| The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the most popular | | | | the size difference. The standards Yorkies tend to get |
| breeds of dog in the world, and for good reason. They | | | | to about seven pounds while the miniature Yorkies |
| are small, kind and very loyal. It is important to realize | | | | usually do not grow any bigger than three pounds. |
| however, that there are actually a few different | | | | Regardless of which type of Yorkie you choose you |
| Yorkshire Terrier types that you can choose from. Of | | | | are still going to end up with an incredibly small and |
| all the Yorkshire Terrier types, the miniature Yorkshire | | | | fragile dog, but one that is also going to be very alert |
| Terrier is one of the most popular. | | | | and awake and notify you when there is any noise or |
| These Yorkies will generally live up to fifteen years if | | | | disturbance outside of the home. |
| properly taken care of, and you just want to make | | | | The bottom line is that although the miniature Yorkshire |
| sure that you have a good, reputable veterinarian | | | | Terrier is basically just the same dog but a miniaturized |
| before you even bring the dog home, so that you are | | | | version, there are still some differences that you are |
| completely prepared. You also want to make sure that | | | | going to want to be aware of. The different colors of |
| you consult with the veterinarian in order to make sure | | | | the Yorkies are particularly important to be aware of, |
| you are as educated as possible and that you will | | | | and although you are most likely used to see the |
| therefore be able to provide the best possible care to | | | | Yorkie in steel blue and tan you can also find them in |
| your dog. | | | | golden brown and off white colors as well. Most |
| This is very important if you want your dog to live the | | | | importantly is the fact that a show quality, or AKC |
| longest and healthiest life possible. | | | | Yorkshire Terrier, must still meet exacting standards. |
| There are two Yorkshire Terrier types that are really | | | | So this needs to be taken into account if you plan on |
| recognizable, and this is the miniature Yorkshire Terrier | | | | showing your Yorkie in any competitions. |
| and the standard Yorkshire Terrier. Obviously the | | | | Remember that before you purchase a Yorkshire |
| standard is the regular Yorkie that you are used to | | | | Terrier of any sort, you want to make sure that you |
| seeing while the miniature Yorkie is a miniaturized | | | | are aware of all the requirements that are called for |
| version of this dog. | | | | here. You are going to need to get the dog the right |
| Both types are absolutely adorable, and although they | | | | vaccinations, and become educated on their medical |
| definitely do look almost identical, there are a few | | | | history and breed origin. Ask the breeders any |
| differences that you can use to tell the two apart. The | | | | questions that you may have, as any good breeder will |
| coat on the miniature Yorkshire Terriers tends to be | | | | be more than willing to provide you with all of the |
| shorter and lighter colored for one, and also of course | | | | information you are looking for. |