Yorkshire Terrier Facts - Did you know? Did you know the following Yorkshire Terrier facts?- This breed is also named the Yorkie and it originates from the city of Yorkshire, England
- The average height of an adult dog from this breed is just 6-7 inches tall!
- This breed has a lovely long coat that requires regular grooming, some people gather the hair in a topknot on top of the dog's head, giving this little dog a very cute appearance
- Despite the small size of this dog, it still a terrier and typically has a very bold personality
- The Yorkshire Terrier was originally used as a rat catcher in clothing mills!
- The exercise requirements for this breed are minimal due to its small size
- The average lifespan for the Yorkshire Terrier is approximately 12-15 years!
- The average litter size for this breed is approximately 3-5 puppies per litter
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