ACR Yorkshire Terrier Breed Standard
Toy Group

General Appearance
That of a long-haired toy terrier whose coat is parted from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and straight down each side of the body. The body is compact, balanced and well proportioned. The dog's carriage, appearance and demeanor is that of  self-importance.
 

Head
Skull:  rather flat on top,  not too prominent or round,

Muzzle not too long and should measure the same in length as the width of the skull,

Mouth/Bite should be neither undershot nor overshot.  Teeth clean and sound. Either scissors bite or level bite is acceptable.

NOSE can be black or brown (*self colored).

Eyes should show an aire of intelligence with a touch of mischief.  They should be medium in size and not too prominent; dark or green/gold in color. Eye rims are black or brown.

Ears are small, V-shaped, carried erect, tipped or button and set not too far apart.  Erect ears are preferred.

Body

Compact and well proportioned.  The back is rather short, the back line level, with height at shoulder the same as at the rump.

Legs and Feet
Forelegs should be straight with elbows neither in nor out.

 

Hind legs straight when viewed from behind, but stifles are moderately bent when viewed from the sides.

 

Feet are round with black or brown toenails. Dewclaws can be removed or intact.

Tail
Docked or Undocked.  If Docked should be to a medium length being 1.5 to 2 inches and carried slightly higher than the level of the back.   Tails docked to short are penalized.  Docked tails are preferred.

Coat
Hair should be glossy, fine, straight and silky in texture. Coat on the body is moderately long and perfectly straight (not wavy). It may be trimmed to no less than knee length to give ease of movement and a neater appearance, if desired. The fall on the head is long, usually tied with one bow in center of head. Hair on muzzle is very long. Hair should be trimmed short on tips of ears and may be trimmed on feet to give them a neat appearance.  Excessive grooming is not allowed.

Colors
Puppies are born black/tan, black/gold creme, red, or brown.   Adults born black/tan or black/gold often turn Blue.
Blue: Is a dark steel-blue, not a silver-blue and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs.
Creme: Has a blond appearance with or without sabling.  Often born Mouse Gray and gradually

become creme.  Black or Brown nose acceptable..

Red: Light Red to a mahogany Red with or without sabling.  Black or Brown nose acceptable.

Brown: Light Brown to a deep dark brown.  Must have Brown nose.

 
POINTS:

POINTS can be Tan, Gold or Creme.

Tan:  Darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any of the tan.

Gold:  Dark Gold appearance almost appearing Copper color.

Creme:  Light blond in appearance almost appearing white on Blue coats.
 

PATTERN:

Solid:  Allowed in Creme and Red only.

Bi:  Allowed in Black, Blue, Creme, Red, Brown either from points are from white markings.

Tri:  Allowed in Black, Blue, Creme, Red * Brown.  Small patches of white usually found on

tips of toes, under chin, chest and belly region.

Piebald:  White base coat with areas of COLOR coat over the white.  SPOTTED.

Belted/Banded:  Saddle back with NO interrupted white areas within the COLOR area.

Headfall
Deeper in color at sides of head, at ear roots and on the muzzle, with ears darker in appearance. Head markings should not extend down on back of neck.

Chest and Legs
A bright, rich tan/gold/creme, not extending above the elbow on the forelegs nor above the stifle on the hind legs.

Weight
4 to 12 pounds.  Those under 4 pounds or over 12 pounds are severely penalized.

Disqualifications:
Unacceptable bite, crypto, aggressive or those unable to be brought under control.

 

OTHER:

Allowances are to be made for those dogs used in breeding programs and do not have a full show coat.  Coat however must be sufficient enough that Judges can determine the quality and texture.

Approved January 05, 2003
Effective January 05, 2003