The general appearance of a long-haired toy terrier whose blue
and tan coat is parted on the face and from the base of the
skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and quite straight down each
side of body. The body is neat, compact and well proportioned. The dog's
high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor
and self-importance.
Head:
Small and rather flat on top, the skull not too prominent or
round, the muzzle not too long, with the bite neither undershot
nor overshot and teeth sound. Either scissors bite or level bite is acceptable.
The nose is black. Eyes are medium in size and not too prominent; dark
in color and sparkling with a sharp, intelligent expression. Eye rims are
dark. Ears are small, V-shaped, carried erect and set not too far apart.
Body:
Well proportioned and very compact. The back is rather
short, the back line level, with height at shoulder the same as at
the rump.
Legs and Feet:
Forelegs should be straight, elbows neither in nor out.
Hind legs straight when viewed from behind, but stifles
are moderately bent when viewed from the sides. Feet are round with
black toenails.
Dewclaws, if any, are generally removed from the hind legs.
Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed.
Tail:
Docked to a medium length and carried slightly higher
than the level of the back.
Coat:
Coat quality, texture and quantity of coat are of prime
importance Hair is glossy, fine and silky in texture. Coat
on the body is moderately long and perfectly straight (not
wavy). It may be trimmed to floor length to give ease of
movement and a neater appearance, if desired. The fall on the head
is long, tied with one bow in center of head or parted
in the middle and tied with two bows. Hair on muzzle is very long.
Hair should be trimmed short on tips of ears and may be trimmed on
feet to give them a neat appearance.
Colors:
Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker
in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in
the tan until they are matured. Color of hair on body and
richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance
in adult dogs, to which the following color requirements
apply: Blue: Is a dark steel-blue, not a silver-blue and not mingled
with fawn, bronzy or black hairs. Tan: All tan hair is darker at
the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the
tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any
of the tan. Color on Body -The blue extends over the body from back
of neck to root of tail. Hair on tail is a darker blue, especially
at end of tail.
Headfall:
A rich golden tan, deeper in color at sides of head,
at ear roots and on the muzzle, with ears a deep rich tan.
Tan color should not extend down on back of neck.
Chest and Legs - A bright, rich tan, not extending above
the elbow on the forelegs nor above the stifle on the hind
legs. Weight
Must not exceed seven pounds.
The Yorkshire Terrier made its first appearance
at a bench show in England in 1861 as a "broken-haired
Scotch Terrier."
The earliest record of a Yorkshire Terrier born in the United States dates
to 1872.
During the late Victorian era, the Yorkshire Terrier quickly became a
popular pet. As Americans embraced Victorian customs, so too did they embrace
the Yorkshire Terrier. The Yorkshire Terrier became an AKC-recognized breed
in 1885.
So you want to own a Yorkshire Terrier?
Grooming must be done on a regular basis. Although the coat
is easy to care for it is time consuming and necessary in order to keep
your dog in healthy condition.
The Yorkshire Terrier can easily be injured by small children; if you
are considering a Yorkshire Terrier you must be able to supervise
the dog around small children. The Yorkshire Terrier is an independent
dog, but a devoted companion. Despite his small size he is more than willing
to act as a guardian for his master.
This information was obtained from AKC.org
Because the Yorkie is
so tiny and have such splendid coats, many people think Yorkshire
Terriers are delicate dogs. Actually, it's better not to baby
these dogs too much. Excessive pampering confuses them. Common
sense care must be taken because of their size, but Yorkies
are little terriers. That means they love to play and investigate.
They are bundles of energy as puppies, though older Yorkies
can be quiet and settled. The Yorkshire Terrier is a member
of the Toy Group and was first registered by the AKC in 1885.