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Could that little perky dog in the local animal shelter actually be a purebred Yorkshire Terrier? Most likely, yes. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that twenty-five percent of all animals given up to shelters are purebreds. One of the advantages of getting purebred dogs is that their physical and personality temperaments can (for the most part) be predicted. You will also be aware of the needs for the dog in order to happy and healthy.
Knowing the Yorkshire Terrier breed standard can help you determine if the dog in your shelter is indeed a Yorkshire Terrier. Keep in mind that no dog can live up to the breed standard. A breed standard is the written description of a perfect representation of the breed. Just see if your shelter dog compares for the most part to the breed description. Odds are it will likely be off in only a few physical features.
A Yorkshire Terrier is often identified by the incredibly long show coat. The show champions are usually the ones pictured in dog breed books and in magazines. If you are familiar with guinea pigs, the Yorkshire Terrier is the one who looks a lot like a Peruvian show guinea pig (and some Yorkies aren't much heavier than a guinea pig!) However, this show coat is only seen on show dogs. The majority of Yorkies spend their lives in a closely clipped coat.
So, in order to identify a purebred Yorkshire Terrier, you need to know the breed standard other than that of a really long blue and tan coat. If this upcoming description seems hard to grasp, don’t worry. There are many websites and dog magazines that have pictures of clipped Yorkies. Going to a Yorkshire Terrier rescue is a great source of Yorkshire Terrier information. In time, you will learn the difference between Yorkies and other toy breeds.
Yorkshire Terriers pointed ears are more V-shaped than a tight point. Their noses are supposed to be always black. Their eyes are bright and alert. TheYorkshire Terrier should seem as if he thinks he's better than everyone else and carry himself like he's the biggest dog in the world. Their backs are level and they should stand squarely. They shouldn't have an overbite or an undershot jaw like a bulldog.
Some common faults in a purebred Yorkshire Terrier include floppy ears as an adult, being just too big to be in the show ring, having an undocked tail (all show dogs have tails docked at two or three days of age) or dewclaws (which are removed from all show dogs). Another fault is if they are over seven pounds, which happens often, even in purebreds, since the Yorkshire Terrier ancestor was well over seven pounds. Another fault is if they don’t have the right color.
TheYorkshire Terrier is the perfect pet for some people. There would less need for animal rescue groups if people would learn basicYorkshire Terrier information before they buy a puppy.
Knowing the Yorkshire Terrier breed standard can help you determine if the dog in your shelter is indeed a Yorkshire Terrier. Keep in mind that no dog can live up to the breed standard. A breed standard is the written description of a perfect representation of the breed. Just see if your shelter dog compares for the most part to the breed description. Odds are it will likely be off in only a few physical features.
A Yorkshire Terrier is often identified by the incredibly long show coat. The show champions are usually the ones pictured in dog breed books and in magazines. If you are familiar with guinea pigs, the Yorkshire Terrier is the one who looks a lot like a Peruvian show guinea pig (and some Yorkies aren't much heavier than a guinea pig!) However, this show coat is only seen on show dogs. The majority of Yorkies spend their lives in a closely clipped coat.
So, in order to identify a purebred Yorkshire Terrier, you need to know the breed standard other than that of a really long blue and tan coat. If this upcoming description seems hard to grasp, don’t worry. There are many websites and dog magazines that have pictures of clipped Yorkies. Going to a Yorkshire Terrier rescue is a great source of Yorkshire Terrier information. In time, you will learn the difference between Yorkies and other toy breeds.
Yorkshire Terriers pointed ears are more V-shaped than a tight point. Their noses are supposed to be always black. Their eyes are bright and alert. TheYorkshire Terrier should seem as if he thinks he's better than everyone else and carry himself like he's the biggest dog in the world. Their backs are level and they should stand squarely. They shouldn't have an overbite or an undershot jaw like a bulldog.
Some common faults in a purebred Yorkshire Terrier include floppy ears as an adult, being just too big to be in the show ring, having an undocked tail (all show dogs have tails docked at two or three days of age) or dewclaws (which are removed from all show dogs). Another fault is if they are over seven pounds, which happens often, even in purebreds, since the Yorkshire Terrier ancestor was well over seven pounds. Another fault is if they don’t have the right color.
TheYorkshire Terrier is the perfect pet for some people. There would less need for animal rescue groups if people would learn basicYorkshire Terrier information before they buy a puppy.
