It is a known fact that dogs have been our best companions for 33,000 years. Numerous breeds of dogs have been around with different sizes, shapes, and unique characteristics. Yorkshire Terriers are a small and intelligent breed and are loved by many people all over the world. Here are 8 facts about this breed that are sure to blow your mind.
1. This breed is an effective exterminator.
Yorkshire Terriers are famous companion dogs, but they were actually bred to be ratters in the 1850s. Although they are no longer used to kill pests, rats are still present in the wild.
2. Yorkshire Terriers descend from a champion dog
This breed is descended from a few similar breeds, including the Clydesdale terrier and the black and tan terrier. But Huddesrfield Ben is known to be the sire of this breed, which was one of the best champion show dogs. Although he lived for only 6 years, he sired numerous Yorkies and won over 70 awards.
3. came by another name
This breed was known as the Broken-Coated Scotch Terrier during the 1970s, but its current name was later chosen to honor the breed’s birthplace.
4. Yorkie is one of the most popular dogs in the US.
Yorkshire terrier is the sixth most famous dog breed in the US after Bulldogs, Beagles, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds.
5. Historically, a Yorkie was the smallest dog in the world.
Currently, the world’s smallest dog is a Chihuahua that stands 4 inches tall. But this title was owned by a Yorkshire terrier named Sylvia for 70 years. She was only 2.5 inches tall and weighed 4 ounces.
6. Yorkshire terrier is a toy dog
This breed actually belongs to a toy group rather than a terrier group due to its small size. A toy dog is a small dog or a grouping of small dog breeds where Chihuahua, Pug, Poodle and Pomeranian also belong.
7. they are bold
Yorkies may be small, but they are bold and courageous. They seem to have no idea how small they are when it comes to bravery; Or, they are confident enough to ignore their diminutive size. In 2016, a 6-pound Yorkshire Terrier scared off a large bear that was roaming his house.
8. A Yorkie was a World War II hero
During World War II, an American soldier found a Yorkie pup while fighting in the infamous Pacific theater. He was given the name Smokey and soon became a war hero. He first acted as a therapy dog, visiting wounded American soldiers. He was later used for more tactical work where he was connecting forward communication lines in the Philippines.
