| If you are considering adopting an adult Yorkshire | | | | overbite. But the dog still could be a purebred. |
| Terrier (a Yorkie) for your next pet good for you! | | | | The most usual problem people have with Yorkie |
| There are thousands that need good, loving homes. | | | | rescue dogs is with housebreaking issues. All toy dogs |
| But there are some things to keep in mind to know | | | | have small bladders and tend to have accidents from |
| whether a Yorkie rescue dog can fit in harmoniously | | | | not being able to hold a lot of urine. However, many |
| with your household. Knowing these things now can | | | | Yorkies have been successfully trained to use a litter |
| save your from a lot of heartbreak later on. | | | | box. Expect your dog to have an accident if they can't |
| Most Yorkshire Terriers in rescues or animal shelters | | | | go out once every four hours in the daytime. Be sure |
| are male. Most are over ten pounds, which means | | | | you have cleaning materials and take anything really |
| their frames are sturdier than show-quality or teacup | | | | valuable off of the floor. |
| sized Yorkies. A purebred Yorkie often has faults that | | | | There are two other things to keep in mind before you |
| would get them disqualified from the show ring. | | | | commit to a Yorkie rescue dog. They are more |
| Yorkies take just as much time and effort for caring | | | | expensive to take care of than the average dog. |
| as you would a big dog. Although they don't need as | | | | Because of their silky, fast-growing coats, they need |
| much exercise as a big dog, they do need a lot of | | | | to be trimmed by you or a professional groomer about |
| grooming and attention. Yorkies are not the best breed | | | | once a month. They have about the weakest teeth in |
| for those who have never had a dog before, in | | | | the dog kingdom and often need to go to the vet |
| general (You'll always find exceptions to this rule.) | | | | several times a year. |
| Your Yorkie rescue dog might not match the photos | | | | Yorkies also often have trouble being able to hold their |
| of champion show Yorkies in dog breed books or | | | | urine before they have a chance to go outside. |
| websites. That doesn't mean your Yorkie is not a real | | | | However, these clever dogs can usually be |
| Yorkie. Many Yorkshire Terriers fail to reach the | | | | successfully treated to use a cat littler box. You need |
| stringent show standards. If your Yorkie is heavier than | | | | to be prepared for accidents and how to clean them |
| seven pounds and is not overweight, the chances are | | | | up. If you've never housebroken a dog before, you will |
| good that your dog will be a lot healthier than a | | | | need to get a lot of training on how best to do it. And |
| three-pound teacup Yorkshire Terrier. Your dog also | | | | never be afraid to ask for help with your Yorkie. |
| may be a different color, have floppy ears or have an | | | | |