Yorkshire Terrier 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

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