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Do you
like a dog with attitude? Then a
Yorkshire Terrier may just be the dog
for you. Yorkies are sweet little dogs
that love to cuddle, yet they think they
are big and bad and will take on a
German Shepherd without blinking an eye.
The Yorkshire Terrier is classified in
the Toy group by the American Kennel
Club. The AKC requires the Yorkie to be
less than seven pounds but there is no
minimum weight limit. Some Yorkshire
Terriers can weigh as little as one
pound, but in order to breed dogs this
tiny, health is often sacrificed, so it
is not a popular option.
Yorkies have beautiful long flowing
coats of hair and they seem to glide
across the floor, as their long hair
hides their tiny feet. Yorkies can have
silver or black hair with tan accents on
the heads and legs. Yorkies are black
and tan when first born.
Yorkies make excellent apartment dogs
since they are small and thrive well
with apartment life. The Yorkshire
Terrier adapts well to outdoor living
also, as they are inquisitive and love
to explore. It is a good idea to make
sure your fence has no holes or gaps or
your Yorkie will find a way through. If
you keep your Yorkie inside most of the
time it is very important to his mental
and physical health to get plenty of
exercise.
Yorkies are very sociable and love being
the center of attention. They enjoy an
active family life; however, the
Yorkshire Terrier is not a good choice
for families with small children. The
Yorkie is good natured and will endure
poking and squeezing to the point where
a small child can easily injure such a
delicate dog.
Yorkies are small but can still develop
big behavioral problems if not properly
trained. Obedience classes are very
important, in fact it could save your
Yorkie’s life some day if he ever gets
lose and runs towards traffic.
Yorkshire Terriers are a healthy breed
and don’t normally develop serious
health conditions. They do show a
tendency towards hernias, hypoglycemia,
and dental problems.
Yorkies are small eaters so it won’t be
expensive to feed them. However, be
careful not to spoil them with soft
foods as Yorkies need dry food to keep
their teeth healthy. You should also
brush his teeth several times a week
starting when he is a puppy so he gets
used to it.
Most Yorkshire Terriers will require
grooming at least three times a week to
keep their lovely long hair from
matting.
So if you are looking for a little dog
with a lot of spunk, then look no
further than a Yorkshire Terrier.
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