A Yorkshire Terrier fully groomed for the show ring can be a stunning appearance. These dogs are beautiful, lively, & quite the character. But, they do take quite a bit of work to keep their beauty.
DESCRIPTION
They have a long, silky coat, which is parted along the back & hangs evenly straight down the side of the body. All Yorkies are born 1 solid color, & gain their "Yorkie" color as time progress. The color in this dog is essential, & they should be dark-steel, NOT silver-blue, & all tan hair should be darker at the roots then at the middle, & lighter even at the tips. To be kept beautiful, & silky, their coat should be brushed or combed daily. The tail is docked (illegal in some countries) at medium-length & held high. Their heads are small & their ears are v-shaped. Their body is compact. They are a toy breed, not weighing more then 7 lb (3.2 kg) & standing at a height of 8-9 inches (20-23 cm). Thus, they are, as you see, quite small in size.
PERSONALITY
-Adventurous & Curious
-Alert
-Loves playing & interacting with family.
-Great watchdogs.
-Feisty & Assertive
-Responds well to obedience training.
-Tend to bark a lot, training can alleviate this.
-Rarely seen sitting still.
-Unaware of their small size. They can be aggressive with strange dogs & other small animals.
-NOT reliable with small children.
HEALTH
Life Span: 14-16 Years
-Patella Luxation: This is when the kneecap, normally fitting snuggly in its socket, is loose, or completely dislocated.
-Portosystemic (Liver) Shunt: This is when there is abnormal blood flow through the liver.
-Retinal Dysplasia: This is when the Retina in the eye develops abnormally.
-Tracheal Collapse: This is when the rings of the trachea are no longer capable of keeping their shape. Dogs with this issue develop a characterisitic cough when they breath. Typically, this is something that a dog acquires through infection, obesity, or other issues. But it can be congenital (at birth) too.
-Hypoglycemia: Quite simply: Low blood sugar.

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