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Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier, also known as a Yorkie, is a British breed of toy dog of terrier type.

Size
Toy
Energy
Moderate
Coat and grooming
Long silky coat; brush daily or keep it short.
A Yorkshire Terrier
Photo: Svenska Mässan from Sweden · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Care through the year

Spring

Ask your vet about flea, tick and heartworm prevention. Many dogs start shedding their winter coat.

Summer

Never leave a pet in a parked car. Walk in the cool of the day; hot pavement burns paws.

Autumn

Keep Halloween candy and chocolate out of reach.

Winter

Wipe paws after walks to remove salt and antifreeze. Short-coated and small dogs may need a coat.

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Background

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 3.2 kg (7 lb). It originated in the nineteenth century in the English county of Yorkshire, after which it is named.

From Wikipedia’s article Yorkshire Terrier, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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