Torkie

The Toy Fox Terrier is a diminutive yet athletic dog that embodies elegance and balance in a small package. Standing eight and a half to eleven and a half inches at the withers, with nine to eleven inches being preferred, these dogs typically weigh between four and nine pounds. Their body presents a square profile when viewed from the side, with the height from withers to ground approximately equal to the length from the point of the shoulder to the buttocks. Despite their small size, they possess substantial bone structure without being heavy, and their well-developed muscles give them an athletic, nimble appearance. The breed's head is one of its most elegant features, appearing as a blunt wedge shape when viewed from both front and profile. The skull is slightly rounded with a moderate stop, and the muzzle tapers gradually from the base of the ears to the nose. Their eyes are full, round, and somewhat prominent without bulging, displaying a soft, intelligent expression that conveys their alert nature. The eyes are dark in color with dark rims, except in chocolate-colored dogs. The ears are distinctive V-shaped appendages that stand fully erect, set high on the head and close together but not touching, contributing to the breed's characteristic alert appearance. The Toy Fox Terrier's coat is short, fine, smooth, and satiny in texture, lying close to the body with slightly longer hair at the ruff. The breed is predominantly white on the body, which must comprise more than fifty percent of the coat, while the head is predominantly solid-colored. Accepted color combinations include tricolor with black and tan markings, white and tan, white and black, and white with chocolate and tan. The tail is set high and carried erect, traditionally docked to create a balanced silhouette. Their movement is smooth and flowing, giving the impression that their feet just skim the ground.

The Yorkshire Terrier is among the smallest of all dog breeds, standing approximately seven to eight inches at the shoulder and weighing no more than seven pounds according to breed standards, though many pet Yorkies fall between four and eight pounds. Despite their diminutive size, these dogs possess a compact, well-proportioned body with a relatively short, level back that gives them an air of importance and confidence. The breed's silhouette is distinctive, with their head carried high on a neck of good length and their bodies displaying excellent balance and proportion. The Yorkshire Terrier's most celebrated feature is its magnificent coat, which is perhaps the most glamorous in the canine world. The long, perfectly straight, silky hair parts naturally down the center of the back from the base of the skull to the tip of the tail, cascading down evenly on both sides of the body to floor length when properly maintained. The coat has a fine, glossy texture similar to human hair rather than fur, and unlike many breeds, Yorkies do not have an undercoat, which contributes to their reputation as a low-shedding breed suitable for some allergy sufferers. The ideal adult coat color is a deep steel blue on the body from the back of the neck to the root of the tail, never silver, black, or bronze mixed in. The head features a rich golden tan that is deeper at the sides, at the ear roots, and on the muzzle. The chest and legs display a bright, rich tan that does not extend above the elbow on the forelegs or above the stifle on the hind legs. Interestingly, all Yorkie puppies are born black and tan, with their adult coloring developing as they mature. The small head features dark, sparkling eyes that express keen intelligence, a black nose, and small, V-shaped ears carried erect, with the hair on the head often tied in a topknot with a bow to keep it out of their eyes.