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14+ Historical Facts About Yorkshire Terriers You Might Not Know

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The decorative breed Yorkshire Terrier has several variants of occurrence, so scientists did not agree on the appearance of these small creatures. But in one of their opinions they coincide – the ancestors of modern Yorkies werewolf-like dogs that lived many centuries ago. This judgment is based on the same set of chromosomes in ancient and modern dogs. In this article, you will learn the main versions of the appearance of Yorkshire Terrier dogs.

#1 Despite the fact that there is practically no documentation or accurate evidence about the origin of Yorkshire Terrier dogs, scientists believe that ancient terrier-like rat catchers can be considered their ancestors.

#2 The manuscripts of the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder, who lived in the first century AD, also describe miniature dogs discovered by the Romans in the British Isles.

#3 In the seventh century AD, King Dagobert I of the Franks passed a law prohibiting the killing of a hunting dog, which is described as a modern Yorkie.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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