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Yorkshire Terrier Names

      The Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie, gets its name from Yorkshire, England where the breed originated. Abby (meaning joy of the father), Drew (meaning manly), and Haven (meaning safe place) are a few name selections of English origin. Yorkies were bred for use in cotton mills. Names related to cotton products include Terry (terrycloth), Cambric, Twill, and Socks. Famous names in cotton borrowed from the Industrial Revolution include Whitney, Lewis, and Wyatt. Eli Whitney is famous for the invention of the cotton gin. Lewis Paul and John Wyatt are known for the creating the flyer-and-bobbin system as well as the roller spinning machine. The original purpose of the Yorkshire Terrier was to get rid of mice and rats that were taking over the cotton mills. A few popular names taken from fictional mice are Mickey, Mighty, Jerry, and Minnie. Rube is an interesting selection borrowed from Rube Goldberg known for creating complex machines to accomplish a simple task. The game mousetrap is an example of one such machine. Millions of people around the world use a mouse each day to interact with their computers. Bart is a good name idea derived from Douglas Engelbart, the man that invented the mouse.
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Abby
Alden
Alford
Alfred
Atomic
Barley
Bart
Basil
Bebe
Bernard
Bertie
Birch
Bob
Bond
Bones
Boss
Bracken
Brain
Brisby
Bronte
Buckram
Cambric
Cassie
Chai
Charlie
Chelsea
China
Chintz
Chuck
Cinderella
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Guppy the puppy Photo of guppy the puppy for Yorkshire Terrier Names I own an aquarium company so Guppy the Puppy was the perfect name for this little guy :)
Mystery Photo of Mystery for Yorkshire Terrier Names When we found our yorkie (possibly silkie) he was laying on the ground, starved and horribly matted. Vet said he was only 20% of what his weight should be, basically a skeleton with skin. Because we knew nothing about him, he became our 'Mystery Man' and is the best dog ever!

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The Nimble Adventures of Tiny Tessa

In the bustling city of Newborough, there lived a small and spirited Yorkshire Terrier named Tessa. Known for her boundless energy and remarkable agility, Tessa was quite the local celebrity in her neighborhood. Her human, a kind and elderly woman named Mrs. Rutherford, doted on her beloved companion and took immense pride in Tessa's extraordinary nimbleness.

One sunny afternoon, Mrs. Rutherford took Tessa to Newborough's annual pet talent show, a grand event that attracted pet owners and their talented companions from all over the city. Mrs. Rutherford had been training Tessa for weeks, confident that her agile Yorkie would dazzle the audience and judges alike.

As Tessa and Mrs. Rutherford waited backstage, they watched as a parade of talented pets performed remarkable feats on stage. From a dancing poodle to a skateboarding bulldog, the competition was fierce. Yet, Mrs. Rutherford remained optimistic that Tessa's agility would win the day.

Finally, it was Tessa's turn to take the stage. The audience watched with bated breath as the tiny Yorkie darted across the stage, weaving through an intricate obstacle course at a lightning-fast pace. Tessa leaped over hurdles, navigated winding tunnels, and balanced expertly on a narrow beam, never once faltering in her steps. The audience erupted in applause, awestruck by the nimble Yorkie's performance.

But Tessa's time in the spotlight was interrupted when a loud commotion erupted backstage. A mischievous parrot had managed to unlatch its cage and was now flying high above the stage, taunting its frantic owner below. The chaos quickly spread, as the parrot's antics spooked the other animals and sent them scrambling in all directions.

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Tessa sprang into action. With her keen agility, she nimbly dodged the panicked pets and made her way towards the parrot, who had perched itself atop a tall, precarious stack of equipment. Tessa scaled the mountain of crates and speakers, her small frame and quick reflexes proving to be the perfect match for the challenge.

As Tessa reached the top, she found herself face to face with the rogue parrot. With a gentle bark, she managed to coax the bird back onto its owner's outstretched arm. The once chaotic scene had been restored to order, and the audience cheered even louder than before, praising Tessa for her bravery and skill.

Having won the hearts of the audience and judges, Tessa was declared the winner of the Newborough Pet Talent Show. But more importantly, she had shown everyone the power of agility, courage, and determination, even in the smallest of packages.

From that day on, Tessa became known as "Tiny Tessa, the Nimble Yorkie of Newborough." Her adventures would become the stuff of local legend, inspiring pet owners and their companions to embrace their unique talents and face any challenge, no matter how daunting it may seem.

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