Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshireterrier, Yorkshirenterrieri
The originated in England in the mid-19th century, developed by miners and weavers who sought a small, agile dog for hunting rats in the industrial mills of Yorkshire. Bred from a mix of terriers, including the Skye and the Manchester Terrier, the Yorkshire Terrier became renowned for its silky coat, lively personality, and brave, yet affectionate nature, eventually becoming one of the most popular toy breeds in the world.
FCI Group
Terriers
AKC Group
Toy
TKC Group
Toy
Country of Origin
GB
Yorkshire Terrier
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Skeletal and Muscular
Autoimmune and Allergies
Cardiac and Circulatory
Respiratory
Test Relevances
L-2-Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria (L-2-HGA)
Strong Relevance
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
Moderate Relevance
Hyperuricosuria and Hyperuricemia (HUU)
Moderate Relevance
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
Moderate Relevance
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-prcd)
Some Relevance
Degenerative Myelopathy
No Evidence
Hair, Long
No Evidence
Connections
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