The History of the Yorkshire Terrier Breed
According to the American Kennel Club the Yorkshire terrier first appeared at a bench show in England in 1861. The earliest record of a Yorkshire terrier born in the United States dates to 1872 and became an A.K.C. recognized breed in 1885.
Some believe the Yorkie was developed for catching the rats that infested the mines, mills, and factories in yorkshire and possibly as a hunting dog for badgers and foxes.
The Great results is that most people today consider them a "Glamorous little dog",
and they are reported to be the number one toy breed
(in terms of being the most popular) in America.
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