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AMD · 07-12-2008, 06:54 PM

Why is the Yorkshire Terrier in the toy, rather than the terrier group?

From the AKC...

Terrier - This group includes breeds such as the Airedale, Cairn Terrier and Scottish Terrier. Terriers were bred to rid property of vermin such as rats.

Toy - These dogs were bred to be household companions. This group includes little dogs such as the Chihuahua, Maltese, Pomeranian and Pug.

AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Yorkshire Terrier
"Though members of the Toy Group, they are terriers by nature and are brave, determined, investigative and energetic."

Just curious...Never knew the answer.

07-12-2008, 06:54 PM	#1
AMD Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 8,986	Why is the Yorkie a toy?? Why is the Yorkshire Terrier in the toy, rather than the terrier group? From the AKC... Terrier - This group includes breeds such as the Airedale, Cairn Terrier and Scottish Terrier. Terriers were bred to rid property of vermin such as rats. Toy - These dogs were bred to be household companions. This group includes little dogs such as the Chihuahua, Maltese, Pomeranian and Pug. AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Yorkshire Terrier "Though members of the Toy Group, they are terriers by nature and are brave, determined, investigative and energetic." Just curious...Never knew the answer.