• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Yorkies: These are small short-bodied Toy breed was originally trained to hunt animals living underground such as rabbits, foxes, badgers and rats. They were initially called Broken-Haired Scottish Terriers. Click here for facts about different Breeds of Terriers
  • Yorkies (Yorkshire terriers) were used in the blood sport of rat baiting. In rat baiting as many as 100 rats were put into a ring, or a rat pit, and wagers were made on whose dog could kill the most rats within a minute - for more info click Pitbulls
  • Temperament of Yorkies: Lively, feisty, inquisitive, loyal and energetic but can require firm handling
  • Yorkies are considered suitable as a family pet
  • The word Terrier is often mis-spelt as Terrior 
• Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: Yorkies descended from Highland terriers but bred in the North of England in Yorkshire during the 1800's and were originally bred as hunting dogs but were refined to become pets
• Fact 4 - Size: The height of Yorkies range from 8 - 9 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Yorkies and Nicknames: Yorkshire terriers are affectionately known as Yorkies
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Yorkies: The coat is normally long, fine and silky and comes in a range of colors including blue grey whilst their face, chest and feet are bright tan
• Fact 7 - Life of Yorkies: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 15 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Yorkies is the Toy dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Yorkies as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Yorkies suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Yorkies are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Patellar Luxation - the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place
  • - Legge-Perthes (LCP) disease - a disease of the hip joints of small breeds of dogs. The head of the femur (the ball part of the ball and socket) begins to die and disintegrate causing limping, pain, and eventually arthritis
• Fact 12 - Yorkies are the third most popular breed of dog in the United States
• Fact 13 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 14 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Yorkies

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