The Yorkshire Terrier
Article by Gardner Wilkinson
Don’t be fooled by the size of this breed, the Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie, is a feisty and fearless dog. Today, this breed is viewed as a glamorous and fashionable pet and is recognizable by its characteristic long, silky coat of steel bluish and tan hairs.HistoryThis breed dates back a little more than 100 years when the Waterside Terrier, Paisley Terrier and Manchester Terrier were crossbred in England to create a new breed of Terrier. The Yorkshire Terrier became popular in the US in the late 19th century. This breed was originally created by working men to chase rats and penetrate fox holes and burrows made by badgers.AppearanceClassified as a Toy breed, the Yorkshire Terrier has a long, silky, straight and fine coat that usually falls almost to the floor on both sides of the dog. The coat is a steel blue on the tail and body with tan hairs on the head, muzzle, ears and lower legs. The ears are v-shaped and help erect. The tail is usually docked to
