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This dog, also known as the Yorkie, was developed from mixed breeding (like many purebred dogs) of several other kinds of terriers. Now people are happy with Yorkies the way they are. They are the perfect little companion dog. |
These days Yorkshire Terriers can do many different activities. They are not only good companions but they participate in obedience, rally, agility, conformation, go-to-ground (earthdog competitions), flyball, canine freestyle (dog dancing), tracking, and pet therapy. Yorkies also love to perform tricks. |
Yorkies are very small dogs. They grow to be six or seven inches in height, and weigh about seven pounds as an adult. At birth, the Yorkie's coat is black and tan, but that changes as the pup grows up. The black part of the coat will become a steely-bluish color! Notice how different the puppy on the right looks from the dog below. |
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The Yorkie's coat is very beautiful and luxurious. The hair on the back of the dog parts down the middle and covers his body very evenly. The hair, or fur, is very soft and silky. There is a lot of hair around the face, so many people tie it up into a bow to keep it out of the dog's eyes. |
| Yorkies love excitement. It doesn't take much coaxing to get them interested in doing fun things. They are smart and they have lots of energy, so giving them things to do is a very good thing and will keep your Yorkie happy and content, and out of trouble. Yorkies enjoy hide and seek, fetch, games and other activities like agility, tracking, obedience, conformation, and earthdog competitions. Some even dance in what we call Canine Freestyle! |
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any small dog, the people in a Yorkie's life must treat him
carefully and gently. Rough play with a puppy or even a full
grown dog can be harmful. |
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Grooming Your Dog You will need to groom your Yorkie every day with a brush and comb, or the hair will become tangled and matted. If your family can't groom him often, you may want to have a professional groomer do it, or even cut his hair shorter so that it's easier to handle. |
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Adventurous Yorkies love a long walk once or twice a day. It's healthy for him to get out and move his muscles. Even if you have a yard, it's important to go for long walks. Exercise will keep your dog's heart strong so that he lives for a long time. Make sure he wears a leash, though, because some Yorkies like to chase things! |
Going to a dog park, the beach, a mall, or to a friend's house is a great way to visit other dogs, and meet new people. This is called socializing and it helps your dog become a good citizen. |
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| Know Your Breed Having a tiny breed of dog is a big responsibility. Because the Yorkie is so small, he can be injured very easily. Things like falling, being stepped on, or bothered by other, bigger dogs can be a serious situation for such a delicate dog. Their bones can break easily. |
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Yorkies are so small, take care that he stays warm, and out of
cold breezes. Some people like to put sweaters on their dog to
help them stay warm. |
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Yorkies are very brave and courageous, and they can be a little stubborn when they want something. They can act like a big dog in a small body. Starting obedience at an early age will help him become a good citizen, help him to have good manners, and keep him from getting into unsafe situations. |
Yorkshire
Terriers are lively dogs who sometimes enjoy barking. They think
it's important to watch out for strangers and things that look and
sound different. Your dog may need extra training so that he doesn't
bark too much. |
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Because Yorkshire Terriers are small, they make great dogs for condos and apartments. They like to live in the city or the country. Your Yorkie may be a little difficult to housebreak. But if you are kind, patient, and persistent, your dog will learn. |
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| Yorkshire Terriers like to be social. That means that they like to spend their time with others: people or dogs. They get very lonely when left alone too much. Dogs that are left alone a lot can become destructive and bark too much. This is called separation anxiety. Try to make sure that your Yorkie has lots of company. |
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Feeding a Yorkie requires special care. Because he is so small, he can easily eat too much and gain weight. A dog that weighs too much will not be healthy. It's a good idea to keep an eye on his teeth, because Yorkies can have dental problems if they don't get a nutritious diet. |
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All About Yorkies |
"Dogs love
company. They place it first in their short list of needs."
- J.R.
Ackerly, My Dog Tulip
Last updated 10/18/07
My
Yorkie is called Tiny (don't have a clue how we got that name!).
My
dog really really thinks he is a rottie! James,
age 13, Leeds England
Hi,
My yorkie is 6 months old and called Bubbles. She loves
going for walks.
She loves it when I put on my music or the T.V.
She is a big fan of the
dog competitions. She is really energetic
and loves water. She is a lovely
dog and goes everywhere with me.
She loves my mum and hates pencils. I have
NO idea why she does,
but that's bubbles for you. It took us 3 months to
stop her sleeping
in the cats bed. I love her to BITS!!! Gina,
age 13, England
My
Yorkie is called Tiny (don't have a clue how we got that name!).
My dog
really, really thinks he is a Rottie! James,
age 13, Leeds, England
My
Yorkshire Terrier's name is Fancy. She's bigger than most
Yorkies.
She's really fun. I love spending time with her because
she has so much energy
and I love her so much.
Donna,
age 13, Kentucky USA
My
dog, Bailey, is so cute because she likes to play ball
and when we get
home from a long night out like at the
Sox game, she will be so excited
that she won't leave us
alone for about 2 hours. Bailey is potty trained
so we don't
have to take her outside a lot. Gina,
age 13, Illinois USA
Her
name is Lucy. She is very sweet and very friendly, too.
Where most dogs
will bite you to death, this one doesn't.
She will lick you to death.
She is so sweet when she sleeps,
you should see her. She loves to play
with you. I think she
is the best dog in the world. Really, everybody
who meets
this dog wants this dog. I love this dog to bits. She is
very kind. You should meet her. She is so cute, you should
really see
her. And when someone takes her, she will
always find her way home. Sam,
age 13, England
My
Yorkie's name is Amber. She is very sweet, she is
so cute. Her face
is a little too round. We adopted her from
a rescue center. She loves
to play with a little toy fence. She
likes most other dogs. She is really
(I am trying not for her to
hear this) but she is a really, I mean really,
slow learner.
It took me a whole year for me to teach her sit! I am running
out of room, so by for now friends. Sydney,
age 13, Pennsylvania USA
I
have a Yorkie called Scamp. He became 10 years old
on March 23rd. I don't
know why, but he is scared of small
dogs but he tries to bite bigger
dogs legs off. He doesn't like
his paws nose, tail and ears touched. When
you say walk
he goes bonkers.
Sometimes
he rolls around on his back and pretends he is
fighting an imaginary
dog. When I've been out, he doesn't stop
sniffing me and when someone torments
me and my sister,
he will bark at them. His fave toy is a squeaky ball,
but he took
the squeak out of it.
He
is very loyal because he follows me and
my sister a
round all of the time. The funny thing is that if you
play
with his ball he barks, but if you don't play with his ball he
barks.
He is a very picky eater. Wherever the sun is he will go
and sit right
in front of and if the fire's on he will go and sit right
front of it.
He is very kind-natured because my little cousins pull
his tail all the
time but he doesn't bite, bark, or growl at them.
He is a really quiet
dog. Sophie,
age 13, Workington Cumbria, England
My
Yorkie's name is Grover. He is six months old and
is the sweetest thing
ever. He comes from a champion
bloodline in dog shows. He loves being
around people.
I love him so much. He is the greatest pup ever.
Kia,
age 14, Florida USA
My
dog's name is Buster. He is 10 weeks old. I bought
him from my teacher.
He is very cute. Hannah,
age 14, QLD Australia
I
have a four year old Yorkie called Benjy. He is very
sweet and protective
towards me. He won't eat his dinner
unless someone feeds him it, otherwise
he moans. He gets
treated like a royal prince. He sleeps with me in
my
bedroom because he won't sleep downstairs. I love my
dog - he is the
best. Chantelle,
age 13, UK
My
Yorkie's name is Tubby. We just got him two days
ago. He loves playing
with me although I can't take him
out for walks yet, he is too young.
But after one month
I can. I just love my dog, he's the
cutest little thing!
Neha,
age 9, Ontario Canada
I
have a pup called Buster. He's about 6 months old now
and he's the cutest
thing ever. He is full of energy all the time
and likes playing with socks
and ripping up tights and
toilet paper. If you ask him for a high 5, he sits
down and hits
his paw in my hand. I wouldn't give him up for the world.
Leanne,
age 17, Scotland
My
yorkie, Teddy, is a great dog. He's 3 years old now, but we
got him
when he was only 6 days old. A breeder just dropped
Teddy
and his littermates off at this pound, pedigree papers and
all,
and so the pound was going to euthanize all of the pups
because
they didn't have the time for them. But when we were
there,
we saw them and fell in love. We took all of them home
and
now Teddy's littermates, Junior, Lucy, and Rookie, live with
family
members. We had to bottle feed him constantly for a while,
but
it was worth it. I love my little Teddy bear!
Alex,
age 16, Ohio USA
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There are many Yorkies around the country without homes. Have your parents call a Yorkie rescue to adopt a warm, loving Yorkie just waiting for a home. You'll be doing a good thing. |
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Do you want to know more about Yorkshire Terriers? Click on a link below. When you're finished, just close the window and you'll be right back here! |
| Big Boss, listed as the smallest living dog in 2002 (Guinness Book) |
| Bella & Bearlie , owned by Justin Timberlake |
| Smoky, hero dog, awarded 8 battle stars serving in the Airforce |
| Mr. Famous , owned by movie star Audrey Hepburn |
| Spike, comedian Joan River's famous sidekick in her comedy acts |
| Jazzmin, football star Brett Favre's dog |
| Poncho, Missy Elliot's dog who appeared in her music videos |
| Mocha, Kelly Rowland's dog who appeared on Cribs on MTV |
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Click here to train your Yorkie.
Click here to name your Yorkie puppy.
Add your Yorkie's photo to our Gallery!
Here
are some great books about Yorkshire Terriers
or Visit
our Yorkshire Terrier Shop.
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