How do I know if my dog is a Yorkshire Terrier?

Look for: Long silky steel-blue and tan coat; Small erect V-shaped ears; Tiny compact body; Often topknot on head. The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny toy breed with a long, silky blue-and-tan coat and a big personality.

What size is a Yorkshire Terrier?

Small. Long, silky, blue-and-tan.

Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny toy breed with a long, silky blue-and-tan coat and a big personality.

Also known as: Yorkie

Size

Small

Coat

Long, silky, blue-and-tan

Temperament

Feisty, affectionate, bold

How to recognize a Yorkshire Terrier

Long silky steel-blue and tan coat
Small erect V-shaped ears
Tiny compact body
Often topknot on head

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