Yorkshire Terrier Puppies Blog

Think you know all there is about this lovable dog? Well, here is some information regarding how well known this breed is. Sylvia, a Yorkshire Terrier in Blackburn, England is the smallest dog recorded in the Guinness Book of World Record.  She was two and a half inches tall to the shoulders and three and three fourths inches long, weighing 4 ounces.

Famous celebrities like Paris Hilton, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Willis and Joan rivers are just some who own a Yorkshire Terrier. Just like Rin Tin Tin, this breed appeared in movies such a Meet the Fockers, A Fish Called Wanda and Urban Legend. Yorkshire Terriers have their sweat glands between their paws. Just when you think you know it all, the world of this tiny dog just gets bigger and bigger!

Yorkshire Terrier Dogs are small canines of 3 to 7 pounds in weight and 7 to 9 inches in height. They are known for their coats that are considered to be high maintenance due to grooming needs. The breed standard states that the accepted color of a genuine purebred is usually metallic blue on the body and tail. They possess well proportioned frames and have an alert expression and v shaped ears. Having one is to own a small, dainty and feisty yet refined little buddy.  If one is interested to own one, familiarization with the breed standard is imperative. Genuine dogs of quality should reflect the guidelines set in the standard. This will help one determine a quality canine for a poorly bred one. But be careful of shady, non-quality breeders who are out to fool uneducated or uninformed buyers. Here are some red flags to be aware of when buying a Yorkshire Terrier: Read the rest of this entry »