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Main > About breed The history of this wonderful breed of dogs, which deals with our nursery Steel Line is represented here. History of breed Yorkshire Terrier Yorkshire Terrier became a fashionable lapdog in the late Victorian era, and possibly earlier. But it takes its origin in the families of the working class, especially the weavers. In fact, the fate of Yorkshire terrier is so closely associated with them that the products coming from the looms, invariably associated with a soft, silky and remarkably long-haired dog. Yorkshire terrier was first exhibited in England in 1861 as a long-haired Scottish Terrier (Scottish Terrier). Yorkshire it became known in 1870 when the newspaper reporter "Field" Angus Sutherland wrote: "They can no longer be called Scotch - this Yorkshire Terrier, because this is where the breed is so improved,". For several years, the exhibitions were organized as rings for Yorkshire Terriers, and for the long-haired Scottish Terrier. Often the dogs from the same litter were shown in different rings. The Yorkshire terrier is descended from Waterside terrier (terrier shore) - a small long-haired dog blue-gray in color, weighing from 3 to 9 kg (usually 4.5 kg). This breed was brought to Yorkshire by Scottish weavers who moved here in mid-century H1H. Here it crossed from the Old English black and tan wire-haired terrier, adding blood Paisley and klaydesdeyl Terriers. These crosses and gave the breed, now known as the Yorkshire Terrier. The very first mention of the breed in the United States refers to 1872. Rings for her at all exhibitions have appeared since 1878. The first exhibition rings were divided by weight - up to 2,3 kg and above 2.3 kg. However, the size of dogs soon stabilized: from 1,4 to 3,2 kg. Once it became clear that the ring for a larger dog is almost filled, all dogs were combined in one group. Modern type of Yorkshire Terrier stabilized by acquiring a characteristic feature. Characteristic color of the breed: a dark blue-steel color from head to tail base and rich golden tan on the head, legs, chest and pants. " Puppies are born black and tan. Although York (obihodnoe name) is a small dog room, which is often spoiled, he is energetic. Yorkies have not died terrier character - he was happy to take part in the intrigues and games that suit large dogs, though after his long coat requires long-term care. Yorkshire Terrier. Official Standard Approved April 12, 1966 General view. Yorkshire Terrier - a long-haired toy terrier with a blue and tan color. Wool from nose to tail base falls on both sides of the body, forming a "parting". Housing neat, compact and perfectly folded. The dog moves with, head up, independent and confident. Head small, flat skull. Cranial vault is not too prominent or round. Muzzle not too long. Teeth strong, scissor bite or direct. Nose black. Eyes of medium size, not too prominent, dark. Expression of the eyes astute, clever. Eyelid black. Ears are small, in the form of an equilateral triangle, standing not too far apart. Housing harmoniously proportioned, compact. The back is rather short, straight topline, height at the withers equal height at the croup. Limbs and feet. The forelegs are straight, elbows turning neither outside nor inside. Hind legs straight when viewed from behind, the angle of the knee is moderate. Feet are round, with black claws. Dewclaws removed. The tail is docked to half its original length, the dog takes it just above the back line. Coat. Very important quality, structure and length of coat. The hair on the body is moderately long and perfectly straight (not wavy). It can be trimmed to ground level to give the dog a neat appearance and ease movement. Fall on head long, it is collected into a bundle (topnot) in the middle or separated and collected into two beams on each side. Hair on muzzle is very long. At the tip of the ears mows up to a short coat, it can also be trimmed on feet to give the dog a neat appearance. Color. Puppies are born black and tan, with hair on the body are usually darker tan, among the yellow-brown hair black meet. In adult dogs are extremely important color on the body and richness of yellowish-brown on the head and legs. Colors should be as follows: blue - a dark-blue steel, but not silver-blue, and should not be confused with deer, bronze or black hair; tan - tan hair darker at the base, gradually lightening to an end. Should not be confused with black hair. Color on the body: Blue on the body starts from the base of the skull and reaches the base of the tail. On the tail coat of a darker blue, especially at the end. Color on the head: deep golden tan, deeper and more intense on the sides of the head, at ear roots and on muzzle. Juicy ears reddish-yellowish-brown. Yellowish-brown in color should not be on top of the neck (nape). Chest and extremities: a bright, rich reddish-yellowish-brown color to the elbow on the forelegs up to the knee joint on the hind legs. Wt. Not more than 3,2 kg. Publisher Tsentrpoligraf 1999 Moscow "FULL CATALOG dog breeds" Official publication of the American Kennel Club.