YORKSHIRE TERRIER
Gabby Martinez
history of breed
Originally the yorkie was bred for the purpose of catching rats in mines & hunting to borrow.
Ancestors are waterside terrier.
how/where they originated
19th century & Yorkshire,England.
weight/height
height-6.5in
weight: 12-15 lbs
colors
Blue & Tan, Black & Gold, Black & Tan, Blue & Gold
Year akc recognized yorkies
The year they recognized the yorkies was 1885
Average life span
13-16 years
Groom
- Brushing-Daily routine
- Bathing-weekly or bi-weekly
- Trimming-monthly-bi-monthly
Breed Traits
- Very Sensitive
- Adapts to Apartments
- Very Active
- Companionship
Health Problems
- Collapsing Trachea
- Pancreatitis
- Luxating Patellas
- Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
- Liver Shunt