What to Look for in a Reputable Yorkie Breeder

History of the Yorshire Terrier Breed

Yorkshire terrier breed are very small dogs, this breed is the standard weight of 23 kg (4.5 to 6.5 pounds) and a height of between 10.5 and 23 cm. It is worth mentioning that a dog of this breed has held the world record for the smallest dog in the world. His name was Big Boss, and in 1995 at the age of one year when he received this title was 11.9 cm high and 12.9 cm long.

It is an old English breed increased and improved in Yorkshire in England - where he got the name in 1870. Originally used to hunt mice and rats in mills and mines duchy York. Later in the Victorian has become a loved and appreciated pet. Life is about 10-15 years.

Fur, characteristic of this breed is down to the earth, shiny and silky treat a middle parting. Pups are born gray and brown and barely two years will breed specific colors: steel blue and tan.
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In the mid-1800s, workers have migrated from Scotland in the north of England and brought with them many varieties of small terriers to hunt rats. Few exact data is known about the first copies. It presupposes that race appeared after pairing selective OF THE terriers brought from Scotland. In time, Yorkshire terriers have become increasingly popular and breeders began to participate in exhibitions profile these dogs.

The first specimen was a male star named Huddersfield Ben. After the dog were established much of the current breed standards. Huddersfield Ben, who died in 1871, was higher than today's specimens, but through selection programs, the dimensions of the dog were reduced to the current level.

Also in 1995, a Yorkshire Terrier called Big Boss was named the smallest dog in the world - setting a new world record. The dog was then only 11.9 cm high and 12.9 cm long.