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Yorkshire Terrier

About Yorkshire Terrier

Small toy terrier with long, silky steel blue and golden tan coat and confident, spirited personality. Despite their tiny size, these feisty dogs possess the bold terrier temperament in a compact package.

πŸ“– Wikipedia Summary

The Yorkshire Terrier, also known as a Yorkie, is a British breed of toy dog of terrier type. It is among the smallest of the terriers and indeed of all dog breeds, with a weight of no more than 3.2Β kg (7Β lb). It originated in the nineteenth century in the English county of Yorkshire, after which it is named. The coat is tan on the head and dark steel-grey on the body; no other colour is accepted by either The Kennel Club or the FΓ©dΓ©ration Cynologique Internationale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier?

The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier is 12-16 years.

What is the temperament of Yorkshire Terrier?

Yorkshire Terrier is known for being: Confident, courageous, energetic, affectionate, alert, intelligent.

Yorkshire Terrier

Confident courageous energetic affectionate alert
⏱ Lifespan 12-16 years
βš–οΈ Weight 1.8-3.2 kg
πŸ“ Origin Yorkshire, England
πŸ“ Size size
βœ‚οΈ Coat coat_length
⚑ Energy energy

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🌍 Origin Information

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United Kingdom

Region: Northern Europe

Capital: London

Population: 69,281,437

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