| Temperament: The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog, | | | | still require walking daily. This will help burn up their |
| that is big on personality. Keeping the terrier qualities, | | | | energy, as this breed has lots to burn off. Dogs that |
| this dog enjoys adventures and has lots of energy. | | | | do not have daily walks are more likely to have |
| This is an exceptionally brave dog and is very clever. | | | | behavioral problems. A sure sign that your Yorkie |
| The Yorkshire terrier is very affectionate, with their | | | | may require more walks is if they are spinning around |
| owners, and makes a great companion. | | | | the house as fast as a bullet. Remember this dog is |
| Problems can arise if the owner is not the pack | | | | trainable and simple commands such as heel when |
| leader here we see a dog that becomes aggressive | | | | out walking are needed. This dog will enjoy a good |
| towards strange dogs and small animals, and may | | | | run in a safe open area off the lead. |
| also become yappy. The Yorkshire Terrier dog, like all | | | | Health issues: Some of the Yorkshire Terrier breed |
| dogs, needs the owner to be the leader. This dog is | | | | are prone to slipped stifle, bronchitis, early tooth |
| better with older children, that can show leadership | | | | decay, delicate digestion, herniated disks, which can |
| skills and treat the dog as the dog. Small dog | | | | course paralysis. This breed can get fractures easily |
| syndrome in Yorkshire terriers is to be avoided, as | | | | and eye infections can be quite common. |
| this will make the dog unhappy, and also the owner. | | | | Grooming: Daily grooming is needed with the |
| If the Yorkshire terrier starts to develop jealousy or | | | | Yorkshire terrier, due to their silky coat. They have a |
| becomes over demanding of human attention, then it | | | | topknot which is usually tied up. Family pets that are |
| is wise to think how you are treating the dog to put | | | | not for showing tend to have their pet coat cut |
| back the right balance. The Yorkie is easy to train | | | | shorter for manageability. Show dogs need hours of |
| but can be slightly stubborn, as with all terriers. This | | | | care for the show ring and this can be learnt. The |
| breed can be difficult to potty train. The Yorkshire | | | | Yorkie dog will benefit from daily tooth care, cleaning |
| terrier makes an excellent watchdog. The biggest | | | | these from an early age will help your pet to know |
| problem Yorkies can have is if the owner thinks and | | | | that it is part of the routine. |
| treats them as a human baby, due to their size. The | | | | Living conditions: The Yorkshire terrier is good for |
| Yorkie is a sweet little dog, when the owner | | | | apartment life, although this is an active indoor dog, |
| understands leadership skills that are gentle. | | | | providing they have good daily walks they can |
| Although the Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog they will | | | | manage without a garden. |