Belonging to the toy dog family, Yorkshire terriers are unquestionably just about the most cute and adorable breed of dogs on the planet and are now notoriously seen on the arms of various celebs including names like Paris Hilton.

If you are investing in a pet dog and looking at Yorkshire terriers then be sure to read up on the breed and take the following facts into account.

Looking after your Yorkshire terrier may well be a every day chore as their hair is long all over and when it comes to training be ready for a fair amount of hard work!

An intelligent breed, the Yorkie makes a excellent guard dog and will alert you of unexpected visitors by barking at the door.

Due to its size, Yorkies are now and again prone to bullying. If there are bigger dogs in your home then a Yorkie may suffer from behavioural difficulties so keep an eye out for bullying. Should you have young kids then you should also know that Yorkies can be adversely effected by noises like kids yelling and their behavior may, sometimes, be aggressive.

Many Yorkies, typically due to their size, will refuse to go outside in the cold or rain so many Yorkie owners have to use biodegradable doggie pads in the winter months.

When you first become a Yorkshire terrier owner then make sure you show them who is boss right away. Training a Yorkie can be difficult, but if you start out right from the word go then puppy obedience training of your Yorkie will be simpler.

Living up to 15 years of age with good care and a nutritious balanced diet, Yorkshire terriers make great pets and companions although do have tendencies to be vulnerable to knee problems, tracheal collapses, hypoglycemia, and some other canine disorders.

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