Yorkie-Poo Height: 7-10 inches Weight: 5-12 lb Lifespan: 12-15 years Group: Not Applicable Best Suited For: Families with children, singles and seniors, apartments, houses with/without yards Temperament: Energetic, lively, playful, good-natured Comparable Breeds: Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie-Poo Basics Are you seeking a dog that will keep a smile plastered across your face forever more? You just found it. Always ready to entertain, the Yorkie-Poo is truly a clown in disguise. He will turn even the gloomiest frown upside down and light up the room with his funny little antics. A hybrid mix of a Yorkshire Terrier and a Toy Poodle, the Yorkie-Poo is a lively fellow. He’ll play ball in the yard with the kids and then relax on his owner’s lap for a good nap and some attention. This tiny
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11 Fascinating Facts about the Yorkshire Terrier
Besides being an adorably cute canine, the Yorkie has the feisty attitude and courageous, brave heart of any terrier breed. Read on for 11 fun facts about this spunky little dog. Nicknamed the “Tomboy Toy” Although quite small at 5-7 pounds, the Yorkie loves activity, speed and being the center of attention. This breed can excel at agility, flyball, Rally O, freestyle dancing, obedience competition, conformation competition and Earthdog trials, and make excellent therapy dogs. The confident characteristics of the Yorkie earned this breed their nickname as the “Tomboy Toy.” Yorkies generally enjoy taking a dip in water, but make sure to keep your pet safe by putting a life jacket on him. Original Job The Yorkshire Terrier was bred to catch and kill
