Toy group · England
Yorkshire Terrier
Also called Yorkie, York.
Tiny dog, moderate energy, trains well with consistency.
- Affectionate
- Sprightly
- Tomboyish
- Feisty
- Bold
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 2 to 3 kg4 to 7 lb
- Lives
- 11 to 15 years
- Energy
- Moderate
- Trains
- Moderate
- Barks
- High
Training
Training a Yorkshire Terrier
Toy breeds. Train them like a dog, not an ornament. Small dogs skip the manners work because they can be picked up.
Housetraining Challenges
Start here
Small bladder and stubborn streak make housetraining difficult. Consistency is key.
Terrier Spirit
Do not let small size fool you, this is a true terrier. Train with same expectations as big dogs.
Barking Management
Alert barkers by nature. Train "quiet" command early to prevent excessive barking.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Yorkshire Terrier and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Coming to iPhone first. The list hears the day it opens.
At home
Living with one
Bred for company. Small in body, and often bigger in personality than the owner expected.
Gets on with
- ChildrenModerate
- Other dogsModerate
- StrangersModerate
- CatsModerate
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 20-30 minutes daily. Short walks and indoor play.
- Grooming
- Very high maintenance. Daily brushing for long coat. Many owners keep them in puppy cuts.
- Drool
- Very Low
- Coat
- Long, Silky, Single coatBlue and Tan, Blue and Gold
- In a flat
- Can work, with enough exercise outside it.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Luxating Patella
Moderate
Kneecap problems very common in Yorkies
Portosystemic Shunt
Severe
Liver blood vessel abnormality requiring surgery
Hypoglycemia
Moderate
Low blood sugar, especially in puppies
Where they come from
History
Developed in Yorkshire, England, in the 19th century by Scottish weavers. Originally bred to catch rats in textile mills. Became popular as a fashionable companion.
- Smoky · WWII war dog who became a therapy dog after serving
- Huddersfield Ben · Victorian era Yorkie considered the founder of the modern breed
