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The Yorkshire Terrier now flourishes throughout the world and
the early breeders who were instrumental in producing the
diminutive toy terrier of today would surely be astounded at
the success of this delightful breed. In 1932 only 300 Yorkies
were registered with the British Kennel Club, in 1957 the
number was 2313, and in the 1970's Yorkies were the most
popular breed in Britain. This trend continued until 1990 with
a record of 25,665 Yorkies registered. However, this figure
has now begun to drop, and in 1994 there were 12343
registrations, with the Yorkie being recorded as the 7th most
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The most famous Yorkshire Terrier of modern times in the UK was CH
Blairsville Royal Seal. He was by CH Beechrise Surprise and his dam
was CH Blairsville Most Royale. "Tosha" to his friends (of whom he
had many) was bred, owned and handled by Mr. Brian Lister and his
wife, Rita. Tosha was definitely a 'King' among dogs and no one who
saw him flowing around the ring could ever forget him. His prescence
could be felt, even by a complete novice, and many say that just
thinking of him brings a lump to the throat. During his show career
Tosha won 50 CCs, all under different judges. He was 12 times Best
In Show at all breed CH shows, and 16 times Reserve Best In Show. He
took 33 Group wins, and went Reserve Best In Show at Cruft's in
1978, just as his dam had done before him. Tosha was Top Dog, all
breeds, for two consecutive years. He became the sire of many
prolific Champions and still features in the pedigree of many of
today's Yorkies.
Ironically, when Royal Seal died, aged 15, in 1988, that year his
breed record for the highest number of CCs in the breed was broken
by Osman Sameja's CH Ozmilion Dedication "Jamie", who finished his
show career with 52 CCs, although a few of these were duplicated
under the same judges. Jamie also has two all breed CH show wins,
and his many Toy group wins helped him to win the Top Dog title in
1987. The Ozmilion kennel is the top Yorkshire Terrier kennel of all
time, and holds the record for the number of Champions produced.
Please visit http://www.k9web.com for more info on YORKIES.
Yorkshire Terriers are great dogs and one of the most popular breeds
on earth today.
Following on from this, Jamie's grandson, Ch. Ozmilion Mystification
broke another record in 1997 by being the first Yorkie ever to win
the coveted Best In Show award at the most prestigious dog show,
Cruft's. "Justin" was retired after this event, having to his credit
a total 51 CCs, 48 with Best of Breed, 22 Group wins, 9 Club BIS,
and at All Breed Shows, 7 RBIS and 3 BIS awards. He was Top Yorkie
from 1994-1997, Top Dog All Breeds 1996, Crufts Supreme Champion
1997, and Pedigree Chum Champion overall Stakes winner 1997.
Some record of achievement! In this same year, the great "Jamie"
died.
Please visit http://www.k9web.com for more info on YORKIES.
Yorkshire Terriers are great dogs and one of the most popular breeds
on earth today.
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