Kissy Stříbrný Artep, male, champion. Kennel: Stříbrný Artep
An ancient breed, originally bred by poor English weavers at a time when people were not commonly allowed to keep dogs suitable for hunting.
Over time, the Yorkshire Terrier has evolved into a wonderful, loyal and loving companion.
It shares with other terriers its independence, alertness and courage, and is lively and inquisitive.
It gets along great with its owner's family and children. It can be suspicious of strangers until it gets the feeling that all is well.
It is important to be sensitive but consistent in training, otherwise the Yorkshire will grow up to be a spoiled dog, and that would be a shame.
This breed has been enormously damaged by breeding without a pedigree. Never get a dog without certificate of origin, even if the seller promises you anything. This is a breed where you need to carefully choose a responsible breeder and believe that such a choice will pay off financially.
Taking care of a Yorkshire is not particularly demanding, except for the coat.
22.02.2012/EN
FCI-Standard N° 86
YORKSHIRE TERRIER
ORIGIN: Great Britain.
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID STANDARD: 10.11.2011
UTILIZATION: Companion Dog.
FCI-CLASSIFICATION: Group 3 Terriers.
Section 4 Toy Terriers.
Without working trial.
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY: The Yorkshire Terrier comes from the same locale as the Airedale Terrier and was first seen around the 1850s. The old Black and Tan Terrier is behind the Yorkshire Terrier, together with other breeds such as the Maltese and the Skye Terrier. The current name was accepted in 1870. The breed’s terrier-like qualities include the hunting instinct, be it for a toy in the house or a rodent in the garden.
GENERAL APPEARANCE: Long-coated, coat hanging quite straight and evenly down each side, a parting extending from nose to end of tail. Very compact and neat, carriage very upright conveying an important air.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: General outline conveying impression of vigorous and well proportioned body.
BEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERAMENT: Alert, intelligent toy terrier. Spirited with even disposition.
HEAD
CRANIAL REGION:
Skull: Rather small and flat, not too prominent or round.
FACIAL REGION:
Nose: Black.
Muzzle: Not too long.
Jaw/Teeth: Perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i. e. upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Teeth well placed with even jaws.
Eyes: Medium, dark, sparkling, with sharp intelligent expression and placed to look directly forward. Not prominent. Edge of eyelids dark.
Ears: Small, V-shaped, carried erect, not too far apart, covered with short hair, colour very deep, rich tan.
NECK: Good reach.
BODY: Compact.
Back: Level.
Loin: Well sustained.
Chest: Moderate spring o ribs.
TAIL: Previously customarily docked.
Docked: Medium length with plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than rest of body, especially at end of tail. Carried a little higher than level of back.
Undocked: Plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than rest of body, especially at end of tail. Carried a little higher than level of back. As straight as possible. Length to give a well balanced appearance.
LIMBS
FOREQUARTERS:
General appearance: Legs straight, well covered with hair of rich golden tan a few shades lighter at end than at roots, not extending higher on forelegs than elbows.
Shoulder: Well laid.
Forearm: Straight.
Forefeet: Round; nails black.
HINDQUARTERS:
General appearance: Legs quite straight when viewed from behind, moderate turn of stifle. Well covered with hair of rich golden tan a few shades lighter at ends than at roots, not extending higher on hind legs than stifle.
Stifle (Knee): Moderate turn of stifle.
Hind feet: Round; nails black.
GAIT / MOVEMENT: Free with drive ; straight action front and behind, retaining level topline.
COAT
Hair: On body moderately long, perfectly straight (not wavy), glossy; fine silky texture, not woolly, must never impede movement. Fall on head long, rich golden tan, deeper in colour at sides of head, about ear roots and on muzzle where it should be very long. Tan on head not to extend on to neck, nor must any sooty or dark hair intermingle with any of tan.
Colour: Dark steel blue (not silver blue), extending from occiput to root of tail, never mingled with fawn, bronze or dark hairs. Hair on chest rich, bright tan. All tan hair darker at the roots than in middle, shading to still lighter at tips.
WEIGHT:
Weight: Up to 3,2 kgs.
FAULTS: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
DISQUALIFYING FAULTS:
• Aggressive or overly shy dogs
• Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall
be disqualified:
N.B.: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
The latest correction is in bold characters.
FCI-Standard N° 86
YORKSHIRE TERRIER
ORIGIN: Great Britain.
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID STANDARD: 10.11.2011
UTILIZATION: Companion Dog.
FCI-CLASSIFICATION: Group 3 Terriers.
Section 4 Toy Terriers.
Without working trial.
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY: The Yorkshire Terrier comes from the same locale as the Airedale Terrier and was first seen around the 1850s. The old Black and Tan Terrier is behind the Yorkshire Terrier, together with other breeds such as the Maltese and the Skye Terrier. The current name was accepted in 1870. The breed’s terrier-like qualities include the hunting instinct, be it for a toy in the house or a rodent in the garden.
GENERAL APPEARANCE: Long-coated, coat hanging quite straight and evenly down each side, a parting extending from nose to end of tail. Very compact and neat, carriage very upright conveying an important air.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: General outline conveying impression of vigorous and well proportioned body.
BEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERAMENT: Alert, intelligent toy terrier. Spirited with even disposition.
HEAD
CRANIAL REGION:
Skull: Rather small and flat, not too prominent or round.
FACIAL REGION:
Nose: Black.
Muzzle: Not too long.
Jaw/Teeth: Perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i. e. upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Teeth well placed with even jaws.
Eyes: Medium, dark, sparkling, with sharp intelligent expression and placed to look directly forward. Not prominent. Edge of eyelids dark.
Ears: Small, V-shaped, carried erect, not too far apart, covered with short hair, colour very deep, rich tan.
NECK: Good reach.
BODY: Compact.
Back: Level.
Loin: Well sustained.
Chest: Moderate spring o ribs.
TAIL: Previously customarily docked.
Docked: Medium length with plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than rest of body, especially at end of tail. Carried a little higher than level of back.
Undocked: Plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than rest of body, especially at end of tail. Carried a little higher than level of back. As straight as possible. Length to give a well balanced appearance.
LIMBS
FOREQUARTERS:
General appearance: Legs straight, well covered with hair of rich golden tan a few shades lighter at end than at roots, not extending higher on forelegs than elbows.
Shoulder: Well laid.
Forearm: Straight.
Forefeet: Round; nails black.
HINDQUARTERS:
General appearance: Legs quite straight when viewed from behind, moderate turn of stifle. Well covered with hair of rich golden tan a few shades lighter at ends than at roots, not extending higher on hind legs than stifle.
Stifle (Knee): Moderate turn of stifle.
Hind feet: Round; nails black.
GAIT / MOVEMENT: Free with drive ; straight action front and behind, retaining level topline.
COAT
Hair: On body moderately long, perfectly straight (not wavy), glossy; fine silky texture, not woolly, must never impede movement. Fall on head long, rich golden tan, deeper in colour at sides of head, about ear roots and on muzzle where it should be very long. Tan on head not to extend on to neck, nor must any sooty or dark hair intermingle with any of tan.
Colour: Dark steel blue (not silver blue), extending from occiput to root of tail, never mingled with fawn, bronze or dark hairs. Hair on chest rich, bright tan. All tan hair darker at the roots than in middle, shading to still lighter at tips.
WEIGHT:
Weight: Up to 3,2 kgs.
FAULTS: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
DISQUALIFYING FAULTS:
• Aggressive or overly shy dogs
• Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall
be disqualified:
N.B.: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
The latest correction is in bold characters.