History of Yorkshire Terriers

Historically the Yorkshire terrier was bred as a ratter due to its small stature it could catch and kill vermin in small places. Some historians also claim that Yorkie were used commonly in hunting. The Yorkshire terrier was developed in the early 19th Century and were popular for there ability to kill vermin and they didn’t eat a great deal. The Yorkies were also used for sport due to there rat catching abilities, they were put in a pit of rats and which ever terrier killed the most rats in the least time was considered the winner and bets were placed. Yorkshire terriers are deemed as courageous as they would willingly pursue vermin that lived down burrows or dens that were themselves ferocious, especially those protecting their young. This meant that terriers were bred for quality particularly their small stature.