The Yorkshire Terrier is little size dog breed from terrier type. This dog breed was developed during the 19th century in Yorkshire town, England, for hunting rats in clothing mills.
Yorkshire Terrier Dog Scientific Classification |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Canidae |
| Genus | Canis |
| Species | C. lupus |
| Scientific Name | Canis lupus familiaris |
Yorkshire Terrier Dog Fun Facts
⧪ Yorkies are known for their long, flowing, silky coats, which swish around the show ring and they coat has a similar texture to human hair.⧪ Although not a particularly old breed, these tiny dogs were one of the AKC'S original breeds. Yorkshire terriers became registered in 1885.
⧪ Yorkshire terrier are small dogs, weighing an average of seven pounds, but it seems like no one told them that.