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| Breed: Yorkshire Terrrier | Group (AKC): Toy | 
(as seen in the movie Star Wars) |
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| Country of Origin | 19th century England and Scotland |
| Type of coat | long, shedding, silky |
| Grooming | daily brushing to prevent matting, regular bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning |
| Average height | 7-9 inches |
| Average weight | 4-7 pounds |
| Activity level | high |
| Watchdog | yes, they will bark or yap a lot |
| Protection | no |
| Intelligence | high |
| Trainability | patient, consistent methods, can be stubborn and willful |
| Compatibility with children | older children preferred, no roughhousing |
| Character | lively, robust, affectionate |
| Ideal home environment | apartment OK |
| Ideal owner | calm, patient, consistent leader with time to socialize and groom |
| Suggestions: | early socialization, no spoiling |
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