Yorkillon

Dog Breed Profile

Yorkillon History

The Yorkshire Terrier is a toy-sized, hypoallergenic, and predominantly white terrier. It is the smallest of the terrier group, and one of the smallest of the toy dogs. The Yorkshire Terrier is the state dog of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and is one of the eight official “Pets of America”. The Yorkshire Terrier was originally bred to hunt and kill rats, especially the ones living in textile mills. The breed was standardized in the 1800s by Edward Laverack, a breeder from Huddersfield, England. The popularity of the Yorkshire Terrier soared in the mid-to-late 1800s, when Queen Victoria began breeding them. The popularity of the Yorkshire Terrier was so great that, by the late 1800s, the Kennel Club of England was forced to limit the number of new puppies registered.

Time of Origin

Unknown

Country of Origin

Unknown

Ancestry

Coton de Tulear, Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkillon Physical Characteristics

The Yorkipoo is a small, medium-size hybrid breed that typically stands between 10 and 14 inches tall at the shoulders, and weighs between 6 and 14 pounds. They have the body of a large yorkie and the fur of a poodle. They have the curly, soft, hypoallergenic fur of the poodle combined with the small body and long legs of the yorkie. Their hair is typically a light, fluffy white or cream, with patches of darker, black hair. They have large, almond-shaped eyes and the muzzle of a yorkipoo is shorter than a yorkie. They are playful, intelligent, and extremely energetic.

Eye Colors

Brown

Nose Colors

Black

Coat Colors

Black, Blue, Silver, White, Fawn, Red, Brown, Sable

Height Range

Male Height Range: 8 – 10 inches

Female Height Range: 8 – 10 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 7 – 9 lbs

Female Weight Range: 6 – 8 lbs

Yorkillon Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

12-16 yrs

Yorkillon Health Concerns

Patellar Luxation, Portacaval Shunt, Deafness, Hip Dysplasia, Hypoglycemia, Mitral Valve Disease, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, Collapsed Trachea, Cataracts, Von Willebrand’s Disease, Follicular Dysplasia, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Yorkillon Temperament and Behaviour

The Yorkillon is an energetic, friendly and happy breed of dog. They love to play and are very social. They enjoy the company of other dogs and are very gentle and loving with children.

Yorkillon Activity Requirements

The Yorkipoo is a cross between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Toy or Miniature Poodle. They are a small, compact, and playful dog that makes a great family pet. The Yorkipoo is not a very active breed. While they do not need a ton of exercise, they do require some. A short walk around the neighborhood or a game of fetch may be enough to keep your Yorkipoo happy and healthy. If you are looking for a small, low-upkeep dog, the Yorkipoo might be a good choice. While they do require some exercise and interaction, they are not very demanding. They are best suited to people who have time to play with their dog, but aren’t looking for an activity partner.