747 — Tavern Ratters on the Velvet Couch: Decoding the Yorkshire Terrier
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Laura Reeves discusses the Yorkshire Terrier's history, grooming, and training with breed experts Gloria Lyon and Lorraine Hayes.
Tavern Ratters on the Velvet Couch: Decoding the Yorkshire Terrier Host Laura Reeves is joined by Yorkshire Terrier breed legends Gloria Lyon and Lorraine Hayes at the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America National Specialty as they share over 50 years each of hands-on experience, revealing the Yorkie’s fierce rat-hunting history, practical grooming hacks and essential training and health tips. The Yorkshire Terrier's Rich History : Though loved today as glamorous lapdogs, Yorkies originated in the 1800s as brave, independent rat and mouse hunters in mines and taverns. That fierce terrier prey instinct and big dog attitude are still alive and well in the breed today. Grooming and Coat Realities : Yorkies grow human-like hair instead of fur, which means they do not shed. However, maintaining a full show coat requires intense wrapping in tissue paper. For companion homes, these experts strongly recommend a cute, low-maintenance pet trim ("cutting them down"). Color and Size Unpredictability : Puppies are born black and tan and gradually lighten into their signature steel blue and gold by age two or three. Because genetics are complex, size can be highly unpredictable, and oversized…
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