| Yorkshire Terrier is one of the most appealing of the | | | | covering their delicate small legs and are very |
| small toy dog breeds. They are charming, intelligent and | | | | affectionate to all family members and preferably older |
| considering their size they are courageous and will | | | | children. This is due to their tiny frames as they tend |
| defend their territory decisively against much larger | | | | get injured easily and may be a little snappy around |
| dogs. They are highly inquisitive in nature and | | | | younger children. Yorkshire Terriers like a lot of human |
| extremely energetic. These affectionate dog breeds | | | | attention and some are even demanding of it or |
| are brave, loyal and very clever. While they may be a | | | | dependant on it. If they don't get their own way their |
| small dog, they have the attitude and gusto of a much | | | | behavior can change to that of jealousy and become |
| larger dog. Yorkshire Terriers are very social creatures | | | | over protective or even neurotic if the owners cannot |
| that love to mingle and be a part of the action or | | | | meet their pet's needs. Although loving as these cute |
| centre of attention amongst the family. They may | | | | little pets are and because of their demanding |
| become suspicious or aggressive towards strangers | | | | temperament, you should still take your puppy to |
| and strange animals. While they make lovely | | | | obedience training as they can become set in their |
| companions, it's important that owners take the time to | | | | ways and stubborn, plus it would be helpful for them to |
| understand them and display control and leadership, as | | | | learn some basic commands like to come when called. |
| they can become quite domineering. Without firm | | | | When thinking about introducing your Yorkshire Terrier |
| command they can develop what is known as small | | | | to the family, take into consideration their attitude and |
| dog syndrome and can take over the house. It's so | | | | temperament. All members of the family need to take |
| easy and quick to forget about correcting their | | | | their position above them by being firm and consistent |
| behavior when they are so little, but with gentle | | | | when dealing with negative behavior, otherwise they |
| leadership and the right training you can get them back | | | | will take over and dictate to you what they want you |
| on track and in the right pecking order. These loveable | | | | to do. If you cannot take a leading role with your pet |
| pups have long flowing hair of black, blue, tan or silver | | | | then this dog isn't for you. |