A Yorkshire Terrier or "Yorkies" are a very popular dog. They are classified as a toy breed and are one of the world's smallest dogs! These little dogs are brave, clever and want to please you.

A yorkie is a lapdog who loves attention. They are very loyal to their owners and bond closely with you. They need companionship and people around. They don't like being alone for long periods of time. If they are, you should think about having two Yorkies but they do get along with other household pets.

Usually a sweet and loving dog they can be snappish if surprised or frightened. They can be timid around strangers. A Yorkie dislikes roughhousing - prefers a quiet life. They are best with older children because they are easily injured since they are so small. He can be an indoor dog and will get enough exercise inside but do love to play outdoors.

These little dogs are slightly difficult to train but if they have consistent training and early socialization they will learn quickly.

They have a neat, compact, well-proportioned body with a high head carriage. Their head if flat and muzzle topped by a cute black button nose. Their eyes are bright and dark with rims. Ears are small, erect and triangular with a docked tail. Their coats are long, profuse, silky, steel blue on the body and tail but tan everywhere else. The adult coat is parted down the middle of their spine and hangs down to touch the ground.

Yorkies are only 7-9 inches tall and 5-7 pounds in weight.

These little fearless dogs are spirited, lovable, highly energetic, spirited but they can be willful. Although a Yorkie Terrier is easy to train but sometimes stubborn, it's best to socialize them early to reduce tendencies towards timidity and nipping. Be patient when training them.

They need regular combing and brushing daily. Their topknot is usually tied with a ribbon to keep their hair out of their eyes. Teeth need to be cleaned regularly and scaled by veterinarian. They tend to loose teeth around three years of age. Their ears should be checked and loose hairs removed from the ear passage.

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