Yorkshire Terrier FACTS – Dog 101 – Breed Information | Health and More
SuperDuper facts commonly referred to as the Yorkie the Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog with plenty of spark and personality one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States the Yorkie has a long silky coat that is steel blue and tan in color used primarily as a companion dog the Yorkshire Terrier is self-assured and fearless while being very affectionate toward its owner it needs lots of attention and if left alone for long periods of time it may develop separation anxiety due to its small size and occasional skittishness the Yorkie functions better with older children that have learned how to treat animals grooming should be performed often to keep the dog’s coat in good shape the Yorkshire Terrier is average when it comes to training results will come gradually this dog will bark and alert its owners when an intruder is present it is not considered to be a very protective breed they’re unlikely to scare off intruders it is well suited for apartment living and does not need a yard though this breed can handle the heat it won’t tolerate cold climate areas not much exercise is required to keep this dog in shape owners who are frequently away or busy might find this breed suitable for their lifestyle this breed is well suited for those who have little experience with dog ownership the life expectancy of a Yorkshire Terrier is 10 to 15 years [Music]