<\/span><\/h2>\nAs a result of the characteristics of their coats, there are 2 types of Yorkshire terrier: the long-haired silky Yorkie and the short-haired cottony Yorkie.<\/p>\n
Silky hair<\/strong>: Most Yorkshire Terriers have this coat; in fact, it is one of the distinctive features of the breed. According to the standard outlined by the AKC, the coat of these dogs is silky, shiny, fine, and straight, capable of growing to the ground.<\/p>\nKeeping the Yorkie’s skin well hydrated will be an owner’s biggest challenge, as his fine, silky coat doesn’t offer much protection. Likewise, maintaining regular coat care to prevent split ends, loss of shine, and tangles is another critical task.<\/p>\n
Cottony Coat<\/strong>: Some Yorkies have a different type of coat, with a cottony, porous texture, rather than silky. It is thicker, wavy, and denser hair. Although it never grows that long, this coat is extremely prone to matting, which is why most owners choose to keep it short at all times.<\/p>\n<\/span>How to know if a Yorkshire Terrier is purebred?<\/span><\/h2>\nIn order to confirm the purity of a Yorkshire Terrier puppy, it is imperative to obtain its pedigree from the breeder. Reputable breeders usually offer information on the purity of their puppies’ bloodline. Reliable proof of this is usually registration with official kennel clubs and associations.<\/p>\n
Another way to determine whether a Yorkshire Terrier is pure or not is to examine its physical characteristics. Based on the breed standard, here are some of the key traits to look out for:<\/p>\n
\n- Color<\/strong>. The coat of purebred Yorkshire Terriers is black and tan at birth. As the dog matures, its color usually changes to steely blue and tan. This should not be silvery blue or mixed with fawn, tan, or black hairs.<\/li>\n
- Head.<\/strong>\u00a0It should be small and flat on top, with a short snout and a black nose.<\/li>\n
- Ears<\/strong>. Erect ears in a symmetrical shape, not too far apart, are also a sign of purity.<\/li>\n
- Eyes<\/strong>. Medium in size, not very prominent. They are dark and shiny in color, with a sharp and intelligent Expression. Likewise, the rims of the eyes are noticeably dark.<\/li>\n
- Weight<\/strong>. A true Yorkie should weigh between 5 and 7 pounds as an adult. A specimen weighing more than 7 pounds is no longer considered pure.<\/li>\n
- Body<\/strong>. Well proportioned and very compact.<\/li>\n
- Legs and paws<\/strong>. They have straight legs and round feet. The nails are always black.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Are you attracted by the appearance and sweetness of Yorkies? Do you want to know if a Yorkshire Terrier is pure? At first glance, all the specimens look alike, but the truth is that in the popular sphere variations within this breed are usually distinguished. Although there is only one official\u00a0type of Yorkie,\u00a0the Yorkshire Terrier, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"link","format":"url"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/793"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=793"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/793\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1335,"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/793\/revisions\/1335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=793"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=793"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}