
yorkshire terrier Dog Breed Information
The Yorkshire terrier was first bred in the year 1820 in Yorkshire, England. The breed is part of the terrier family, which also consists of other small breeds including the Pomeranian, Scottish terrier, Cavalier king charles spaniel, Welsh terriers and more. These dogs were originally bred to hunt rodents and other small game such as foxes at large estates for both sport as well as food.