This silky toy terrier has roots that go back to the Yorkshire cotton mills and the terriers that were used to keep vermin at bay. Yorkies are very playful and energetic dogs.
FACT SHEET
Someone looking for a little dog that always wants to be part of the action and a home in which there are no young children.
Anyone wanting a quiet life. Yorkshire Terriers do tend to bark quite a bit but they make excellent watchdogs.
Yorkie
None
United Kingdom
Tiny
Really, really small - could almost fit in your pocket.
Low (Under 30 minutes)
A walk and a good sniff can be like reading a novel while doing a marathon for a little dog.
Long almost human hair
Luscious long outer locks that need lots of attention and a soft undercoat that will get knotty if not combed out.
Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok
13 years
Yes
Tailwise is consistently rated as Excellent
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