Personalized Yorkie Stuffed Animals

You’ll just adore your Yorkie plushie! It will be as endearing as your very own pet with the same cuteness factor and miniature size.  We take great pride in incorporating every detail your Yorkshire Terrier possesses right down to their little toes and button noses. We took out the bark of this fierce little protector as we know your Yorkie would be jealous of the competition!

Yorkshire terriers are named from the York region of England where they originated. With early beginnings as a mix of terrier breeds, the Yorkie’s ancestors are not originally known as no records were kept during the mid-1800s to which the breed dates back. It is thought that Yorkies are a mix of the Clydesdale, Paisley, and Skye terriers as they bear a resemblance to these breeds and these were the first terrier breeds brought to England from Scotland.

The Yorkie has a strong history as a Ratter. Ratters were sent to kill rats and rodents that occupied the streets and homes. These Ratters were even used to help miners and millers evacuate rats in their work areas, based on their strong hunting skills.

Because Yorkies are good hunters and have a knack for finding animals that lived in dens and burrows, hunters would take them with them on their hunting trips. These little dogs would fit right in the hunter’s pocket and would be used to scout foxes, badgers, and other small wild animals.

The Yorkie’s bravery and courage would come in handy during these hunting adventures as they would go after prey with little to no hesitation. Thanks to their skill as a hunter they were revered as a skillful dog with plenty of value. Word spread about the benefits of these little dogs and soon owners wanted one for themselves.

After being shown in England under the breed name Broken-Haired Scotch Terrier, the Yorkshire Terrier was given its official name in 1874.

By 1872, Yorkies slowly began making their way to the U.S. In England, the Yorkie was embraced by royalty and the upper class. They loved the breed for its small stature, and adorable appearance and the Yorkie became a highly sought-after dog in the country. This increased the popularity of the Yorkie in the U.S., where it has only continued to grow.

Today, the Yorkie is the most popular toy breed in the U.S. as well as in the U.K., Australia, Italy, and parts of South Africa.

Yorkies were recognized by the AKC in 1885.

Yorkies are the 9 th most popular dog breed overall. The love of Yorkies has remained strong over time, making them the perfect little companion to have by your side. These adorable dogs have a lot a personality in a pint-sized package and will bury their way right into your heart.

Sources: 

https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/yorkshireterrier.htm

http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/yorkshireterriers.html

http://www.yorkieinfocenter.com/yorkie-size

https://www.dog.com/dog-breeds/yorkshire-terrier/#otherNames

http://www.yorkieinfocenter.com/yorkshire-terrier-feeding