Size. Yorkshire terriers are one of the smallest dog breeds. They’re small enough to be considered toy dogs in certain competitions. They were originally bred to be lap dogs. Yorkies average at 7 to 8 ...

The Biewer Terrier is eligible to compete in the toy group at upcoming dog shows New year, new dog! On Monday, the American Kennel Club announced recognition of a new dog breed, the Biewer Terrier.

It’s called the Biewer terrier, and it’s been busy. The American Kennel Club announced Monday that the tiny, chipper Biewer – pronounced like “beaver” – became its 197th recognized breed. That makes ...

Yogi the 10-year-old Yorkshire terrier is no ordinary pup—he's a train fanatic who delights his owner with his love of riding a miniature train. Wearing a train cap, this week's Newsweek Pet of the ...