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My Yorkie Info & Tips
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The Yorkie.............
 The Yorkshire Terrier is a charming dog. He is intelligent, full of courage, loyal and loves affection. The Yorkie even though he is small in size still has the true Terrier Temperament. Yorkies think they are much bigger than they are. They will defend their territory. They will not fail to announce strangers. They can be bossy and scrappy with other dogs.
The Yorkie is fragile. A person can seriously injure or kill a Yorkie by stepping or sitting on him. Yorkies can also injure or kill themselves by leaping from your arms or from high areas. A larger dog can grab the Yorkie and break his neck with a shake. Constant supervision of what's going on around your dog is a must. You should always keep your Yorkie on a leash as they have chasing instinicts and will go after anything that moves. These dogs are not suited for children.
The Yorkie needs a great deal of companionship and affection. They do not like to be left alone. You need to provide enough socializing with people, other dogs and different sights and sounds.
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Choosing a Puppy.......
Before getting a Yorkie puppy get to know as much information about the breed you can. Find a great Veternarian. Choose a resposible breeder. Responsible breeders breed dogs when both dogs have been tested for genetic health problems. They breed dogs with good temperaments and avoid breeding closley related dogs. They sell their dogs from their homes. Avoid Puppy Mills.
When choosing your puppy do not let the puppy choose you. Evaluate the litter as a whole group. You can tell a lot by the way puppies interact with their littermates. Look for a good-natured puppy who does not growl, grab or bite, but one who joins in and can hold his own. Clap your hands gently, snap your finger, softly whistle to find which puppies are interested, apprehensive or investigate. You want an alert and confident puppy. Now evaluate the puppy by himself. Does he keep his tail up or down? Is he wagging his tail? When you talk to him is he looking and listening to you? Now choose your puppy carefully as they are a big commitment. They are another member of your family.
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