Our Breed

The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog with a silky blue and tan coat.  It was developed in the 1800s in Yorkshire in Northern England and is one of the most popular breeds in North America.  The breed is nicknamed Yorkie and is placed in the Toy Group by the American Kennel Club.

The Yorkie is a very popular companion dog, but it is not necessarily good for very young children because of the dog’s small size.  A typical Yorkie will weigh between four and seven pounds when full grown.

Traditionally, the tail on a Yorkshire Terrier in the United States is docked.

More details on the breed and its conformation standard can be seen on the pages below.

• Yorkshire Terriers Breed History
• Yorkshire Terriers Breed Standard