Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)

The silky Yorkie has medium-sized muscle, a flat head, along with ears in the shape of a V and a docked tail. It has plenty of hair on its hair, that is why it is necessary to gather it in a band so that it doesn't interfere with its activities. Some owners even choose to trim the hair on top of the head. Even though it is small in size, the Terrier is also eager for exercise and adventure.

It is an energetic dog, clever and loyal,affectionate to its family but suspicious of strangers, other dogs or small animals. Even though they are stubborn at times, they are easy to train and are recommended for older children. This is a very demanding breed, that requires attention and human contact. As small as he might me, he is a good watch dog that protects is territory. The Yorkie likes to bark and it is best not to over protect them, because they may become neurotic.

Some members of the breed are likely to suffer from bronchitis and early tooth decay, as well as having a delicate digestion. Paralysis can be caused by spine problems like a herniated disks. Fractures are frequent because of their fragile bones. Yorkie bitches have trouble delivering, the pups often having  health or behavioral problems. Feed your dog dry food to keep its teeth clean and clean them periodically at the vet.

The Yorkie can easily live in an apartment and can adjust to being very active indoors. It prefers a warm climate and doest not need a lot of exercise. The average lifespan for this type of dog is from 12 to 15 years. It needs regular grooming and they should also have their teeth cleaned regularly.

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