What does Yorkshire Terrier mean?

"Yorkshire Terrier" is a breed name that refers to a small, long-haired dog. It's broken down like this:

* Yorkshire: This part of the name refers to the Yorkshire region in England, where the breed originated.

* Terrier: This part of the name refers to a type of dog, specifically one that was originally bred to hunt vermin (rats, mice, etc.) in and around farms and homes.

So, "Yorkshire Terrier" essentially means "a terrier dog that originated in Yorkshire, England."