Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny dog with a huge personality: confident, lively, and deeply devoted to its people. Originally developed in 19th-century England to catch rats in textile mills, the breed later became a fashionable companion while keeping its fearless terrier spirit. Yorkies stand out for their silky, human-like coat and big-dog attitude in a toy-sized body.
Size
Toy
Weight
2–3.2 kg
Height
18–20 cm
Lifespan
11–15 years
Characteristics
Energy Level
Grooming
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Compatibility
✓
Kids
✓
Other Dogs
✓
Strangers
✓
Apartments
✓
First-time Owners
Common Health Issues
- • patellar luxation
- • tracheal collapse
- • dental disease
- • hypoglycemia