Yorkshire Terrier

I think a yorkshire terrier is a great dog for me but i’m having second thoughts because of the medical complications that might happen.
Should i get one or not and please give me names of any other cute small dogs i could consider. Also where can i find breeders for these dogs including the yorkshire terrier?

As long as you go to a good breeder who health checks their dogs, you shouldn’t have too many issues. The problems with Yorkies come from irresponsible breeders who breed runts to make teeny tiny cute little puppies that occasionally end up with debilitating heart conditions and the like

Your decision for a breed should be based on their temperaments and requirements (grooming responsiblity, exercise, training difficulty). Make a list of what you want and dont want in a dog and compare that to the breeds your interested.

Then go to www.akc.com or www.ukc.com and search for breeder referrals or breed rescues

I would like a Yorkshire terrier one day, but what are the pros and cons about them? I’d prefer to get the smaller breed in them. Thanx!

i dont own one personally, but a relative does, so I’m going only by what I know from this one yorkie from what I see when i visit and what the relative tells me.

cons:
1. does not like other dogs and will try to attack the other dog even much larger
2. barks alot
3. not easy to housetrain at all, and even tho he’s around 3-5 years old, he still is not housetrained. they gave up i think, alost cause with this case, and he goes on wee wee pads mostly.
4. the coat must be groomed(brushed) often
5. has to be careful of jumping down from the couch or bed, has broken his leg doing that before

pros:
1. gets along with their 3 little children
2. is a lap dog, some people like this
3. playful
4. doesn’t need alot of exercise
5. affectionate

You can always play an indoor game of fetch with your bYorkie/b to keep them healthier. Finally, if you do leave your bYorkshire Terrier/b outside, be sure it is a secure area as Yorkies love to scramble and dig to explore. b…/b
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How to choose a vet for your Yorkshire Terrier is easier than ever. Since the breed is so popular, most vets who care for dogs are aware of how to treat Yorkshire Terrier allergies. You will most likely have more problems with people allergic to Yorkies than getting a Yorkshire Terrier with allergies. The most common are food allergies, flea bite allergies and allergies to cleaning chemicals.
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I am a 4 pound miniature bYorkshire/b “bYorkie/b” bTerrier/b. I was born in Michigan and now divide my time jetsetting back and fourth from Michigan to Chicago, spending times on both “coasts”! A lady never tells her real age, but I have been b…/b
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I just got Barney’s new bellybands today, and they fit perfect! They are the cutest designs and the velcro is very sturdy! ( Which is a good thing,
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An important part of keeping your Yorkshire Terrier healthy is grooming. There are several specific tasks you need to do to keep your dogs coat clean. It is also important for your pet’s health that you focus on the eyes and teeth.
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