Yorkshire terrier

Abstract

The Yorkshire Terrier's has a steel-blue coloured body coat, whereas the head, chest, forelegs and legs are dark tan. The blue explains the presence of colour-diluted coat alopecia in this breed. Because the animal'hair grows continuously and it does not moult, regular grooming is necessary. Coat maintenance may cause different dermatoses such as traction alopecia. The Yorkshire Terrier exhibits different dermatological characteristics. Demodicosis and dermatophytosis, mostly Microsporum canis infections, are often very extensive or even generalised in this breed. In addition, lesions are often very markedly pronounced. The Yorkshire Terrier is also affected by an other form of dermatosis which, although considered rare, are quite common in this breed. As a result, dermatoses of iatrogenic origin and keratoacanthomas are more frequently observed. Certain dermatoses, such as "leather-like ears disease", are in fact specific to this breed.