Yorkshire Terriers - Why Adopt a Rescued Dog
There is a good chance for anybody who wants to have a cute dog and take care of it, to acquire one at a rescue that deals with re-homing of Yorkshire Terriers. Sometimes you have to pay only an insignificant sum of money compared to the price of a puppy from a breeder. This money is spent basically on medical care and upkeep of Yorkies while they are in a rescue. Volunteers, who are willing to help Yorkshire Terriers find new homes, do their best to eliminate undesirable effects caused by the owner's loss and other impacts. Before adopting a dog, try to educate yourself about the breed. Yorkshire Terriers are not for everybody. It is true that the dog is lovely and playful and is often a treasure of the owners. However, the breed has some specifics that have to be taken into consideration. For example, the Yorkshire Terrier is not always good with other pets. It can be aggressive toward other canines. Hence, you'd better choose a different breed if you have other dogs in your home.
The Yorkshire Terrier is recommended for families with older children. Small children can unintentionally hurt or frighten the dog. When threatened, Yorkshire Terriers tend to be snappish. Besides, the breed is very demanding. It does not need a lot of exercise and food. Yet, Yorkshire Terriers do need much grooming and human attention.
Yorkshire Terriers - Clubs Links
Yorkshire Terriers - Clubs Links - US
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Yorkshire Terrier Club of America - Parent AKC approved. Breed standard, code of ethics and conduct, specialty show calendar, and breed information.
Yorkshire Terriers - Clubs Links - International
DYC-Ortsgruppe Rhein-Main - Yorkshire Terrier Club located in Germany. Information on events and activities.
German Yorkshire Terrier Club - Information about the club and the breed. Picture gallery and tips on buying a puppy.
Italian Society of Yorkshire Terrier Lovers - Yorkshire Club in Italy.
Swiss Yorkshire Terrier Club - Find tips on how to buy a Yorkshire Terrier, plus breeder information, photos, and related links. Text is in English and Swedish.
Yorkshire Terriers - Rescues Links
Yorkshire Terriers - Rescues Links - US
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Save Our Small Dogs - SOS is a small breed rescue specializing in re-homing Westies, Bichons, Maltese and Yorkies. Located in New Jersey, serving Massachusetts to Virginia.
Watchung Mountain Yorkshire Terrier Club - Rescue organization providing a mission statement and contact information.
Yorkshire Terrier Club Of America National Rescue - Dedicated to finding loving homes for Yorkies regardless of age, sight, hearing, or other handicaps. Find contact information.
Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Network - Rescues and places Yorkies in the Southeastern United States. Features an adoption gallery, pet care tips and memorials.
Yorkshire Terriers - Rescues Links - International
Yorkies in Need - Yorkies rescue located in Germany.
Yorkshire Terriers - General Information Links
Choosing a Yorkshire Terrier - History, appearance and size, personality, and care requirements.
Eastland Kennels Yorkshire Terriers - Kennels located in Florida with breed information.
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Yorkies - Breed information and pictures supplied by breeders.
Yorkshire Terrier - A step by step guide to all aspects of grooming and trimming Yorkshire Terriers presented by Joe Magri (Rozamie).
Yorkshire Terrier Breed Profile - This page contains extensive information on the breed including history, temperament, health concerns, and more.
Yorkshire Terrier Description - Description and main breed characteristics.
Yorkshire Terrier Facts - Breed origin, characteristics, and special remarks.
Yorkshire Terrier Puppies - Yorkshire Terrier puppies for sale by private, hobby and professional dog breeders.
Yorkshire Terriers FAQ - Contains a history of the breed, plus details about their temperament, physical characteristics, grooming, and health.
Yorkshire Terriers in Brief - Short history, training tips, and other information on the breed.
Yorkshire Terriers in Canada - Origin and temperament. Also a list of breeders and kennels in Canada.
Yorkshire Terriers - Other Yorkshire Terriers sites
Yorkshire Terriers Breeders - Yorkshire Terriers originated in Europe about 150 years ago. That time is known as the Industrial Revolution and is characterized by work force migration. Yorkshire was one of the most attractive places to find work for Scotsmen who could not support their families anymore. Relying solely on income in the agriculture business for these Scotsmen was out of the question.
Scotsmen needed a cure for rats that flooded their mines. They found it, having brought the Clydesdale Terrier to Yorkshire. The dog was crossed later with the English Black and the Tan Toy Terrier, and, very likely, with the Maltese Terrier to produce a good hunting breed, that was also beautiful and amiable. That was the way breeders produced Yorkshire Terriers.
Yorkshire Terriers Pictures - Yorkshire Terriers are characterized by lively behavior, friendliness and intelligence. Like most Terriers, Yorkies enjoy moving around, playing and running. Nevertheless, individual dogs tend to be capricious if not trained properly. Special attention should be paid to obedience training since Yorkies are second to none in barking.
They do perfectly well in an apartment, a house, or a farm. Placing Yorkshire Terriers outside is possible (they are not afraid of getting cold), but not recommended. Yorkshire Terriers have not changed much over the time. The first breed standard appeared in 1898. The breed has acquired many adherents due to its beauty and personality traits.
Yorkshire Terriers Puppies - Yorkshire Terriers are wonderful dogs to consider. They make affectionate pets but are usually rather careful with strangers. These people-oriented dogs are great for large cities. They do not need too much exercise and will always let the owner sleep a few additional hours in the morning. Several short walks a day will be enough to keep the dog fit.
Yorkies do not eat much. Plain food with a sufficient amount of vitamins and microelements is preferable. Yorkshire Terriers can experience digestion problems. That is why they need a thoroughly planned diet. It will also help to keep the coat brilliant.
Yorkshire Terriers Dogs - Yorkshire Terrier Dogs appeared around 100 years ago or so, and they are believed to have been introduced in Yorkshire County by Scottish weavers, who kept them as rat-catcher dogs, which guarded fabric and fiber against rats and other rodents. This breed has lots of Terrier genes in its makeup, which contains the Maltese Terrier, the Paisley, Skye, Manchester, and the Dandie Dinmont terriers.
Earlier, Yorkshire Terriers were known as Scotch Terriers, and it was in 1886 that the Kennel Club registered them as Yorkshire Terriers. Shortly after that the dog was shipped to the USA. Old-time Yorkshire Terriers were much bigger than their modern descendants, and they had shorter coat, but breeders were determined to develop a smaller species through selective breeding, and that is what they eventually did.
