Yorkies!

Yorkshire Terriers are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "The Yorkshire Terrier is a small, toy sized dog."

#2. "The small head is rather flat on the top."

#3. "The teeth meet in a scissors or level bite."

#4. "The nose is black."

#5. "The medium sized eyes are dark with dark eye rims."

#6. "The erect ears are V-shaped."

#7. "All four legs are straight when viewed from the front."

#8. "The round feet have black toenails."

#9. "The tail is customarily docked to a medium length and carried somewhat higher than the back."

#10. "The long glossy coat is fine and silky and falls straight down on either side. Coat colors come in a steal blue and tan color. The body and tail are blue and the rest of the dog is tan. Puppies are brown black and tan. The hair on the head is so abundant that it is almost always necessary to gather it in a band to keep from going into the dog's food bowl and to give the animal maximum visibility. Some owners choose to trim the hair on top of the head."

#11. Yorkshire Terriers seem oblivious of their small size."

#12. "They are very eager for adventure."

#13. "This little dog is highly energetic, brave, loyal and clever."

#14. "With owners who take the time to understand how to treat a small dog, the Yorkie is a wonderful companion!"

#15. "Affectionate with their master, but if humans are not this dog's pack leader, they can become suspicious of strangers and aggressive to strange dogs and small animals. They can also become yappy, as the dog does their best to tell you what THEY want YOU to do."

#16. "They have a true terrier heritage and need someone who understands how to be their leader."

#17. "They are often only recommended for older, considerate children, simply because they are so small, most people allow them to get away with behaviors no dog should display."

#18. "Yorkies are easy to train, although they can sometimes be stubborn if owners do not give the dog proper boundaries."

#19. "They can be difficult to housebreak."

#20. "The Yorkie is an excellent watchdog."

#21. "When owners display pack leadership to the Yorkshire Terrier, they are very sweet and loving and can be trusted with children."

#22. "These are truly sweet little dogs who need owners who understand how to give them gentle leadership. If you own a Yorkie who does not display any of the negative behaviors, high five for being a good pack leader!"

#23. "Height: 6-7 inches (15-17½cm.)"

#24. "Weight: 7 pounds (3.2kg.)"

#25. "Some Yorkies are prone to slipped stifle, bronchitis, eye infections, and early tooth decay, poor tolerance of anaesthetic, and delicate digestion. Exotic treats should be avoided. They sometimes suffer paralysis in the hindquarters caused by herniated disks and other problems of the spine. Falls or knocks can cause fractures of fragile bones. Abnormal skull formations in Yorkies measuring less then 8 inches (20cm). Dams often have trouble delivering puppies and sometimes need to have a cesarean. Be sure to feed Yorkies some type of dry food or bone to chew on to help keep their teeth clean and strong. They should get their teeth cleaned at the Vet to keep them from falling out and creating infection."

#26. "The Yorkie is a good dog for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. The Yorkie is sensitive to the cold and prefers warm climates."

#27. "These are active little dogs, who need a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, it will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. If your Yorkie zooms around the house like a speeding bullet, it is a sign that he needs to go on more/longer walks where he is made to heel beside or behind the human. Remember, in a dogs mind, the leader leads the way. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in yard."

#28. "Life Expectancy: About 12-15 years."

#29. "Regular grooming is needed. A clipped coat needs daily to weekly combing and brushing. Topknot is usually tied back with ribbon. Full show coats need hours of grooming and pet owners usually choose to clip them short giving them a shaggy look. They should have their teeth cleaned regularly. This breed sheds little to no hair."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/yorkshireterrier.htm

Yorkie puppy from: http://yorkshireterrier2008.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/why-is-the-yorkshire-terrier-so-popular/

Adult Yorkie pic from: http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/2010/09/02/breed-spotlight-the-yorkshire-terrier/