| Many assume that, because the Yorkie is such a small | | | | to go for walks or to play in the yard. You must make |
| dog, it will have few needs. This is not true. As with | | | | sure they are secure, however, as they might run |
| any breed, the Yorkie has elements that may make it | | | | away. A Yorkie has high hunting instincts and is inclined |
| your perfect pet... or the worst choice you could make. | | | | to chase. |
| Before deciding on any dog, you must consider certain | | | | Four: training. The Yorkie is a bit of a contradiction. |
| aspects. | | | | Though it can be easily trained, it will ignore that training |
| One: grooming. The Yorkie has a good deal of hair | | | | when it sees fit. This can make it appear to be a |
| that requires high maintenance. You must brush every | | | | breed of lesser intelligence. This is not true. Yorkies are |
| day and clip regularly. Though this breed sheds little to | | | | actually quite clever and capable of handling most |
| no hair, which makes it excellence for allergy sufferers | | | | problems. They just also happen to be stubborn |
| or those concerned with ruining furniture, it still requires | | | | creatures. Training will be a constant thing and will |
| extensive care. Many owners chose to have their | | | | require time and attention. |
| Yorkies professionally groomed, but this costs money. | | | | Five: temperament. Yorkies are blessed with that |
| If you are not willing to take the time to have your | | | | infectious, fearless Terrier temperament. This is both a |
| Yorkie groomed, or to do it yourself, this is not the | | | | blessing and a curse for owners. These dogs demand |
| breed for you. | | | | your time and attention. Also, they will do as they |
| Two: health concerns. Though the Yorkie is a sturdy | | | | please--this extends to chasing down whatever animal |
| dog, it is still a little one and prone to certain problems. | | | | happens to cross their path if they are able (including |
| Its size makes it likely to get hurt more easily from a | | | | dogs as large as Great Danes). Because of this fiery |
| fall or roughhousing. This does not make it suitable for | | | | nature, Yorkies require an owner with patience and a |
| families with young children. Also, Yorkies can suffer | | | | disciplined mind. Your Yorkie will be devoted to you; he |
| from teeth problems. The best way to handle this is to | | | | just might not always listen. |
| use dry food only to build up strength, and have regular | | | | If any of these characteristics seem too overwhelming, |
| Vet visits. Finally, if you intend to breed | | | | the Yorkie--or any other Terrier--is probably not for |
| Yorkies, you must realize that females can have | | | | you. These are not timid animals and do not need timid |
| problems delivering due to their size. | | | | owners. Instead, you must be willing to face the |
| Three: exercise. Yorkies are, by nature, active dogs. | | | | challenges of owning this breed for, with those |
| Routine exercise will be at minimal since they will keep | | | | challenges, comes a wonderful pet. |
| themselves busy during the day. Still, these dogs love | | | | |