Cheerful and spunky, this tiniest terrier is a great companion for owners who enjoy a curious, busy dog. Yorkshire Terriers
get along great with kids too, though caution should be taken to make
sure that play doesn’t get too rough for these little dogs. The Yorkshire Terrier is also very portable and loves to travel – whether it’s in a bike basket, backpack or designer purse.
Typically, the Yorkie likes to be the boss. If you’re bringing a Yorkshire Terrier
into a multi-dog household, be aware of the pack dynamic and keep an
eye out to make sure your little Yorkie doesn’t make the mistake of
trying to dominate your Rottweiler.
Yorkshire Terriers are born with black and tan
coats, but as they age the black changes to a silvery blue that can be
quite eye-catching. If you’re maintaining their shiny coat for show
purposes, be prepared to oil the hair and wrap it on a regular basis.
Otherwise, the occasional wash and regular brushing will do. Typically,
puppies younger than 4 months have the hair on their ears clipped to
encourage the ears to stand up. Once the ears are up the hair falls long
with the rest of the coat.
For obedience training, the Yorkshire Terrier is
very trainable and tends to do well. They enjoy obedience trials and
love to learn, especially when there are treat rewards involved. That
said, owners shouldn’t let their Yorkie have the run of the house and
should, from a young age, be prepared to deliver firm, but fair
discipline.
Traditionally, the Yorkshire was bred as a ratting dog, used to hunt out vermin in tiny places. As their name suggests, this breed originally developed in Yorkshire in northern England in the mid-nineteenth century.
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