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Winnie the Yorkie, a Small Dog With a Big Purpose

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“What she lacks in size, she makes up in spirit!” Meet Winnie the six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier. She may be a small dog, but she makes a big difference in the lives of children. Winnie is a registered therapy dog and volunteer at Brenner Children's Hospital. We sat down with Winnie's owner, Casaundra, and talked to her about Winnie's therapy work. AKC: Why did you decide to get Winnie involved in therapy work? Casaundra: When Winnie was about 2 years old, I read a book called The Genius of Dogs, co-authored by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods (Dutton 2013). It was fascinating to read about all of the scientific discoveries that had been made at the Duke Canine Cognition Center and other research facilities

7 Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About Yorkshire Terriers

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As one of the AKC’s top 10 breeds year after year, Yorkshire Terriers are popular toy dogs, offering a big personality in a tiny package. Here are seven surprising facts about Yorkies and the people who love them: 1. Yorkies Are the “Tomboy Toy” Don’t be fooled by this toy breed’s tiny stature—they are five to seven pounds of pure tomboy. This spunky personality has earned the Yorkie its nickname, “the tomboy toy.” The breed standard references the breed’s trademark confidence and courage, saying, “The dog’s high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance.” Because of these traits, Yorkshire Terriers do well at everything from dog sports, like agility, to therapy work and makes them great travel

Are Yorkies Smart Dogs? – Here’s Why Yorkshire Terriers are Highly Intelligent

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Written by Richard Jeng The Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie for short, is the most popular toy dog breed due to its affectionate personality and lively attitude. However, you may be wondering how smart these lap dogs can actually be. So, are Yorkies smart? How smart are they? Yorkshire Terriers are highly intelligent dogs. According to canine psychologist Stanley Coren, Yorkies are “above average” intelligent dogs. And for working and obedience intelligence, they’re ranked the 34th smartest dog breed out of 138 qualifying breeds. Though Yorkies are some of the best when it comes to obedience and learning, they are smart dogs in other ways. Let’s examine what actually makes Yorkies super smart toy dogs. How We Measure a Yorkie’s Intelligence As mentioned, there’s no denying

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