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Find Teacup & tiny toy Yorkshire Terriers with baby-doll faces, weighing only 2 1/2 to 6 lbs.

The Yorkshire Terrier is often seen as a delicate little dog in a carry bag or in the arm of its owner. The true character of this dog is one of being fearless and very unaware of its small size. It is quite sturdy and enjoys being active and playful. They are intelligent and can learn tricks and obedience commands easily. Due to their small size they are great for apartment living and they make good watchdogs. Their coats come in the color combination of a dark steel blue with tan. Standing at 8-10 inches they average around 7 lbs. Because they enjoy exercise and are easy to train, they make good obedience and agility competitors even though they are quite small. Owners describe these dogs as having the heart of a large dog in the body of a small dog. They enjoy the same activities as their much larger relatives, such as walks, competition events, therapy work, and playing with their families. Many even like to retrieve toys. They do make wonderful, playful family companions and do well with other pets that will be tolerant of their boisterous spirit while realizing they are small.

The Yorkshire Terrier made its first appearance at a dog show in England in 1861. It was then called the Broken Haired Scotch Terrier, a reference to its ancestors. These were working dogs used to control rats and other pests in textile mills and coal mines. The Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie, was also called a Toy Terrier. The designation as Yorkshire Terrier was common by 1874.

The Yorkie is also thought to have descended from the Waterside Terrier, a breed resulting from the cross of Black-and-Tan English Terriers with Paisley and Clydesdale Terriers. In the mid 19th century, the Waterside Terrier was brought to the Yorkshire region of England by weavers emigrating from Scotland. The first record of a Yorkshire Terrier birth in the United States is dated 1872, and it has participated in shows since 1878.

Yorkshire Terriers were initially bred to be ratters, and there is evidence that the dogs may also have been used for hunting, with their owners carrying the dogs in their pockets to hunt in the fields. Yorkies were used for sport in rat-killing competitions during the 19th century.

The Yorkshire Terrier is classified as a Toy, but its ancestry as a terrier is evident in its energetic and determined attitude. The dog has a long, luxurious coat that is parted on its face and from the skull to the tail along its back. The hair hangs evenly along each side of its compact body. The Yorkie has a small head, flat on top, and a black nose. Its erect ears are small and v-shaped. The Yorkie’s coat is blue and tan in color. Read more Yorkshire Terrier breed description, ...

There are more than 165 toy breeds - and Yorkshire Terriers are consistently among the top choices for pet lovers around the world! Our Breeders know them best, by their quotes:

"The Yorkshire Terrier doesn't shed and is hypoallergenic. Their single coat is much like human hair and easy to care for."

"Since the Yorkie is small, they do not need much room to run. They are well suited for small living spaces and can be potty trained to a potty pad, litter box, or outside."

"Yorkshire Terriers dogs are well suited for people of all ages."

"For many people, this toy dog is "the perfect pet!"

"The typical Yorkshire Terrier is a powerhouse, with little understanding of its small size."

"Yorkshire Terriers are lively and inquisitive."

"Yorkies love to please you and they demonstrate that by learning their lessons quickly."

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