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Facts about Yorkshire Terriers |
The Yorkshire terrier made its first
appearance in a bench show in England in 1861 as a “broken haired
Scotch Terrier".
More than 47 000 Yorkies were registered in the USA in 2005. The
average weight of your Yorkie should be between 2,0 and 3,2kg.
Beware: The extra tiny dogs (less than 1.2kg), are extremely
susceptible to hereditary and non-hereditary health problems which
can result in large veterinary bills and lots of tears!
The Yorkie is a small dog with a big attitude! One minute they will
snuggle on your lap and the next moment they will tear after the
neighbour’s Rottweiler, promising to show who is boss! They are
terriers after all and will protect their territory valiantly!
Please supervise around small children. Children need to understand
that the tiny bone structure can break much easier than many toys.
Yet - a wonderful companion for adults and older children!!
Please Remember:
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Never put pressure on your breeder or
insist on getting your puppy before it being at least eight
weeks old! The parents still have a huge role to play in
teaching the puppies, especially during these last weeks (8-10).
Be careful not to leave your Yorkie in a car. They are very
susceptible to extreme hot or cold temperatures. They have a
very low hair density where only one hair sprouts from each hair
follicle and no undercoat like most dog breeds. Because they
resemble human hair in so many ways, people being allergic to
dogs can more than often tolerate Yorkies!
For a wealth of health related
information, please consult the following
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