The
Yorkshire Terrier is a small
dog breed of
terrier type, developed in the 19th century in the county of
Yorkshire,
England to catch rats in clothing mills, also used for
rat-baiting. The defining features of the breed are its size, 3 pounds (1.4 kg) to 10 pounds (4.5 kg), and its gray,black,and tan coat. The breed is nicknamed
Yorkie and is placed in the Toy Terrier section of the Terrier Group by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale and in the Toy Group or
Companion Group by other kennel clubs, although all agree that the breed is a terrier. A popular
companion dog, the Yorkshire Terrier has also been part of the development of other breeds, such as the
Australian Silky Terrier.
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