Breed Profile
Temperament:
This little dog is highly energetic, brave, loyal and clever. Affectionate with its master, but sometimes suspicious of strangers.
Description:
That of a long-haired toy terrier whose blue and tan coat is parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and quite straight down each side of body. The body is neat, compact and well proportioned. The dog's high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance.
Care Level:
Easy
Origin:
The Yorkshire Terrier was originally bred to catch the rats that infested the mine shafts in north England and as a hunting dog that could penetrate into badger and fox burrows. The Yorkshire Terrier breed is only 100 or so years old and itÆs origins are not entirely certain.
