The Yorkshire Terrier is one of many terrier breeds that originated in England. They are quite a rare breed in Vietnam with a mid-range price tag.
The Yorkshire Terrier is the most bred in the United Kingdom. This is also a popular pet dog breed in Vietnam. Its nature is nice, before when it is not kept much like today, Yorkshire Terrier used to hunt rats in the family. However, not many people know about the Yorkshire Terrier in Vietnam.
Origin of the Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is a terrier that originated in England and is kept as a pet by many people. They originate from the state of Yorkshire in England. Perhaps that is why they bear the name of the place where they were found.
These dogs are descended from Clydesdale Terriers or Paisley Terriers bred by miners in England.
However, they are larger than today’s Yorkshire Terriers. To breed today’s Yorkshire Terrier, breeders have crossed it with many other terriers, especially the Waterside Terrier.
After successful breeding, the Yorkshire Terrier has a small and beautiful shape and is popular with many people today.
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In 1874, they were recognized by the British Kennel Club and workers by the American Kennel Club in 1872.
Characteristics of the Yorkshire Terrier breed
The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog of medium height. The maximum height registered in these dogs is 23 cm and the weight can reach up to 3 kg.
- The dog’s head and skull are small, flat. Their noses are black. Full jaw and moderate length of teeth. The eyes are dark and not bulging. The small ears are erect, triangular in shape and not set too far apart. The ears are covered with feathers in proportion to their faces.
- The Yorkshire Terrier’s body is stocky, the back is straight and long, the Yorkshire Terrier’s tail is often docked from an early age. The buttocks are more prominent than the rest of the body. The length of the tail is proportional to the body.
- The 4 legs of the Yorkshire Terrier are straight and hairy. His legs are straight when viewed from behind. The inner thighs are moderately curved.
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- The dog’s coat is black at birth, then in adulthood, the coat fades and steel-blue streaks gradually appear. The distinctive feature of this breed is its smooth, minimal, and shiny coat. In particular, the yellow hair on the head only appears in the head area and has only 1 color without any other hair color in this area.
The coat is also considered one of the easily recognizable features of this breed.
However, how to care for their fur is an important issue that concerns dog owners. Breeding the beautiful coat of a Yorkshire Terrier requires perseverance and extreme hard work.
Yorkshire Terrier Personality Traits
Yorkshire Terrier is the friendliest breed of dog, they have a peaceful and calm personality. Extremely loyal and affectionate, they always know how to please their owners.
Also, the Yorkshire Terrier is quite active and has a lively personality that makes them lovable pets in every family.
This breed also loves children, they are sociable and love to play with the children in the house.
Price
Currently, Yorkshire Terrier is quite new to Vietnam. Not many people know and breed this breed of dog very much in our country.
Therefore, the price of Yorkshire Terrier in Vietnam is always quite high compared to other popular dog breeds. On average, to have a fully vaccinated 3-4 month old puppy, you need to spend at least 7-10 million VND.
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Also, depending on the characteristics of each individual, the price may increase or decrease. Females are always more expensive than males, mothers with good characteristics usually cost more. Dogs imported from Thailand and China have an average price of 10 to 17 million.
Especially for children with genealogy and papers, the price can be up to 20-30 million.
With many people enthusiastic and passionate about this breed, they are willing to spend $2000-$3000 to own a dog with British or American, Russian nationality. These are largely the countries with the biggest and best dog camps in the world today.
Source: Wikipedia
