Yorkshire Terrier

Origin

United Kingdom

Attractive to:

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.

Not the best for:

Anyone wanting a quiet life. Yorkshire Terriers do tend to bark quite a bit but they make excellent watchdogs.

Aliases:

Yorkie

Cross between:

None

Size:

Tiny
Really, really small - could almost fit in your pocket.

Exercise Needs:

Low (Under 30 minutes)
A walk and a good sniff can be like reading a novel while doing a marathon for a little dog.

Coat:

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.

Shedding:

Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok

Life expectancy:

13 years

Good first dog?:

Yes