DESCRIPTION: Yorkshire
Terriers are intelligent,
spirited and alert. Patient
training and early
socialization will reduce the
Yorkshire Terrier's timidity
and snipping. It is one of the
world's smallest dogs, it is
very affectionate and is
always willing to please.
COLORS / COAT:
Yorkshire Terriers are
typically blue, black, or tan.
The AKC recognizes Black
& Tan, Blue & Gold, Blue &
Tan, or Black & Gold.
Their hair is long and silky. It
requires daily grooming to
keep it's coat clean and free
of tangles. The coat may be
keep clipped short to make
grooming easier.
Height: Yorkshire Terriers
range from eight inches to nine
inches.
Weight: Tea Cup: up to four
pounds
Toy: four to six pounds
Standard: six to ten pounds
TEMPERAMENT: The
"Yorkie" can be timid around
strangers and does not like
ruff treatment. It is very
affectionate with its owners
and loves to be held. It should
do well with other pets. He
thinks he is a great big dog in
a small package and will try to
prove it.
HEALTH CONCERNS:



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YORKIE PUPPIES
Premature disease is common
in Yorkshire Terriers.
Therefor it is important that
it's teeth be keep clean and it
have regular dental care. The
are also pron for eye
irritations, tracheal collapse
and patella lunation (slipping
kneecap).
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
The expected life of the
Yorkshire Terrier is fourteen
to sixteen years.
ENVIRONMENT: Yorkshire
Terriers are less active that
many other breeds. A walk
each day will provide ample
exercise for this affectionate
pet. It makes an excellent
choice for the apartment
dweller.
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