An alert, intelligent toy terrier with a long, straight, silky coat. Dogs NSW says a Yorkshire Terrier in full coat needs daily brushing, or a short clip with a weekly bath, that it does not moult, and that it is suited to apartment living with little daily exercise.
Also searched as Yorkie.
| Adult weight, male | 2 to 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Adult weight, female | 2 to 3 kg |
| Size | Small, under 10 kg |
| Coat | long, perfectly straight, fine and silky, not woolly |
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