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Yorkshire Terrier

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Yorkshire Terrier

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Also known as Yorkie, Yorkie Terrier

dog breed

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A Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog breed that originated in Yorkshire, England, known for its long, silky coat and compact size. The breed matters because it has become one of the most popular and recognizable companion dogs worldwide, valued for its spirited personality and suitability as a family pet.

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Instance of
dog breed
Subclass of
dog
Named after
Yorkshire
Country of origin
England
Mass
3.2
Image
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Yorkshire Terrier
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Yorkshire terrier
catalog code
086
litter size
3.5
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Encyclopedic overview

Dog (domestic dog)

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. The coat is tan on the head and dark steel-grey on the body; no other colour is accepted by either The Kennel Club or the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.

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