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Yorkshire Terriers Information about Yorkshire Terriers. Developed in England during the mid-19th century, the Yorkshire Terrier is a small member of the Terrier Group of dogs bred primarily as a ratter.
Yorkie Country of Origin: England Size: Small Height: 23 cm (9 ins) Weight: Up to 3.2 kg (7 lbs) Colour: Dark steel blue & tan Lifespan: 12 - 15 years Coat: Long, lossy, fine, straight, silky Grooming: Considerable Exercise: Moderate Child Friendly: Yes Pet Tolerant: Yes Novice Owner Suitability: Yes Health issues: Alopecia, Atlantoaxial Subluxation, Cushing's Disease, Distichiasis, Endocardiosis, Follicular Dysplasia, Hemivertebrae, Hypothyroidism, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, Legg-Calve Perthes Disease, Luxating Patella, Melanotrichia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Portosystemic Shunt, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Rabies-Vaccine Associated Alopecia and Vasculitis (Blood Vessel Inflammation), Tracheal Collapse, Urolithiasis |
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