Yorkshire terriers are one of the world famous and beloved breeds. These cute little ones are smart and well trained. Calm affectionate dogs are the favorites of children.
Yorkers have one drawback - the high price. The more valuable the breed is, the more expensive it is. The dog of rare color is of high value. These include the chocolate Yorkshire Terrier.
Where do they come from?
Breeders of the breed are inclined to a consensus. Chocolate color is nothing but a weakened black gene. Therefore, before such puppies were sold as a breeding marriage. Breeders were shy about the appearance of elite parents of defective offspring.
To date, the Yorkshire Terrier chocolate color (pictured), born from purebred parents, is a real exclusive.
American Kennel Club recognizes such dogs as rare and valuable. In Russia, unfortunately, they do not yet have sufficient value and are not welcome in the rings. But this does not detract from the merits of unusual doggies.
Breed standard
What is the difference between a brown representative of a breed and a usual one? According to the description of the breed, the Yorkshire Terrier Chocolate differs from the standard only in color and type of coat.
The head is small, the skull is flat. The ears are wide set, medium-sized, triangular. Expressive eyes, oval, dark brown. The nose is brown and large. The lower jaw is narrowed.
The body is straight and long. The withers and croup are on the same line. The back is straight. The belly is tight.
The limbs are short. Putting them right is straight. Paws are rounded, claws are dark brown.
The tail was docked before. Now the long tails of representatives of the breed have come into fashion.
We should also talk about the structure of wool. In "ordinary" York, it is wavy. The Chocolate Yorkshire Terrier is exceptionally straight. Wavy hair in his case is considered a marriage.
Color - from light brown with tan marks to the color "dark chocolate".
Maintenance and care
How to care for the Yorkshire chocolate terrier (pictured)? It requires the same attention and care as a standard brother.
A daily examination of the eyes, ears and teeth is necessary. Dirt is carefully removed from the ears with a cotton swab or swab dipped in saline. The eyes are wiped with a damp cotton pad. If plaque is found on the teeth, they are brushed with dog toothpaste. If tartar is found, then you can’t do without a visit to the veterinarian.
Claws are trimmed in a veterinary clinic. This must be done once a month or a half.
The breed is prone to obesity. Be sure to monitor the weight of the pet. It should not exceed 3.2 kilograms.
The dog should have its own corner. Get a cage for dogs of small breeds. This will be the house for the pet, where he can sleep or go there when he wants to be alone.
If the baby has a bed, it is washed and dried every week.
It is advisable to walk the dog 3-4 times a day. In the warm season, the duration of walks can reach 1 hour. In winter, you should not be outside for more than 15 minutes at a time.
For the winter, the Yorkshire Chocolate Terrier needs warm clothing. These dogs easily catch a cold.
The representatives of the breed are combed out 3 times a week.
There is no need to wash regularly. It is enough to wipe the legs and stomach after walking.
Feeding
How to feed the baby? Either dry food or natural food. If the advantage is for “crackers,” then they must be of proper quality — super-premium or holistic.
Among the natural products that can be given to the chocolate Yorkshire Terrier are the following:
Boiled lean meat. Beef, veal, turkey. Chicken should be careful. She is able to provoke a severe allergy in a pet.
Dairy products - low fat cottage cheese and kefir. Non-fat natural yogurt without additives is suitable. Dogs should not be given milk.
Boiled fish without bones.
Cereals: rice, buckwheat, oatmeal.
Vegetables: zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, white cabbage, some potatoes.
Chicken or quail eggs.
As a treat, special dog biscuits or dry cookies such as "Mary" are given.
Character
What about the Yorkshire Terrier? These are cute and friendly pets. They are not aggressive, willingly go hand in hand and allow themselves to be stroked by strangers. Homes are affectionate, but unobtrusive.
In a family with young children, representatives of the breed are undesirable. Dogs are fragile, and children do not always understand that they hurt a pet.
Where to buy a dog?
In Russia, there are several nurseries specializing in breeding "chocolates". You can buy chocolate mini Yorkshire terriers. The photo is presented below.
The price starts from 50 000 rubles. The higher the animal is valued, the more expensive it is. The cost of the baby is not affected by the reluctance of the future owner to engage in breeding or attend exhibitions.
Dog for the soul
Many breeders do not like it when they ask a puppy "for themselves". The worst is possible with a flaw. And they motivate this by the lack of money to buy a healthier animal or a gift for a child.
No breeder will sell a small dog as a living toy. The animal deserves love, care and good hosts. And not picking out the eye, tugging at the tail and twisting the legs.
Also, breeders will be wary of selling their puppies to people who do not have money to buy a healthy baby. Purchasing a pet is only an initial outlay. He needs good nutrition, care and examination by a veterinarian. All this requires considerable amounts. If a person cannot spend money on a good puppy, then where will he get them for his maintenance?
Chocolate Yorkshire Terrier is unlikely to be cheap. There are carrots - a mixture of Maltese lapdogs and Yorks. Such dogs look like lapdogs on the exterior, but sell them like Yorks.
As for free sites with animal advertisements, no self-respecting breeder will give up a purebred puppy of a rare color to the good hands. On such a site, you can stumble upon a cute brown cur, but not an elite dog.
Summarize
In the article, we talked about such an unusual dog as the Yorkshire Chocolate Terrier. Its uniqueness in a rare color.
We highlight the main aspects:
A standard York Terrier weighs 3.2 kg. His mini-brother barely reaches 1.2 kg. Chocolate dogs are both standard and mini.
The cost of representatives of the breed of rare color is high.
The grooming is no more whimsical than any other Yorkshire terrier.
Pets are fed either dry food or natural food.
Walk 3-4 times a day.
Conclusion
When purchasing a dog, you must first rely on your own preferences. Fashion, the vagaries of a child, the resemblance to friends - this is changeable. Yorkshire terriers live 12-14 years. When starting such a dog, you need to remember this. She is alive, for the pet must be held responsible throughout her life.