Read About Yorkie Puppy

The Yorkshire Terrier puppy that is new to the world doesn't know the difference between the American Kennel Club's Toy and Terrier groups. ImageHowever, that Yorkie puppy doesn't have to worry about it because they belong in both groups.

A Yorkie Puppy grows into a dog that's small enough (6 to 7 inches at the withers and weighing just six to seven pounds) to be in the Toy Group. But its breeding and outlook on life are strictly that of a dog from the Terrier Group. And while at dog shows a Yorkie puppy will be in the Toy class, around the house he will certainly remind you that he isn't called a Yorkshire Terrier for nothing!

These self-important little dogs started out their lives as the companions of Scotland's working class. In fact this little blue collar pup was a favorite of weavers. Their long, silky, shiny coats made many suggest that they were products of the loom, giving them the nickname of "the weaver's dog".

That changed late in the 19th century when the Yorkie puppy was the fashion accessory of the day for many upper class Victorian households. Today, a Yorkie puppy is as likely to be born into a small home in the suburbs as it a posh apartment in a classy urban high-rise. Whatever the location, a Yorkie puppy will have:Image

  • A glossy, fine, silky coat.
  • Body hair that is perfectly straight, without any curls or waves.
  • Long hair on the head and muzzle.
  • Blue hair that is dark steel gray.
  • Tan hair that is darker at the roots and lightening by degrees all the way to the tip.
A Yorkie puppy headed to the show ring will get as much grooming attention as the average super model getting ready for the catwalk. A Yorkie puppy destined to be a family's best friend,and an effective, alert dog, most likely will be trimmed and sport a rather cute spiky hair style.

Regardless of his haircut, a Yorkie puppy is, like most Terriers, up for just about anything. They are well suited for an apartment lifestyle, but also like to be helpers in a rural setting or even on a farm. These are small dogs, but do have exercise requirements to be met. That is because of the Terrier in them.

The Yorkie puppy of today can be traced back to the Waterside Terrier of Scotland. That breed descended from crosses between the rough-coated Black and Tan English Terrier as well as the Paisley and Clydesdale Terriers. Don't let the million dollar hairdo fool you, the Yorkie puppy you have at home is a Terrier through and through.