The Yorkshire terrier became breed not only fashionable recently, but also status, such pet is perceived as sign of financial wellbeing of family. And it is quite explainable – the prices on these doggies can reach several thousand dollars. And, the weight of a Yorkshire terrier, the higher it cost is lower.
Standards of breed
Despite the small sizes, Yorkshire terriers very in proportion are put that is not hidden even by the dense long and silky wool which is falling down evenly from two parties. Yorkshirksky terriers are characterized by swiftness and live, but balanced temperament. As part this breed in many countries, the existing national standards can differ slightly in the description of physical parameters.
So, the standard weight established by the International Film logical Federation (FCI) for Yorkshire terriers is 3.1 kg. This value as maximum is given also in standards of the American Club of Dog Breeders (ACDB). The ancestor of breed is Great Britain, the British Kennel Club (UK KC) established a maximum on a mark of 3.2 kg, and here the standard of the International Film logical Union (IKU) is the highest and makes 3.5 kg.If to adhere to requirements to the standard, established by Great Britain, individuals whose weight is from 1.8 to 2.7 kg, average height in withers – 28 cm are considered as the most preferable. All standards refer to shortcomings excess of the maximum value of weight, and though the minimum weight in them in no way does not make a reservation, noted, as its small values "are not welcomed".
Mini and super-mini Yorkshire terriers
Nevertheless, there is an informal gradation on which yirkshirksky terriers weight not exceeding 2 kilograms belong to the category "mini", and those whose weight is from 0.9 to 1.3 kg – to category "super mini". They are, of course more expensive, than dogs of the standard size and weight, but separate breed are not. Appearance of such "kids" in a dung from the parents having standard weight is accident, and all attempts of manufacturers to bring a new kind of Yorkshire terriers of the smaller size, as a rule, are not crowned with success. Buying such puppy, you have to understand accurately that you strongly risk, but the manufacturer can not tell you about it. The fact is that small individuals, in the majority have problems with health which can be revealed only after a while. The most serious pathology is atypical position of a liver which becomes a cause of death of a dog in 1-3 years. Besides, these "kids" are sensitive to any infection and they need constant observation from the veterinarian. The ordinary dog of standard weight does not need constant veterinary service, seldom is ill and lives on average up to 15 years.