What is Yorkshire Terrier?
[[File:Yorkshirenamedmeetwithsuccesofhappyblue.JPG|300px|right|thumb|Yorkshire Terrier]] [[File:Yorkshire terrier.jpg|300px|thumb|Yorkshire Terrier]] The '''Yorkshire Terrier''' or '''Yorkie''' is a small breed of [[terrier]] [[dog]]. It originated in the [[United Kingdom]] in the town of [[Yorkshire]], from where it gets its name. They were first bred to catch [[Mouse|mice]] and [[Rat|rats]], so they are often fast and energetic. Yorkies usually weigh about 7 pounds (3.18 kg) and have a dark gray or black [[coat (dog)|coat]] with a brown face. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), Yorkies are the second most popular dog breed in America, behind only the [[Labrador Retriever]]. They are really playful, they will always want to play. {{commons|Terriers}} {{Terriers}} {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Terriers]] [[Category:FCI breeds]] [[Category:Dog breeds originating in England]]