| The Yorkshire Terrier is a lovable dog with a big | | | | become irritated around toddlers, however, but only |
| attitude and incredible personality. If you love dogs that | | | | because they are worried that the toddler is going to |
| think they are the biggest animal on the block - but are | | | | hurt them in some way. Yorkies can injure easily due |
| actually small, cuddly fluffballs. | | | | to their small size. A Yorkshire Terrier with an |
| A member of the Toy Group, the Yorkie loves to | | | | exceptional personality will allow a toddler to squeeze, |
| cuddle and looks like it is gliding across the showroom | | | | poke and play with them, but it can be quite unfair to |
| floor when in a competition. The reason for this is due | | | | the dog to be treated like a toy. |
| to their long, elegant hair that goes all the way down to | | | | Yorkies can become stubborn as they mature and |
| their feet. Some Yorkshire Terriers can weigh as little | | | | develop quite the diva attitude. For this reason, it pays |
| as 1 pound, but breeders do not often recommend | | | | to take your puppy trained early on to give them the |
| buying puppies this small. Plainly put, when a dog is that | | | | right guidelines. |
| tiny, their health is definitely at risk. | | | | Health Problems and Grooming - Yorkshire Terriers |
| The AKC recommends keeping your Yorkie under | | | | have few health problems, although they can have |
| seven pounds, but these dogs do not operate under a | | | | problems with their teeth. They have also been known |
| minimum weight requirement. The Yorkie's coat can be | | | | to develop hernias and have hypoglycemia. |
| silver, blue or black and they have tan on the heads | | | | These little dogs do not eat a lot of food, but you will |
| and legs. All of the puppies are both with black and tan | | | | be careful not to spoil them with soft food, unless he |
| color and change as they mature. | | | | can't eat dry food. Dry food is much better for their |
| Characteristics - The Yorkshire Terrier has long been | | | | teeth and since the Yorkie has issues with dental |
| the top choice as an apartment dog. They love to | | | | problems anyways, you should definitely push them |
| roam around in a yard, but they don't have to have | | | | towards the dry version. |
| one. Some dogs never go outside at all, actually, as | | | | Yorkies need to be groomed at least three times a |
| their owners teach them to use a litter box. You can | | | | week in order to prevent tangles. The dogs with silkier |
| always play an indoor game of fetch with your Yorkie | | | | coats will only need a weekly brushing. Of course, you |
| to keep them healthier. Finally, if you do leave your | | | | will need to watch their teeth and keep them very |
| Yorkshire Terrier outside, be sure it is a secure area | | | | clean to prevent any dental problems in the future. |
| as Yorkies love to scramble and dig to explore. | | | | If you want a dog with a lot of personality and |
| Yorkshire Terriers love to have all of the attention on | | | | character, this gorgeous lap dog with a big bark could |
| themselves and are quite sociable. Yorkies can | | | | be just right for you. |