Have you noticed that now, walking along the street, are you more likely to meet ladies with small dogs in their hands than men with huge dogs on a leash? Earlier, having a pocket breed dog was considered a luxury, because, for example, puppies of the Yorkshire Terrier cost a lot of money, and only a very wealthy family could afford them. Now, almost every child asks their parents for a birthday present for a little friend, and almost half of them have this dream come true. There are now a lot of them: toy terriers, Pekingese, dwarf lapdogs, Yorkshire terriers. Cons and pros of this phenomenon, of course, exist, but it is hardly possible to resist the little barking lump of real happiness.
If you have already decided exactly what you want to make a little friend for yourself, pay attention to such a breed of dogs as Yorkshire terriers. The minuses and advantages of this breed we will consider a little later, but first we’ll tell you a brief history of these wonderful dogs. They appeared relatively recently, in the 19th century, in a small town in England. Terriers were bred as hunting dogs for catching rodents. Their size and long coat are designed specifically to pull dogs from the minks of small animals. However, their role as hunters did not last long, since these cute creatures were noticed by ladies from high society who certainly wanted to make such a toy at home. And after some time, every true lady at any social gathering should have a
Yorkshire terrier mini with a bow on her head.
Elegant dogs with their individual character, hairstyle and personal wardrobe are Yorkshire terriers. The minuses and advantages of dogs can be discussed and disputed for a long time, as many people disagree about this breed.
The disadvantages of the breed:
- Due to the fact that this breed has become very popular recently, the quality of puppies is deteriorating, as it simply is not possible to control the entire pedigree.
- Yorkshire terriers have a very wayward character - they are a kind of selfish. These dogs require a lot of attention and care. However, all this will be returned to you a hundredfold, rest assured.
- Caring for terriers is also not easy, especially if you are preparing them for an exhibition: daily combing, washing, hairstyles and much more can overtake you.
- This breed is characterized by frequent problems with teeth, and therefore they need regular cleaning and plaque removal.
- For Yorkshire terriers, you will have to take an entire shelf in the closet, because in the cold season they need warm clothes and shoes. Due to the fact that they do not have an undercoat, dogs freeze in the winter, and they have to dress up.
Advantages:
- An unusually friendly and affectionate breed of dog that will lick you from head to toe early in the morning and will joyfully bark from the fact that you woke up.
- Yorkshire terriers are anti-allergenic because they do not have an undercoat that causes an allergic reaction in sensitive people. They do not fade, and their structure is reminiscent of human hair, so they need regular haircuts.
- They get along well in apartments and may not even require a daily walk, but for hygiene, he will have to put a moisture-absorbing diaper on him. But despite this, one should not forget that terriers in any case need walks in the fresh air.
- The Yokshire Terrier is just a little shaggy happiness in your house: funny, funny, cheerful.
Thus, if you decide to make yourself a little friend, Yorkshire terriers are ideal for this purpose, the pros and cons of which we examined. Give him care and affection and in return receive loyalty and unlimited trust.