Yorkshire Terriers - Puppies - Grooming and Care
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Yorkshire Terriers are long-coated dogs. This fact is a strong argument against buying a puppy for those who are not ready to devote much time and money to grooming a pet. Even a patient owner can sometimes despair of brushing and washing a Yorkie. Trimming or cutting the hair can be the way out. It will help to avoid matted hair and make it easier to look after a Yorkie's coat. They also look cute in a puppy clip.
Wash your Yorkshire Terrier once a week using special dog products. Note, that the shampoo you use is not acceptable since it has a different pH-level. It is recommended to buy off-tick leashes to frighten off any annoying insects that can also be the reason for some other diseases. Check the dog's ears and eyes for infection, and do not let tartar develop on the teeth. Do not ignore the fundamentals of feeding a proper diet and never feed your pet the same food you consume. The Yorkie needs a wide range of vitamins, minerals and other elements to keep its coat shining and to remain an overall healthy dog. Read articles devoted to nutrition issues and become a knowledgeable owner of Yorkshire Terriers. Yorkshire Terriers - Puppies - General Information Links
A Guide to Canine Dental Health - Tips on looking after your pet's teeth.
Balmoral Kennel - Breeder from Germany with pictures of Yorkies and links to other sites.
Basilisco Yorkshire Terrier - Pictures of the champion dogs. Breeder located in Italy.
Blue Blaze - Breeder and exhibitor of Yorkshire Terriers with photos, memorial, standard and links. Japan.
Blumoon Yorkshire Terriers - Breeder of Yorkie show dogs and professional handler of Toy breeds. MO.
Breeders.net - Free weekly guide to the Best of the Web about Dogs.
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Canadian Kennel Club - Club and membership information, breed profiles, shows and trials, purebred registration.
Cartoonland's Yorkshire Terriers - Breeder with pictures and pedigrees. Located in France.
Dog Breeders - Dog breeders. Classified and photo ads for purebred puppies from private dog breeders and kennels worldwide.
Doggie Browser - The illustrated story of a Yorkshire Terrier.
Elevage du Clos Bayonnais - General information about the Yorkshire Terrier, pedigrees and pictures of their dogs.
Eye Vet Consulting Services - Information on various eye diseases, provided by the Veterinary Ophthalmology Information Center.
Furby's World - Pictures of a Yorkshire Terrier from puppyhood to adult.
FurKids Kennel - Specializes in tiny and teacup Yorkshire terriers and locates standard-sized dogs. Offering international shipping, customers may view photos and obtain references.
Grooming The Yorkshire Terrier - Learn how to groom your dog.
Health Issues - The article discusses some widely-spread health problems concerning in Yorkies.
Irish Kennel Club - The IKC provides a register of purebred dogs in Ireland and issues export licenses and pedigree certificates. Membership, show dates, and newsletter included.
Kahliblu Yorkshire Terriers - Yorkie exhibitor and breeder with pictures. Located in Connecticut.
Kennel Rodebros - Breeder of Yorkshire Terriers from Denmark.
La Chacra de Mamita - Specialize in Terriers and some other breeds. Located in Argentina.
Manyfoot Place - Brief information on Yorkies.
Pet Yorkie Clip by Debbie - How to groom your Yorkshire Terrier.
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Save Our Small Dogs - SOS is a small breed rescue specializing in re-homing Westies, Bichons, Maltese and Yorkies. Located in New Jersey, serving Massachusetts to Virginia.
Skin and Allergy Problems in Dogs - Specific diagnosis and treatment options about inhalant, flea bite and food allergies.
Squirrel Yorkshire Terriers - Canadian breeders have been producing exceptional quality litters since 1986. Find photos and contact information.
Swiss Yorkshire Terrier Club - Find tips on how to buy a Yorkshire Terrier, plus breeder information, photos, and related links. Text is in English and Swedish.
Taking Care Of Your Dog's Ears and Eyes - What to do to keep your dog's ears and eyes healthy.
Toy Puppies, Inc. - Bichon Frise, Yorkshire Terrier "Yorkie", and Maltese puppy breeder.
YaShana Yorkies - Small kennel of home raised Yorkies. Breeding for high quality.
Yorkie Puppy Care - Read about Yorkies diet, vaccines, house training and diseases. View photos.
Yorkshire Terrier Cards - Cheap and beautiful gifts, trophies and collectibles for Yorkshire Terrier lovers.
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America - Parent AKC approved. Breed standard, code of ethics and conduct, specialty show calendar, and breed information.
Yorkshire Terrier Puppies - Yorkshire Terrier puppies for sale by private, hobby and professional dog breeders.
Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Network - Rescues and places Yorkies in the Southeastern United States. Features an adoption gallery, pet care tips and memorials.
Yorkshire Terrier Stamps From Around The World - Contains price and ordering information for sets of Yorkies stamps from various corners of the world.
Yorkshire Terriers FAQ - Contains a history of the breed, plus details about their temperament, physical characteristics, grooming, and health.
Yorkshire Terriers - Puppies - Other Yorkshire Terriers sites
Yorkshire Terriers Breeders - Yorkshire Terriers originated in Europe about 150 years ago. That time is known as the Industrial Revolution and is characterized by work force migration. Yorkshire was one of the most attractive places to find work for Scotsmen who could not support their families anymore. Relying solely on income in the agriculture business for these Scotsmen was out of the question.
Scotsmen needed a cure for rats that flooded their mines. They found it, having brought the Clydesdale Terrier to Yorkshire. The dog was crossed later with the English Black and the Tan Toy Terrier, and, very likely, with the Maltese Terrier to produce a good hunting breed, that was also beautiful and amiable. That was the way breeders produced Yorkshire Terriers.
Yorkshire Terriers Pictures - Yorkshire Terriers are characterized by lively behavior, friendliness and intelligence. Like most Terriers, Yorkies enjoy moving around, playing and running. Nevertheless, individual dogs tend to be capricious if not trained properly. Special attention should be paid to obedience training since Yorkies are second to none in barking.
They do perfectly well in an apartment, a house, or a farm. Placing Yorkshire Terriers outside is possible (they are not afraid of getting cold), but not recommended. Yorkshire Terriers have not changed much over the time. The first breed standard appeared in 1898. The breed has acquired many adherents due to its beauty and personality traits.
Yorkshire Terriers - Yorkshire Terriers are Toy Dogs weighing no more than 7 pounds and standing at the shoulder no higher than 6-7 inches. Their long straight silky hair is tan with steal blue at the roots. The skull is flat with a moderately long muzzle and V-shaped erect ears. Eyes and the edge of eyelids are black, as well as the nose. The docked tail should neither curve over the back, nor be drawn between the legs.
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC.
Yorkshire Terriers Dogs - Yorkshire Terrier Dogs appeared around 100 years ago or so, and they are believed to have been introduced in Yorkshire County by Scottish weavers, who kept them as rat-catcher dogs, which guarded fabric and fiber against rats and other rodents. This breed has lots of Terrier genes in its makeup, which contains the Maltese Terrier, the Paisley, Skye, Manchester, and the Dandie Dinmont terriers.
Earlier, Yorkshire Terriers were known as Scotch Terriers, and it was in 1886 that the Kennel Club registered them as Yorkshire Terriers. Shortly after that the dog was shipped to the USA. Old-time Yorkshire Terriers were much bigger than their modern descendants, and they had shorter coat, but breeders were determined to develop a smaller species through selective breeding, and that is what they eventually did.
