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BREED ALL ABOUT IT - YORKSHIRE TERRIER

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AnimalPlanetTV asked: The Yorkshire terrier's ancestors were hunters by nature. They started out as commoners' dogs, responsible for catching the multitude of rats that plagued Yorkshire, England in the late 1800s.... »

HOW ABOUT A YORKSHIRE TERRIER?

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Connie Limon If you are looking for a dog that weighs only a few pounds with a big spirit, the Yorkshire terrier or Yorkie may be just for you. The background of the Yorkie goes back to the 18th century. During the Industrial Revolution in England, Scotsmen left their country and headed south looking for work in England. They brought... »

THE YORKSHIRE TERRIERS - ORIGIN, CHARACTERISTICS AND DISEASES

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Abhishek Agarwal Popularly known as Yorkies, the Yorkshire terriers bred in England and originated from Scotland. Initially they were made to hunt rats, but nowadays they have become one of the most sought after pets. As a matter of fact, they were listed as one among the Top Dog Breeds in 2005. They are mostly a light and small variety and... »

THE BEGINNING OF THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER IN ENGLAND AND THE UNITED STATES

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If you are looking for a tiny dog with the spirit of a much bigger terrier, the Yorkshire Terrier most certainly fits this description. Despite the Yorkshire Terrier's tiny size of just a few pounds, this dog is lively and thinks of himself as much larger than he is. The Yorkie's background goes back to the 18th century. During this time... »

THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER - A LITTLE DOG WITH A LOT OF ENERGY

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The Yorkshire terrier was named for the place where it is believed to have originated from, Yorkshire, England. When they were originally bred they were much larger than they are today. The smaller size was achieved by selective breeding. They were originally bred to chase and kill small rodents like field mice. Because of their long hair women use to use... »

 

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