Yorkshire terrier General Info:

  • Name: Yorkshire Terrier

  • Height: 6-9 inches

  • Weight: 3-7 pounds

  • Color: Dark steel blue from back of head to root of their tail. Face, chest and feet are bright tan.

  • Coat: Glossy, fine and silky.

  • Personality: Yorkshire Terriers are intelligent, confident, affectionate, lively, brave and spirited.

  • With Children: Yes, does best with an only child and no roughhousing or hectic activity.

  • With Animals: Yes, they should be even tempered and co-exist peacefully with other breeds.

  • Special Skills: Rat catcher and family pet.

  • Watch-dog: Very High.

  • Guard-dog: Low.

  • Care and Training: Frequently daily brushing will keep the coat in beautiful condition. Yorkshire Terriers do best when some type of exercise is given, though it need not be special. A romp through an apartment or house will suffice.

  • Learning Rate: High, easily trained but be careful not to spoil.

  • Health Issues: Liver Shunt, Collapsing Treacheal, Patella Luxation.

  • Life Span: 12 - 15 years

  • Litter Size: 2 - 3