How big do the small, toy yorkshire terriers get?
Here is the AKC standard for yorkies – weight not to exceed 7 lbs. So you see, teacup in the case of a Toy breed is idiotic, these dogs are plenty small by normal breed standard. Anything really undersize is not likely to be healthy or live to a decent old age. AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Yorkshire TerrierYorkshire Terriers, affectionately known as “Yorkies,” offer big personalities in a small package. Though members of the Toy Group, they are terriers by nature and are brave, determined, investigative and energetic. They have long, luxurious blue and tan coats. This portable pooch is one of the most popular breeds according the AKC® Registration Statistics.A Look BackNamed for the English city from which they originally hail, Yorkshire Terriers were used in the nineteenth century to catch rats in clothing mills. Surprisingly enough, in its beginnings, the Yorkie belonged to the working class, especially the weavers; in fact, facetious comments were often made about how the dogs’ fine, silky
