Yorkshire Terriers
Yorkshire
terriers
are
also
known
as
yorkies.
They
are
small
dogs
with
big
personalities.
They
are
great
lap
dogs.
But
they
have
a
lot
of
energy.
Yorkshire
terriers
have
glossy
coats
and
pointed
ears.
Their
fur
is
long.
It
is
blue
and
tan.
Sometimes
the
fur
is
cut
shorter.
This
is
called
a
“puppy
cut.”
Yorkies
need
daily
exercise.
They
need
to
be
brushed
every
day.
Their
food
must
be
small
and
easy
to
chew.
Yorkies
also
need
a
jacket
if
they
go
out
in
the
cold.
Yorkshire
terriers
have
strong
relationships
with
their
owners.
They
are
independent
and
stubborn.
They
want
lots
of
attention.
They
don’t
like
to
be
left
alone.
Yorkshire
terriers
come
from
breeds
that
were
brought
from
Scotland
to
Yorkshire,
England.
They
were
bred
to
hunt
rodents.
The
dogs
kept
factories
free
of
mice
and
rats.
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Yorkshire Terrier Classification: Mammal
Breed Group: Toy Group
Average Life Span: 12 to 15 years
Origin: British Isles -
Average Weight A Yorkshire terrier weighs slightly more than a textbook. -
Average Height A Yorkshire terrier is approximately as tall as a basketball.
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