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Yorkshire Terriers are one of the most delightful breeds to own. Yorkies are an inside dog and are especially good apartment, condo and small house dogs. The best kind of owner for Yorkies are people that are calm, patient, consistent, a leader with time to socialize, play, love and groom.  Also someone that doesn't mind a dog sleeping in bed with them or sitting in their lap, and likes puppy kisses and cuddling. Most Yorkies are very smart, eager to please and crave attention thereby making training a very simple undertaking.  Many can learn tricks faster than you can think them up. Never underestimate your Yorkie.  He is usually one step ahead of you.  Never think of the Yorkie as just a timid little lap dog because they were bred to hunt.  This should be your first clue that they can be very inquisitive and adventurous.  Many times, if not watch closely, their desire for adventure can get them into trouble.  It's important that you are with them at all times outdoors, and an enclosed area, if possible, is even better to fulfill their desire to investigate the world. Also you will need to protect your Yorkie from large dogs because they generally have no fear and think they can "beat up" a huge dog. Dog ownership is not to be taken lightly, it's a very long commitment.  Yorkies are very outgoing little dogs.  They have a big dog mentality in a little package.  Yorkies do make excellent pets, as they are very affectionate.  They are also great with children as long as your children realize that they are not a toy. They should be thought of as family members, and treated as such. They will give you many years of joy, love and devotion, in return. Yorkies can live as long as 15+ years depending on many factors such as health and care.  Yorkies range in size from 3lbs. up to 10lbs. Their colors are either an all black coat with tan or gold markings on the legs, chest and face, or an all silver coat with gold or tan markings on the legs, chest and face.   
 

Physical Characteristics

The Yorkshire Terrier Breed Standard 

GENERAL APPEARANCE: Long-Coated, coat hanging quite straight and evenly down each side, a parting extending from nose to tail. Very compact and neat, carriage very upright conveying an important air. General outline conveying impression of vigorous and well proportioned body.

CHARACTERISTICS: Alert, intelligent toy terrier.

TEMPERAMENT: Spirited with even disposition

HEAD AND SKULL: Rather small and flat, not too prominent or round in skull, not too long in muzzle; black nose.

EYES: Medium, dark, sparkling, with sharp intelligent expression and placed to look directly forward. Not prominent. Edge of eyelids dark.

EARS: Small, V-shaped, carried erect, not too far apart, covered with short hair, color very deep, rich tan.  

TAIL: Customarily docked to medium length with plenty of hair, darker blue in color than rest of body, especially at the end of tail.  

COAT: Hair on body moderately long, perfectly straight (not wavy), glossy; fine silky texture, not woolly. Fall on head long, rich golden tan, deeper in color at sides of head, about ear roots and on muzzle where it should be very long. Tan on head not to extend on to neck, nor must any sooty or dark hair intermingle with any of the tan.

 

Grooming/General Care 

Because they have a long coat, Yorkies are not suitable for anyone who does not have the time or inclination to spend on the grooming and bathing this breed requires. Most pet Yorkies do in fact have their coats trimmed short or shaved for convenience and hygiene. Therefore, anyone obtaining a pet Yorkie must remember that there will be additional grooming expenses to take into consideration.

The Yorkie coat does not shed, and does not have an undercoat, making Yorkies desirable for some people with allergies, and those who do not want a breed that has a messy moult. The correct texture of the coat is described as long, straight and silky. It will continue to grow unless trimmed. In fact, the Yorkie coat is very similar to human hair.

Special care must be taken to ensure that the hair around the anus of these dogs is kept clean. Because of their long hair, it is common for these dogs to become matted in this area, and this can lead to compacted feces. Apart from making the dog very sore and uncomfortable, this may, if left unattended, cause more serious problems, that would require veterinary assistance.

Yorkie puppies may have "tipped" or "tilted" ears until they are around 6 months old. I am frequently asked about this when owners purchase a 10 week old puppy with nice erect ears, only to find that the ears drop again around 4 months of age. This is often because at this time the Yorkie is shedding it's milk teeth and cutting it's adult teeth, which can cause the ears to go up and down daily, and owner's should not be unduly concerned during this natural stage. However, it is important to keep the hair on the top third of the ear flap trimmed very short. This will stop the ears from being weighed down by excessive hair until they are firmly "set". Also the hair should be plucked from inside the ears, and ears checked regularly for excessive wax and for mites.

Yorkies should also have special attention paid to their eyes, and teeth. The long hair should be prevented from falling into their eyes, thus causing irritation and infection, either by tying it back or trimming it. As with most Toy breeds, Yorkies may have a tendency to tartar build-up on the teeth, but if regular attention is given to the teeth this should not be a serious problem.

Yorkies do not have an undercoat, and even with a long coat, they feel the cold very easily, and like most Toy breeds prefer the comfort of cosiness and warmth. They enjoy being pampered. Yorkies are difinitely not a breed to keep outside in a kennel. When going out in cold or wet weather they will appreciate a warm dog sweater to wear.

Suitability as Pets 

Yorkies will live happily with cats and other dogs if brought up with them, but being terriers, they are also very possessive of their owners, so care should be taken when introducing this breed to a new animal household member. As with all small dogs, great care should be taken when allowing small children to handle them, as they are prone to jump from any height, and of course, being small, are more susceptible to accidents around the home, by way of careless human feet and the opening and closing of doors. They do however love to play with sensible children. Their favorite sleeping place is their owner's lap.

Training 

Yorkies are generally easy to house train. For their own safety it is better to crate train them and to leave them in a crate when they are left alone, during the night or if their owners are out of the home. Always leave them some toys and fresh water, and be sure they have a cozy bed inside the crate. Remember that as they do enjoy human company they will not appreciate being left alone for long periods.




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