Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

A breed that originated in yorkshire where it was used by the local miners as a ratter. It was recognized by the Kennel Club in 1886 and since then it has become the most popular of the toy dogs breeds. Dogs bred for the show - ring have attained remarkably small size under 7 ib. and a floor length, silky coat. These features make it impossible for them to be used as working terriers although their terrier temperament remains.

As a show dog in all the glory of his full coat he draws the eye like a magnet. When kept purely as a pet his coat is unlikely to achieve such magnificene, as the time spent on its care is rarely available. In either walk of life he is well aware of his importance, and displays this in his carriage and bearing. His terrier like qualities include the hunting instinct, be it for a toy in the house or a rodent in the garden. He enjoys all sorts of of games, and appreciates a good walk. He ia a hardy character, and although often very pampered, this is not of his choosing.

General Appearance* Long coated, coat hanging quite straight and evenly down each side, a parting extending from nose to end of tail. Very compact and neat, carriage very upright conveying an important air. General outline conveying impression of vigorous and well propotioned bodu.
Characteristics* Alert, intelligent toy terrier.

Temperament* Spirited with even disposition.

Head and Skull* Rather small and flat, not too prominent or round in skull, not too long in muzzle, and black nose.
Eyes*Medium, dark, sparkling, with sharp inteligent expression and placed to look directly forward. Not prominent. Edge of eyelids dark.

Ears* Small, V-shaped, carried erect, not too far apart, covered with short hair, colour very deep, rich tan.

Mouth* Perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws, Teeth well placed with even jaws.
Neck* Good and reach.

ForeQuarters* Well laid shoulders, legs straight, well covered with hair of rich golden tan and few shades lighter at ends than at roots, not extending higher on forelegs than elbow.

Body* Compact with moderate spring of rib, good loin. Level back.
HindQuarters* Legs quite straight when viewed from behind, moderate turn of stifle. Well covered with hair of rich golden tan and few shades lighter at ends than at roots, not extending higher on hindlegs than stifle.

Feet* Round , nails black.

Tail* Customarile docked to medium length with plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than rest of body, especially at the end of tail. Carried a little higher than level of back.

Gait Movement* Free with drive, straight action frond and behind, retaining level topline.
Coat* Hair on body moderately long, perfectly straight not wavy, glossy, fine silky texture, not woolly. Fall on head long, rich golden tan, deeper in colour at sides of head, about ear roots. and on muzzle where should be very long. Tan on head not to extend on to neck, nor must any sooty or dark hair intermingle with any of tan.

Colour* Dark steel blue and not silver blue, extending from occiput to rot of tail, never mingled with fawn, broze or dark hairs. Hair on chest rich, bright tan. All tan hair darker at the roots than in middle, shading to still lighter at tips.
Size* Weight up to 3.1 kgs - 7 ibs.

Faults* Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Note* Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.