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originated in Yorkshire (and the adjoining Lancashire), a rugged region in northern England
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Why was the breed Yorkshire Terrier developed?
The breed Yorkshire Terrier was first developed to catch terrible rats and mice that infested clothing mills and mine shafts. Now, it is kept as small, toy sized pet.
What country did the czesky terrier first breed in?
Czesky Terriers originated in what is now the Czech Republic.
Where do yorkie terriers come from?
Yorkshire, England Also known as Yorkies, it's thought they were bred from various Scottish terrier breeds and local dogs to work in the Northern English mines and mills, catching rats and mice and, of course, providing companionship.
What is the history of a Yorkshire Terrier?
The Yorkshire Terrier originated in Yorkshire (and the adjoining Lancashire), a rugged region in northern England. In the mid-nineteenth century, workers from Scotlandcame to Yorkshire in search of work and brought with them several different varieties of small terriers. Breeding of the Yorkshire terrier was "principally accomplished by the people--mostly operatives in cotton and woolen mills--in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire." Details are scarce. Mrs. A. Foster is quoted as saying in 1886, "If we consider that the mill operatives who originated the breed...were nearly all ignorant men, unaccustomed to imparting information for public use, we may see some reason why reliable facts have not been easily attained." What is known is that the breed sprang from three different dogs, a male named Old Crab and a female named Kitty, and another female whose name is not known. The Paisley Terrier, a smaller version of the Skye Terrier that was bred for a beautiful long silky coat, also figured into the early dogs. Some authorities believed that the Maltese was used as well. "They were all originally bred from Scotch terriers (note: meaning dogs from Scotland, not today's Scottish Terrier) and shown as such...the name Yorkshire Terrier was given to them on account of their being improved so much in Yorkshire." Yorkshire Terriers were shown in a dog show category (class) at the time called "Rough and Broken-coated, Broken-haired Scotch and Yorkshire Terriers". Hugh Dalziel, writing in 1878, says that "the classification of these dogs at shows and in the Kennel Club Stud Book is confusing and absurd" in lumping together these different types. In the early days of the breed, "almost anything in the shape of a Terrier having a long coat with blue on the body and fawn or silver colored head and legs, with tail docked and ears trimmed, was received and admired as a Yorkshire Terrier". But in the late 1860s, a popular Paisley type Yorkshire Terrier show dog named Huddersfield Ben, owned by a woman living in Yorkshire, Mary Ann Foster, was seen at dog shows throughout Great Britain, and defined the breed type for the Yorkshire Terrier.
Is the Russell Terrier a good breed for inexperienced dog owners to own?
First Time Dog Owner - A Jack Russell Terrier is not the breed for you. His high energy and intelligence will overwhelm you. This breed needs firm handling, despite its size, as it has the classic terrier temperament.
What does an English staffordshire bull terrier cross breed with a fox terrier look like and traits?
is the first dog a staffodshire bull terrier, or an English bull terrier, or a cross of both????? :S
What was the Yorkshire Terrier first bred for?
To catch mice and rats in boats and houses. That's why they are really fast and really small.
How long does the Yorkshire Terrier Menstruel cycle last?
my 11 months yorkie has today started her first season how long will this last
Why do boxers shake like if they got out of bath?
First off Yorkshire Terrier category really? Second it's to dry themselves.
What was the Cesky Terrier first bred for?
The Cesky Terrier was first bred to hunt small mammals, birds and wild boars in packs in the forest of Bohemia, Europe. Learn more about the breed history of the Cesky Terrier at the related link.
What is the difference between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Siamese?
Well first of all...A Yorkshire is a dog. A Siamese is a cat. Yorkies bark loud and Siamese's' meow. Yorkies are brown, and Siamese's' are usually gray or tan.
How does a Yorkshire terrier move?
First, it does a 360 barrel roll across the ground it is on. then, it proceeds to rub itself on you to warm up, then it starts to walk.
