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- AKC group
Toy
- Size
Toy
- Height
~18–20 cm (AKC profile)
- Weight
up to 3.2 kg (AKC/FCI)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. The AKC suggests a couple of short walks a day at a steady pace, with the odd burst of play such as chasing a ball.
- Trainability
High
- Coat
The coat is glossy, fine and silky, moderately long and perfectly straight, and may be trimmed to floor length.
- Origin
United Kingdom
- Temperament
The FCI describes an alert, intelligent toy terrier, spirited with an even disposition, and notes that it keeps the terrier's hunting instinct, whether for a toy in the house or a rodent in the garden. The AKC adds that Yorkies love their owners and are eager to please, and it recommends early, gentle socialization with new people, places and dogs.
- AKC group
Toy
- Size
Toy
- Height
~13–20 cm (AKC profile)
- Weight
1–3 kg (FCI)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. The Chihuahua loves to run and play but can usually get enough exercise in a small space, and the AKC says trotting around after its people is often enough, with short, slow walks to keep it fit.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
There are two coats.
- Origin
Mexico
- Temperament
Big personality, tiny frame: the AKC standard asks for an alert dog with 'terrier-like' self-importance, confidence and self-reliance. The Kennel Club describes a gay, spirited and intelligent dog, neither snappy nor withdrawn, and the FCI a quick, lively and very courageous one.
