Small. Fluffy. Adorable.Loveable. Precious. Your Best Friend!
American Kennel Club has five fun facts about this tiny breed with a
big personality.
Here's what say:
Fact 1: Loyalty is No. 1 With This Breed
German Shepherds are loyal, we know, and Labs and Golden Retrievers,
sure but Yorkies? In fact, Yorkshire Terriers are known for their
incredible loyalty to their owners, preferring to stay close by their
owner's side at all times.
Fact 2: They Ran With the Rats!
Yorkshire Terriers were actually originally used for a
not-so-glamorous purpose catching rats in clothing mills in the
nineteenth century.
Fact 3: A Yorkie Was a War Hero
Smoky the Yorkshire Terrier was quite the hero during World War II.
The little fluff ball helped save the lives of soldiers during the war
by carrying communications wires through an underground tunnel.
Fact 4: They Didn't Become Yorkshire Terriers Until 1870
The Yorkie made its debut in England in 1861 as a "broken-haired
Scotch Terrier." It wasn't until 1870, when a reporter stated, "they
ought no longer to be called Scotch Terriers, but Yorkshire Terriers,
for having been so improved here," that the name Yorkshire Terrier
actually stuck.
Fact 5: Their Grouping Doesn't Become Their Personality
Don't be fooled because the Yorkie is part of the Toy Group this
breed is by nature very brave, determined and energetic. They have big
personalities and make great family pets.
