These Yorkshire Terrier Angel Christmas Ornaments
Are 3 inches and are brown. They appear to be flying and holding a white bone in their front two paws. Upon their head is a golden halo and a red ribbon to hold their hair in place. Their angel wings are white with gold glitter sprinkled on them. On the bone is written, “Bark! The herald angels sing …” Select this link to view our dog ornaments.
History of the Yorkshire Terrier:
Yorkies, as they are commonly known, are a combination of several types of small dogs, who were specifically bred to help catch rats and vermin in Yorkshire, England, during their Industrial Revolution, in the mid-1800’s. Yorkies are about 5-7 lbs and 6-8 inches tall. In the late 1800’s one of the names they were known as, before the Kennel Club recognized them as an individual breed, was the “Broken Haired Scottish Terrier.” Select this link to view our unique Christmas ornaments.
History of Dogs:
The most widely accepted view pertaining to the origin of the dog is that they evolved from a squirrel-like creature, similar to the one responsible for animals such as the bear and skunk. It is widely believed that thousands of years ago dogs and humans saw each other as fellow hunters, until at some point in time they bonded. Unlike other canine species akin to the wolf, over time man learned how to domesticate dogs as pets and companions. Historians seem to have varying opinions on when this took place. Research has shown that in many great empires and nations throughout the world, dogs were symbolic pets for their owners. Some were gifts with emblematic meaning, while others may have been for show or sport. Whatever the origin, the bond between man and dog has become so strong that now humans and dogs are practically inseparable. It seems as though dogs, after years of being fed and taken care of by humans, have come to respect them as their masters. Likewise, after years of companionship from their beloved dogs, humans have come to respect them in return. It is very unlikely that this bond will ever be broken. Different societies do have different views on whether or not dogs make good pets, even to this day, although the vast majority of the population of the modern world accepts dogs as pets. Select this link to view our hunting Christmas ornaments.
Dog Competitions:
Dog shows, in general, originated in the mid-1800’s in the UK by a group of hunters in Newcastle. A subsequent show in Birmingham, however, was the show that would continue for years, and still takes place annually today. The earliest dog show in America, the Westminster, took place approximately 20 years later at the Westminster Hotel in New York City. The only sporting event to have outlived the Westminster, in American history, is the Kentucky Derby, by two years. The world’s largest dog show is known as Crufts. It is named after the founder of the show, Charles Cruft, who set the show up as an entrepreneur. He earned a great deal of money from his shows until his death, when his wife took over. Not long after she took it over, however, she sold the show to the Kennel Club. She did this partly because she felt it was too much of a burden for her, but mainly because she wanted the show to go on, and it does! To this day it is still growing in popularity! Select this link to view our animal ornaments Christmas.
Working Dogs:
A working dog is a general classification of types of dogs who primarily do work for their masters. Some of the jobs they may be given include pulling sleds, tracking, and acting as guides for the visually disabled.
Nonsporting Dogs:
Non sporting dogs are a variety of dogs (such as the Bulldog or Boston Terrier) who may have once been bred to hunt or work for their master(s), but are now just kept as pets.
