Yorshire terrier

History, origin & features

First observed around 1850 in the county of “Yorkshire” in England, the Yorkshire Terrier is probably the result of various terrier crosses, such as the ancient Black and Fire terrier, brought to this land by Scottish laborers.
The breed was given its name in 1870.
Their initial use, like all terriers, was for poaching and ridding pests. Today, they're more appreciated for their companionship, and acclimatize perfectly to urban life, especially thanks to their small size.
The first Yorkshire Terriers arrived on the American continent in 1872. Yorkshire Terriers are alert, lively and highly intelligent. As a Terrier, and despite its flirtatious appearance, it is predisposed to hunting, whether it's a toy at home or a rodent in the garden. The Yorshire Terrier is suitable for children, and can be a good “red flag” guardian. The Yorshire Terrier is a very small, proud-looking dog. Their coat is moderately long on the body, straight and fine, falling back on the head. Coat color can vary from dark steel blue from occiput to tail set, never mixed with the fawn, dark or bronze-colored hairs on the head.