Yorkshire terrier

noun

1. one of an English breed of toy terriers having a long, silky, straight coat that is dark steel blue from the back of the skull to the tail and tan on the head, chest, and legs.

Yorkshire terrier

noun

1. a very small breed of terrier with a long straight glossy coat of steel-blue and tan Also calledyorkie

Word History and Origins

Origin of Yorkshire terrier¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

One victim, from Greater Manchester, said a man claiming to have found her Yorkshire terrier wanted £2,000 and said she would never see her dog again if she went to the police.

From BBC

The Yorkshire terrier suffered puncture wounds to the kidney and died.

From BBC

Once a month, Moor, a 400-pound woman who traveled everywhere with an oxygen tank, mask and two Yorkshire terriers, would collect $1,000 from every gang under Torres’ control, the detective testified.

From Los Angeles Times

G Herbo also helped Strong order two designer Yorkshire terrier puppies from a Michigan pet shop using a stolen credit card and a fake Washington state driver’s license, according to the indictment.

From Seattle Times

When Joey, a Yorkshire terrier, visits New York City, his owner Rachel Choi, 25, usually takes him to socialize at a dog park on the Lower East Side.

From New York Times