The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the smallest dog breed of terrier type, and of any dog breed. The breed developed during the 19th century in Yorkshire, England. Yorkshire Terriers were shown in a dog show category (class) at the time called 'Rough and Broken-coated, Broken-haired Scotch and Yorkshire Terriers'. Hugh Dalziel, writing in 1878, says that 'the classification of these dogs at shows and in the Kennel Club Stud Book is confusing and absurd' in lumping together these different types. For adult Yorkshire Terriers, importance is placed on coat colour, quality, and texture. For adult Yorkshire Terriers, importance is placed on coat colour, quality, and texture. The hair must be glossy, fine, straight, and silky. Traditionally the coat is grown out very long and is parted down the middle of the back, but 'must never impede movement.' The dog's dander and saliva typically trigger most allergic reactions.
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