Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog with a big dog's personality. One of the most popular apartment breeds: it barely sheds and fits in a bag.
Breed at a glance
- Weight
- 2–3.2 kg
- Height at withers
- 18–23 cm
- Lifespan
- 13–16 years
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Energy
- Shedding
- With kids
- Apartment-friendly
- Trainability
Temperament
Yorkies are brave, curious and loud: you'll hear about every sound outside the door. They bond tightly with their owner and get jealous. Take care with small children — the dog is fragile and may snap if hurt. Train it like a big dog, or you'll raise a little tyrant.
Care and exercise
Half an hour to an hour of walks is enough; it makes up the rest playing at home. The coat is like human hair: it hardly sheds but tangles, so brush daily or get a short trim at the groomer every 1–2 months. It needs a coat in winter.
Health
Teeth are the main problem: tartar and early tooth loss — brush them and see the vet yearly. Luxating patella, tracheal collapse (use a harness rather than a collar) and liver shunt occur. Puppies are prone to low blood sugar — feed them often.
This is a general description: an individual pet's temperament and health depend on its parents, upbringing and care. Ask your vet about your own pet's health.
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