Yorkshire Terrier

In the 19th century the Yorkshire Terrier was originally used in clothing mills to rid the grounds of rats, but later the breed became popular with European high society. The long, luxurious blue and tan coat of the Yorkie makes them very unique. The small, toy breed stands at 6 to 7 inches and weighs an average of 7 pounds. The long coat requires regular brushing and the small sized breed requires minimal exercise.