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Yorkshire Terriers

YorkieYorkshire Terriers are small toy dogs with silken coats of blue and tan. They are very agile, which helps keep them from getting stepped on around the house. They have feisty, spunky personalities and should be socialized and trained from puppyhood to avoid developing an overly bossy nature.

Yorkshire Terriers have an extremely good sense of hearing and will often hear someone approaching long before their owner does. Despite their small size, this trait makes the Yorkie a good watchdog. He will also staunchly defend his owner, often seeming not to realize the smallness of his stature.

While Yorkies are certainly trainable, these tiny dogs have quite an independent streak to them and can be stubborn. If it is important to you that your dog be reliably obedient, a Yorkie may not be the right choice for you. They are, however, faithful, sweet companions that will provide laughter, entertainment, and love for an individual or an entire family.

Find a Nylabone chew, treat, or toy for your Yorkshire Terriers or small dog!

Excerpt from World Atlas of Dog Breeds, 6th Edition. © 2009 TFH Publications, Inc.

World Atlas of Dog Breeds

World Atlas of Dog Breeds Book


Other Books on this Topic:
My Yorkie (Nylabone DVD Library)
The Yorkshire Terrier (Terra Nova)
Yorkshire Terriers (Animal Planet™ Pet Care Library)


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