Yorkshire Terriers, commonly called Yorkies, are little dogs with tenacious personalities. They're one of the most popular dog breeds worldwide. Though technically categorized in the toy group, they take on many terrier traits as well. Yorkies tend to be very vocal, protective, and loyal. Despite their small size, they make excellent guard dogs. At heart, Yorkies are wonderful companions that love to be pampered and snuggle up to their loved ones. Breed Overview GROUP: Toy HEIGHT: 8 to 9 inches WEIGHT: 5 to 7 pounds COAT AND COLOR: Standard color combinations are black and gold, black and tan, blue and gold, and blue and tan. Puppies may not display their final coat color until age 3 or older. Yorkshire terriers have a long, straight, and silky coat. LIFE EXPECTANCY: 13 to 16 years Characteristics of the Yorkshire Terrier
How to Keep a Yorkie Clean
Overview Since baths should only be given every 3 weeks or so, you may be wondering how in the world to keep your Yorkshire Terrier clean. Ears may accumulate dirt, the coat may look messy, there can be a slowly developing smell, paws may pick up debris as if they coated with glue… Essentially, for being a small dog, Yorkshire Terriers can get surprisingly dirty. The good news is that there are some easy ways to keep your Yorkie clean, smelling fresh, and looking dapper. And, while there are 8 steps to this, you’ll find these are very easy to incorporate. 1: Take Advantage of Baths. What to know: Barring a run through a mud puddle or a skin or coat condition that requires frequent
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When a Yorkshire Terrier Won’t Listen
Overview While most owners don't expect their dogs to be perfect, it is realistic to expect your Yorkie to listen to you. After all, owners 'command' and dogs 'obey', right? Well, while puppies and dogs will pay attention to their humans to some extent, full obedience is not a given. If your Yorkshire Terrier flat out refuses to listen to you or if he/she seems to only listen randomly, some training will need to be done. This section will cover: The reasons why a dog does not listen (and may even downright ignore you) Exact training steps to turn things around Age exceptions Reasons Why a Yorkie Won't Listen This all boils down to 2 elements that need to exist simultaneously: 1) Your Yorkie needs to
How to Take Care of a Yorkie: Your Comprehensive Yorkie Care Guide
Basic Yorkie Care Information & Supplies Yorkshire Terriers are known for their intelligence, independence, and high level of activity — very different personality traits than most toy breeds. Yorkies are usually just 4 to 7 pounds when fully grown and can live up to 16 years. While adaptable to many living situations with a high level of intelligence, Yorkie care isn’t for the feint of heart. Yorkies require a lot of attention, especially when it comes to grooming, socialization, medical needs, and potential behavioral issues like barking and separation anxiety. To get your Yorkie comfortable in his new home, your first step should be setting up a defined area in your home for your Yorkie. Identify an area where your Yorkie will be