THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER
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AVERAGE LIFE SPAN
When considering a dog, please remember that you will have it for its lifetime.
Yorkshire Terriers can live up to 16 years of age and occasionally even older.
AVERAGE SIZE & WEIGHT TO DAY
Yorkshire Terriers generally weigh from 1.8 kg (4 lbs) to 3.2 kg (7 lbs).
TAKE NOTE:
The Yorkshire Terrier is not suited as an outdoor dog. Ideal owner/s are those who require a family companion and are prepared to have the dog living indoors or sometimes during the day in an enclosed backyard.
BREED PERSONALITY/CHARACTERISTICS/ TEMPERAMENT
(2).The Yorkshire Terrier is a lovely small “lap dog” and prefers to be around you most of the time. They are a true little Terrier and a loyal companion. Most Yorkshire Terriers are alert, active and inquisitive. In some cases they can be determined with a mind of their own but are faithful and loyal to their human family. They thrive on human companionship and will happily be included in family activities. They have a sense of fun and enjoy a game. Thanks to their alertness, they make good watchdogs and will bark if strangers approach the home. Although they are of small stature, they are generally a robust and healthy little terrier.
They have the courage of a large dog but are small. Yorkshire Terriers have a coat that does not shed and are therefore a hypoallergenic (low allergy causing) breed. They love comfort and snuggling on soft pillows or on your lap. Yorkie's have hair not coats and therefore their hair is not weather resistant like some other breeds. Yorkshire Terriers should live indoors with some periods outside for exercise. They are ideal for apartment living or homes with small backyards. Surprisingly, this fashionable little breed is over a hundred years old.
They have the courage of a large dog but are small. Yorkshire Terriers have a coat that does not shed and are therefore a hypoallergenic (low allergy causing) breed. They love comfort and snuggling on soft pillows or on your lap. Yorkie's have hair not coats and therefore their hair is not weather resistant like some other breeds. Yorkshire Terriers should live indoors with some periods outside for exercise. They are ideal for apartment living or homes with small backyards. Surprisingly, this fashionable little breed is over a hundred years old.
CARE REQUIREMENTS
Benefit of the Toy breed.
The Yorkshire Terrier has very fine hair. It is similar to human hair and does not shed like most other breeds .The Yorkshire Terrier's coat will generally grow to the ground and needs to be brushed and combed every day to keep it free of tangles. The hair on the head needs to be tied up in a ponytail with a rubber band or bow to keep it out of the eyes. If a person doesn't show their dog and wants less work there are easy ways to keep your York'y looking good by shortening (cutting) its hair or giving it a Silky trim.
(4). Yorkshire Terriers are generally robust little - dogs, they will happily go for a walk with their owners. But if the backyard is of sufficient size, then adequate exercise can be gained by running round in the backyard without the necessity of being taken for a walk in the street.
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PETS
(5). Yorkshire Terriers generally live happily with other breeds of dogs as long as the dog is of similar size. Yorkshire Terriers will get along with a large dog but because of their size difference could easily be unintentionally injure while playing.
IDEAL OWNER'S
The Yorkshire Terrier is suitable for people of all ages. It is a good little family dog but needs supervision around young children. This is because a young child could easily unintentionally injure a Yorkshire Terrier. The most important issue when considering owning a Yorkshire Terrier is whether you have adequate time to look after and socialise the dog. Like most dogs, it is not good for a Yorkshire Terrier's temperament, to be left alone for long periods of time. If everyone in the household is away from 9 am to 5 pm then it is best to get 2 dogs so that they have company and wont get up to mischief.
IN CONCLUSION
Now you know a little about the Yorkshire Terrier and have decided this is the dog for you, if you want more information, make contact with a breeder or your state controlling body for pure bred dogs as listed on the website. They- will be able to give you information about availability of puppies and also suggest dog shows where you can see the breed and speak to breeders. In this way you will gain a better perspective of the breed and its needs.
PS: AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL KENNEL COUNCIL Inc. Publication An initiative of the NATIONAL PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
PS: AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL KENNEL COUNCIL Inc. Publication An initiative of the NATIONAL PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
TAKE NOTE:
The Yorkshire Terrier is not suited as an outdoor dog . Ideal owner/s are those who require a family companion and are prepared to have a dog living indoors or sometimes during the day in an enclosed backyard.
The Yorkshire Terrier is not suited as an outdoor dog . Ideal owner/s are those who require a family companion and are prepared to have a dog living indoors or sometimes during the day in an enclosed backyard.
The good news is, the Yorkshire
or a Silky Terrier is low cost to feed, with a tiny appetite. We recommend a good quality dog food from:
Advanced Dog Food. 
(7). And if the Yorkie is to fragile and to high in maintenance for, you have a look at the little but stronger Australian Silky Terrier which is more suitable to the Australian climate and is generally much easier to handle.
*Ausilk the breeder
Puppies, sometimes available; from quality healthy stock. Also carefully selected breeding stock, while breeding to our Yorkshire Terrier standard to produce best possible quality. Our puppies are raised in a family home environment with lots of love and attention.
(8). At the age of 10 to 12 weeks old , they are ready to leave home. They are all Vet checked, wormed, vaccinated and micro chipped ,DNA tested and have registered pedigree from Dogs queensland registered in Queensland.
Please, contact as, if you need more information about Yorkshire Terriers & Silky Terriers. The Breeder.
We would like to advise you that if you want to get quick and fast information to please contact the breeder directly by phone! OR alternatively provide the breeder with your contact phone number they/we will be very happy to give you a call when it is convenient for you!
Local in Australia: 07 55 460260 Monday to Sunday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (EST) AUSTRALIA
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BREED STANDARD --> YORKSHIRE TERRIER
GENERAL APPEARANCE: Long coated, coat hanging quite straight
and evenly down each side, a parting extending from nose to end
of tail. Very compact and neat. carriage very upright conveying an
important air. General outline conveying impression of vigorous
and well proportioned body.
CHARACTERISTICS: Alert, intelligent toy terrier.
TEMPERAMENT: Spirited with even disposition.
HEAD AND SKULL: Rather small and flat, not too prominent or round
in skull, nor too long in muzzle; black nose.
in skull, nor too long in muzzle; black nose.
EYES: Medium, dark, sparkling, with sharp intelligent expression and
placed to look directly forward. Not prominent. Edge of eyelids dark.
EARS: Small, V-shaped, carried erect, not too far apart, covered
with short hair, colour very deep, rich tan.
MOUTH: Perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. the upper
teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
NECK: Good reach.
FOREQUARTERS: Well laid shoulders, legs straight, well covered
with hair of rich golden tan a few shades lighter at ends than at roots,
not extending higher on forelegs than elbows
BODY: Compact with moderate spring of rip, good loin. Level back.
Hindquarters: Legs quite straight when viewed from behind,
moderate turn of stifle. Well covered with hair of rich golden tan a
few shades lighter at ends than at roots, not extending higher on
hind legs than stifle.
FEET: Round; nails black.
TAIL: Customarily docked to medium length with plenty of hair,
darker blue in colour than rest of body, especially at end of tail.
Carried a little higher than level of back.
GAIT / MOVEMENT: Free with drive; straight action front and behind
retaining level top line.
COAT: Hair on body moderately long, perfectly straight (not wavy ),
glossy; fine silky texture, not woolly. Fall on head long, rich golden
tan, deeper in colour at sides of head, about ear roots and on
muzzle where it should be very long.
Tan on head not to extend on to neck, nor must any sooty or dark
hair intermingle with any of tan.
COLOUR: Dark steel blue ( not silver blue ), extending from occiput
to root of tail. never mingled with fawn, bronze or dark hairs.
Hair on chest rich, bright tan. All tan hair darker at the roots than in
middle, shading to still lighter at tips.
SIZE: Weight up to 3.3 kg (7 lbs).
FAULTS: Any departure from the foregoing points should be
considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should
be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
NOTE: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles
fully descended into the scrotum.
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EXCESSIVE MINIATURISATION ( "Tee cup" Yorkshire Terriers ) --->
The Yorkshire Terrier is A Toy Breed, but we Breeders breed to a breed Standard!
In some places, the Yorkshire Terrier has been subject to excessive miniaturisation. Dogs have been developed weighing only 900 gr, which poses serious medical problems.( some times) Happily, this is unusual -2. to 3.3 kg is the weight for which good breeders aim, see here.--->
In some places, the Yorkshire Terrier has been subject to excessive miniaturisation. Dogs have been developed weighing only 900 gr, which poses serious medical problems.( some times) Happily, this is unusual -2. to 3.3 kg is the weight for which good breeders aim, see here.--->
( Adult weight ) Never buy from a pet shop-always purchase one from a well known and registered Breeder which is a member of
(Q)dogs You Ask to visit the breeder before settling on a puppy.
Ask if it is possible to see there parents.--->
Good breeders will always be happy to oblige and to give you sound advice.
