The Yorkshire Terrier, also known simply as "Yorkie", is a complicated dog breed, with an interesting past and many unique characteristics. This article will help you understand this dog breed.

The Yorkshire Terrier was first bred in England in the early 1800's for the purpose of killing field vermin, such as rats and mice. They were then brought to the United States in the year 1872 where they became registered with American Kennel Club. After that, it wasn't long before they became a popular choice for pet owners. In fact, Yorkshire Terriers are currently the second most popular dog breed in the United States, only the Labrador surpasses them.

Yorkshire Terriers are known for their soft, silky, long flowing coats of hair. Many owners prize their Yorkshire Terriers for having the best kept look and compete them in tournaments. Their coats require daily grooming to keep a healthy, tangled-free look.

Yorkshire Terriers are one of the smallest dog breeds in the world, but their temperament doesn't match it. They still have a lively, energetic, fun personality, often enjoying playing fetch with their toys. Yorkshire Terriers can however be aggressive if provoked. This makes them a bad choice for people with small children.

If you have ever watched a dog competition on the T.V., you have probably seen alot Yorkshire Terriers jumping through hoops, or running through obstacles. That's because Yorkshire Terriers learn commands much faster than most other breeds. In fact, recent studies show that their intelligence level is in the top %30 of all dog breeds.

Even though they have such a high intelligence level, many Yorkshire Terriers have a stubborn temperament, and become difficult to potty-train. But with paying the proper attention to your Yorkshire Terrier, taking them out often, and keeping them confined in a crate during night, you can help ensure them becoming potty-trained successfully .

Yorkshire Terriers are an interested dog breed, with lots of fun traits. I hope this allows you to understand them a little bit more now.