?? Yorkies??

Question

I am thinking about getting a yorkshire terrier really soon and just wanted to know more info about them.. Are they good dogs? Healthy dogs? I know they need alot of attention. What else? Major downfalls.... ? Benefits?


Thanks!!

Answer 1

Yorkies are very sweet, cute dogs, full of energy and joy.

They can also be fragile, especially the teacup sizes. Stepping on them or dropping them can result in fractures, especially in the forelegs when they try to catch themselves.

Yorkies also have a greater tendancy toward a condition called a portosytemic shunt. This results in the blood not being properly filtered by the liver and toxins building up in the bloodstream. Surgery can correct this problem. There are other things that are found in toy breeds, including yorkies, like collapsing trachea.

If you want the long hair, you have to be willing to brush the dog daily and have it groomed regularly. Otherwise, a puppy cut from the groomer is a way to keep the work down and your dog comfortable.

I know it sounds like a list of horrors, but really, you should find a good breeder with healthy dogs and a guarantee (and please don't get a teacup. The problems of yorkies in general are more common in the tiny ones).

Good luck in finding a new friend!

Answer 2

I own a Yorkshire terrier pup (3months) and believe you me, they are wonderful dogs.

Health issues often seen in the Yorkshire Terrier include bronchitis, lymphangiectasia, hepatic lipidosis, cataracts and keratitis sicca. Additionally, injection reactions (inflammation or hair loss at the site of an injection) are common. Yorkies often have a delicate digestive system, with vomiting or diarrhea resulting from consumption of foods outside of a regular diet. The relatively small size of the Yorkshire Terrier means that it usually has a poor tolerance for anesthesia. Additionally, a toy dog such as the Yorkie is more likely to be injured by falls, other dogs and owner clumsiness.

The life span of a healthy Yorkie is 12-15 years. Under-sized Yorkies (3 pounds or less) generally have a shorter life span, as they are especially prone to health problems such as chronic diarrhea and vomiting; are even more sensitive to anesthesia; and are more easily injured.

Answer 3

I have had 4 Yorkies and this is the only breed of dog I want. None of the Yorkies I have had have been yappers. In fact, the one I have now (13 months old) does not bark -- not even if someone comes to the door. My recommendation is never purchase a Yorkie from a pet store. They are overpriced and are prone to many health problems. Go to the AKC website and they can direct you to good breeders. Expect to pay between $1500-3000 for a show quality dog.

The main issues of concern for a dog owner are hypoglycemia, dental problems, and knee problems. Brush the dog's teeth regularly to reduce the risk of periodontal disease. They need to be fed at least 2 times a day and do not let them jump off beds or other high surfaces. With overuse, their knee caps can pop out of joint and become permanently out of joint. Their bladders are small, so I would recommend paper training them. This is what I have done with my current Yorkie. She only weighs 3 pounds and pees frequently. I have a plastic serving tray lined with newspapers and she goes whenever she needs to.

Answer 4

Silky Terriers are similar to Yorkshire Terriers
Silky have silky coats and are between 8 to 12 pounds
They have less health problems
You should look at both
Most people assume my Silky is an Yorkie, only real dog people can tell the different
Good luck
Both are toy dogs, and should not go home with you until they are 12 weeks old. Toy dogs are smaller, and should stay with their mom's longer

Answer 5

i had a yorkie-he died. They are cute, but get gross eye slime, you need to take them to the groomer once a month, they are yappers, a one person dog, they are quick to snap at others, but not the people they love, and they are stubborn.Also, he had car sickness

Answer 6

omg they are so awsome. my friend has one and alkl you can do is just hold him all day. if you have a small room dont think about letting him or her get used to sleeping in there because they dont like being in a small place they vomit if theere in a small placce sorry if you didnt want to here that. well good luck with your new dog.

Answer 7

They are ok dogs. They are yappy and tiny. Generally healthy here is a breed standard on them! Hope this helps!!!

General Appearance
That of a long-haired toy terrier whose blue and tan coat is parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and quite straight down each side of body. The body is neat, compact and well proportioned. The dog's high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance.

Head
Small and rather flat on top, the skull not too prominent or round, the muzzle not too long, with the bite neither undershot nor overshot and teeth sound. Either scissors bite or level bite is acceptable. The nose is black. Eyes are medium in size and not too prominent; dark in color and sparkling with a sharp, intelligent expression. Eye rims are dark. Ears are small, V-shaped, carried erect and set not too far apart.

Body


Well proportioned and very compact. The back is rather short, the back line level, with height at shoulder the same as at the rump.

Legs and Feet
Forelegs should be straight, elbows neither in nor out. Hind legs straight when viewed from behind, but stifles are moderately bent when viewed from the sides. Feet are round with black toenails. Dewclaws, if any, are generally removed from the hind legs. Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed.

Tail
Docked to a medium length and carried slightly higher than the level of the back.

Coat
Quality, texture and quantity of coat are of prime importance. Hair is glossy, fine and silky in texture. Coat on the body is moderately long and perfectly straight (not wavy). It may be trimmed to floor length to give ease of movement and a neater appearance, if desired. The fall on the head is long, tied with one bow in center of head or parted in the middle and tied with two bows. Hair on muzzle is very long. Hair should be trimmed short on tips of ears and may be trimmed on feet to give them a neat appearance.

Colors
Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured. Color of hair on body and richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance in adult dogs, to which the following color requirements apply:

Blue: Is a dark steel-blue, not a silver-blue and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs.

Tan: All tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any of the tan.

Color on Body
The blue extends over the body from back of neck to root of tail. Hair on tail is a darker blue, especially at end of tail.

Headfall
A rich golden tan, deeper in color at sides of head, at ear roots and on the muzzle, with ears a deep rich tan. Tan color should not extend down on back of neck.

Chest and Legs
A bright, rich tan, not extending above the elbow on the forelegs nor above the stifle on the hind legs.

Weight
Must not exceed seven pounds.