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Yorkshire Terrier
A tiny, long-haired terrier bred in Yorkshire mills to catch rats.
♥ Swipe on the Yorkshire TerrierQuick facts
- Origin
- England
- Size
- Small
- Energy
- Medium
- Bred for
- Ratting
- Lifespan
- 11–15 years
- Temperament
- Feisty, affectionate, brave
- Exercise
- 40 min/day
- Grooming
- High
- Shedding
- Low
- Training
- Moderate
- With children
- Supervise
- Apartment
- Yes
Where the Yorkshire Terrier comes from
Yorkshire Terriers were bred in the 1800s by mill workers in Yorkshire, England, to catch rats in textile mills. They later became fashionable pets.
Personality and daily life
Feisty, brave and affectionate. Yorkies think they are much bigger than they are and bond closely with their owners.
Yorkies are small but fearless. Their silky coat needs daily care or a short clip.
Exercise, grooming and health
Short walks and play. The silky coat needs daily brushing or a short clip. Dental disease and luxating kneecaps are common.
Is a Yorkshire Terrier right for you?
City owners who want a small dog with attitude. Supervise around young children.
- Copes well with apartment living
- Best with older children, always supervised
- Sheds little
- Needs regular grooming
Similar breeds
Profiles are general guides. Individual dogs vary, so always meet the dog and talk to a breeder, shelter or vet.