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The Yorkshire Terrier was created by working men of north
England, who developed the breed for catching the terrible rats and
mice that infested clothing mills and mine shafts. These hunting
dogs could penetrate into badger and fox burrows. The breed is not
very old, but its origins are not entirely certain. However, it
seems likely that Scotsmen seeking work in the woolen mills of
Yorkshire brought with them various types of terrier, including the
Skye Terrier, Dandie Dinmont, Manchester Terrier, Maltese and the
now extinct Clydesdale. These were then crossed with local types,
such as the long- haired Leeds Terrier. At first, the Yorkie was a
much bigger animal than the one we see today, but by selectively
breeding the smallest individuals, the dog was gradually
miniaturized over

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