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Reduce Noise Pollution With the Bark Collar

Saturday, November 19th, 2011

Reduce Noise Pollution with the Bark Collar

If we are not worried that our pets can be harmed by a car or by other animals, we could allow them the freedom to go outdoors alone. All pet owners are interested in the safety and happiness of their companions. It can be rather boring for a pet to be trapped indoors for hours at a time. Pets also need freedom and fresh air. Some pets tend to get excited and let their barking get carried away. Pets are stressed by extensive restrain. Pet owners can use containment fences or Bark Collars to create safer and less stressful environments for their animals.

There is no risk for your dog or cat to be hurt outdoors if you have a containment fence. By installing a secret electronic fencing system and having your pet wear the specialized collar, they will learn to understand the boundaries of where they can go. While the system will not harm the animal, it will give them a light shock if they try to pass beyond the fence. The collar will sound out beeps, warning the animal when it gets close to the boundary. Once the animal learns the warning signals, he will stay where is supposed to.

Pet owners are animal lovers. They want the best for their pets. Anything bad happening to our pet, like an accident or some other kind of dangerous situation will also badly affect us. Cats are also naturally curious creatures and will roam if their instinct tells them too. Due to their curiosity, cats can easily get into harmful situations. Cats cannot be trained traffic rules, so many of these lovely creatures get hit when they are crossing the street. A containment fence works also in the case of our cat pets; we can use this equipment to keep them inside an established secure area.

All the dog owners who live in the proximity of their neighbors know what a great advantage is to use those electronic training tools called bark collars. These pieces of electronic training equipment have been created to help all the dog owners who live in apartment buildings or small town houses. Also, if you have a pet who barks at everything around them when you are out for a walk, it can be very hard too. A bark collar can make a daily walk more enjoyable and give your pet more control. Some of the pet owners like to take their pets along for longer car rides. If your dog barks at a passing car, it may distress your attention from driving and an accident may happen. If your pet wears a bark collar during the car ride, it won’t bark to distress your attention or to disturb your ride.

We don’t want to stifle our pets or keep them locked up-but we do want them to be safe. Pets will not be harmed by Bark Collars or containment fences. Pet owners all want the best for their fury friends, and products such as these make life easier and help keep them safe. Within the area of the containment fence your pet can roam free and safe, while dogs wearing bark collars can live in large cities without bothering your neighbors or getting into harmful situations.

Bark Collars make your pet’s environment much safer. Bark Collars are harmless. Use such devices to train your dog.

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Various Shapes of Interactive Dog Toys

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

There are different types of Interactive Dog Toys that are available in the market and putting in mind the fact that dogs are easily distracted by toys, you can easily settle for the perfect toy for your dog. There are various kinds of toys that can be used in different ways and for different purposes, but their main goal is to make your dog feel good when playing with them and this way reducing the noise it makes if getting bored.

The so called active toys were designed to keep active the mind and the body of your pet. Biting all kind of things is a habit for each of the dog breeds. As these toys were designed to be chewed and bitten by different breeds and sizes of dogs, they are built of rather hard rubber material in order to prevent them from being easily destructed. The best thing about these toys is that they are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. You will find them also easy to carry with you. There are those active toys that are usually meant to tease the dog and make it more active trying to handle the toy. You can choose from those that come in bone shapes or those that come in a wand shape. You dog will be nicely impressed by any of these rubber toys and will be busy and happy while playing with one of them.

Distraction toys will keep them focused. Most of these toys are usually filled with peanut butter and treat bits that are used to entice the dogs and make them happy for a number of hours. The dog will chew the toy until it reaches the treat it is attracted by. These toys are perfect for situations where you need to do something important and you cannot do it because of the dog disturbance. It is easy to train your dog with the help of such toys.

The busy box toys are another interesting sort of distraction toys. Made of a resistant sort of rubber, these types of Interactive Dog Toys are built in different shapes, but they are basically some boxes that are not very easy to open and the owner can fill them with the assortment of treats his dog likes most. The dog then gets to explore the cubes using its nose, paws and mouth in order to find the treats. These toys put a lot of excitement in dogs and this makes it easy for any individual who is training a dog because the dog will take a shorter time to learn since it knows that when it completes a task it will be awarded the treats.

Another type of interactive toys you can use to train your dog is the so called comfort toys that will help the dog to get rid of the stress of a new environment and to be able to focus on your commands. The best thing about these toys is that they can be carried easily from one place to another since they are available in different sizes depending on the size of the dog. Your dog will feel cozy and comfortable when playing with one of these interactive dog toys that will quickly become its best friends.

The Interactive Dog Toys keep the the dog busy. These toys are easy to transport from one place to another. These Interactive Dog Toys can be the best friends of your dog .

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The Electronic Dog Fence Is Not Visible

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Until recent times, dog fence meant for most of us a material structure built around a yard or other space where we want to contain our dogs. Technology advanced nowadays and there are different types of invisible fences we can use to restrain our dogs from wandering outside the yard that are no more depending on a structure made of wood, metal or stone. Instead, we can experience its beneficial effects on our lives as pet owners.

Many visible benefits can, indeed, be enjoyed with electronic pet fences. Firstly, you’ll be exempted from spending a lot of time, money and effort that would have been required by the construction and maintenance of a barrier made from timber, stone or metal to border your property. You can have the electronic Dog Fence installed by a professional company, but if you prefer to install it by yourself, this is quite an easy job: position the transmitter where it could cover the entire area you designated for your dog, set the borders of this area by placing on the proximity sensors and then fix the electronic collar around your dog’s neck.

When you need the fence, turn it on. You have a fully-functioning invisible dog fence installed within minutes instead of the days it takes to make a traditional perimeter fence

Secondarily, you don’t have to bother of disturbing the aesthetics of the place. For example, if you want to protect the flower garden with the exotic blooms from the attacks of your dog but you still want to showcase its beauty, the invisible pet fence will accomplish the job.

This type of fence can also be used in residential areas where physical fences are not allowed by law. This is to allow easy way in for emergency services.

Thirdly, you have three main alternatives of electronic dog fences. You can choose the most suitable for you.

Wired systems require wires to be buried in the ground with said wires emitting the radio signal that activates the receiver in the collar to release the beep and then the electric shock

The wireless systems use a central unit to receive signals from the proximity sensors and to transmit activation signals to the dog’s collar.

GPS-based systems are becoming popular since these allow for faster and easier installation of the fence since the unit can be placed the designated area sans the physical effort required to install the wires or the central unit

Fourth, the electronic dog fence is more effective in restraining your dog from escaping the yard and exposing itself to risks of car accidents, dog fights, getting lost or being injured due to other kind of mishap. The dog does not understand electricity but dislikes the unpleasant sensation induced by the shock, so he or she will quickly learn to avoid that feeling by simply turning back when it hears the warning beep issued by the collar.

Your dog will be safe and sound and you will be peaceful leaving it alone at home. Or in spending for the hospital expenses of the people your dog may have bitten, for that matter.

Don’t worry about the shocks given by the collar in the Dog Fence, they are painless as you can test by yourself. In general, these are mild shocks although adjustments can be made to account for certain factors.

Installing an electronic Dog Fence is quite a simple job. You have three main alternatives of electronic dog fences. Don’t worry about the shocks given by the collar in the Dog Fence.

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Is It Cruel or Inhumane to Use a Dog Bark Collar?

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

The chances are you’ll invariably hear that you should never use a Dog Bark Collar on your dog because they’re cruel and inhumane. You may try to ask the persons who say such thing about the dog bark collar if they’ve ever seen such device or maybe if they’ve tried one, in order to feel how it works. You’ll invariably hear that all those who are speaking about dog bark collars never saw one and they wouldn’t even think of trying one; they just heard from others that these collars are cruel to use with a dog.

Those people speaking like that have no idea of how such a piece of equipment works, as if they knew these dog bark collars are powered only by two small penlight batteries, it would be very easy for them to understand that these collars cannot harm a dog in any way. Dogs don’t understand electricity the way we do, because if they did, they will not be scared by the mild shock and the use of the dog bark collar won’t give any results with them. The collars have been designed to stop the unwanted behavior of the dog, by surprising it, their goal being in no way to cause pain or to hurt the dog. In fact, there is no pain at all, even when the most intense shock is delivered. Instead, the dog simply experiences an unpleasant feeling. The opponents of these collars will finally recognize that these devices can’t hurt a dog physically, but they will still say that they can affect the dog in some emotional or mental way. The dog cannot know that you are ultimately responsible for the correction he or she receives, but even so they will consider normal to be corrected when they don’t submit to your commands.

Your dog is not able to understand how the collar works, he or she just feel something unpleasant when barking, and in a couple of days will learn to avoid this feeling by simply stopping barking. A good quality collar will make a buzzing sound before any electrical stimuli is delivered, and a dog quickly learns that the buzzing is followed by a very mild correction. Your dog can bark once or twice and nothing happens, as the collar will buzz if the dog continues and, if it doesn’t stop, the mild shock is delivered. Should the dog choose to ignore the correction, the following correction will be slightly more intense, and the following, a little bit more intense. In rare cases will a dog receive the strongest shock. The most intelligent dogs will need a day or two to stop barking at the warning buzz.

The use of the Dog Bark Collar is allowed in Europe, as they are built in accordance with the provisions of the strictest anti cruelty laws in the world. Other training methods are not as successful. Even professional dog trainers are using these dog bark collars. An angry neighbor can hurt your dog if it never stops barking. The neighbors can also force you by law to give your dog away.

Electronic collars allow dog owners who really love their dogs to find a way around this problem, and they do so in a safe and humane way

A Dog Bark Collar is an humane training tool. Use this collar to keep the peace of the neighborhood. The use of the Dog Bark Collar is allowed in Europe.

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Yorkie Terrier Dog Coughing – a Battle of Collapsing Trachea

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Is your Yorkshire Terrier coughing? Dogs don’t cough the way people do, so when you hear your dog making a coughing sound, that needs to alert you that there might be a problem on the horizon. If it’s a hacking sound, maybe there’s something stuck in your dog’s throat. If it’s a non-productive, honking type of cough and your dog is a Yorkshire Terrier, then it could be the early beginnings of collapsing trachea. Collapsing trachea can effect other breeds also, but it seems to be a health issue for Yorkies. Sometimes it is genetic and breeders should try very hard to breed this out of Yorkies. It can be caused by wearing collars or leads that are tight and then when the dog pulls on his leash, he chokes. The constant pulling and choking will eventually damage the windpipe. This applies to all breeds, also.

My Yorkie began a slight cough during the summer of 2007. At the time, we were having renovations done on our home and I thought his throat was dry from the plaster dust and sawdust in the air. The coughing didn’t occur daily so I didn’t worry about progression. I made every effort to keep the dust down by vacuuming and dusting daily.

In the Fall, he had a vet check and I mentioned the cough. Our vet said it was probably collapsing trachea. She prescribed Torbutrol as a cough suppressant and after his first dose he was so drugged that he couldn’t stand, eat or get to his water bowl. She had said that he’d probably have to be on this the rest of his life, taking 2 pills a day. After this reaction, I called the vet and it was decided that he couldn’t tolerate this drug. He only weighed 4 pounds 6 ounces. After that I tried herbal cough medicines. I also gave him vitamin E and vitamin C.

During the Winter of 2008, he had several vet visits and it was always the same–his heart checked out good and his lungs were good. His appetite was good, there didn’t seem to be anything to be concerned over. At no time was I ever told of warning signs of collapsing trachea that might take his life. His coughing went from that dry, hacking sound to a sound much like a person makes when trying to clear one’s throat. Many days he wouldn’t cough at all, but many nights he would start to cough and couldn’t seem to stop. I tried giving him honey to coat his throat, because I’m sure his throat must have been very raw from all that coughing. There are herbal cough medicines on the market that contain honey. Sometimes they helped, but not always. Some days he would pace around all over the house, coughing–trying to breathe. As the trachea narrows it becomes like trying to breathe through a straw.

I searched the Internet for answers, looking for natural cures for him, but really there is not much that can be done. Sometimes surgery is suggested, but it is not always successful and can be very expensive. Not to mention the discomfort that your dog will go through.

Collapsing trachea claimed another victim, as my Yorkie passed away from suffocation, in his sleep on October 1, 2008. So, if your dog is making sounds like coughing, please discuss this with your vet so you will know what to expect. Gather as much information as you can and do everything possible to make your dog as comfortable as you can. You might try using a cool mist humidifier at night in the area where your dog sleeps. Keep his weight down, also. But, most of all, love him and pay as much attention to him as you can. I was very fortunate to have had my Yorkie for 14 years. We were together constantly and he is terribly missed. I sincerely hope that if you are dealing with this health problem with your Yorkie, that you will find something that will help him. Now, please, go hug your dog!

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Yorkie Dogs – Exciting Small Dog Breeds

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

The Yorkshire terrier, more popularly known as Yorkie Dogs, belongs to the small dog breeds. They possess long and attractive silk coat which is advisable to be well-kept by brushing on a regular basis. Likewise, other sensitive parts of this dog such as the teeth must also be brushed regularly if possible. Pet owners should know that when taking care of the terriers, they must have great amount of patience and attention and care to give.

Like many small dog breeds, the yorkie dogs need not be fed beyond that they need to take in. Overfeeding of terriers will often result in possible digestive conditions which can endanger its overall health. There are many excellent quality food products that can be bought for your pet dog; this assures you’re your yorkie dogs will be getting their necessary nutrients and vitamins. Of course, it is a must that fresh water is always available for your dog to drink.

The Yorkshire terrier is belongs to adventurous and intelligent small dog breeds. They are very lovable and loyal to his master and the people around it, albeit at times it can be demanding when it comes to the attention that his master and the people around shower him. And while the yorkie dogs are very amiable, they can become irritated in the slightest provocation. It can be said that this tiny dog is very brave and will not hesitate to face possible danger when he encounters it.

As already mentioned, yorkie dogs gets along quite well with humans, however they are only comfortable in the presence of people that they already know. They display hostile behavior with total strangers and even other animals and house pets. These small breed of dogs might be temperamental and oftentimes hostile to others, nonetheless, they only have so much affection and loyalty to their masters.

With this dog a rather aggressive and seemingly menacing behavior, you might think that the Yorkshire terrier is not trainable. On the contrary, this small dog breeds are very trainable; they can easily absorb the training that is given them. Still, with their cute stubbornness as the terrier’s trademark, you must have unyielding character as well as a wealth of determination in order to successfully train your yorkie dogs.

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The Use of an Anti Bark Collar

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Is all dog barking bad? In fact, it’s normal and healthy for dogs to bark when they’re afraid. However, the time and frequency of the bark matters too. Constant barking can be really disturbing for everyone, especially when it occurs at inappropriate times. While you can choose from more options if you want to prevent your dog from barking, the Anti Bark Collar is one of the best.

The operation of an anti-bark collar is quite simple. The device includes a microphone and a battery. When your dog barks, this triggers a beep and a mild stimulus for discouraging the barking. Bark collars use either citrus spray or ultrasonics. Most dog owners who have tried both methods believe that the former one is the most efficient, because dogs can get used to ultrasounds.

Whenever you make an investment, you’re interested in whether your product is any good. If you set your eyes on bark collars, you can be certain they are worth the money. That’s particularly true of the citronella-based collar, since it includes an oil that originates naturally from a plant. Even ultrasonic sound could arguably be considered holistic since it basically imitates the effect of a shouting human. Curiously, the citrus spray does more than stopping the barking. For example, while a citronella-filled anti-bark collar can help to repel insects such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes, it won’t actually hurt or kill the bugs. This is a great product for environmentalists who don’t want insects to bother their dogs, still they dislike the idea of killing them.

All anti-bark collars are humane solutions. This is particularly true when it comes to the citronella collar. As a dog owner, you’ll want any pet product that you choose to be as humane as possible. Even though dogs don’t like the smell of citrus, this scent won’t do them harm. On the other hand, this can also be said about the ultrasonic sounds. They can be heard only by your dog (and other dogs as well), they disturb it, but they don’t hurt it at all. Since the animal is important to you, you will obviously try to protect it. Therefore, pick an anti-bark solution that won’t hurt it. Even though there are many efficient products, you should find one that is also safe for the pet.

Yet another benefit of an Anti Bark Collar is that it’s effective. As consumers, one of the most important questions we have about any type of product is: does it work? Amazingly, some scientific studies have revealed that anti-bark collars can be effective in preventing up to 90% of your dog’s unwanted barking. Obviously, not all these products fall into this category. For this reason you need to do your homework before you go shopping.

Almost all anti bark collars are rather cheap. The price of the product depends on various factors, and particularly the anti-bark method that it uses. If you do a good research, you can even find a good product at prices under $100. That’s a plus in today’s sluggish global market.

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A Guide to Grooming Yorkshire Terriers

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

A Guide to Grooming Yorkshire Terriers

Yorkshire Terriers have different types of coats. Yours may have a silky coat which is quite similar to human hair or it may have almost a wooly feeling coat. This will dictate how you groom your Yorkie. Always start with a bath because this will make grooming much easier.

When bathing your Yorkshire Terrier, or any dog for that matter, you do not have to rub the shampoo in. The only thing this will achieve is making the hair more matted. Since the shampoo will lift the dirt from the hair, scrubbing is not necessary, so resist the urge.

The best way to bathe them is by working the shampoo toward the end of the body by running your finger through the hair. It is very important to rinse thoroughly. This will get rid of any residual shampoo. So do not just rinse once – you must rinse over and over. A sprayer works best for this.

After he is clean, you can use your fingers to detangle the worst mats. This can be avoided if you brush the Yorkie every day. Use a metal, wide toothed comb to get the really bad mats out. Sometimes a little de-tangler does not hurt.

The Yorkshire Terriers ears will usually stand up and need to be shaved about 1/3 of the way down from the tip of the ear. Use an ear cleaning solution for cleaning the ears and cotton pads to absorb the excess. You should not stick q-tips into the dog’s ears.

Trimming the hair is usually done in the typical manner for Yorkshires. It should just be trimmed a little as needed. The typical trims make it easier for handling and if this is something you are not comfortable doing, you can always take them to the groomer.

In addition, there is hair that grows on the pads of the feet. This needs to be kept clipped so it does not get matted. It will also keep him from slipping on your tile floors. Toenails are important to keep trimmed as well. This should be done on a regular basis about every two weeks. The best way to trim them is at the curve. If you clip too far and the toe bleeds a little powder will stop it. However, if you cut on an angle following the natural wear of the toenail, this will help to keep the cuticle back as well.

Some Yorkshire Terriers have a lot of tears so cleaning around the eyes may need to be done on a daily basis. This will keep the hair from matting in this area. You can also clean their teeth with a doggie toothpaste and a brush. This will keep them healthy and shiny.

Check your Yorkshire Terrier for fleas and ticks. Their hair makes it very easy for these little pests to hide and they can be a source of great irritation. Check the body over well to make sure there are none hiding under the legs or on the stomach.

Grooming Yorkies does not take a great deal of time if you make sure you brush them everyday. This will keep the hair from becoming so snarled that it takes hours to get the tangles out.

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Choosing a Male or Female Yorkshire Terrier

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

As a potential Yorkshire Terrier buyer, one of the first decisions you have is determining if a male or female dog is the best match for you.

There are certain characteristics that most male and female Yorkies will have, and knowing these characteristics will help you make the best choice.

Even if you plan to spay or neuter your Yorkshire Terrier, it is still important to consider the characteristics of male and female dogs, as they will still be present even after the procedure, although the characteristics will not be as pronounced.

Avoid the temptation to just pick the “cutest” puppy or older Yorkie when choosing from Yorkshire Terrier breeders, and try to determine which gender will be the best possible match for you and your family.

Males

One of the most obvious physical characteristics of the male dog is that it is generally larger than females of the same breed, and eats more. Males are heavier, taller and stronger than female dogs, although this may be particularly of concern more in the larger breed dogs. Usually the size difference will only be a few inches in height, but it may be more substantial in weight. Male dogs tend to eat significantly more food than non-pregnant females.

Teacup Yorkies, being so small, tend to eat less but bear in mind Teacup Yorkies are not a recognized breed.

Male Yorkshire Terriers may be more aggressive and independent than female dogs. Again, this is a more important consideration in larger breeds than smaller breeds. Some male Yorkies tend to be more difficult to manage in small, confined areas and often do not socialize well with other males. This will be particularly true if there are female dogs in the area that are in heat.

A male Yorkshire Terrier often will form a closer bond with one person, whereas a female dog tends to bond equally with many people.

Male Yorkshire Terrier puppies to develop quicker sexually than female dogs, and will display sexual tendencies at a younger age. This is a concern if there are other dogs in the house or in the neighborhood that may come into heat. The male dogs will tend to roam, as they can smell female dogs in heat for many miles and if allowed, may even be gone for several days in a row in pursuit of females. Neutering your male Yorkshire Terrier help will minimize this problem.

You may find that the male becomes very possessive of the female – even towards humans. This may be a concern if you have small children in house, or do not have the dogs kenneled. In addition, the male may become aggressive towards the female if she is not receptive to his advances. Any breeding pair of dogs needs to be carefully monitored.

Male Yorkshire Terrier puppies tend to be more difficult to train than female Yorkshire Terrier puppies, and are more independent in nature. They also tend to be friskier and require more exercise. Males may be more difficult to socialize with other animals and other dogs, and need to begin socialization training at a young age.

Females

Female Yorkshire Terriers tend to be smaller than male dogs of the same breed and are often less aggressive. However, a female dog protecting a litter of puppies can be just as aggressive as a male. A female Yorkshire Terrier with her first litter should be carefully monitored for the first few weeks, to see how protective she becomes of the puppies.

Females will come into heat at least twice a year for approximately three weeks. During this time there will be a noticeable discharge of fluid from the female, that is designed to attract the male dog. Spaying the female Yorkshire Terrier will prevent this from occurring. If the female is to be used for breeding purposes, there are products on the market designed to address this problem.

Female Yorkies tend to be less excitable and easier to train. They can, however, become easily cowed or shy if treated harshly, or scolded in a rough or angry tone of voice. Female dogs tend to bond with many people. They may be less protective in general than male dogs, however are also easier to socialize with other animals.

Female dogs will fight with other females, but tend to get along generally well with male dogs. Usually a group of female dogs will establish a hierarchy, and will bond with each other after the initial pecking order is established.

Similarities

With both male and female dogs, it is important to consider the amount of time, attention and effort that will be spent in training the dogs and socializing with them afterwards. Both male and females require the same amount of exercise, training, feeding, general care, and love. In addition, regular veterinary checkups and yearly vaccinations will be required for both genders.

Deciding on a male or female Yorkshire Terrier is largely a personal decision. Unless the dog is being used for breeding purposes, consideration should be given to spaying or neutering the animal as soon as recommended by your veterinarian, to prevent unwanted pregnancies and puppies.

Remember professional Yorkshire Terrier breeders are also a great source of knowledge.

Sharda Baker is an industry established dog writer. She has successfully published several dog books including The Insiders Guide To A Happy, Healthy & Well Behaved Yorkshire Terrier.

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Yorkshire Terrier History

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Today’s Yorkshire Terrier is a far different dog than when the breed appeared in 1865. In over just one hundred years, the size has been greatly reduced from an average weight of thirty pounds to a mere seven pounds today. And the trend is to have the Yorkie (as the breed is affectionately called) get even smaller, with adults tipping the scales at a mere three pounds. But who knows? Perhaps in the future, there will be a demand for the Yorkshire Terrier to grow back into a thirty pound dog.

Like many breeds of dogs, the name does not reflect their point of origin. For example, German Shepherds were actually developed in France. And Australian Shepherds originated in America. The geographical difference isn’t nearly so big, but it is still significant. The main stock for today’s delicate, adorable and pampered Yorkshire Terrier came from the unforgiving landscape of Scotland.

The Yorkshire Terrier did not originate in the English country of Yorkshire, despite their name. The breed became famous when they were perfected in Yorkshire. Huddersfield Ben’s ancestors came from various tough little Scottish breeds of terriers, which are thought to have included the Scottish Terrier, the Clydesdale (or Clyde) Terrier and the Paisley Terrier. All of these breeds (except the Scottie) are no longer with us, but do live on in the form of Yorkshire Terriers.

The Scottish breeds inevitably bred with the terrier breeds already in Yorkshire, which experienced a great wave of Scottish immigrants in the late 1800′s. The Scottish breeds were purposefully put to breeds that were known for killing rats. Yorkshire Terrier information sources guess that these breeds included the Maltese, the Skye and the now extinct breeds of Black and Tan English, Waterside and quite possibly the Manchester Terrier (which still survives, but is considered an extremely rare breed). The result was a rat-killing machine that was extremely friendly with people.

As time went on, the need for big working dogs decreased. People were living in smaller homes and needed smaller dogs they could physically control easily. The Yorkshire Terrier filled this niche admirably. They were a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. Not only did they make great guard dogs, but were affectionate and did not need a lot of exercise. They were introduced to America in 1872.

Over the last century, Yorkshire Terriers have become ever smaller. The original Yorkies were about thirty pounds and came in several colors. Today’s show Yorkies are not to exceed seven pounds and must be steel blue and tan (and have those colors in specific proportions). The hot trend is top breed Yorkies that tip the scales at three pounds, which has lead to concerns about the health of breeding such small dogs. The Yorkshire Terrier, as of 2006, is the second most popular purebred dog in America.

Susan Bailey loves everything having to do with dogs, including Yorkshire Terrier history. The Yorkshire Terrier was a much larger breed in the beginning. This author is currently writing a series of articles containing Yorkshire Terrier information for interested readers.

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