Yorkshire Terrier
Audrey Hepburn on Animal Companionship: “Talking to My Dogs Keeps Me Healthy”
Dogs can become true companions and friends, just as they were for Audrey Hepburn and her beloved Yorkshire terrier, Mr. Famous. The actress, known for her remarkable talent and compassion, was also a devoted animal lover. She was one of the first people in Hollywood to take her dogs with her wherever she could.
Smokey the Yorkshire Terrier – The tiniest war hero and the first therapy dog
Born sometime in 1943, Smoky, a Yorkshire Terrier, was a famous female war dog who served in World War II. She weighed only 4 pounds (1.8 kg) and stood 7 inches (18 cm) tall. Smoky is credited with beginning a renewal of interest in the once obscure Yorkshire Terrier breed.