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Breed Information

Yorkies are a relatively young breed, about 140 years old with origins in Yorkshire, England.

Yorkies were originally bred to be approximately 10 lbs in weight and were ratters (rat killers).

Yorkies are distinct because of their unique blue and gold (adult) colour and because their coat is a lustrous silk.

Yorkies of today weigh under 7 pounds and generally over 3 pounds.

They are a long lived and hearty breed but are prone to a few serious disorders.

A Yorkie’s coat does not shed; it continues to grow and is trimmed much like human hair.

Many allergy sufferers claim that the Yorkie is hypo-allergenic.

Yorkies frequently live to 15 years.

Yorkies are one of the top toy breeds for popularity.