General Description
(Yorkie) The Yorkshire Terrier
is a long-haired toy terrier with a well-proportioned body and a clean, compact appearance. They carry themselves proudly
and exude an aura of self-confidence and vigor. They have a comparatively short back and a level back line. The height at
the dog’s rump is approximately the same as the height at the dog’s shoulders. The breed’s hind legs are
straight when viewed from behind, but their stifles are noticeably bent when viewed from the profile angle. Their forelegs
are straight, and their elbows stick neither in nor out. Feet of this breed are round and feature a set of black toenails.
The Yorkshire Terrier has a small head with a top that is nearly flat. Their skull is slightly rounded, not too prominent,
and features a well-proportioned muzzle. Their sound teeth close in a scissors or level bite and their nose is black in color.
They have dark, sparkling eyes and a pair of small, V-shaped ears that are carried erect. The coat of the Yorkshire Terrier
is glossy, silky, and fine in texture. The hair across the dog’s body is comparatively long and absolutely straight.
The hair is parted on the dog’s face from the base of the dog’s skull to the end of the tail. Hair should hang
down evenly on both sides of the dog’s body. The hair on the muzzle is very long. The coat color for this breed is steel
blue across the dog’s body and tail and tan everywhere else. Puppies are usually born black and tan. Tails of this breed
are customarily docked to half of their original length.
Character
The Yorkshire Terrier has a big personality, despite its
small size. They are mischievous, spunky, and they seek out opportunities for adventure. They are full of energy and courage,
and they are very loyal, clever, and determined. While they are sometimes leery of strangers, they are very affectionate with
members of their own family. They do not like to be teased or pestered, and they generally get along best with older, more
considerate children. They can get snappish if they are frightened or surprised. Like many other terrier breeds, the Yorkshire
Terrier can be aggressive towards strange dogs and small animals. While this breed can sometimes be a bit stubborn, they are
generally responsive to commands and easy to train. They like to bark, but they can easily be taught not to do so.
The Yorkshire Terrier is very friendly with children, likes to be taken on walks and likes
to play games with owner. They are very intelligent and do well with all types of training. The Yorkshire Terrier is also
very good in training.