| Owning and raising a Yorkie is a priceless experience. | | | | as they don't have dandruff or shed much like other |
| But like any dog breed, you need to know what to | | | | dog breeds. |
| expect when getting a Yorkie. This article give you | | | | Yorkie Temperament - The Yorkie is very intelligent |
| some enlightenment on this amazing dog breed. | | | | dog, usually learning simple commands, such as sit, |
| Yorkies are very popular pets. In fact, they are the | | | | stay, or fetch in just a few training sessions. But |
| second most popular dog breed in the U.S., only | | | | oftentimes Yorkies will act bigger than they are, |
| surpassed by the Labrador Retriever. If you know | | | | barking at larger dogs. This makes them good watch |
| someone who owns a Yorkie, there's a good chance | | | | dogs, as they will most likely bark loudly when a visitor |
| that they don't own just one. | | | | comes to the door. Yorkies are also loyal and loving |
| Yorkie Origin - The Yorkie originated in Yorkshire, | | | | animals, but enjoy their own privacy at certain times. |
| which is a rugged area in the northern area of England. | | | | Yorkie Health Issues - Some common health problems |
| The Yorkie was bred through different dog breeds by | | | | associated with Yorkies are tooth decay, sensitive |
| the locals for the use of exterminating vermin, such as | | | | skin, bronchitis, and a soft digestive system. Being as |
| mice, and rats. Over time the Yorkie breed became | | | | small as Yorkies are can cause issues when having |
| increasingly popular as pets, with women carry them | | | | surgery or anesthesia also. |
| around. | | | | Lifespan - Most Yorkies live a long life, anywhere from |
| Physical Characteristics - Yorkies are a small dog | | | | 10-15 years. Keeping your Yorkie exercised, well-fed, |
| breed, with lots of hair (usually a brown, black, and tan | | | | and generally happy can lead to a long, healthy life. |
| coat). However, there hair is very thin, and they do not | | | | Yorkies are great dogs, and make the perfect |
| have an undercoat. This makes them ideal house pets, | | | | companion for any animal lover. |