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Yorkshire Terriers, affectionately known as "Yorkies," offer big personalities in a small package. Although categorized as a toy breed, they are terriers by nature, and are brave, curious and energetic. They have long, luxurious blue and tan coats. It is one of the most popular breeds.
Named for the English city from which they originally hail, Yorkshire Terriers were used in the 19th century to catch rats in clothing mills. In its beginnings, the Yorkie belonged to the working class, especially the weavers that worked the mills. Eventually, the breed left the workforce and became a companion animal to families of European high society.
Yorkies are easily adaptable to all surroundings, travel well and make suitable pets for many homes. Due to their small size, they require limited exercise, but need daily interactions with their family.
Size: 5 - 7 pounds;6 – 9 inches tall
Energy: Medium
Obedience: Quick to learn although they can sometimes be stubborn and more difficult to train than other breeds. They must have consistency, firmness and lots of praise in their training.
Temperament: Curious, brave, intelligent, independent, affectionate, energetic. Can be aloof with strangers.
Grooming: Requires regular brushing (daily recommended)
Shedding: Does not shed
Life Expectancy: About 12 – 16 years
Health Issues:
Cataracts
Campylobacteriosis
Coccidiosis
Collapsing Trachea
Cushing's disease
Eclampsia
Hemorrhagic Gastric Enteritis (HGE)
Hypoglycemia
Legg-Calve-Perthes (LCP)
Luxation Patella
Pancreatitis
Porto systemic Liver Shunt
Reverse Sneezing (Pharyngeal Gag Reflex)
Tracheal Collapse
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Mr Cooper is an chubby boy. He loves to roll over and have his tummy rubbed. He also likes to "play dead". The poor little guy has bad alergies and as he is chubby he likes to sleep on the tile floor.
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On June 11, 2011 I adopted Tinkerbell, Tink for short, from a rescue group. The breeder said she was 5, my vet says she is between 5 and 7. After losing my sweet little Phoebe on 05/04/2011 Missy, the girls granny & I, and to a lesser degree Brandy, Isis & Lady, were all grieving. I knew nothing would make losing Phoebe any easier but I thought, in her memory, and to help another lonesome...
