Learn all about this beautiful dog, the Yorkshire Terrier, with its peculiar size and coat that captivates more than one, discover its characteristics, its history, temperament and necessary care.
Yorkshire Terrier
This is a dog that many people want to have at home, it is usually one of the most demanded in the market due to its beauty and size, in ancient times it was a dog that was used in exhibitions within the English country, for the first time. in the year 1880, moment from which it had a very great acceptance and became popular.
It is important to note that this is characterized by being one of the hypoallergenic dogs, which further increases its high demand; its cost is usually quite high and its care even more.
They are usually quite mischievous and rowdy, even so, they can live in small apartments or houses without any inconvenience, these little ones give great love to their owners, but in addition to this they are very jealous, so if another pet or person receives the attention that they had can get angry.
History
They are dogs originating from England, more specifically from two areas such as Lancashire and Yorkshire, in the mid-XNUMXs; At which time various workers who came from Scotland brought several terriers with them, so in principle these animals were raised by workers, their origins are humble from the industrial revolution.
The data on the origin of these dogs is really very scarce, since at the time the workers of the mills and surrounding areas were ignorant, so they did not have the capacity to have physical records of their reproduction and breeding.
Even so, it is known that these are from crosses of three different types of dogs, these were called Old Crab, Kitty and the last one is unknown; it is also known that these also gave rise to other dogs such as the Paisley Terrier, the Clydesdale terrier and the Waterside.
It is believed that in principle these dogs had a primary task within the working areas and that was to eliminate the large number of rodents, such as rats, that were in those places, due to the lack of sanitation and hygiene that existed at the time, but where they most sought to concentrate was in the warehouses of manufactured fabrics.
However, these dogs were not "humble" throughout the years, but were later standardized, their popularity was spreading little by little, they were even used in contests and exhibitions, many of them carried out by ladies of the upper class.
For the year 1970 it was that they placed their definitive name of Yorkshire terrier and that it maintains until today, from this moment on they were no longer known as the dogs of the Scots. but they became part of the upper class and even today they seem to maintain that status.
Characteristics of the Yorkshire Terrier
Its characteristics are very peculiar and quite striking, it is a small dog that is usually one of the characteristics that most catches people, in addition to its way of walking; It is usually very elegant, its neck is a bit long and its ribs are arched. It can weigh three kilos two hundred grams.
As for his hair, it is usually quite long and impressively silky, very smooth in a color that can range from shades of brown, gray and black. It is usually one of the biggest drawbacks, since its fur needs a lot of maintenance, so it is recommended for people with time to dedicate it to them.
When these dogs are going to be used for exhibitions, it is required that their hair reaches the level of the floor, the hair that grows on their ears and on their legs can be cut; to maintain it, the recommendation is that it be wrapped in plastic or paper, either silk or rice as desired, as long as this is done after having applied almond oil. This dog hardly sheds hair or dandruff and for this reason it is considered one of the Hypoallergenic dogs, as determined by the AKC.
When these are going to be bred and reproduced, they must be with crosses between males and females that have similar phenotypes and that also do not have any type of disease in order to continue maintaining the breed standard.
It is important to note that over time the well-known "coffee cups" have become popular, so called because of their size, however, these are not recognized by the associations dedicated to dog breeds, since it is considered that this is only advertising to sell to those who were born last and who are small in size.
What is your temperament?
No one resists these beautiful dogs, who do not take long to conquer the hearts of those who live in the house, they are extremely affectionate and friendly, of course, as long as you show them affection and pay attention to them, otherwise they will let you know that they are annoying and may even destroy certain objects to let you know.
It is emphasized that they are not very friendly when there is some mischief in the children, it is also necessary that the smallest of the house be educated regarding the care of these, since they are very fragile and it is necessary to have a certain delicacy, due to that Families with children are often advised not to get this type of dog.
They are not dogs that can be kept in the house in total solitude, for long periods of time, nor to be isolated in an area of the house where the rest of the family does not stay, it is necessary that they remain in continuous interaction with their owners know that these are really interested in them.
But you should avoid overprotecting them, since in that case they will become very shy, fearful and insecure dogs; If someone strange enters your home, they will let you know by barking, because by nature they are insecure, so it is best to socialize them with people and animals from an early age.
What care do you need?
Yorkshire terriers tend to adapt to any place in which they are placed, be it a house or apartment, large or small, they cannot be neglected in terms of their needs, you should take them out for a walk without forcing them too much, but as already mentioned The greatest care you must have is in terms of its fur, it is very delicate.
If you don't brush it regularly then its fur will get tangled and many times you will have to resort to cutting it. It is recommended that he be given at least three walks per day, in this way his body will be active and balanced; inside your home it will surely always be on the move and supervising that everything is fine.
So if his behavior changes from one moment to another and he stops being so active, then go to the vet for a check-up as soon as possible.
Give them toys, they will love them especially if they have some noise, do not worry if they break them, since they are usually destructive to know where it comes from or what they listen to.
If you take him out to places where there are other dogs, you must be very alert, since they usually look for a fight, preferably take them out on a leash so that they do not have freedom of movement and an undesirable accident will occur.
Curiosities
- For the beauty and glamor of the yorkshire dogs They have managed to captivate various celebrities throughout the world, among which we can mention the singers Britney Spears and Paulina Rubio. But it is not limited to this without there also being actors who have been captivated by her charm like Naomi Watts.
- In recent times, a variation of these dogs has been generated, which is called "teacup yorkshire terrier", which are even smaller, as it was said they have not been officially accepted, the most curious thing is that They often have genetic drawbacks.
- Its life expectancy is quite long unlike other dogs like the alaskan malamute; the Yorkshire can live twenty years.
- Its name is that of a city in England, where it comes from.
- They are very nervous because they like to protect and have a highly territorial character, they even love to be the leader, but they are affectionate and cheerful.
