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Dog Articles
Past and Present: Yorkshire Terrier
The
Yorkshire Terrier, as a rule, is frankly exhibited as a toy. This
breed, too, claims to have had sporting instincts, but today he is
an artificial creature, and, so far from being useful, practically
requires a valet to keep his beautiful long, silken coat in order.
Special
brushes are made for his benefit, special cosmetics are recommended
for his hair, and very often he takes his meals with a mask on to
keep his long whiskers out of his plate. Many owners go a step
farther and put cotton or linen stockings on his hind feet to
protect his precious coat when he scratches himself.
This
little dog is virtually concealed by his long silky coat, which
reaches to the ground. It is parted on his nose; the part extends
uninterrupted to the root of the tail, which is of medium length,
carried straight out.
He is in
general a delicate refinement of the Skye, which he resembles
strongly in conformation. His back must be level and straight and he
must carry his head well up.
The
standard dictates a very strict color scheme: the body from just
back of the ears is all steel blue; the head and feet are all golden
tan, the shorter hair of nose, ears, and feet being darker and
richer, the long, flowing hair of crown, cheeks, and chest being
dark at base, but growing steadily paler toward the extremities.
There are
three classes, according to weight; 5 pounds and under, 7 pounds and
under, but over 5, and over 7 pounds.
Source:
National Geographic 1919
Recommended Reading
Dog Training
Mastery - An Owners' Manual
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