Yorkshire Terriers have a number of health issues, some of them hereditary, including but not limited to distichiasis, hydrocephalus, and hypoplasia of dens. These diseases have not been proven to be in all Yorkshires, so it is recommended that you check with your vet before buying a Yorkshire Terrier puppy.

It is believed that the Yorkshire Terrier was developed no more than a century ago by workers in the town of Yorkshire in Northern England so that they could prey on the rats that infested the mines they worked on.

In 1997, a Yorkshire Terrier named Ozmilion Mystification became the first Yorkshire Terrier to win Best in Show at Crufts, the world's largest annual dog show.

Like most other breeds, Yorkshire Terrier's have a life expectancy of about 12-15 years.

Yorkshire Terriers typically cost around $300-$700 USD, although they can be found with little difficulty for prices as low as $150 USD.

Yorkshire Terriers have been popular in elite circles. President Nixons daughter, Tricia, owned a Yorkshire Terrier named Pasha that lived with the Nixon family in the White House.

Yorkshire Terriers shed little to no hair, although their coat needs regular grooming. They are listed as hypoallergenic dogs by several popular dog information websites, however, it is recommended that you check with a vet before purchasing a Yorkshire Terrier if suffer from allergies.

A championship winning show dog and a stellar companion, the Yorkshire Terrier has been part of the development of other breeds, such as the Australian Silky Terrier, who is now the second most popular breed of dog are sold at a very high price.

Although they don't need a substantial amount of exercise, Yorkshire Terriers should be walked regularly and it is recommended that owners set time aside to play with them. If their exercise needs are not met properly, they could easily develop behavioral problems.

It is believed that the Yorkshire Terrier made its way to America because of its popularity as a show dog during the Victorian era in England. Because American's embraced Victorian customs, it didn't take long for them to import the popular breed.