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Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier, affectionately called the Yorkie, is a small terrier breed that originated in the 19th century in Yorkshire, England, where the breed takes their name. While small in stature, standing only 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulders and weighing no more than 7 pounds, these little dogs have huge personalities. The Yorkshire Terrier temperament is loving, spunky, independent, courageous,…

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Terrier
Height
8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight
4 to 6 pounds
Life Span
12 to 15 years
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