetic disorders, including distichiasis, hydrocephalus, hypoplasia of dens, Legg-Perthes disease, patellar luxation, portosystemic shunt, retinal dysplasia, tracheal collapse and bladder stones. The hair on the head is so abundantthat it is almost always necessary to gather it in a band to keep from goinginto the dog's food bowl and to give the animal maximum visibility. This little dog is highly energetic, brave, loyal and clever. It can be aggressive to strange dogs and small animals. These little dogs should not be over-protected, for they may become neurotic. Never think of the Yorkie as a timid little lap dog.
Puppies
Puppies are born black and tan and are generally darker in body colour until they mature. Low blood sugar in puppies, or transient juvenile hypoglycemia, is caused by fasting (too much time between meals). It is often seen in Yorkie puppies at 5 to 16 weeks of age. Yorkie puppies may have "tipped" or "tilted" ears until they are around 6 months old. Biewer Yorkshire Terriers puppies are extremely active, daring, devoted and intelligent.
Breeders
Serious Breeders do not want their lines in the wrong hands. Most breeders believe both dogs and bitches are equally loving, loyal and intelligent, and make good companions. There are also breeders who claim they have contracts to show when they actually do not. Some breeders will even go so far as to reopen under their spouse names after being shut down by the health department.
Coat
Coat Quality, texture and quantity of coat are of prime importance. Coat on the body is moderately long and perfectly straight (not wavy). Coat: The Yorkshire Terrier's coat is not coarse, but is fine and silky to the touch. Coat color is dark steel-blue with tan markings on the head and legs. Most pet Yorkies do in fact have their coats trimmed short or shaved for convenience and hygiene. Most pet Yorkies do in fact have theircoats trimmed short or shaved for convenience and hygiene.
Yorkshire Terriers are quick to determine where they fit in a household's "pack". Yorkies and all other animals deserve the nurturing of a loving home environment. Yorkies should also have special attention paid to their eyes, and teeth. Yorkies in North America The first Yorkie to become an American Champion was Bradford Harry, who gained his title in 1889. Yorkies are small enough to carry and are ideal for anyone with a small home or apartment.
