Yorkshire terrier

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Yorkshire terrier Small, long-haired dog originally bred in Lancashire and Yorkshire, England, in the 19th century. It has a compact body and short legs. The tail is commonly docked. The silky coat is generally blue-grey and tan. Height: to 20cm (8in) at the shoulder; weight to 3kg (7lb).

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Yorkshire terrier

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York·shire ter·ri·er • n. a dog of a small, long-haired blue-gray and tan breed of terrier.

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