Yorkshire Terrier
- Group 3: Terrier
- Section 4: Dwarf Terrier
- Without working trial
United Kingdom
Not set
Up to 3.2 kg
The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the FCI recognized British breed (Group 3, Section 4, Standard No. 86).
Origin and History
The Yorkshire Terrier was bred late 19th century in the county of Yorkshire, whose name it bears. He comes from the poorest strata in the northern English industrial cities of the 19th century. The tasks of the Yorkshire Terrier were to keep the cities clean of rats and mice, but was also used to - illegal - hunting rabbits and as a betting object used in Rattenpit. It is believed that he was evolved by crossing several breeds, among which was the most frequent of the Skye Terrier, possibly with additional involvement of the Maltesers.
Description
The Yorkshire Terrier is a compact companion dog with up to 3.2 kg. Typical is the fine, glossy long, not curled or curly hair. The FCI standard describes the color as follows:
" Dark steel blue ( not silver blue ), extending from occiput to root of tail, never mingled with fawn, bronze or dark hair. The Hair on chest rich, bright brown. All brown -colored hair is darker at the roots than in the middle and towards the tip even brighter "
The tail is heavily furred, carried something about back level, the small V-shaped ears are carried erect, are relatively high and should not be far apart. The legs are straight, but almost disappear under the long hair.
Nature
Although he is one of the smallest dogs, the Yorkshire Terrier is also due to the original breeding background in the 19th century as a Terrier usually self-confident, lively, alert and intelligent. Therefore, it requires a consistent leadership. He can then Begleit-/Gesellschaftshund also be an attentive watchdog who does not shrink from larger dogs or strangers.
Care, keeping
The thin hair Yorkshire Terrier requires special care, as it is easily broken and otherwise loses its shiny character. A great advantage of Yorkshire Terriers for many owners is that he has no strong seasonal shedding.
Health aspects
In the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to a genetic weakness of the suspensory of the eye lens and thus to a shift lens, possibly with secondary glaucoma. For the detection of this eye disease, there is a genetic test.