Yorkshire General Information

• Name: Yorkshire Terrier

• Height: 6-9 inches

• Weight: 3-7 pounds

• Color: Dark steel blue from back of head to root of their tail. Face, chest and feet are bright tan.

• Coat: Glossy, fine and silky.

• Personality: Yorkshire Terriers are intelligent, confident, affectionate, lively, brave and spirited.

• With Children: Yes, does best with an only child and no roughhousing or hectic activity.

• With Animals: Yes, they should be even tempered and co-exist peacefully with other breeds.

• Special Skills: Rat catcher and family pet.

• Watch-dog: Very High.

• Guard-dog: Low.

• Care and Training: Frequently daily brushing will keep the coat in beautiful condition. Yorkshire Terriers do best when some type of exercise is given, though it need not be special. A romp through an apartment or house will suffice.

• Learning Rate: High, easily trained but be careful not to spoil.

• Health Issues: Liver Shunt, Collapsing Treacheal, Patella Luxation.

• Life Span: 12 - 15 years

• Litter Size: 2 - 3