Videos Yorkshire Terrier Breed Information
Country of origin -
England
Common nicknames -
Yorkie
Classification and breed standards
FCI:|Group
3 (Terriers) Section 4 (Toy Terriers) #86|Stds
AKC:|Toys|Stds
ANKC:|Group 1
(Toys)|Stds
CKC:|Group
5 (Toys)|Stds
KC
(UK):|Toys|Stds
NZKC:|Toys|Stds
UKC:|Companion
Breeds|Stds
The Yorkshire Terrier, (often called simply the
Yorkie), is a breed of
small dog in the toy category. The long-haired terrier
is known for its playful demeanor and distinctive blue and tan
coat. Yorkies can be very small, usually weighing not
more than 7 pounds
(3.18 kg); the standard of this breed
does not mention the minimum weight accepted nor does it specify a
height. Based on registrations of the American Kennel Club, Yorkshire
Terriers became the second most popular dog breed in
the United States in 2006, trailing only the Labrador Retriever.
1. Quick Facts
Yorkshire
Terrier Quick Facts
Weight: | 7 pounds (3.2kg) |
Height: | 6-7 inches (15-17 cm) |
Coat: | Ultra-long, fine, silky
Activity level: | High
Learning rate: | Average
Temperament: |Highly energetic, brave, loyal, clever, affectionate,
aggressive
Guard dog ability: | Low
Watch-dog ability: | High
Litter size: | ?
Life span: | 12-15 years
2. Appearance
2. 1. General
The Yorkshire Terrier breed standard specifies that the dog
should have a compact, athletic build suitable for an active
lifestyle; and hold itself in an upright, confident manner.
The Yorkie has a free, jaunty gait, with both head and tail held
high For Yorkies, toy stature does not necessarily mean frail
or fragile.
2. 2. Coat and color
Yorkshire Terriers are a long-haired breed with no undercoat,
which means that they do not shed as much as their short haired
friends. Rather, their hair is like human hair in that it grows
continuously and falls out rarely (only when brushed or broken).
Additionally, since Yorkies carry less dander on their coat,
they generally do not have the unpleasant "wet dog" odor
when wet, and they may not affect as many people who suffer from
dog-related allergies.
Yorkie puppies are born with a black and tan coat, and normally
have black hairs mixed in with the tan until they are matured.
The breed standard for adult Yorkies places prime importance on
coat color, quality and texture. The hair must be glossy, fine
and silky. However, some have very fine hair, making it feel a bit
different and are harder to care for. From the back of the neck
to the base of the tail, the coat should be a dark steel-blue (not
silver-blue)- never mingled with fawn, bronze or black hairs.
Hair on the tail should be a darker blue. On the head,
chest and legs, hair should be a bright, rich tan, and darker at
the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the
tips. Some Yorkies never turn the usual blond and continue to be
gray. There should be no dark hairs intermingled with any
of the tan in adult dogs. Many Yorkies do not conform to the
standard for coat color; the tan may range from a very light blonde
to a darker brown, while the body may be black or silvery gray.
Many pet-quality Yorkies have "wooley" coats which are
completely black across the back. The hair never "breaks"
into the dark steel blue that is preferred in the breed because the
coat texture is not a pure silk - the favorable coat texture. The
Yorkies nose, lips, eye-rims, paw-pads and nails should be darkly
pigmented.
The breed standard requires that the Yorkshire Terrier's
hair be perfectly straight (not wavy). For show purposes,
the coat is grown-out long and parted down the middle of the back,
but may be trimmed to floor length to give ease of movement and a
neater appearance. Hair on the feet and the tips of ears
are also be trimmed. The traditional long coat is extremely
high maintenance, requiring hours of daily brushing. To
maintain the long coats of show dogs (between exhibitions), the
hair may be wrapped in rice paper, tissue paper or plastic, after a
light oiling with a coat oil made for show coats, which prevents
the hairs from being broken easily and keeps the coat in condition.
The oil has to be washed out once a week and the wraps must be
fixed periodically during the week to prevent them from sliding
down and breaking the hair. As a more practical alternative, many
Yorkie-owners opt to keep the dog's coat trimmed to a shorter
all-over length.
2. 3. Build and proportions
The Yorkshire Terrier has a small head, which, according to the
breed standard, should be rather flat and not too round. The
teeth should have either a scissors bite or a level bite (no
underbite or overbite). The Yorkies dark eyes are not
too prominent, but should be sparkling, with sharp intelligent
expression, and placed to look directly forward. The small,
V-shaped ears are set high on the head, not too far apart, and
should be carried erect. In some kennel clubs, ears that do not
stand up are cause for automatic disqualification.
The breed standard dictates that a Yorkshire Terrier must weigh no
more than seven pounds. A Yorkishire Terrier of this weight is
typically between 8 and 9 inches tall. There is no distinction made
in the standard between Yorkies of various sizes (i.e. there is no
"teacup" or "standard" within the breed
standard). The compact body of a Yorkie is well proportioned with a
level back that is the same height at the base of the neck than at
the base of the tail. The tail is carried slightly higher than
the level of the back. In a standing position, the Yorkies
front legs should be straight. The back legs should be straight
when viewed from behind, but moderately bent when viewed from the
side.
2. 4. Modifications
Often, a Yorkies dewclaws, if any,
are removed. The AKC and UKC breed standards explicitly permit
dewclaws to be removed, while the standards of other kennel clubs
do not mention it.
Traditionally, the Yorkies tail is docked to a medium length. In
America, almost all breeders dock the tails of puppies.
However, since the 1990s there has been a growing movement to ban
the practice of cosmetic docking. The World Small Animal
Veterinary Association and the European
Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals oppose tail
docking. As of 2007, several nations have enacted
prohibitions on docking, including Australia, Belgium, Cyprus,
Finland, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, South Africa, Sweden
and Switzerland. A docked tail is part of the AKC,
ANKC, CKC, NZKC and UKC breed standards for Yorkshire Terriers.
The FCI and KC breed standards indicate the tail is
customarily docked, but the KC standard gives specifications for an
undocked tail (as straight as possible; length to give a well
balanced appearance).
3. Temperament
Though a toy breed, the Yorkie still
retains much of its terrier ancestry in
terms of personality. Individual dogs will differ, but they are
generally intelligent, independent and courageous. Yorkshire
Terriers are quick to determine where they fit in a household's
"pack." Their behavior towards outsiders will vary -
they often will be inclined to bark at strangers, but some Yorkies
are outgoing and friendly towards new people while others are
withdrawn and aloof. The differences in behavior in this regard are
largely based on how the owner trains or conditions (and
socializes) the Yorkie. A few individual Yorkshire Terriers may
be timid or nervous, rather than bold, but the vast majority do
seem to meet the breed standard for a confident, vigorous and
self-important personality. The following distinctive qualities are
likely to be present in a Yorkshire Terrier:
3. 1. Boldness
In a multi-breed home, many Yorkies will assert themselves as
the "alpha" dog. Yorkies typically get along well
with other dogs and love to play together with them. Rather, bold
character comes from the Yorkie's mix of great inquisitiveness,
or an instinct to protect, and self-confidence. Some Yorkies
are unaware of their small size and may even challenge larger,
tougher dogs. In one case a 12-pound Yorkie pushed open a
screen door (to investigate a commotion outside) and rushed to the
aid of an elderly woman who was being attacked by an 80-pound
Akita. When the Yorkie snapped and
growled, the Akita turned his attention on the small dog long
enough for the woman to escape. Unfortunately, this boldness
can get Yorkies into trouble, as small dogs can be seriously
injured. For similar reasons, Yorkies do not make suitable pets for
very young children.
3. 2. Intelligence
Yorkshire Terriers as a breed are intelligent dogs. According to
Dr. Stanley Coren, an expert on
animal intelligence, the Yorkshire Terrier is an above average
working dog, ranking 27th (32nd including ties) out of the 132
breeds tested. His research found that an average Yorkshire
Terrier could understand a new command after approximately 15
repetitions and would obey a command the first time it was given
70% of the time or better. This capacity as working dogs
enables Yorkies to excel in sports like obedience and agility,
which require the dog to understand communication from the handler
and carry out a complex series of commands. Additionally,
Yorkies learn to recognize numerous words and can be taught to
distinguish and fetch separate toys in a box by their names.
3. 3. Independence
The well bred and well handled Yorkshire Terrier is content to
be near its owner without being on a lap or underfoot. Yorkies
are energetic, but also need much rest and will often prefer to
spend downtime in privacy, such as in a kennel or out-of-the-way
corner. Early terriers were expected to hunt in the company of
handlers and other dogs, but also to have the self-confidence to go
out on their own after prey. Very pampered and indulged Yorkies
are more likely to be clingy and demanding, and lack the true
terrier self-confidence. Yorkshire Terriers tend to be more
difficult to train than some breeds, due to their characteristic
independent nature. The independent mindedness of Yorkies leads
some trainers to consider them to be among the hardest to
house-break.
4. Health
Health issues often seen in the Yorkshire Terrier include
bronchitis, lymphangiectasia, hepatic lipidosis, cataracts and keratitis sicca. Additionally,
injection reactions (inflammation or hair loss at the site of an
injection) are common. Yorkies often have a delicate digestive system, with vomiting or
diarrhea resulting from consumption of foods outside of a regular
diet. They are usually picky with which foods they eat. They
usually will not eat what they don't like, it will be left
aside. Trying to mix foods is not a good idea because they tend not
to enjoy it. The relatively small size of the Yorkshire Terrier
means that it usually has a poor tolerance for anesthesia. Additionally, a toy dog such as
the Yorkie is more likely to be injured by falls, other dogs and
owner clumsiness. Due to their small size, Yorkies may be
endangered if kept in the house with an undiscerning or abusive
person, especially a child. Many breeders and rescue organizations
will not allow their Yorkies to go to families with young children,
because of the risk it poses to the dog.
The life span of a healthy Yorkie is
12-15 years. Under-sized Yorkies (3 pounds or less) generally
have a shorter life span, as they are especially prone to health
problems such as chronic diarrhea and
vomiting; are even more sensitive to
anesthesia; and are more easily injured.
4. 1. Hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar in puppies, or
transient juvenile hypoglycemia, is
caused by fasting (too much time between meals). In rare cases
hypoglycemia may continue to be a problem in mature, usually very
small, Yorkies. It is often seen in Yorkie puppies at 5 to 16 weeks
of age. Very tiny Yorkie puppies are especially predisposed to
hypoglycemia because a lack of muscle mass makes it difficult to
store glucose and regulate blood sugar.
Factors such as stress, fatigue, a cold environment, poor
nutrition, and a change in diet or feeding schedule may bring on
hypoglycemia. Low blood sugar can also be the result of a
bacterial infection, parasite, or portosystemic liver shunt.
Hypoglycemia causes the puppy to become drowsy, listless
(glassy-eyed), shaky and uncoordinated, since the brain relies on sugar to function.
Additionally, a hypoglycemic Yorkie may have a lower than normal
body temperature and, in extreme
cases, may have a seizure or go into a
coma. A dog showing symptoms should be treated by a veterinarian immediately, as prolonged or
recurring attacks of hypoglycemia can permanently damage the dog’s
brain. In severe cases it can be fatal.
4. 2. Genetic defects
As with many purebred dogs, the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to
certain genetic disorders,
including distichiasis, hydrocephalus, hypoplasia of dens, Legg-Perthes disease, patellar luxation, portosystemic shunt, retinal dysplasia, tracheal collapse and bladder stones. The
following are among the most common congenital defects that affect Yorkies.
* Distichiae, eyelashes arising from an abnormal spot (usually
the duct of the meibomian gland
at the edge of the eyelid), are often found in Yorkies.
Distichiae can irritate the eye and cause tearing, squinting,
inflammation, and corneal
abrasions or corneal
ulcers and scarring. Treatment options may include manual
removal, electrolysis or surgery.
* Hypoplasia of dens is a
non-formation of the pivot point of the second cervical vertebra, which leads to
spinal cord damage. Onset of the
condition may occur at any age, producing signs ranging from neck
pain to quadriplegia.
* Legg-Perthes disease, which
causes the top of the femur (thigh bone) to
degenerate, occurs in Yorkies more
than in any other breed. The condition appears to result from
insufficient circulation to the area
around the hip joint. As the blood
supply is reduced, the bone in the head of the femur collapses and
dies and the cartilage coating around
it becomes cracked and deformed. Usually the disease appears
when the Yorkie is young (between five and eight months of age);
signs are pain, limping or lameness. The standard treatment is
surgery to remove the affected part of the bone. Following
surgery, muscles hold the femur in place and fibrous tissue forms
in the area of removal to prevent bone rubbing on bone.
Although the affected leg will be slightly shorter than prior to
surgery, the Yorkie may regain almost normal use.
* Luxating patellas (slipping
kneecaps) are another common genetic
defect in Yorkies. Weak ligaments
and tendons in the knee or malformed (too shallow) patellar grooves,
allow the patella to slip out of its groove sideways. This
causes the leg to 'lock up' with the foot held off the
ground. A dog with this problem may experience frequent pain
and lameness or may be bothered by it only on occasion. Over
time, the patellar ridges can become worn down, making the groove
even more shallow and causing the dog to become increasingly lame.
Surgery is the main treatment option available for luxating
patellas, although it is not necessary for every dog with the
condition.
* Portosystemic shunt, a
congenital malformation of the portal
vein (which brings blood to the liver
for cleansing), is also common in Yorkies. In this condition
some of the dog's blood bypasses the liver and the dirty
blood goes on to poison the heart, brain,
lungs and other organs with toxins. A Yorkie with
this condition might exhibit a wide variety of symptoms, such as
small stature, poor appetite, weak muscle development, decreased
ability to learn, inferior coordination, occasional vomiting and
diarrhea, behavioral
abnormalities, seizures (especially after a meal), blindness, coma and death. Often the shunt
can be treated with surgery.
* Tracheal collapse, caused
by a progressive weakening of the walls of the trachea, occurs in many toy breeds,
especially very tiny Yorkies. As a result of genetics, the
walls of the trachea can be flaccid, a condition that becomes more
severe with age. Cushing's disease, a disorder
that causes production of excess steroid hormone by the adrenal
glands, can also weaken cartilage and lead to tracheal collapse. There is a
possibility that physical strain on the neck might cause or
contribute to trachea collapse. Since this is usually caused by an
energetic Yorkie pulling against his collar, many veterinarians
recommend use of a harness for leashed walks. An occasional
goose honking cough, especially on
exertion or excitement, is usually the first sign of this
condition. Over time, the cough may become almost constant in
the Yorkies later life. Breathing through the obstruction of a
collapsed (or partially collapsed) trachea for many years can
result in complications, including chronic lung disease. The
coughing can be countered with cough suppressants and bronchodilators. If the collapse is
advanced and unresponsive to medication, sometimes surgery can
repair the trachea.
5. History
5. 0. 1. Legacy
The Yorkie was bred as a ratter, used to kill mice and rats in
small places. There is some evidence that they may have been
used for hunting as well. Like most terriers developed in the early
19th Century, it was common for Yorkies to demonstrate their
prowess as vermin killers in what were known as "rat
pits." The terrier who killed the most rats in the least
amount of time was considered the winner.
As a hunting group, terriers specialize in pursuing animals
(usually vermin) that live in dens or burrows. Animals that are cornered and
defending their young will fight ferociously. Therefore, any dog
that would willingly pursue them must have an extraordinary degree
of courage; terriers are bred for that quality.
5. 0. 2. Ancestry
As the name implies, the Yorkshire Terrier originated in
Yorkshire (and the adjoining
Lancashire), a rugged region
in northern England. In the mid-nineteenth century, at the peak of
Englands industrial
revolution, miners and mill workers
from Scotland came to Yorkshire in
search of work and brought with them several different varieties of
small long-coated terriers, generally known as Broken Haired Scotch
terriers (not Scotties). The specific breeds that make
up the Yorkshire Terriers ancestry are not known, since the
breeders at that time did not keep records of the bloodlines.
Certain breeds, however, are commonly thought to be the main
forebears. The likely source of the Yorkies small stature,
long-haired coat and blue color are the Clydesdale, Paisley,
Skye and Waterside terriers, all Scottish
terriers transported to England at various times. The English
Black and Tan Terrier
bloodline probably gave the Yorkie its signature color pattern.
These breeds were all working dogs, used to keep vermin under
control in the textile mills and coal mines. Many have
suggested that the Maltese, an
ancient breed (likely originating in Asia), may be in the Yorkshire
Terriers background as well.
The breed first appeared at an 1861 bench show in England as the
Broken-Haired Scotch Terrier, named for the dogs
Scottish terrier ancestors. Early Yorkies were also known
simply as Toy Terriers, in both rough and broken
haired varieties. Yorkshire Terriers were given their breed
name by 1874.
5. 0. 3. Huddersfield Ben
A dog known as Huddersfield
Ben is universally acknowledged to be the foundation sire of
the Yorkshire Terrier breed. He was born in 1865 in the town of
Huddersfield, county of Yorkshire. The very public life of this
dog, owned by M.A. Foster, did much to popularize the breed in
England. Ben died in an accident at the age of six, but in his
short life he won more than 70 prizes at dog shows and also
demonstrated exceptional skill in ratting contests. Ben was a highly sought
after stud dog because he was one of the first to consistently sire
Yorkies true to type and under 5 pounds.
5. 0. 4. In America
The Yorkshire Terrier was introduced in the United States in
1872. The first Yorkie was registered with the American Kennel
Club in 1878, making it one of the first twenty-five breeds to be
approved for registration by the AKC. During the late Victorian era, the Yorkshire Terrier
quickly became a popular pet, and as Americans embraced Victorian
customs, so too did they embrace the Yorkshire Terrier. The
breeds popularity dipped in the 1940s, when the percentage of
small breed dogs registered fell to an all-time low of 18% of total
registrations. Smoky, a
Yorkie and famous war dog from World War
II, is credited with beginning a renewal of interest in the
then obscure Yorkshire Terrier breed. Boi, a yorkie owned by
Kenny Ortega, played Sharpay Evan's puppy in the Disney movie,
High School Musical 2.
6. Yorkie Hybrids
Yorkies are a popular breed to include in intentional crosses
with other dog breeds. In some cases, the purpose of using a Yorkie
in a cross is to try to retain the non-shedding Yorkie coat in the
offspring. Currently the Maltese Yorkie mix ("Morkie")
or Poodles ("Yorkie-Poo") are very popular.
A cross between a shedding breed and a Yorkie does not reliably
produce a non-shedding dog. Most of the offspring will shed to some
extent. Because they often do not shed as much as the shedding
parent, they will usually require regular grooming, including
haircuts. People with dog allergies who want a Yorkie mix should
spend enough time with the dog to ensure they will not have a
reaction before committing to ownership.
7. Notable Yorkies
7. 0. 1. In film
* Mr. Famous, Audrey
Hepburn's beloved Yorkshire Terrier, appeared with her in a
scene in Funny Face.
During the shoot of The Children's
Hour, Mr. Famous was run over on Wilshire Boulevard and
killed. After the death of Mr. Famous, Mel Ferrer gave Hepburn another Yorkie named
Assam of Assam.
* In the movie Meet the
Fockers, the Fockers' (Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand) family dog, Moses, is
played by a female Yorkie mix named Terem.
* Horror film Urban
Legend features a Yorkie in the role of Hootie, a fraternity house dog who drinks beer
through a beer bong. Hootie is murdered
by a serial killer in an imitation of the infamous urban legend of
"the dog in the microwave."
* In the film Daltry
Calhoun, Aunt Dee (Beth
Grant) has a Yorkie named Pickles.
* The character of Mrs. Coady (Patricia Hayes) in A Fish Called Wanda owns three
Yorkshire Terriers. Throughout the movie, an animal lover named Ken
Pile (Michael Palin) repeatedly
tries to assassinate Mrs. Coady, but
instead accidentally kills the Yorkies one by one. Following the
death of her last little dog, the woman dies of a heart
attack.
* In the movie Amazing Grace (2006 film),
one of the characters refers to the main character, William
Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd), as a
"Yorkshire Terrier."
* In the movie High School
Musical 2 Sharpay Evans is seen carrying a small male Yorkshire
Terrier, named Boi, around with her at the Lava Springs Country
Club. The dog's real owner is Kenny Ortega the
director/choreographer of High
School Musical and High
School Musical 2.
7. 0. 2. In literature
* Toto in the original book
version of L. Frank Baum's
The Wonderful Wizard
of Oz is believed to be a Yorkie. Although the book does
not specifically state Toto's breed, it describes Toto as
"a little black dog with long silky hair." Most
recognize Toto as a Cairn Terrier
from the 1939 film version. However, from
the illustrations in the first book many have concluded that
Toto is a Yorkshire Terrier, as
this breed was very popular at the time of publication. Toto was a
Boston Terrier in later books of
the Oz
series.
* Fred Basset, the comic
strip created by Alex Graham, features a Yorkshire Terrier named
Yorky.
7. 0. 3. On TV
* On the television series Green
Acres, Eva Gabor's
character (Lisa Douglas) owned a Yorkshire Terrier named Mignon
(from the French meaning "cute" or "precious",
as in "filet mignon").
* Whitney Houston's
Yorkshire Terrier, Doogie, was featured with her on the television
series Being Bobby
Brown.
* On MTV's 'Til Death Do Us
Part: Carmen and Dave, a reality show revolving around the
marriage of Carmen Electra and
Dave Navarro, the couple has a pet
Yorkie named Daisy.
* A Yorkshire Terrier named Barney was seen on the newspaper
drama television series Lou
Grant, where he shared the spotlight with Margaret Pynchon
(played by Nancy Marchand). The
character of Barney was killed by a Pit Bull Terrier on an episode of
Lou Grant that affected legislation on dog fighting in
several states.
* The George Carlin
Show featured a Yorkie named Miles (after jazz legend
Miles Davis); George Carlin's George O'Grady won
the dog from a plastic surgeon in the first episode of the
television series. Another character on the show commented to
George "that's not a dog for a straight man.".
7. 0. 4. Show dogs
* Huddersfield Ben, a champion
show dog, was the father of the modern Yorkshire Terrier.
* Champion Cede Higgins, winner of the coveted Best in Show award
at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club dog show
in 1978, was the first and only Yorkshire
Terrier ever to win the title.
* In 1997, Champion Ozmilion
Mystification became the first Yorkie to win Best in Show at
Crufts, the world's largest annual dog
show.
* Champion WA Mozart Dolce Sinfonia ("Mozart") is a
show dog owned by socialite Sabrina
A. Parisi. He was featured in the Krassimir Abramov music video for
"Say Goodbye" and will star in the upcoming documentary
It's a Dog Life
from director Vibeke Muasya.
On May 11, 2006, Mozart attended Krassimir's concert at the
Kodak Theater in Hollywood,
becoming the first dog to enter the venue.
7. 0. 5. Small dogs
* Sylvia, a matchbox-size Yorkshire Terrier owned by Arthur
Marples of Blackburn, England, was the
smallest dog in recorded history. The dog died in 1945 when she was
almost two years old, at which point she stood 2.5 inches tall at
the shoulder, measured 3.5 inches from nose tip to tail, and
weighed 4 ounces.
* For 1995 through 2002 Guinness World Records listed a
Yorkshire Terrier named Big Boss, as the smallest dog in the world.
Big Boss was listed at 11.94cm (4.7in) tall when his owner, Dr.
Chai Khanchanakom of Thailand,
registered the toy dog with Guinness.
* A Yorkie named Thumbelina, 5.5 inches tall and 8 inches long,
held the Guinness World
Record for smallest living dog prior to 1995.
* Tiny Pinocchio, an abnormally small Yorkshire Terrier, has
appeared on several television programs including Oprah and the Today Show.
7. 0. 6. War dogs
* Smoky, a war dog and hero of
World War II, was owned by William Wynne of Cleveland, Ohio. Wynne
adopted Smoky while he was serving with the 5th Air Force in the
Pacific.
7. 0. 7. White House dogs
* Pasha, Tricia Nixon's pet
Yorkie, lived in the White House
during the Richard Nixon
presidency.
8. Celebrity owners
* A Yorkshire Terrier named Spike was the former canine sidekick
of television celebrity Joan
Rivers. The corporate logo of Rivers' PGHM (Please God
Help Me) Productions featured an image of her beloved Spike in a
prayerful pose with a halo over his head. Joan Rivers also owned a Yorkie named
Veronica.
* Missy Elliott owns a Yorkshire
Terrier named Poncho. The dog appeared in the music video for
Elliott's song "Lose Control."
* Kelly Rowland's Yorkshire
Terrier, Mocha, was featured on an episode of Cribs on MTV.
* Justin Timberlake owns two
Yorkshire Terriers named Bella and Bearlie. The dogs appeared with
Justin in a 1997 US Weekly
feature on the members of *N Sync and
their dogs.
* Model Gisele Bundchen has often been
photographed with her Yorkshire Terrier, Vida.
* Bruce Willis owns a Yorkshire
Terrier named Wolf Fishbein (Wolfie), after a character in the
Woody Allen movie Crimes and Misdemeanors.
* Raven-Symone owns a Yorkshire
Terrier named Shawty Pimp. The dog appeared with Raven in a photo
shoot for Ebony magazine.
* Professional football player Brett
Favre owns a Yorkshire Terrier named Jazzmin.
* Actress Tara Reid owns a Yorkshire
Terrier named Stoli.
* Public relations professional Lizzie Grubman from MTV's PoweR
Girls owns two Yorkshire Terriers named Peanut and Crunch.
* Actress Taryn Manning owns a
Yorkshire Terrier named Speakers.
* Former Chelsea Football Club Manager Jose Mourinho owns a Yorkshire Terrier
named Leya. Mourinho was arrested for obstructing police and animal
welfare authorities when they attempted to take his Yorkie into
quarantine for alleged improper vaccination travel documentation.
* Actress and model Molly Sims owns
two Yorkshire Terriers named Chloe and Poupette
* Sabrina A. Parisi owns the
Yorkshire Terriers named Dolce Sinfonia
* Paris Hilton owns a Yorkshire
Terrier named Cinderella.
* Britney Spears owns a
Yorkshire Terrier named London.
* Actress and actor, Idina Menzel
and Taye Diggs own a Yorkshire Terrier
named Sammy Davis Jr.
* Actress/Singer, Hilary Duff owns
a Yorkshire Terrier named, Jack. He was a present from ex-boyfriend
Joel Madden.
* Chilean socialite, Macarena Ravinet, has recently (September,
2007) acquired a Yorkie named Benito.
* Racer, Jeff Gordon has a Yorkie
named Valentino.
* Model Miranda Kerr has a
Yorkshire Terrier named Frankie.
* Japanese singer/songwriter Ayumi
Hamasaki has a Yorkie named Ringo.
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