| The Yorkshire terrier is one of the small toy breeds of | | | | forget the Yorkie is a terrier and may also just dig right |
| dogs who only weigh in at about 3 to 7 pounds, but | | | | under the fence. Digging is one of the Yorkshire |
| see themselves in the mirror as being as big and tough | | | | terriers many talents. It is a part of their heritage, not |
| as any 100-lb dog. This attitude often gets them in | | | | necessarily something bad, just something they are |
| more trouble than they can handle. They can be | | | | most talented at doing.o Is this your first small toy dog? |
| aggressive with other small pets, such as cats, gerbils | | | | If you have always owned larger breeds, you must |
| and rabbits. Terriers like to dig. The Yorkshire terrier is | | | | realize the Yorkshire terrier is going to be much |
| no different in this respect. And more often than not, | | | | different.o Yorkshire terriers are generally active and |
| Yorkshire Terriers like to bark. Also being typical of the | | | | will need exercise and lessons in manners. Are you |
| terriers, their lifespan is around 15 years. | | | | able to provide these lessons?o Do you have small |
| If your Yorkie becomes spoiled enough he or she can | | | | children? Usually, the Yorkshire terrier do not fair well |
| and will run the household. This is a breed that can | | | | with small children. Young kids are not suitable |
| become quite manipulative. However, living with a | | | | companions for the delicate Yorkie. Older children may |
| well-bred Yorkshire terrier can be loads of fun if you | | | | be perfect companions, however, if taught to handle |
| can learn to properly train or provide professional | | | | the Yorkshire terrier appropriately. The Yorkshire |
| training for him or her. The Yorkshire terrier can simply | | | | terrier does not tolerate mistreatment from children. |
| be one of the most delightful pet companions you will | | | | This is unlike a Lab or a Golden Retriever, who will |
| ever own. | | | | allow a small child to ride on his back or pull his ears or |
| Before purchasing a Yorkshire terrier, give some | | | | tail. A Yorkshire terrier could be severely injured if |
| thought as to whether or not, this strong little | | | | mishandled, and may become aggressive as well.o |
| personality can unite with you in harmony. You might | | | | Having time for a dog of any breed does not mean |
| want to consider the following factors before | | | | that you cannot work nor have a life otherwise. |
| purchasing a Yorkshire terrier:o How much time do | | | | However, especially with the toy breeds and the |
| you have to devote to a Yorkshire terrier pet | | | | Yorkshire terrier, your pet will need quality time just as |
| companion? Yorkies are little people and they love to | | | | a child needs quality time.o A Yorkshire terrier will |
| spend time with their owners. They can be very | | | | require at least two feedings a day and needs to be |
| miserable if left unattended for hours on end.o Living | | | | exercised several times a day.o A Yorkshire terrier will |
| with a Yorkshire terrier is almost like having a child, | | | | require holding and plenty of affection and attention. |
| except the Yorkshire terrier remains childlike even in | | | | You must work with a Yorkshire terrier to have an |
| later adult years. In essence the Yorkshire terrier never | | | | obedient dog with good manners.o The small size of a |
| grows up, and will always require your care and | | | | Yorkshire terrier makes him perfect for apartment |
| supervision.o Do you have a fenced yard? For the | | | | living, and/or other small quarters, as well as just about |
| safety of a Yorkshire terrier, a fenced yard is | | | | any other type of accommodations.o Yorkshire terriers |
| essential. A Yorkshire terrier may not run away from | | | | require a fair amount of daily grooming, as well as |
| home, but is more apt to be distracted by the tweeting | | | | regular professional grooming to keep them looking |
| sound of a bird, and follow that sound right out into the | | | | and feeling their best. |
| street. Please be sure the fence does not have large | | | | This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. |
| holes or gaps as he or she can slip right through. Don't | | | | |