| Yorkshire terriers are demanding, assertive and | | | | are familiar with and many crazy owners will tie their |
| overly-energetic little toy dogs. | | | | hair up with a pretty bow in the front. Uhhh! |
| They have the personality of a big dog, crammed into | | | | Most of them stand about 7 - 9 inches tall and weigh 3 |
| a small dog body and it's bursting to get out. All the | | | | - 7 pounds. They can live 12 - 14 long years. |
| time. | | | | Grooming and Exercise Needs |
| Yorkshire "Terrors!" | | | | Yorkies need to be brushed and groomed everyday (it |
| Even though they can be responsive at obedience | | | | just keeps getting better, doesn't it?) |
| training, the minute you get home they will want to rule | | | | The good news is that, because they use up so much |
| the roost. And many larger dogs -- and most people -- | | | | energy running off at the mouth and pushing their |
| will defer to them. | | | | weight around, they "only" need to be walked a few |
| As long as you do what they want -- or don't take | | | | times a day. |
| any of their crap -- they can get along with older | | | | Origins |
| children, seniors and even other animals. It is important | | | | This little bundle of joy originated in England in the 19th |
| to socialize them at an early age. | | | | Century where it was originally used for catching rats. |
| They also tend to be barky. | | | | First the Yorkie, then the Spice Girls. Thanks UK. |
| What's not to love? | | | | Note - It is extremely important to obtain your |
| Appearance | | | | Yorkshire Terrier from a reputable breeder as they |
| The coat of a Yorkie is glossy and fine, silky, straight | | | | are susceptible to a whole catalog of breed related |
| and long. It is usually parted straight down the back and | | | | illnesses and health concerns. |
| falls to the floor on both sides. | | | | Why am I not surprised? |
| Most of them have the black and tan coloring that you | | | | |