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Travel Guides. Videos Beyond Hollywood Hungerlust Pioneers of love. A Brief History of the Yorkshire Terrier. Emma Lavelle. Give us feedback. Read Next View. Hampton by Hilton London Park Royal. The Yorkshire terriers were not always like the ones you see today. As a result, a flood of new workers from Scotland migrated to northern England in search of new opportunity. A good amount of Scottish immigrants had brought their companion dogs with them, which were mostly small terriers.
Many suspect the primarily breed was the Waterside Terrier now called the Airedale Terrier. However, plenty or people believe that it was a combination of these various terrier-types brought from Scotland.
For nearly a decade they were called that name. Back then, there was a lot of confusion about the breed. There simply was no strict standard for the Yorkies yet. In fact, any dog breed that resembled the appearance of the Yorkshire was considered one. If the dog was in the shape of a terrier with a long coat, the proper colors, docked tail and ears, then they were automatically labeled as Yorkshire Terriers.
A show dog by the name of Huddersfield Ben became extremely popular while touring shows throughout Great Britain. Huddersfield was a superstar dog during his time. Not only did he win multiple show awards everywhere he went, but also won several rat-baiting events too. Huddersfield Ben was the best stud dog of his breed during his lifetime, and one of the most remarkable dogs of any pet breed that ever lived. With all that fame and glory, Huddersfield Ben inevitably became the standard for the Yorkie.
The dog quickly became the ideal family dog that everyone wanted. And from the puppies of Huddersfield, the breed we know today as the Yorkshire Terrier was born. And without him, we could be talking about a very different Yorkie today. The Yorkshire Terrier eventually made its way to North America, where they exploded in popularity. This makes them the single most popular toy dog breed in America.
And in the small dogs category, only the French Bulldog is more popular and not by much. Unlike other European breeds, the Yorkie was introduced to North America shortly after the standard was developed in The Yorkshire Terrier had its ups and downs in North America.
With the growing popularity of big dog breeds, the slump was as expected. The Yorkshire terrier, or Yorkie, is a spunky, smart, small dog that is up for anything. Yorkies are the smallest of the terrier group , never getting larger than 7 pounds, but you wouldn't know it from their personalities. These feisty, fearless "tomboy" dogs were bred as ratters—meaning they were used for hunting rats—in northern England, and they've stuck true to their working-class roots.
Yorkies are loyal and will take on any challenge in a New York minute. These pups have big personalities and the brains to match. A dedicated owner can train and socialize these little divas into delightful companions. Their indomitable spirit makes them great little watch dogs and amusing pals to keep you company. Yorkies especially those tiny little puppies!
Their silky smooth hair can grow to floor-length, but many people choose to keep their Yorkie's coat in a shorter "puppy cut. Looking for a hypoallergenic dog? Yorkies might be a better fit for allergy sufferers, but it's important to note that no dog is percent hypoallergenic. These adorable, pocket-size pups don't come without a cost. But if you're looking for a petite pal with a big personality, these little dogs might be right for you.
Yorkshire terriers are proud little dogs, and they aren't afraid to show it. They might only weigh 7 pounds, but they carry an attitude big enough for a Great Dane. Even with all that sass, Yorkies are compact and ready for action—making the perfect "purse dog" who's tiny enough to take anywhere. Yorkies can sport two distinctive looks: With their silky hair grown out to the ground, or with their coats trimmed shorter in a puppy cut.
Either way their hair flows, they love to strut their stuff. They're cute and they know it. The YTCA lists Yorkie standard color combinations as black and tan, black and gold, blue and tan, and blue and gold. They'll require regular grooming with daily brushing to keep their coats from tangling, and they may need more attention from a professional groomer in order to keep their tresses flowing mat-free. Yorkies usually have dark eyes, but because eye color often corresponds with their coat, it's not unusual to see dogs with light brown or even hazel eyes.
Yorkshire terriers are known for their sassy personalities but are also charming and affectionate with their people. Though small in stature, Yorkies are true terriers at heart—meaning they'll need some boundaries to keep them from exhibiting less adorable qualities like excessive barking , separation anxiety , or suspicion toward strangers or other pets.
Because Yorkies were bred as ratters who hunted independently and needed that feisty attitude to do their work, they may not be the best fit for families with small children. Once kids are old enough to understand and respect! They make good home alarm systems who will alert you whenever anyone comes knocking. The workers in Yorkshire wanted to breed a working terrier to help them to catch vermin in the mines. Some specialists believe that in addition to these breeds, the Maltese was also used to breed the first Yorkshire Terriers.
It has also been suggested that they were originally bred with Scotch Terriers, but the breed was named Yorkshire Terrier because much of the development of the breed was carried out in Yorkshire. In the early days, the definition of the breed was quite loose. Any dog with the shape of a terrier, a silver head and legs, blue on its body, a docked tail, trimmed ears, and a long coat was defined as a Yorkshire Terrier.
This all changed in the s when a Paisley-type Yorkie dog named Huddersfield Ben owned by a local Yorkshireman was seen at dog shows throughout England and set the breed standard for the Yorkshire Terrier. To this day, Huddersfield Ben is referred to as the father of modern Yorkies. The breed became very popular during the Victorian era, and it was hard not to see one at dog shows. Yorkshire Terriers became part of royalty, and owning a small dog was a popular trend at the time — and in particular, owning a Yorkie became a symbol of wealth.
The first Yorkies arrived in the United States in , and as Americans increasingly embraced Victorian customs, the breed became popular in the country shortly after. The first Yorkie was recognized by the American Kennel Club in After the Victorian era concluded, the popularity of Yorkies fell.
In the s, the number of small breeds registered with the AKC also dipped, resulting in fewer Yorkshire Terriers in the United States.
Although originally bred to be a working dog to chase and kill vermin, they are now mostly used as companion dogs. Yorkshire Terriers are determined dogs that are energetic, brave and playful.
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