Yorkshire Terrier

Head Information

Yorkshire Terrier

Head Type : Wedge Shaped Skull Type : Mesaticephalic Top of Skull Type : Flat
Head Plane : Parallel Skull to Muzzle Ratio : Not too long Bite : Scissors
Ear Type : Prick Ear Set : Close Erect Ear Faults : Set too low
Eye Type : Oval Eye Placement : Not too prominent Eye Color : Brown
Eye Faults : Light Eyes
Yorkshire TerrierBreed Information

Profile Information

Yorkshire Terrier

Body Type : Rectangular Coat Type : Drop Front Type : Normal Gothic Window
Forechest : Yes Forehand Type : Normal Chest Type : Oval
Topline Type : Level Tuck Up Type : Moderate Backhand Type : Normal
Rear Type : Normal Gothic Window Foot Type : Round Tail Type : Docked
Tail Set : High Tail Carriage : Gay

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