Yorkshire Terrier Puppy: Care and Temperament

The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the more popular “lap dog” breeds that occupies thousands of happy homes around the world. Especially if you love a dog with a fur coat that allows for little bows on the top of their head. There are pros and cons to owning Yorkshire terrier puppies, all of which should be carefully considered before adopting a miniature Yorkie. Here, you will gain some insight into the care needs of Yorkshire terrier puppies, as well as some pros and cons to owning one of these adorable little lap dogs. 

Care

Even tiny dogs like Yorkshire Terriers need exercise. Daily walks should certainly suit that need perfectly. These steady-paced walks in addition to occasional games of fetch or just being allowed to run about are both important parts of caring for your Yorkshire Terrier. Not to mention. Regular exercise will promote a long and healthy Yorkie lifespan. 

Yorkie puppies will be especially full of energy and love to go on daily walks with their human parents. Both as a way of getting exercise and bonding with one another. Walks through a dog park or going to puppy training classes are both important for your Yorkie puppy, and these activities will promote early socialization while also getting rid of tons of extra energy. 

Grooming is also an important part of Yorkie puppy care. Starting grooming routines at a young age is especially important with puppies who have high grooming needs. That way they can become familiar with these routines and feel comfortable with them occurring on a regular basis.

Yorkshire Terriers, as a breed, grow long, straight coats of fur. Their fur is very similar to human hair, in how it feels as well as how it should be taken care of. You should be making time to brush your Yorkie puppies' hair on a regular basis to avoid tangles and to get rid of any loose hairs. Their eyes can also become irritated by the hair on their heads, as it will tend to hang down on their face if it's not trimmed regularly or pulled up into a bow.

Health

Just like with most other small breeds of dogs, Yorkies can be faced with a number of different health problems in their lifetime. Patellar luxation is one disease that is present at birth but may not actually become apparent until later in your Yorkies life. This is why it’s important to talk to the breeder in-depth about the puppy and their parent’s medical history. Hypoglycemia is a common problem that toy-sized dogs, in general, tend to face. Low blood sugar in a Yorkie will present itself in a similar way that it might in a human. You may notice your Yorkie appearing to be very weak, confused, or even wobbling when they walk. 

This is common in young Yorkie pups when they become stressed or anxious. The best thing you can do to prevent this is by avoiding stressful situations with your Yorkie, and always having a snack on hand for them.

Diet

Any high-quality, store-bought dog food that’s made for smaller breeds should work just fine with your Yorkie puppy. However, it’s important to be sure to get the puppy formula while they are still young and be sure to follow their age guidelines on how long to use puppy chow. 

Yorkies are known to become obese as they grow older if their diet isn’t closely monitored. Some Yorkies are more active than others as they transition from puppyhood to adulthood. Their weight is, of course, also dependent on their activity level. A more active Yorkie may require more food than one that lays around the house more often than not. 

Obesity isn’t good for any dog, large or small. So be sure to pay attention to the amount of food you give your Yorkie in accordance with their weight and how much activity they are getting regularly. 

Pros

There are a handful of benefits to owning a dog like the Yorkie, especially as a puppy. For one, they are adorable and loving. Yorkie are excellent companion animals. For people who spend a lot of time at home especially. A Yorkie will happily spend all day cuddling on your lap if you let them.

The Yorkies miniature size is also a plus in some cases. Not everyone has a house or yard large enough to keep a medium or large size breed of dog. Yorkies make great apartments and small home pets. They don’t take up much space or need a vast backyard area to run around in.

Cons

It probably goes without saying that this tiny little dog would not make the best guard dog. They may bark to alert you of anything they find to be suspicious, but that’s about the extent of it. 

Another con about Yorkies is that they don’t always get along with their pets in the household. They will love their human family without a doubt, but any other animals who could get in the way of their love and attention may not be on their good side.

Conclusion

Yorkshire Terrier puppies may not be for everyone, but they certainly are great in their own ways. Yorkies make excellent companion dogs for folks such as the elderly who are home often. They get along great with kids and make a great family dog for families who feel that a Yorkie puppy would be the perfect fit for them. 

How much are Yorkies?

The price of a Yorkie can depend on the breeder that you go through to adopt your Yorkie. The breeding of the Yorkie can also affect the cost of your Yorkie. Generally, you will be faced with a cost of $1,200 to $2,500 to adopt a Yorkie.

How long do teacup Yorkies live?

These tiny dogs have a rather long life expectancy of 13 to 16 years. Normally tiny dogs like Yorkies have a longer life expectancy than larger dogs, especially when well cared for in a loving family.

Are Yorkies good with kids?

Yorkies make great family pets. Kids love these cute little dogs, and Yorkie’s love kids just as much. Your family will have endless joy and love with a Yorkie Puppy as an addition to your family. They are rarely aggressive with kids, or anyone for that matter. Just like any other dog, they may bark or nip if they feel threatened or provoked.

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