Yorkshire Terrier Dog and Puppies
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Positives
- Wonderful companions because they are so loyal and affectionate
- Great watchdogs because they think they are large dogs in a tiny dog’s body
- Yorkies make great family pets and when well socialised are good around older children
- When well socialised, Yorkies are generally good around other animals and pets
- They are extremely intelligent and quick thinkers
- Always alert and lively, never dull
- Yorkies like to be on the go and kept busy
- They are easy to train because they are such smart little dogs
- Not demanding on the exercise front
- Thrives in a home environment
Negatives
- Can be yappy if not correctly socialised at a young enough age
- Yorkies don’t like being on their own and suffer from separation anxiety
- Can be overly protective at times
- Not the best choice for families with toddlers or very young children
- High maintenance on the grooming front
- Benefit from being professionally groomed several times a year
- Can be difficult to house train
