Food
Omnivore
Yorkshire terriers eat dog food.
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Yorkshire Terrier Facts for Kids: Y Is for Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire terriers are tiny dogs with long, silky hair. They were first bred in England to catch rats. Here are easy Yorkshire Terrier facts for kids: what Yorkshire terriers eat, how big they grow, what a baby Yorkshire Terrier is called and where Yorkshire terriers live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter Y.
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Omnivorediet
Puppybaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Yorkshire terriers
Two more true facts about the Yorkshire Terrier that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
Yy
Say “Yorkshire Terrier”
Yorkshire Terrier starts with the letter Y. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Yorkies were first bred to catch rats.
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One more fact
Their silky hair grows like human hair.
Act it outMove like a Yorkshire Terrier for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter Y in “Yorkshire Terrier”.
Ask a questionWhat would a Yorkshire Terrier eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Yorkshire Terrier Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the Yorkshire Terrier, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A yorkshire terrier is about 20 cm (8 in) tall.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Yorkshire terriers live for about 13 to 16 years.
LifespanBaby
Puppy
A baby Yorkshire Terrier is called a puppy.
Baby nameGroup
Pack
A group of Yorkshire terriers is called a pack.
Group nameHabitat
Everywhere
Yorkshire terriers are found in homes worldwide.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
Yorkshire terriers are tiny dogs with long, silky hair. They were first bred in England to catch rats.
Yorkshire Terrier is a mammalLetter
Y is for Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier has 16 letters and starts with Y.
Say: Yorkshire Terrier
Quick quiz
Yorkshire Terrier Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Free printable
Yorkshire Terrier Coloring Page: Letter Y Worksheet
Done reading about the Yorkshire Terrier? Print the free letter Y sheet, say “Y is for Yorkshire Terrier” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Questions
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Yorkshire Terrier Questions Kids Ask
Yorkshire terriers eat dog food. That makes the Yorkshire Terrier an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
A yorkshire terrier is about 20 cm (8 in) tall.
Yorkshire terriers live for about 13 to 16 years.
A baby Yorkshire Terrier is called a puppy.
A group of Yorkshire terriers is called a pack.
Yorkshire terriers live in homes worldwide. Their favorite habitat is: everywhere.
Yes. The Yorkshire Terrier is a mammal. Yorkshire terriers are tiny dogs with long, silky hair. They were first bred in England to catch rats.
Yorkshire Terrier starts with the letter Y. Say it slowly and listen for the Y sound at the start.
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