Human orientation
High score: Yorkie is very attached to the owner and wants to be close. Behavior depends on socialization.
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Yorkshire terrier
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History of the Yorkshire Terrier breed
Origin: Great Britain
It originates from the mid-18th century, when peasants in Scotland kept small "water terriers" to fight rats. Later, crossbreeding with Skye Terriers and Clydesdale Terriers established the modern color. Huddersfield Ben (born 1865) is considered the first recognized progenitor. The British Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1886.
The Yorkshire Terrier is a miniature dog (up to 3.2 kg) with a long silky steel-blue coat and golden-red markings. Lively, intelligent, very attached to the owner, brave beyond his size. Needs daily coat care, careful handling and teeth control.
SizeMiniature
OriginGreat Britain
Life is nearby
Suitable for the apartment: equally happy both on a long walk and on the sofa next to the owner. Barks not often. The small size requires care not to be stepped on or dropped.
Walks
Small: enough for daily walks and games. Willingly accompanies the owner on a walk, but gets tired quickly.
Training
Smart, lively and eager to learn, but stubborn and brave. Classes are short, with treats. Toilet training takes patience, and early socialization reduces barking at strangers.
Care
The full-length coat is combed daily. An alternative is a short haircut and bathing about once a week. The teeth are cleaned regularly, because small breeds are prone to diseases of the teeth and gums.
Children
Gets along with children, but fragile and needs careful handling. Preschoolers do not trust him without adults.
Other animals
He is brave with dogs of any size, so he takes risks in a fight with a larger dog. Terrier instinct makes small rodents prey.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Medium-high rating: intelligent and willing to learn, although stubborn.
Zooaggression
Average score: Brave with dogs, and hunting instinct for rodents needs control.
Health and reproductive risks
In the British cohort, the median lifespan of the breed was 13.3 years. Among the described breed risks: dislocation of the patella; examination of the parents is confirmed with the veterinarian. They also monitor teeth, gums and blood sugar levels in small dogs.
Ease of care
Low rating: Long, silky coat needs daily grooming or regular trimming.
Health
Dislocation of the patella
Dislocation of the patella is a common problem of small breeds. Signs: periodic limping and jumping on the hind leg. The degree is assessed by a veterinarian.
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