Interview With Breeder/Owner Handler Jackie Kuk I breed Yorkshire Terriers under the Prefix JaLa along with my Mom, Laura Vance. Although Mom no longer exhibits or raises puppies due to her health, she is still a huge part of JaLa Yorkies. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her. I attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and finished my clinical training at Michigan State University. I work in a busy, five-doctor small animal practice in Elkhart, Indiana.   1. How were you first introduced to the sport of purebred dogs? To your breed? Jackie Kuk: I grew up with pu ..read more

  Interview with Sharon McCadam, Breeder of FirAcres Yorkshire Terriers Where do I live? How many years in dogs? How many years as a breeder? Sharon McCadam: We are located in Mount Vernon, Washington, Gateway to the San Juan Islands and upper Puget Sound, 60 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, BC, Canada! I attended my first dog show in 1960 on our honeymoon. My husband’s sister was showing Afghan Hounds at the Seattle Kennel Club event the day after our wedding, so we stopped on our way to Vancouver BC to watch her show her entry. SKC was still a benched show, held i ..read more

  Interview With Breeder/Owner Handler Kathy Lopez Breach   How were you first introduced to the sport of purebred dogs? To your breed? Kathy Lopez Breach: I was first introduced to my breed in the year 2007. I spent time searching for information on the breed and, through the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, I found individuals who helped me to connect to several Yorkshire Terrier clubs. I was introduced to the sport of dogs after I bred my first Yorkshire Terrier that I was able to begin showing in the year 2011.   How many years in dogs? How many as an Owner Handler? As a B ..read more

  Yorkies have universal appeal. These spunky, tenacious little terriers capture the hearts of everyone from suburban families to city apartment dwellers, and even burly “tough-guy” sportsmen. But as desirable as they are, they sometimes find themselves in need of rescuing. The often-horrendous situations found in most puppy mills, owners who pass away or cannot afford expensive but necessary medical treatments, and even lost, stolen, or runaway pets can all result in animals that need our help. That’s where Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue (YTNR) comes in.   Yorkshire Terrier Natio ..read more

  We’ve all walked down the street and complimented someone’s small, silver-coated “Silky Terrier,” only to be told, “This is a Yorkshire!” Then, to be politically correct, we call the next one we see a Yorkie, only to be told, “Can’t you tell the difference? This is a Silky!”   So, what IS the difference? First, a bit of history of both breeds. The famous 19th century dog writer Edward C. Ash mentions “bonnie wee Skyes with long silky hair.” The idea here is that in the early 1800s, enterprising Skye breeders produced a miniature and silky-coated version of their 50 to 60 lb. bree ..read more

  Heritage of the Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed   No breed of purebred dog is better or stronger than its heritage. The Yorkshire Terrier’s heritage originated in Great Britain. Most chronicles of the breed’s history explain that the Yorkshire Terrier was bred down in size. Both are facts that recorded history annihilates. The Yorkshire Terrier derives from the small working Terriers of the English and Scotch working people. The Waterside Terrier of Great Britain of the l4th century was a small dog, weighing 6 to 8 pounds, blue and tan in color with a silky coat, 6 to 7 inches long. H ..read more

The correct presentation of the Yorkshire Terrier breed is of utmost importance. Not only the immaculate grooming of dog and handler, but also the ring training and presentation of both are crucial. This article gives some of my thoughts on the subject, which might be helpful to you. Purebred Yorkshire Terrier Presentation – THE DAY BEFORE THE SHOW: At home, we have to take our dog(s) out of oil-shampoo, condition and dry. I always dry from the part down the back first, then the sides and feet, leaving head fall, face, and front of neck until last. Wrap, if it is a dog you usually wrap ..read more

In 1997, MaryElizabeth Dugmore founded Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue (YTNR). She started it per the request of the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, but it became so big that she was asked to take it private. Now, 23 years later (and 4,000-plus little dogs re-homed), MaryElizabeth, our YTNR President, the Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue Board, State Directors, volunteers, and our donors and supporters are still rescuing, treating, sponsoring, and finding forever homes for dogs in need. Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue, a 501c(3), is more than a rescue group. It’s a group that brought ..read more

Renowned Sugarfoot Yorkshire Terrier breeder Vicki Edwards – Sugarfoot Yorkies in a lively discussion about breeding and showing the breed. Where do you live and how far do you travel to shows? What do you do outside of dogs? I live near Atlanta, Georgia. Primarily I show in the southeast but often travel to shows as far as New York, Texas, Missouri, Kansas etc. Outside of dogs I enjoy reading, craft projects, and growing orchids. How many years in Yorkies? Showing? Breeding? I have been in Yorkies for 30+ years. But it doesn’t seem that long! And I started showing several years after I got m ..read more

Yorkie Survey by Showsight. Describe the breed in three words? Drop coat—blue and tan, compact Toy Terrier and self importance. What are your must have traits in this breed? Head carriage, level top line, vigor, confident and compact well-proportioned silhouette. What makes this breed an ideal companion for those wanting a Toy dog? Toy breed, outgoing confident temperament, healthy and weight not to exceed seven pounds. What about the breed makes it a great show dog? Its self importance in a toy breed and in the toy group. What about the breed is most miss understood by the general public? Coa ..read more