History
Yorkshire Terriers come from the Yorkshire, England and were used to catch rats. They moved up the ranks to become European high society pets. Yorkies came to North America in the late 1800s.
Appearance
Very small in size, long and silky hair, a compact well proportioned body, docked tail
Color and Coat
Glossy, fine, silky and straight long hair. Colors include black, tan, blue and silver-blue.
Tempermant
A big personality in a small package, energetic, brave, companion dog, overprotective, loyal, bold
Other Facts
Yorkies need daily interaction with people and regular brushing. This breed can have many concerning health problems, so check with the breeder to see if they have done tests. The Guiness World Records listed a Yorkshire Terrier named Big Boss as the smallest dog in the world between 1995-2002 standing 4.7 inches tall (11.94 cm).