Yorkshire Terrier lovers are familiar with the York Baby Face wording. This is a certain variety of this breed. We will talk about its features, advantages and disadvantages in our article.
Description, Pros and Cons
The main difference between baby faces and standard Yorks is appearance. Their head and muzzle have a certain structure. The dogs have a rounded skull, a noticeable stop, and the muzzle is shorter and quite wide. The ears are located below the forehead line, large round eyes set wide.
Such dogs are distinguished by a look. He is naive and even a little surprised. It seems that in front of you is a doll, not a real dog. However, there is still a great similarity in appearance with standard representatives of the breed. In addition, the character is not too different.
In order to accurately determine the type of animal, you need to measure the length of the face, and then compare with the length of the head. The part from the nape to the tip of the nose is considered. Baby faces have a third shorter muzzle, while normal ratio for dogs of standard type 1: 2. In addition, the back of the nose is slightly upturned, and the eyes are more convex.
A touching appearance is certainly an advantage of this type. However, you can not remain silent about the minuses. The structure of the skull is very specific, which often leads to serious health problems.
Character
We must not forget that dogs of this type are real Yorkies. This means that they will be inherent in the basic characteristics of the breed. The difference with the standard in appearance does not affect the disposition of the pet. Terriers are bold and very active. Cowardice is not characteristic of them, so dogs can be pugnacious and cocky, regardless of the size of the animal next to it.
In relation to the owner, the baby faces are very affectionate. They are attached to all members of the family, they like to spend time with them, play and fool around.
If you deliberately engage in raising a puppy, this will have a significant impact on his behavior. In this case, even an adult dog will reach for children, as well as neutral attitude to other pets.
Standards
According to standards, Yorkshire Terrier cannot weigh more than 3.1 kilograms. The lower limit of both weight and height is unlimited. However, they try not to use mini-Yorks when breeding, since their health is weaker than that of larger representatives of the breed.
Yorkies are in the top of the smallest dogs in the whole world. They have a silky, straight and long coat that cascades down along the body. There is no undercoat at all. The head of the baby faces is larger and much more rounded. The muzzle is slightly shortened.
The baby face type has a black nose and even small teeth. The eyes are dark and wide apart, the ears are low. The back of the dogs is short and strong, and the body itself has the shape of a square. Paws are large and straight. The tail can be either long or half cropped.
There are a lot of color variations. After a bloom, it may change. Red and steel shades prevail.
Differences from the standard
To talk about the difference, you need to imagine a standard York and a baby face next to each other. The differences will immediately catch your eye.
The first of these is the size and shape of the head. The standard type has a small neat head, and the baby face is large and rounded. Muzzles they have a long and narrow, and wide, shorter, respectively.
Ordinary York has high set ears, smaller and not bulging eyes. His gaze is smart and wary while at baby faces he is always surprised. This effect occurs because the eyes are set very wide.
Health
It's no secret that the life expectancy of Yorkshire terriers is quite long. They can reach the age of 14–16 years. But this mainly concerns the standard type of breed, and only if sufficient attention is paid to the health of the dogs.
As for the weaknesses, first of all, it is necessary to say about the ears. This is due to the ability of dogs to quickly cool. Dental problems may occur, including improper growth. The stomach and intestines, as well as the pancreas, are rather weak in Yorks.
The owners should try to protect the fragile pet from injuries as much as possible. Unsuccessful falls can cause problems with the musculoskeletal system and muscles. In addition, dogs often have diseases and eye injuries. They can also snore and grunt.
Such dogs should not be overfed, as they are prone to obesity. A carefully thought-out diet will help protect your pet from many troubles, and proper care will help him look great.
Care
You can keep baby faces in a city apartment or in a private house. He will be comfortable even in a small area, as the dimensions of the dog are quite modest. In addition, because of the lack of undercoat, York does not shed, however, it requires combing out every day.
It’s enough to arrange water procedures for the doggie once every 10 days. For this procedure, you will need special tools that can be purchased in specialized stores specifically for this breed. This includes not only shampoo, but also balms and masks, thanks to which the pet's hair will be moisturized and silky.
Winners and exhibitors need long coat. It is wound on papillots, which allows dogs to look more impressive. The rest can be simply cut short, this greatly facilitates the care.
It is necessary to regularly check the condition of the ears and eyes of the pet and clean them as necessary. You will also need regular nail clipping. Every six months, a veterinarian should clean the teeth of tartar and carry out treatment, if necessary. We must not forget about the timely vaccination, which is carried out on schedule.
Since the baby faces lack an undercoat, they tolerate the cold very poorly. Therefore, the owner will have to take care of purchasing comfortable clothing for the pet. It is best to opt for several options of different types and wear overalls in accordance with weather conditions.
How to choose a puppy
Baby Face is not a breed standard. However, for purchase it is still worth contacting a specialized nursery or breeders. There, the future owner will be able to get all the necessary documents, which is confirmation that the Yorkshire Terrier was purchased, and not a mestizo.
The differences between the standard representatives of the breed and the baby faces are noticeable already at a tender age. However, it does not hurt to visually assess the size of the face and compare them with the length of the entire head. In general, the dog must be active, fun and playful. A warning of the future owner can be a manifestation of aggression or, on the contrary, stiffness and intimidation.
You should evaluate how good the baby looks. The coat should shine and evenly cover the body. Discharge from the eyes is a bad sign. The ears and nose should also be clean. An indicator of health is delicate skin, on which there is no inflammation and rash.
You can look closer at York with the face of a baby face further.
