Keeping Your Yorkshire Terrier Groomed And Pampered
Posted by Kimberly on 6th September 2007
The Yorkie is definitely a little fashionista of sorts. Often seen with gorgeous tendrils of silky hair, and rhinestone encrusted collars, these terriers are superstars, if only in their own heads.
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The Yorkie, a Small Dog in a Dressy Package
By Michael Russell
Surprisingly, the Yorkshire Terrier, known for its fine “furnishings” and silky long coat, began it’s history as a scrappy rat catcher. Its most likely antecedents are a mixture of various Scottish and Welsh terriers, including the Skye terrier, the Clydesdale terrier and even perhaps the Dandie Dinmont.
Selective breeding through the years miniaturized the Yorkie. It is the second Read the rest of this entry »
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