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Lilyanna · 03-13-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MissSophie

I'm curious where the name Fourche came from?

The original Kennel where they were supposedly first bred (intentional cross) was named Fourche Kennel hence they decided to name this designer puppy a Fourche terrier. (I guess it is French but pronounced Fush like Push)

roxygirl1281 · 03-13-2010, 03:26 PM

Fourche Terriers were first created in 1978 by Fourche Valley [COLOR=green ! important][COLOR=green ! important]Kennel[/COLOR][/COLOR], and Petite was one of the pups from that litter. The first litter of Fourche Terriers was created strictly by accident, by crossing a Yorkie and a West Highland [COLOR=green ! important][COLOR=green ! important]White [COLOR=green ! important]Terrier[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]. They turned out to be wonderful [COLOR=green ! important][COLOR=green ! important]little [COLOR=green ! important]dogs[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] and their breedings continued. "We named them "Fourche Terrier" after the name of our kennel, Fourche Valley Kennel. "Fourche" is pronounced "fush" to rhyme with "push." That isn't the French pronunciation, but that is the name here. The Fourche Terrier was slightly larger than the Yorkie, much smaller than the Westie. They had superior personalities with the Westie spunkiness and non-shedding coat of the Yorkie, but looked like a miniature Cairn Terrier."

Fourche Terrier, Fourche Terriers, Westie Yorkie Hybrid

Fourche Terrier - West Highland White Terrier x Yorkshire Terrier Breed Information

yorkieusa · 03-13-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lilyanna

I am Lilyanna's mom. We are new. Am I even allowed with a designer pup?

Beautiful name. She's cute, too. Welcome to YT. I remember there was a family in our addition that had a cute lil Westie. Kacee and him just loved each other. They moved away though.

yorkieusa · 03-13-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel

My Jezebel playing with a TINY Westie today at the dog park:Attachment 310580

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Those pictures are so cute!

Squid · 03-24-2010, 08:26 PM

Hi, I was looking for information on this mix. My little guy is 15 weeks old , 11 pounds and growing like a weed. His litter mate is around 6 1/2 pounds! He definitely takes after his Yorkie dad in looks, but apparently has a Westie butt.

roxygirl1281 · 03-25-2010, 03:46 AM

Yea! Another fourche terrier! Post pics! What's your babies name? My five month old Yorkie-Westie is 7 1/5 lbs now - I can't believe how big yours is already :-)

Lilyanna · 03-25-2010, 04:04 AM

If you google the name you will get some info. on the web. Wow, he is a big little guy. Lily is 10 months and about 7.5 pounds. Please post a pic. Would love to see him. I don't know what the average size is. I guess being a cross there really isn't a standard.

03-25-2010, 03:46 AM	#51
roxygirl1281 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 128	Yea! Another fourche terrier! Post pics! What's your babies name? My five month old Yorkie-Westie is 7 1/5 lbs now - I can't believe how big yours is already :-) __________________ Morgan & Emily 's Mommy

03-25-2010, 04:04 AM	#52
Lilyanna Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Holland, MI, US Posts: 12	Fourche terriers If you google the name you will get some info. on the web. Wow, he is a big little guy. Lily is 10 months and about 7.5 pounds. Please post a pic. Would love to see him. I don't know what the average size is. I guess being a cross there really isn't a standard. __________________

03-13-2010, 03:26 PM	#47
roxygirl1281 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 128	Fourche Terriers were first created in 1978 by Fourche Valley [COLOR=green ! important][COLOR=green ! important]Kennel[/COLOR][/COLOR], and Petite was one of the pups from that litter. The first litter of Fourche Terriers was created strictly by accident, by crossing a Yorkie and a West Highland [COLOR=green ! important][COLOR=green ! important]White [COLOR=green ! important]Terrier[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]. They turned out to be wonderful [COLOR=green ! important][COLOR=green ! important]little [COLOR=green ! important]dogs[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] and their breedings continued. "We named them "Fourche Terrier" after the name of our kennel, Fourche Valley Kennel. "Fourche" is pronounced "fush" to rhyme with "push." That isn't the French pronunciation, but that is the name here. The Fourche Terrier was slightly larger than the Yorkie, much smaller than the Westie. They had superior personalities with the Westie spunkiness and non-shedding coat of the Yorkie, but looked like a miniature Cairn Terrier." Fourche Terrier, Fourche Terriers, Westie Yorkie Hybrid Fourche Terrier - West Highland White Terrier x Yorkshire Terrier Breed Information

03-24-2010, 08:26 PM	#50
Squid YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1	Hi, I was looking for information on this mix. My little guy is 15 weeks old , 11 pounds and growing like a weed. His litter mate is around 6 1/2 pounds! He definitely takes after his Yorkie dad in looks, but apparently has a Westie butt.