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Originally Posted by sandy025 here is my try
What breeds did the Yorkshire Terrier derive from?
Maltese and Scottish Terrier
Chihuahua and Lhasa Apso
Poodle and Shih Tzu
Jack Russel Terrier and Pekingese
What was the original purpose for Yorkies?
To be royal pets and show dogs in England.
To guard treasures in Scottish castles.
To ferret out rats and rabbits from coal mines.
To guard chicken houses.
What is the most common problem that Yorkies go to the vet for?
Skin allergies.
Infertility issues.
Dental problems.
Obesity.
What attributes to their dental problems and picky behavior?
Large teeth compared to small delicate jaw.
Persistent baby teeth.
Too many canned foods, treats and people food.
All of the Above. |
Yorkshire Terrier Knowledge
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What breeds did the Yorkshire Terrier derive from?
Your Answer:
Maltese and Scottish Terrier
Correct Answer:
Maltese and Scottish Terrier
The ancestors of the Yorkshire Terrier are Scottish. At the turn of the 19th century, miners were breeding a small hunting terrier called the Clydesdale. Today's modern "Yorkie" was derived from the Maltese and Scottish Terrier.
Yorkshire Terrier Origination
What was the original purpose for Yorkies?
Your Answer:
To ferret out rats and rabbits from coal mines.
Correct Answer:
To ferret out rats and rabbits from coal mines.
Yorkies were first used to catch rats in mines and later used for poaching rabbits. Today, they are a beautiful companion animal and admired for its striking long coat.
Yorkshire Terrier Use
What is the most common problem that Yorkies go to the vet for?
Your Answer:
Dental problems.
Correct Answer:
Dental problems.
Yorkies most often see the vet for dental problems due to having a delicate jaw armed with broad strong teeth. They also have persistent milk teeth (baby teeth) that remain longer than normal, all of which leads to tartar deposits and sensitive gums.
Yorkshire Terrier Health Problems
What attributes to their dental problems and picky behavior?
Your Answer:
All of the Above.
Correct Answer:
All of the Above.
To overcome these teeth problems that can occur in Yorkshire Terriers, it is essential that the shape, texture and size of the kibbles encourage them to chew in an effort to achieve a mechanical cleaning action from the special made kibble by Royal Canin.
Dental Problems