Terrier Dogs Training Tips

The Yorkshire terriers, or Yorkies, had its start from Scotland but bred in England. They were groomed to hunt mice, but nowadays they are Beloved as pets. As a matter of fact, their breed was one of the Top Dog Breeds of 2005.

They normally grow being small and light varieties. Hence, owners do not mind having their terriers on their lap almost all day. Moreover, this usual bonding activity usually transforms this lap dog into a active, playful, and loyal companion terrier.

The following are some of the basic facts breeders would really love to know about Yorkies:

Category: Toy (Terrier)

Living Environment: indoors (highly recommended); outdoors (enclosed yard)

Coat: silky, glossy, long and fine; no undercoat

Colors: black when young but they get the colors tan and blue as they grow older.

Height: approx. 8 and 9 inches

Weight: approx. 3 and 7 pounds

Temperament:

Naturally,

•    they are territorial and expect their privacy to be respected
•    they are intelligent and without fear
•    they are aggressive and independent

When properly guided,

•    they develop close kinship with older children
•    they become really playful and lively
•    they become extremely affectionate
•    they do not mind having other pets at home
•    they focus much of their attention and caring toward their owner

Breeders should note of the following health issues:

•       Alopecia, or losing hair
•       Cataract, or loss of transparency of one or both lenses of the eyes
•       Cryptorchidism, wherein testicles do not descend into the scrotum
•       Dwarfism (Staying short in height)
•       Entropion, a disorder with the eyelid; lashes on the eyelid that irritate the eyeballs could lead to other complications
•       Glaucoma, a condition that results in an increase pressure inside the eye
•       Hydrocephalus
•       Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or the reduction of tear production
•       Low blood sugar
•       Patellar luxation, a disorder in the kneecap
•       Portosystemic shunt, or the build up of blood toxins in the liver
•       Urolithiasis, an infection of the urinary tract leading to the formation of bladder stones.

Care and Exercise:
•    They need daily grooming.
•    Ears and eyes must be cleaned and checked regularly.
•    Dental hygiene must be regularly looked after.
•    They are fit only for short strides.
•    They should have a scheduled play time while lying under the sunbeams, chasing shadows, and joining tug-of-war.

Origin/History:

In the 1900, a number of weavers from Scotland moved to England and brought with them a variety of terriers that were bred to hunt mice. Through time, these terriers were crossed resulting in terriers with “broken hairs” being produced.

In 1870, a “broken-haired Scotch terrier” was named as a Yorkshire terrier by a reporter. He argued that the breed should be considered as such because his types were bred in a town called Yorkshire.

Though the Yorkies were originally bred as working canines, they became fashionable pets is England in the latter part of the Victorian era. In 1972, Yorkies were brought to the US and became the country’s favorite pet.

You can say that the Yorkies developed into tough breeds as a result of their ancestors’ reputation as rat-hunters. However, their size, and playful and bright character have actually captured the attention and admiration of most pet owners. Most proud owners would boast that they have the great giants within the bodies of these little pets. If you want a minute but terrible breed of dog, grab a Yorkie now! Just a friendly reminder, they would really need your time and companionship than any other terriers.