Yorkshire Terrier 361299 move=:edit= 225847176 2008-07-15T17:57:00Z Civilengtiger 3152185 [[WP:UNDO|Undid]] revision 225840363 by [[Special:Contributions/200.106.22.104|200.106.22.104]] ([[User talk:200.106.22.104|talk]]) rv unhelpful good faith edit {{Trivia|date=May 2008}} {{Cleanup|date=May 2008}} {{Copyedit|May 2008|date=May 2008}} {{Infobox Dogbreed | name = Yorkshire Terrier| image =Yorkshire Terrier WA Mozart Dolce Sinfonia.jpg | image_caption = A Yorkshire Terrier that is an American Champion. | nickname = Yorkie | country = {{flagicon|UK}} [[United Kingdom]] | akcgroup = toy | akcstd = http://www.akc.org/breeds/yorkshire_terrier/index.cfm | ankcgroup = Group 1 (Terriers) | ckcgroup = Group 5 (terriers) | ckcstd = http://www.ckc.ca/en/Default.aspx?tabid=99&BreedCode=YRT | fcigroup = 3 (Terriers) | fcinum = 86 | fcisection = 4 (Terriers) | fcistd = http://www.dogdomain.com/FCI/fcistandards/fci-086.htm | kcukgroup = terrier | kcukstd = http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/199 | name = Yorkshire Terrier | nzkcgroup = terrier | nzkcstd = http://www.nzkc.org.nz/br164.html | ukcgroup = Companion Breeds | ukcstd = http://mail.ukcdogs.com/UKCweb.nsf/80de88211ee3f2dc8525703f004ccb1e/45c14feaa4dde215852570440052be9a?OpenDocument }} <!-- End Infobox Dogbreed info. Article Begins Here --> The '''Yorkshire Terrier''' (or known as a '''Yorkie''') is a [[Dog breed|breed]] of small [[dog]] in the [[terrier]] category.<ref name=AKC>{{cite web | title =Yorkshire Terrier Breed Standard | publisher =American Kennel Club | url =http://www.akc.org/breeds/yorkshire_terrier/index.cfm | accessdate =2008-05-27}}</ref><ref name=KC>{{cite web | title =Yorkshire Terrier Breed Standard | publisher =The Kennel Club (United Kingdom) | url =http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/199 | accessdate =2008-05-27}}</ref><ref name=ANKC>{{cite web | title =Yorkshire Terrier Breed Standard | publisher =Australian National Kennel Council | url =http://www.ankc.org.au/home/breeds_details.asp?bid=43 | accessdate =2008-05-27}}</ref> The long-haired terrier is known for its playful demeanor and distinctive blue and tan coat.<ref name=Westminster>{{cite web | title =Breed Information: Yorkshire Terrier | publisher =Westminster Kennel Club | url =http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/breedinformation/toy/york.html | accessdate =2007-02-21}}</ref><ref name=AKC/><ref name=KC/> Yorkies can be very small, usually weighing not more than {{lb to kg|7|precision=2|wiki=yes}}; the standard of this breed does not mention the minimum weight accepted nor does it specify a height.<ref>{{cite web | title =Yorkshire Terrier Description | publisher =Dog Breed Information Site | url =http://www.dogbreedsite.net/dog-breeds-beginning-with-y/yorkshire-terrier/ | accessdate = 2007-02-17}}</ref> Based on registrations of the [[American Kennel Club]], Yorkshire Terriers became the second [[List of most popular dog breeds|most popular dog breed]] in the [[United States]] in [[2006]], trailing only the [[Labrador Retriever]]. ==Description== ===Appearance=== The Yorkshire Terrier breed standard specifies that the dog should have a compact, athletic build suitable for an active lifestyle; and hold itself in an upright, confident manner.<ref name=AKC/><ref name=KC/> The Yorkie has a free, jaunty gait, with both head and tail held high<ref name=Lane>{{cite book | last =Lane | first =Marion | title =The Yorkshire Terrier: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet | publisher =Howell Book House - Wiley Publishing, Inc. | date =2001 | location =New York, NY | url =http://www.amazon.com/Yorkshire-Terrier-Owners-Guide-Healthy/dp/0876054777 | isbn =0-87605-477-7}}</ref> For Yorkies, toy stature does not necessarily mean fragile.<ref name=Lane/> ====Coat and color==== [[Image:Issey puppy 4 mos.jpg|thumb|right|A Yorkshire Terrier puppy, aged 4 months, displaying the characteristic black/steel blue and tan coat.]] [[Image:Yorkie standing.jpg|thumb|right|A three year old Yorkie]] Yorkshire Terriers are a long-haired breed with no undercoat, which means that they do not shed as much as their short haired friends.<ref name=Wash>{{cite web | last =Wash | first =John | title =Yorkshire Terrier | publisher =NetPets | url =http://www.netpets.com/dogs/reference/breedinfo/submit/yorkie.html | accessdate =2007-02-21}}</ref> Rather, their hair is like human hair in that it grows continuously and falls out rarely (only when brushed or broken).<ref name=Lane/> Additionally, since Yorkies carry less dander on their coat, they generally do not have the unpleasant "wet dog" odor when wet, and they may not affect as many people who suffer from dog-related [[allergy|allergies]].<ref name=Wash/> [http://www.yorkbg.net] Yorkie puppies are born with a black and tan coat and normally have black hairs mixed in with the tan until they are matured.<ref name=AKC/> The breed standard for adult Yorkies places prime importance on coat color, quality and texture.<ref name=AKC/> The hair must be glossy, fine and silky. However, some have very fine hair, making it feel a bit different and are harder to care for.<ref name=AKC/> From the back of the neck to the base of the tail, the coat should be a dark steel-blue (not silver-blue)- never mingled with fawn, bronze or black hairs.<ref name=KC/><ref name=AKC/> Hair on the tail should be a darker blue.<ref name=AKC/> On the head, chest and legs, hair should be a bright, rich tan, and darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. Some Yorkies never turn the usual tan and continue to be gray.<ref name=AKC/><ref name=KC/> There should be no dark hairs intermingled with any of the tan in adult dogs.<ref name=AKC/> Many Yorkies do not conform to the standard for coat color; the tan may range from a very light blonde to a darker brown, while the body may be black or silvery gray.<ref name=Lane/> Many pet-quality Yorkies have "wooley" coats which are completely black across the back. The hair never "breaks" into the dark steel blue that is preferred in the breed because the coat texture is not a pure silk - the favorable coat texture. The Yorkie’s nose, lips, eye-rims, paw-pads and nails should be darkly pigmented.<ref name=AKC/> The breed standard requires that the Yorkshire Terrier's hair be perfectly straight, if its hair is not straight (not wavy).<ref name=AKC/><ref name=KC/> For show purposes, the coat is grown-out long and parted down the middle of the back, but may be trimmed to floor length to give ease of movement and a neater appearance.<ref name=AKC/><ref name=KC/> Hair on the feet and the tips of ears can also be trimmed.<ref name=AKC/> The traditional long coat is extremely high maintenance, requiring hours of daily brushing.<ref name=Lane/> To maintain the long coats of show dogs (between exhibitions), the hair may be wrapped in rice paper, tissue paper or plastic, after a light oiling with a coat oil made for show coats, which prevents the hairs from being broken easily and keeps the coat in condition.<ref name=Lane/> The oil has to be washed out once a week and the wraps must be fixed periodically during the week to prevent them from sliding down and breaking the hair. As a more practical alternative, many Yorkie-owners opt to keep the dog's coat trimmed to a shorter all-over length. ====Build and proportions==== The Yorkshire Terrier head should be rather flat and not too round.<ref name=CKC>{{cite web | title =Yorkshire Terrier | publisher =Canadian Kennel Club Breed Standards | url =http://www.ckc.ca/en/Default.aspx?tabid=99&BreedCode=YRT | accessdate =2007-02-27}}</ref> The teeth should have either a “scissors bite” or a “level bite” (no [[prognathism|underbite]] or [[overbite]]).<ref name=AKC/> The Yorkie’s dark eyes are not too prominent, but should be sparkling, with sharp intelligent expression, and placed to look directly forward.<ref name=ANKC/> The small, V-shaped ears are set high on the head, not too far apart, and should be carried erect.<ref name=KC/> In some kennel clubs, ears that do not stand up are cause for automatic disqualification.<ref name=CKC/> The breed standard dictates that a Yorkshire Terrier must weigh no more than seven pounds.<ref name=ANKC/> A Yorkshire Terrier of this weight is typically between 8 and 9 inches tall. There is no distinction made in the standard between Yorkies of various sizes (i.e. there is no "teacup" or "standard" within the breed standard). The compact body of a Yorkie is well proportioned with a level back that is the same height at the base of the neck than at the base of the tail.<ref name=ANKC/> The tail is carried slightly higher than the level of the back.<ref name=UKC/> In a standing position, the Yorkie’s front legs should be straight. The back legs should be straight when viewed from behind, but moderately bent when viewed from the side.<ref name=CKC/> ====Modifications==== Often, a Yorkie’s [[dewclaw]]s, if any, are removed.<ref name=AKC/> The AKC and UKC breed standards explicitly permit dewclaws to be removed, while the standards of other kennel clubs do not mention it.<ref name=AKC/><ref name=UKC>{{cite web | title =Yorkshire Terrier | publisher =Official U.K.C. Breed Standard | url =http://mail.ukcdogs.com/UKCweb.nsf/80de88211ee3f2dc8525703f004ccb1e/45c14feaa4dde215852570440052be9a?OpenDocument | accessdate =2007-02-27}}</ref><ref name=KC/><ref name=ANKC/><ref name=CKC/><ref name=NZKC>{{cite web | title =Yorkshire Terrier | publisher =New Zealand Kennel Club | url =http://www.nzkc.org.nz/br164.html | accessdate =2007-02-27}}</ref><ref name=FCI>{{cite web | title =Yorkshire Terrier | publisher =Federation Cynologique Internationale | date =[[2003-10-29]] | url =http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/086A2003_en.doc | format =doc | accessdate =2007-02-27}}</ref> Traditionally, the Yorkie’s tail is [[docking (dog)|docked]] to a medium length.<ref name=FCI/> In America, almost all breeders dock the tails of puppies.<ref name=Lane/> However, since the 1990s there has been a growing movement to ban the practice of cosmetic docking.<ref name=WSAVA>{{cite web | title =WSAVA Tail Docking Position Statement | publisher =World Small Animal Veterinary Association | date =August 2001 | url =http://www.wsava.org/Taildock.htm | accessdate =2007-03-01}}</ref> The World Small Animal Veterinary Association and the [[European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals]] oppose tail docking.<ref name=WSAVA/><ref>{{cite web | title =European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals, signed by member States of the Council of Europe | work =Treaty | date =1987 | url =http://conventions.coe.int/treaty/en/Treaties/Html/125.htm| accessdate =2007-03-01}}</ref> As of 2007, several nations have enacted prohibitions on docking, including Australia, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, South Africa, Sweden and Switzerland.<ref name=WSAVA/><ref>{{cite news | last =Harris | first =Elaine | title =Tail docking illegal in Australia | publisher =ABC Northern Tasmania | date =[[2004-04-02]] | url =http://www.abc.net.au/northtas/stories/s1079866.htm | accessdate =2007-03-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last =Milner-Smyth | first =Penny | title =Rights improve for South Africa’s vulnerable | publisher =The Good News | date =[[2006-05-06]] | url =http://www.sagoodnews.co.za/your_news/494370.htm | accessdate =2007-03-01}}</ref> A docked tail is part of the AKC, ANKC, CKC, NZKC and UKC breed standards for Yorkshire Terriers.<ref name=AKC/><ref name=ANKC/><ref name=CKC/><ref name=UKC/><ref name=NZKC/> The FCI and KC breed standards indicate the tail is customarily docked, but the KC standard gives specifications for an undocked tail (“as straight as possible; length to give a well balanced appearance”).<ref name=FCI/><ref name=KC/> ===Temperament=== Though a toy breed, the Yorkie still retains much of its terrier ancestry in terms of personality. Individual dogs will differ, but they are generally intelligent, independent and courageous. Yorkshire Terriers are quick to determine where they fit in a household's "pack."<ref name=Lane/> Their behavior towards outsiders will vary - they often will be inclined to bark at strangers, but some Yorkies are outgoing and friendly towards new people while others are withdrawn and aloof. The differences in behavior in this regard are largely based on how the owner trains or conditions (and socializes) the Yorkie.<ref name=Lane/> A few individual Yorkshire Terriers may be timid or nervous, rather than bold, but the vast majority do seem to meet the breed standard for a confident, vigorous and self-important personality. The following distinctive qualities are likely to be present in a Yorkshire Terrier:<ref name=Lane/> ====Boldness==== [[Image:Yorkie Tara Niederrhein.jpg|thumb|right|Despite its Toy classification, the breed retains much lively terrier personality]] Yorkies will not assert themselves as the "alpha" dog.<ref name=Lane/> Yorkies typically get along well with other dogs and love to play together with them. Rather, bold character comes from the Yorkie's mix of great inquisitiveness, or an instinct to protect, and self-confidence.<ref name=Lane/> Some Yorkies are unaware of their small size and may even challenge larger, tougher dogs.<ref name=YTCA>{{cite web | title =Disadvantages of a Toy Dog.i call them bitches and they will answer | publisher =Yorkshire Terrier Club of America | url = http://www.ytca.org/breeder2.html | accessdate =2007-02-17}}</ref> In one case a 12-pound Yorkie pushed open a screen door (to investigate a commotion outside) and rushed to the aid of an elderly woman who was being attacked by an 80-pound [[Akita Inu|Akita]].<ref name=Beauchamp>{{cite news | last =Beauchamp | first =Rick | title =The Yorkshire Terrier: From Coal Mines to Cloud Nine | publisher =Dog and Kennel Magazine | date =2000 | url =http://www.petpublishing.com/dogken/breeds/yorkie.shtml | accessdate =2007-03-16}}</ref> When the Yorkie snapped and growled, the Akita turned his attention on the small dog long enough for the woman to escape.<ref>{{cite web | last =Crips | first =Marty | title =Yorkies Go Down in History! | url =http://www.martycrisp.com/yorkies_go_down_in_history.htm | accessdate =2007-03-16}}</ref> Unfortunately, this boldness can get Yorkies into trouble, as small dogs can be seriously injured. For similar reasons, Yorkies do not make suitable pets for very young children. Some people also find the dog's boldness to be a source of great nuisance, leading to the dog sometimes being regarded as "yappy". They make well rounded family pets. ====Intelligence==== Yorkshire Terriers as a breed, are intelligent dogs. According to [[Stanley Coren|Dr. Stanley Coren]], an expert on animal intelligence, the Yorkshire Terrier is an above average working dog, ranking 27th (32nd including ties) out of the 132 breeds tested.<ref>{{cite web | title = The Intelligence of Dogs | publisher = Petrix | date = 2006 | url = http://petrix.com/dogint/ | accessdate = 2007-03-22}}</ref> His research found that an average Yorkshire Terrier could understand a new command after approximately 15 repetitions and would obey a command the first time it was given 70% of the time or better.<ref>{{cite web | title = Ranks 27 to 39: Above Average Working Dogs | publisher = Petrix | date = 2006 | url = http://petrix.com/dogint/27-39.html | accessdate = 2007-03-22}}</ref> This capacity as working dogs enables Yorkies to excel in sports like obedience and agility, which require the dog to understand communication from the handler and carry out a complex series of commands.<ref name=Lane/> Additionally, Yorkies learn to recognize numerous words and can be taught to distinguish and fetch separate toys in a box by their names.<ref name=Lane/> ====Independence==== The well bred and well handled Yorkshire Terrier is content to be near its owner without being on a lap or underfoot.<ref name=Lane/> Yorkies are energetic, but also need much rest and will often prefer to spend downtime in privacy, such as in a kennel or out-of-the-way corner. Early terriers were expected to hunt in the company of handlers and other dogs, but also to have the self-confidence to go out on their own after prey.<ref name=Lane/> Very pampered and indulged Yorkies are more likely to be clingy and demanding, and lack the true terrier self-confidence.<ref name=Lane/> Yorkshire Terriers tend to be more difficult to train than some breeds, due to their characteristic independent nature. The independent mindedness of Yorkies leads some trainers to consider them to be among the hardest to house-break. ==Health== Health issues often seen in the Yorkshire Terrier include [[bronchitis]], [[lymphangiectasia]], [[Portosystemic shunt]], [[cataract]]s and [[keratitis sicca]].<ref name=Lane/> Additionally, injection reactions (inflammation or hair loss at the site of an injection) can occur.<ref name=Bob>{{cite web | last =Linville | first =Robert L. | title =Breed Predisposition to Disease and Congenital Conditions | publisher =Dr. Bob's All Creatures Site | date =[[2006-03-06]] | url =http://www.petdoc.ws/BreedPre.htm | accessdate =2007-03-13}}</ref> Another common health condition in some Yorkies are their sensitive skin. The most common type of skin conditions Yorkies face are brought on by allergic reactions to seasonal pollen, pollution, food, and sometimes the air itself. Their coats may get very dry due to scratching and biting and eventually leading to massive hair loss. Yorkies can have a delicate [[digestive system]], with vomiting or diarrhea resulting from consumption of foods outside of a regular diet. These particular dogs are usually picky with which foods they eat. They usually will not eat what they don't like, it will be left aside. Trying to mix foods is not a good idea because they tend not to enjoy it.<ref name=Shultz>{{cite news | last =Schultz | first =Jacque Lynn | title =The Terrier Tyke With a Big Attitude | publisher =ASPCA | date =2004 | url =http://www.petfinder.com/journalindex.cgi?path=/public/breeds/dogbreeds/1.4.28.txt&template=templateprint.html | accessdate =2007-03-10}}</ref> The relatively small size of the Yorkshire Terrier means that it can have a poor tolerance for [[anesthesia]]. Additionally, a toy dog such as the Yorkie is more likely to be injured by falls, other dogs and owner clumsiness.<ref name=Shultz/> Due to their small size, Yorkies may be endangered if kept in the house with an undiscerning or abusive person, especially a child. Many breeders and rescue organizations will not allow their Yorkies to go to families with young children, because of the risk it poses to the dog. The [[life span]] of a healthy Yorkie is 10-15 years.<ref name=Shultz/> Under-sized Yorkies (3 pounds or less) generally have a shorter life span, as they are especially prone to health problems such as chronic [[diarrhea]] and [[vomiting]], are even more sensitive to anesthesia, and are more easily injured.<ref name=Shultz/> ===Hypoglycemia=== [[Low blood sugar]] in puppies, or [[hypoglycemia|transient juvenile hypoglycemia]], is caused by fasting (too much time between meals).<ref name=Hypoglycemia>{{cite web | title =Hypoglycemia symptoms and treatment | publisher =Go Pets America | url =http://www.gopetsamerica.com/dog-health/hypoglycemia.aspx | accessdate =2007-03-10}}</ref> In rare cases hypoglycemia may continue to be a problem in mature, usually very small, Yorkies. It is often seen in Yorkie puppies at 5 to 16 weeks of age.<ref name=Hypoglycemia/> Very tiny Yorkie puppies are especially predisposed to hypoglycemia because a lack of muscle mass makes it difficult to store [[glucose]] and regulate blood sugar.<ref name=Hypoglycemia/> Factors such as stress, fatigue, a cold environment, poor nutrition, and a change in diet or feeding schedule may bring on hypoglycemia.<ref name=Chihuahua> {{cite web | last =O'Neil | first =Jacqueline | title =Dealing with Your Chihuahua's Health Issues (Adapted from ''Chihuahuas for Dummies'') | publisher =Dummies.com | date =2007 | url =http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-2062.html | accessdate =2007-03-10}}</ref> Low blood sugar can also be the result of a [[bacterial infection]], [[parasite]], or portosystemic liver shunt.<ref>{{cite web | last =Brooks | first =Wendy C. | title =Toy Breed Hypoglycemia | publisher =VeterinaryPartner.com | date =[[2005-07-31]] | url =http://www.VeterinaryPartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=2085 | accessdate =2007-03-10}}</ref> Hypoglycemia causes the puppy to become drowsy, listless (glassy-eyed), shaky and uncoordinated, since the [[brain]] relies on sugar to function.<ref name=Hypoglycemia/> Additionally, a hypoglycemic Yorkie may have a lower than normal [[body temperature]] and, in extreme cases, may have a [[seizure]] or go into a [[coma]].<ref name=Lee>{{cite web | last =Weston | first =Lee | title =Hypoglycemia | publisher =Pomeranian Club of Canada | url =http://www.pcoc.net/hypoglycemia.htm | accessdate =2007-03-10}}</ref> A dog showing [[symptoms]] should be treated by a [[veterinarian]] immediately, as prolonged or recurring attacks of hypoglycemia can permanently damage the dog’s brain.<ref name=Lee/> In severe cases it can be fatal.<ref name=Hypoglycemia/> ===Genetic defects=== As with many purebred dogs, the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to certain [[genetic disorders]], including [[distichiasis]], [[hydrocephalus]], [[hypoplasia of dens]], [[Legg-Perthes|Legg-Perthes disease]], [[patellar luxation]], [[portosystemic shunt]], [[retinal dysplasia]], [[tracheal collapse]] and [[bladder stone (animal)|bladder stone]]s.<ref name=KSU>{{cite web | title =Hereditary and Congenital Diseases of Purebred Dogs | publisher =Kansas State University | url =http://www.vet.ksu.edu/studentorgs/Therio/pdf/Hereditary_Congenital.pdf | format =pdf | accessdate =2007-03-13}}</ref> The following are among the most common [[congenital]] [[genetic defect|defects]] that affect Yorkies. * [[Distichiae]], [[eyelash]]es arising from an abnormal spot (usually the duct of the [[meibomian gland]] at the edge of the eyelid), are often found in Yorkies.<ref name=Shultz/> Distichiae can irritate the eye and cause tearing, squinting, inflammation, and [[corneal abrasion]]s or [[corneal ulcers in animals|corneal ulcers]] and scarring. Treatment options may include manual removal, [[electrolysis]] or [[surgery]].<ref>{{cite | title =Distichiasis Can Damage Corneas in Cavaliers | publisher =Cavalier Health | date =2007 | accessdate =2007-03-04}}</ref> *[[Hypoplasia of dens]] is a non-formation of the pivot point of the second [[cervical vertebra]], which leads to [[spinal cord]] damage.<ref name=KSU/> Onset of the condition may occur at any age, producing signs ranging from neck pain to quadriplegia.<ref name=Bob/> * [[Legg-Perthes]] disease, which causes the top of the [[femur]] (thigh bone) to [[degenerate]], occurs in Yorkies in certain lines.<ref name=Legg>{{cite web | last =Degner | first =Danial | title =Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (or Legg-Perthes disease) | publisher =Vet Surgery Central Inc. | date =2004 | url =http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/legg_calve.htm | accessdate =2007-03-04}}</ref> The condition appears to result from insufficient [[circulation]] to the area around the [[hip joint]].<ref name=Lane/> As the blood supply is reduced, the bone in the head of the femur collapses and dies and the [[cartilage]] coating around it becomes cracked and deformed.<ref name=Legg/> Usually the disease appears when the Yorkie is young (between five and eight months of age); signs are pain, limping or lameness.<ref name=Voit>{{cite web | last =Voit | first =Pam | title =Legg Perthe's Disease: What you Should Know | url =http://www.ahtluvr.com/ahtleggperthes.html | accessdate =2007-03-04}}</ref> The standard treatment is surgery to remove the affected part of the bone.<ref name=Voit/> Following surgery, muscles hold the femur in place and fibrous tissue forms in the area of removal to prevent bone rubbing on bone.<ref name=FHO>{{cite web | last =Degner | first =Danial | title =Femoral Head and Neck Excision | publisher =Vet Surgery Central Inc. | date =2004 | url =http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/fho.htm | accessdate =2007-03-04}}</ref> Although the affected leg will be slightly shorter than prior to surgery, the Yorkie may regain almost normal use.<ref name=Voit/> * [[Luxating patellas]] (slipping [[kneecap]]s) are another common genetic defect in Yorkies.<ref name=Lane/> Weak [[ligaments]] and [[tendons]] in the [[knee]] or malformed (too shallow) patellar grooves, allow the patella to slip out of its groove sideways.<ref name=Lane/><ref name=Luxating>{{cite web | last =Foster | first =Race | coauthors =Smith, Marty | title =Luxating Patella | publisher =PetEducation.com | date =2007 | url =http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1569&articleid=457 |accessdate =2007-03-05}}</ref> This causes the leg to 'lock up' with the foot held off the ground.<ref name=Luxating/> A dog with this problem may experience frequent pain and lameness or may be bothered by it only on occasion.<ref name=Lane/> Over time, the patellar ridges can become worn down, making the groove even more shallow and causing the dog to become increasingly lame.<ref name=Luxating/> Surgery is the main treatment option available for luxating patellas, although it is not necessary for every dog with the condition.<ref name=Lane/> * [[Portosystemic shunt]], a congenital malformation of the [[portal vein]] (which brings blood to the [[liver]] for cleansing), is also common in Yorkies.<ref name=Lane/> In this condition some of the dog's blood bypasses the liver and the “dirty” blood goes on to poison the [[heart]], brain, [[lungs]] and other [[Organ (anatomy)|organs]] with toxins. A Yorkie with this condition might exhibit a wide variety of symptoms, such as small stature, poor appetite, weak muscle development, decreased ability to learn, inferior coordination, occasional vomiting and diarrhea, [[Abnormality (behavior)|behavioral abnormalities]], seizures (especially after a meal), [[blindness]], coma and death.<ref name=Lane/> Often the shunt can be treated with surgery. * [[Tracheal collapse]], caused by a progressive weakening of the walls of the [[Vertebrate trachea|trachea]], occurs in many toy breeds, especially very tiny Yorkies.<ref name=Degner>{{cite web | last =Degner | first =Danial | title =Tracheal Collapse | publisher =Vet Surgery Central Inc. | date =2004 | url =http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/tracheal_collapse.htm | accessdate =2007-03-04}}</ref> As a result of genetics, the walls of the trachea can be flaccid, a condition that becomes more severe with age.<ref name=Lane/> [[Cushing's disease]], a disorder that causes production of excess steroid hormone by the adrenal glands, can also weaken cartilage and lead to [[tracheal collapse]].<ref>[http://cavalierhealth.net/cushing.htm Cushing's Disease in Cavaliers]</ref> There is a possibility that physical strain on the neck might cause or contribute to trachea collapse. Since this is usually caused by an energetic Yorkie pulling against his collar, many veterinarians recommend use of a harness for leashed walks.<ref name=Degner/> An occasional “goose honking” [[cough]], especially on exertion or excitement, is usually the first sign of this condition.<ref name=Degner/> Over time, the cough may become almost constant in the Yorkie’s later life.<ref name=Lane/> Breathing through the obstruction of a collapsed (or partially collapsed) trachea for many years can result in complications, including chronic lung disease.<ref name=Lane/> The coughing can be countered with [[cough suppressant]]s and [[bronchodilators]].<ref name=Degner/> If the collapse is advanced and unresponsive to medication, sometimes surgery can repair the trachea.<ref name=Degner/> ==History== ====Legacy==== The Yorkie was bred as a ratter, used to kill fox and rats in small places.<ref name=Lane/> There is some evidence that they may have been used for hunting as well. Like most terriers developed in the early 19th Century, it was common for Yorkies to demonstrate their prowess as vermin killers in what were known as "rat killer" As a hunting group, terriers specialize in pursuing animals (usually [[vermin]]) that live in [[den]]s or burrows.<ref name=Lane/> Animals that are cornered and defending their young will fight ferociously. Therefore, any dog that would willingly pursue them must have an extraordinary degree of courage; terriers are bred for that quality. ====Ancestry==== As the name implies, the Yorkshire Terrier originated in [[West Yorkshire|Yorkshire]] (and the adjoining [[Greater Manchester|Lancashire]]), a rugged region in northern England.<ref name=Weston>{{cite web | last =Weston | first =Lee | title =Yorkshire Terrier History | publisher =BarkBytes.com | url =http://www.barkbytes.com/history/yorkie.htm | accessdate =2007-02-25}}</ref> In the mid-[[nineteenth century]], at the peak of England’s [[industrial revolution]], [[miners]] and mill workers from [[Scotland]] came to Yorkshire in search of work and brought with them several different varieties of small long-coated terriers, generally known as Broken Haired Scotch terriers (''not'' Scotties).<ref name=Lane/> The specific breeds that make up the Yorkshire Terrier’s ancestry are not known, since the breeders at that time did not keep records of the bloodlines.<ref name=Weston/> Certain breeds, however, are commonly thought to be the main forebears. The likely source of the Yorkie’s small stature, long-haired coat and blue color are the Clydesdale, Paisley, [[Skye Terrier|Skye]] and [[Airedale Terrier|Waterside]] terriers, all English terriers transported to England at various times.<ref name=Lane/> The English [[Black and Tan Terrier]] bloodline probably gave the Yorkie its signature color pattern.<ref name=Lane/> These breeds were all working dogs, used to keep vermin under control in the textile mills and coal mines.<ref name=Weston/> The breed first appeared at an 1861 bench show in England as the '''Broken-Haired Scotch Terrier''', named for the dog’s Scottish terrier ancestors.<ref name=Yahoo>{{cite web | title =Yorkshire Terrier | publisher =Yahoo! Pets | url =http://pets.yahoo.com/pets/dogs/breed/yorkshire_terrier |accessdate =2007-02-25}}</ref> Early Yorkies were also known simply as '''Toy Terriers''', in both rough and broken haired varieties.<ref name=Gordon>{{cite web | last =Gordon | first =Joan | title =History of the Yorkshire Terrier | publisher =Yorkshire Terrier Club of America | url =http://www.ytca.org/history.html |accessdate =2007-02-25}}</ref> Yorkshire Terriers were given their breed name by 1874.<ref name=Gordon/> ====Huddersfield Ben==== A dog known as [[Huddersfield Ben]] is universally acknowledged to be the foundation sire of the Yorkshire Terrier breed.<ref name=Weston/> He was born in 1865 in the town of Huddersfield, county of Yorkshire.<ref name=BBC>{{cite web | last =Emmily | title =The Yorkshire Terrier | publisher =BBC | date =[[2004-11-09]] | url =http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A2986158 |accessdate =2007-03-07}}</ref> The very public life of this dog, owned by M.A. Foster, did much to popularize the breed in England.<ref name=Weston/> Ben died in an accident at the age of six, but in his short life he won more than 70 prizes at dog shows and also demonstrated exceptional skill in [[rat baiting|ratting]] contests.<ref name=Weston/> Ben was a highly sought after stud dog because he was one of the first to consistently sire Yorkies true to type and under 5 pounds.<ref name=Staples>{{cite news | last =Staples | first = Gordon | title =Huddersfield Ben | publisher =Ladies Dogs As Companions | date =1871 | url =http://rievaulx.org/history.html | accessdate =2007-03-07}}</ref> ====In America==== The Yorkshire Terrier was introduced in the United States in 1872.<ref name=Weston/> The first Yorkie was registered with the American Kennel Club in 1878, making it one of the first twenty-five breeds to be approved for registration by the AKC.<ref name=Lane/> During the late [[Victorian era]], the Yorkshire Terrier quickly became a popular pet, and as Americans embraced Victorian customs, so too did they embrace the Yorkshire Terrier.<ref name=Yahoo/> The breed’s popularity dipped in the 1940’s, when the percentage of small breed dogs registered fell to an all-time low of 18% of total registrations.<ref>{{cite news | title =Yorkies Have Their Year! Tiny Toy Overtakes Venerable Favorites - Golden Retriever and German Shepherd - as Second Most Popular Dog in America | publisher =AKC News | date =[[2007-01-07]] | url =http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=3112 | accessdate =2007-02-25}}</ref> [[Smoky (dog)|Smoky]], a Yorkie and famous war dog from [[World War II]], is credited with beginning a renewal of interest in the then obscure Yorkshire Terrier breed.<ref>{{cite news | title =Special Issue: Yorkshire Terrier | publisher =Popular Dog Magazine | date =2001}}</ref> == Yorkie hybrids == <!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: [[Image:Morkie.jpg|thumb|right|Morkie ([http://www.maltesemaniac.com/maltese-yorkie-mix.html Maltese Yorkie mix])]] --> Yorkies are a popular breed to include in intentional crosses with other dog breeds. In some cases, the purpose of using a Yorkie in a cross is to try to retain the non-shedding Yorkie coat in the offspring. Some current mixes with the Yorkie are with the [[Maltese]] ([[Morkie]]), the [[Poodle]] ([[Yorkie-Poo]]), and the [[Miniature Pinscher ]]([[Yorkie Pin]]). A cross between a shedding breed and a Yorkie does not reliably produce a non-shedding dog. Most of the offspring will shed to some extent. Because they often do not shed as much as the shedding parent, they will usually require regular grooming, including haircuts. People with dog allergies who want a Yorkie mix should spend enough time with the dog to ensure they will not have a reaction before committing to ownership. Yorkies and Poodles are two breeds that do not shed therefore their offspring should not shed.{{Fact|date=April 2008}} ==Notable Yorkies== ====In film==== *Mr. Famous, [[Audrey Hepburn]]'s beloved Yorkshire Terrier, appeared with her in a scene in ''[[Funny Face]]''.<ref>{{cite web | title =Audrey Hepburn – A Film Bluffers Guide | publisher =The Biography Channel | url =http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/entertainment_news/146/Audrey_Hepburn.htm | accessdate =2007-02-17}}</ref> During the shoot of ''[[The Children's Hour (1961 film)|The Children's Hour]]'', Mr. Famous was run over on Wilshire Boulevard and killed.<ref>{{cite web | last =Graham | authorlink =Graham | title =An Audrey Hepburn Biography: A Brief Outline of the Life of Audrey Hepburn | url =http://www.audrey1.com/grahamspage/biography-page2.html | accessdate =2007-02-17}}</ref> After the death of Mr. Famous, [[Mel Ferrer]] gave Hepburn another Yorkie named Assam of Assam. *In the movie ''[[Meet the Fockers]]'', the Fockers' ([[Dustin Hoffman]] and [[Barbra Streisand]]) family dog, Moses, is played by a female Yorkie mix named Terem.<ref>{{cite web | title =Movie Review - Meet the Fockers | publisher =American Humane | date =[[2006-08-25]] | url =http://www.ahafilm.info/movies/mr.phtml?fid=7624 | accessdate =2007-02-26}}</ref> *Horror film ''[[Urban Legend (film)|Urban Legend]]'' features a Yorkie in the role of Hootie, a [[fraternity house]] dog who drinks beer through a [[Funneling|beer bong]]. Hootie is murdered by a serial killer in an imitation of the infamous urban legend of "the dog in the microwave."<ref>{{cite web | title =Movie Review - Urban Legend | publisher =American Humane | date =[[2006-08-25]] | url =http://www.ahafilm.info/movies/moviereviews.phtml?fid=209 | accessdate =2007-03-12}}</ref> *In the film ''[[Daltry Calhoun]]'', Aunt Dee ([[Beth Grant]]) has a Yorkie named Pickles.<ref>{{cite web | title =Movie Review - Daltry Calhoun | publisher =American Humane | date =[[2006-08-25]] | url =http://www.ahafilm.info/movies/mr.phtml?fid=7681 | accessdate =2007-03-12}}</ref> *The character of Mrs. Coady ([[Patricia Hayes]]) in ''[[A Fish Called Wanda]]'' owns three Yorkshire Terriers. Throughout the movie, an animal lover named Ken Pile ([[Michael Palin]]) repeatedly tries to [[assassinate]] Mrs. Coady, but instead accidentally kills the Yorkies one by one. Following the death of her last little dog, the woman dies of a heart attack. *In the movie [[Amazing Grace (2006 film)|Amazing Grace]], one of the characters refers to the main character, William Wilberforce ([[Ioan Gruffudd]]), as a "Yorkshire Terrier." *In the movie [[High School Musical 2]] Sharpay Evans is seen carrying a small male Yorkshire Terrier, named Boi, around with her at the Lava Springs Country Club. The dog's real owner is Kenny Ortega the director/choreographer of [[High School Musical]] and [[High School Musical 2]]. *At the end of the 2004 version of ''[[Shall We Dance? (2004 film)|Shall We Dance?]]'', a Yorkie is seen playing with the character Link's wig on the floor as Link ([[Stanley Tucci]]) and Bobbie ([[Lisa Ann Walter]]) dance together. * Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead has a Yorkie{{Fact|date=April 2008}} * Bobby the white yorkie, as seen on [[The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby]] ====In literature==== *[[Toto (dog)|Toto]] in the original book version of [[L. Frank Baum]]'s ''[[The Wonderful Wizard of Oz]]'' is believed to be a Yorkie. Although the book does not specifically state Toto's breed, it describes Toto as "a little black dog with long silky hair."<ref>{{cite web | title =Terriers: Toto | publisher =TV Acres | url =http://www.tvacres.com/dogs_terriers_toto.htm | accessdate = 2007-02-25}}</ref> Most recognize Toto as a [[Cairn Terrier]] from the [[1939]] film version. However, from the illustrations in the first book many have concluded that [[Toto (dog)|Toto]] is a Yorkshire Terrier, as this breed was very popular at the time of publication. Toto was a [[Boston Terrier]] in later books of the ''[[The Wonderful Wizard of Oz|Oz]]'' series. *''[[Fred Basset]]'', the comic strip created by Alex Graham, features a Yorkshire Terrier named Yorky. ====On TV==== *On the television series ''[[Green Acres]]'', [[Eva Gabor]]'s character (Lisa Douglas) owned a Yorkshire Terrier named Mignon (from the French meaning "cute" or "precious", as in "[[filet mignon]]").<ref>{{cite web | title =Photo Gallery | publisher =The Green Acres Virtual Museum | url =http://www.maggiore.net/greenacres/museum/museum.asp?NumberOfDisplay=319 | accessdate =2007-02-25}}</ref> *[[Whitney Houston|Whitney Houston's]] Yorkshire Terrier, Doogie, was featured with her on the television series ''[[Being Bobby Brown]]''.<ref>{{cite news | last =Ryan | first =Joal | title =The 'Bobby and Whitney' Show? | publisher =E! Online | date =[[2004-04-02]] | url =http://ak1.aka.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,13834,00.html?newsrellink | accessdate =2007-02-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title =Photos récentes de Whitney! | publisher =www.whitnet.org | date =June 2005| url =http://whitnet.free.fr/news0506.htm# | accessdate =2007-02-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title =Stars & their Pets/Whitney Houston :: Photo Gallery | publisher =Beirut.com | url =http://forums.beirut.com/album/displayimage.php?album=35&pos=0 | accessdate =2007-02-17}}</ref> *On MTV's ''[['Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen and Dave]]'', a reality show revolving around the marriage of [[Carmen Electra]] and [[Dave Navarro]], the couple has a pet Yorkie named Daisy.<ref>{{cite news | last =Gallo | first =Amy | title =Little Shoot on the Prairie: An Outtake from SELF's Carmen Electra Shoot for the August Issue | publisher =SELF Magazine | date =[[2006-07-31]] | url =http://www.self.com/livingwell/blogs/celebrity/carmen_electra/index.html | accessdate =2007-03-12}}</ref> *A Yorkshire Terrier named Barney was seen on the newspaper drama television series ''[[Lou Grant]]'', where he shared the spotlight with Margaret Pynchon (played by [[Nancy Marchand]]). The character of Barney was killed by a [[Pit Bull Terrier]] on an episode of ''Lou Grant'' that affected legislation on dog fighting in several states.<ref>{{cite news | last =Golden | first =Lori | title =Ed Asner: A Concerned Actor with a Powerful Voice | publisher =The Pet Press | date =February 2001| url =http://www.thepetpress-la.com/articles/edasner.htm | accessdate =2007-02-25}}</ref> *''[[The George Carlin Show]]'' featured a Yorkie named Miles (after jazz legend [[Miles Davis]]); [[George Carlin|George Carlin's]] George O'Grady won the dog from a plastic surgeon in the first episode of the television series. Another character on the show commented to George "that's not a dog for a straight man.".<ref>{{cite web | title =Terriers: Miles | publisher =TV Acres | url =http://www.tvacres.com/dogs_terriers_miles.htm | accessdate = 2007-02-25}}</ref> *[[Milhouse Van Houten]] from ''[[The Simpsons]]'' television show owns a Yorkie called Foo-Foo. *On the TV show groomer has it, the dog that delivers messages (Nemo) is a Yorkie. ====Show dogs==== *[[Huddersfield Ben]], a champion show dog, was the father of the modern Yorkshire Terrier.<ref name=Lane/> *Champion Cede Higgins, winner of the coveted Best in Show award at the prestigious [[Westminster Kennel Club]] dog show in [[1978]], was the first and only Yorkshire Terrier ever to win the title.<ref>{{cite news | last =Lieber | first =Jill | title =Clark is Westminster's grande dame | publisher =USA Today | date =[[2003-02-09]] | url =http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2003-02-09-cover-westminster-clark_x.htm | accessdate =2007-02-25}}</ref> *In [[1997]], [[Champion Ozmilion Mystification]] became the first Yorkie to win Best in Show at [[Crufts]], the world's largest annual dog show.<ref>{{cite web | title =Crufts Best in Show Roll of Honour 1990 - 1999 | publisher =The Kennel Club | date =[[2006-08-07]] | url =http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=491&d=pg_dtl_art_news&h=244&f=0 |accessdate =2007-03-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last =Linzy | first =Jan | title =Yorkshire Terrier Champions, 1994-2001 | publisher =Camino E E & Book Co | date =2003 | url =http://www.amazon.com/Yorkshire-Terrier-Champions-1994-2001-Linzy/dp/1558931082 | isbn =1558931082}}</ref> *Champion WA Mozart Dolce Sinfonia ("Mozart") is a show dog owned by socialite [[Sabrina A. Parisi]]. He was featured in the [[Krassimir Abramov]] music video for "Say Goodbye" and will star in the upcoming documentary ''[[It's a Dog Life]]'' from director [[Vibeke Muasya]].<ref>{{cite web | title =Anything Can Happen in Hollywood | work =DogueBlog | publisher =DogueMag | date =2007 | url =http://doguemag.bravejournal.com/entry/19205 | accessdate =2007-05-03}}</ref> On May 11, 2006, Mozart attended Krassimir's concert at the [[Kodak Theater]] in Hollywood, becoming the first dog to enter the venue. ====Small dogs==== * Sylvia, a matchbox-size Yorkshire Terrier owned by Arthur Marples of [[Blackburn]], England, was the smallest dog in recorded history. The dog died in 1945 when she was almost two years old, at which point she stood 2.5 inches tall at the shoulder, measured 3.5 inches from nose tip to tail, and weighed 4 ounces.<ref>{{cite book | last =Choron | first =Sandra | coauthors =Choron, Harry | title =Planet Dog: A Doglopedia | publisher =Houghton Mifflin | date =2005 | pages =92 | url =http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Dog-Doglopedia-Sandra-Choron/dp/0618517529 | isbn =0618517529}}</ref><ref> {{cite web | title =What is the worlds smallist (sic) dog?: Answer 6 | publisher =Yahoo! Answers | url =http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index.php?qid=20061023202127AA1lrpZ | accessdate =2007-03-09}} See also {{cite book | last =Barr | first =Tracy | coauthors =Veling, Peter F. | title =Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies | publisher =For Dummies | date =[[2004-08-20]] | url =http://www.amazon.com/Yorkshire-Terriers-Dummies-Tracy-Barr/dp/0764568809 | isbn =0764568809}}</ref> * For 1995 through 2002 [[Guinness World Records]] listed a Yorkshire Terrier named Big Boss, as the smallest dog in the world. Big Boss was listed at 11.94cm (4.7in) tall when his owner, Dr. Chai Khanchanakom of [[Thailand]], registered the toy dog with Guinness.<ref>{{cite news | title =Farewell to the Smallest Dog in the World | publisher =The Scoop | date =[[2002-01-15]] | url =http://dogsinthenews.com/issues/0201/articles/020115a.htm | accessdate =2007-02-17}}</ref> * A Yorkie named Thumbelina, 5.5 inches tall and 8 inches long, held the [[Guinness World Record]] for smallest living dog prior to 1995.<ref>{{cite news | title =World's smallest dog debuts | publisher =CNN - World News Briefs | date =[[1995-12-10]] | url =http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/Newsbriefs/9512/12-10/am.html | accessdate =2007-03-10}}</ref> * Tiny Pinocchio, an abnormally small Yorkshire Terrier, has appeared on several television programs including ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show|Oprah]]'' and the ''[[Today (NBC program)|Today Show]]''.<ref>{{cite news | last =Zucco | first =Tom | title =World's Tiniest Dog? | publisher =St. Petersburg Times | date =[[2003-04-22]] | url =http://www.sptimes.com/2003/04/22/SouthPinellas/World_s_tiniest_dog.shtml | accessdate =2007-02-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last =Skeels-Hopson | first =Linda | title =Appearances: Things We Did in 2003 | publisher =TinyPinocchio.com | date =2003 | url =http://tinypinocchio.nstemp.com/appearances.html | accessdate =2007-02-17}}</ref> ====War dogs==== *[[Smoky (dog)|Smoky]], a war dog and hero of World War II, was owned by William Wynne of [[Cleveland]], [[Ohio]]. Wynne adopted Smoky while he was serving with the 5th Air Force in the Pacific.<ref>{{cite web | last =Wynne | first =Bill | authorlink =Bill Wynne | title =Smoky 'Corporal Smoky' United States Army/Air Corps | publisher =PatsyAnn.com | url =http://www.patsyann.com/smoky.htm | accessdate =2007-02-15}}</ref> ====White House dogs==== *Pasha, [[Tricia Nixon|Tricia Nixon's]] pet Yorkie, lived in the [[White House]] during the [[Richard Nixon]] presidency.<ref> {{cite news | title =Time & Again: White House Pets | publisher =MSNBC | date =1998 | url =http://www.msnbc.com/onair/msnbc/TimeAndAgain/archive/WHpets/whitehouse.asp | accessdate =2007-02-25 }}</ref> ==Celebrity owners== *Legendary actress and fashion icon [[Audrey Hepburn]] owned a yorkie named Mr. Famous. When Mr. Famous was killed by a car, Audrey's then husband [[Mel Ferrer]] bought her another yorkie which she named Assam of Assam. *A Yorkshire Terrier named Spike was the former canine sidekick of [[television]] [[celebrity]] [[Joan Rivers]].<ref>{{cite news | last =Witchel| first =Alex| title =Mother Courage In Milk | publisher =The New York Times | date =[[1994-05-01]]| url =http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE5D91F31F932A35756C0A962958260&sec=health&spon=&pagewanted=print | accessdate =2007-02-17 }}</ref> The corporate logo of Rivers' PGHM (Please God Help Me) Productions featured an image of her beloved Spike in a prayerful pose with a halo over his head.<ref>{{cite web | title =Terriers: Spike | publisher =TV Acres | url =http://www.tvacres.com/dogs_terriers_spike.htm | accessdate = 2007-02-25}}</ref> [[Joan Rivers]] also owned a Yorkie named Veronica.<ref>{{cite web | last =Rivers | first =Joan | authorlink =Joan Rivers | title =Joan Rivers' Blog | publisher = JoanRiversBlog.com | date =September 2006| url =http://www.joanriversblog.com/blog/Default.aspx?YearMonth=2006.09 | accessdate =2007-02-10}}</ref> *[[Missy Elliott]] owns a Yorkshire Terrier named Poncho.<ref>{{cite news | last =Moody| first =Nekesa Mumbi| title =Elliott Offers More Conventional Formula | publisher = Associated Press | date =[[2005-06-29]] | url =http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/21240488 | accessdate =2007-02-17 }}</ref> The dog appeared in the music video for Elliott's song "Lose Control."<ref>{{cite video | people = Missy Elliott | title =[http://www.virginmedia.com/music/musicvideos/missyelliott_losecontrol_hi.php Lose Control] | medium =Music Video | publisher =Atlantic Street | date = [[2005-06-20]] }}</ref> *[[Kelly Rowland]]'s Yorkshire Terrier, Mocha, was featured on an episode of ''[[Cribs]]'' on [[MTV]].<ref>{{cite news | last =Landman| first =Beth| title =Small-Dog Days| publisher =New York Magazine| date =[[2005-08-22]] | url =http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/columns/intelligencer/12484/index.html | accessdate =2007-02-17 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title =Blast from the Past Photo | publisher =Celebrity Dog Watcher | url =http://celebritydogwatcher.com/?p=21 | accessdate = 2007-02-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last =Barker| first =Lynn| title =Kelly Rowland: Singer Running Scared| publisher =TeenMusic.com| date =[[2003-08-14]] | url =http://www.teenmusic.com/d.asp?r=44698&c=1004&p=2| accessdate =2007-02-17 }}</ref> *[[Justin Timberlake]] owns two Yorkshire Terriers named Bella and Bearlie. The dogs appeared with Justin in a 1997 ''[[US Weekly]]'' feature on the members of [['N Sync|*N Sync]] and their dogs.<ref>{{cite news | title =Hooray for Hollywoof | work =Issue 337 | publisher =US Weekly | date =[[2001-07-30]] | url =http://www.citizenlunchbox.com/famous/dogs/nsync.html | accessdate =2007-02-25}}</ref> *[[Supermodel|Model]] [[Gisele Bundchen]] has often been photographed with her Yorkshire Terrier, Vida.<ref>{{cite news | title =Jones Apparel group: Daria, Kate, Gisele | publisher =Women's Wear Daily | date =[[2005-02-19]] | url =http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/1179307.html | accessdate = 2007-02-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title =Gisele Bundchen and her Pack of Dogs | publisher =Celebrity Dog Watcher | url =http://celebritydogwatcher.com/?p=1467 | accessdate = 2007-02-17}}</ref><ref> {{cite web | title =More of Gisele with her Dogs | publisher =Celebrity Dog Watcher| url =http://celebritydogwatcher.com/?p=1470 | accessdate =2007-02-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title =Gisele Bundchen| publisher =Gents Canine Society | date=2006-08 | url =http://gentscaninesociety.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/dec24_rico.jpg | format =jpg | accessdate = 2007-02-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title =Gisele Bundchen| publisher =ofuxico | url =http://www.puppyclick.com | accessdate = 2007-02-17}}</ref> *[[Bruce Willis]] owns a Yorkshire Terrier named Wolf Fishbein (Wolfie), after a character in the [[Woody Allen]] movie ''[[Crimes and Misdemeanors]]''.<ref>{{cite web | last =Willis | first =Bruce | authorlink =Bruce Willis | title =Bruce Willis' Journal | publisher = The Official Bruce Willis Website | url =http://www.brucewillis.com/notes/journal_detail.cfm?j_id=1 | accessdate =2007-02-12}}</ref> *[[Raven-Symone]] owns a Yorkshire Terrier named Dr. Dolittle . The dog appeared with Raven in a photo shoot for ''[[Ebony magazine|Ebony]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite news | last =Alston | first =Kwaku | title =Raven-Symoné | publisher =Ebony | date =March 2007| url =http://www.celebritydogwatcher.com/?p=1532 | accessdate = 2007-02-17 }}</ref> After he died, she adopted another Yorkie, Shawty. *Professional football player [[Brett Favre]] owns a Yorkshire Terrier named Jazzmin.<ref>{{cite news | last =Mackie | first =John | title =Small Dogs Hot but Big Dogs Still Rule | publisher =Vancouver Sun | date =[[2003-07-29]] | url =http://www.friendsofjane.com/media/newspapers_magazines/vancouversun.htm | accessdate =2007-02-25}}</ref> *Actress [[Tara Reid]] owns a Yorkshire Terrier named Stoli.<ref>{{cite web | last =DeRok | title =Tara Reid 'The Whore of Babylon' | publisher =DeROK.net | date =2006 | url =http://www.derok.net/derok/bradyreid.html | accessdate = 2007-02-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last =Critchell | first =Samantha | title =Five Questions with Tara Reid | publisher =The Daily Gamecock | date =[[2002-04-08]] | url =http://media.www.dailygamecock.com/media/storage/paper247/news/2002/04/08/TheMix/Five-Questions.With.Tara.Reid-230217.shtml?sourcedomain=www.dailygamecock.com&MIIHost=media.collegepublisher.com | accessdate =2007-02-17}}</ref> *Public relations professional [[Lizzie Grubman]] from [[MTV]]'s ''[[PoweR Girls]]'' owns two Yorkshire Terriers named Peanut and Crunch.<ref>{{cite news | title =Best Upscale Pet Store | publisher =New York Magazine | date =[[2004-03-22]] | url =http://nymag.com/urban/guides/bestofny/services/04/upscalepetstore.htm | accessdate =2007-02-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title =Lizzie Grubman - MTV Official Biography | publisher =MTV.com | date = 2005 | url =http://www.tv.com/lizzie-grubman/person/319736/biography.html | accessdate =2007-02-17}}</ref> * Actress [[Taryn Manning]] owns a Yorkshire Terrier named Speakers.<ref>{{cite web | title =''A Lot Like Love'': About the Cast | publisher =Touchstone Pictures, Inc. | date =2005 | url =http://thecia.com.au/reviews/l/images/lot-like-love-notes.pdf | format =pdf | accessdate =2007-02-21}}</ref> * Former Chelsea Football Club Manager [[Jose Mourinho]] owns a Yorkshire Terrier named Leya. Mourinho was arrested for obstructing police and animal welfare authorities when they attempted to take his Yorkie into quarantine for alleged improper vaccination travel documentation.<ref>{{cite web | title = Solved: the mystery of Mourinho's missing Yorkshire terrier | publisher = Independent | url = http://www.news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2560012.ece| accessdate = 2007-05-19}}</ref> * Actress and model [[Molly Sims]] owns two Yorkshire Terriers named Chloe and Poupette<ref>{{cite web | title =IMDB Biography for Molly Sims | publisher =IMDB | url = http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0801356/bio| accessdate =2007-07-18}}</ref> ==Notes== <references /> ==External links== {{commons}} <!-- This external links section should not include links to any commercial websites, personal breeder sites, forums, social networks, or any site which is not an official breed club or a source of useful information not discussed in the article. 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