yorkshire terriers?

Question

does anyone know of any good yorkshire terrier breeders in the middlesex/london area ? and also are yorkshire terriers a good breed to have as a pet ?

Answer 1

I have kept Yorkies for over 30yrs and my present 'boys' are aged 6 and 7. You could call me a fanatic of the breed and, to be honest, they are a way of life for me!

I live in London so your best option, in seeking out a decent breeder, is either contacting the Kennel Club or browsing through Dog World magazine. Your local vet should also be able to advise.

Never, never, go anywhere near a 'puppy farm' or place which sells dogs directly e.g. pet shops or agencies; I believe this is now illegal anyway. I know we don't have too many local dog shows in London, otherwise the obvious answer would be to go along to Crufts and actually meet and discuss the subject with experienced breeders. Should you get to hear of a breeder, by word of mouth, by all means make contact and arrange to 'view' the pups. Always try to see 'mum' and 'dad' because they will be a fair indication of what the pup will become - more temperament and healthwise rather than in eventual size. Don't jump in without considering all the pros and cons.

I find Yorkies wonderful pets; then, of course, I am biased! They live happily together with my Siamese cat and are very individual in character. One of my Yorkies, Teddy, totally adores children and babies ... God only knows why - because I don't have children!!! Lenny, on the other hand, is scared of his own shadow! Not the best choice for children, in my view, as Yorkies can be both demanding and time-consuming; also, they can be rather hysterical.

Yorkies don't shed their coats but they do require a great deal of care and grooming if you want to keep the coat long. I groom mine regularly twice a day and their coats are a treat to look at. Some people have them clipped short but this is not what nature intended. If you like grooming, this is the pet for you! Other points to consider: Dental problems, knee-joint displacement ... but mostly unlikely!

Yes, they are pets in a million and, yes, I can recommend. Please don't do anything in a rush, though. Steer well clear of anything labelled 'teacup' ... as there's no such thing. These animals are mass-produced by unscrupulous 'breeders' as 'designer' pets; the only design they aspire to is a life of misery in and out of the vet's surgery ... if they even live that long. Genuine breeders are the ones who advise as well as sell you a dog.

Bear in mind all that I've said. I hope you find a Yorkie to be your little companion. He/she can live up to 20yrs and that truly is a lifetime!

Good luck. Yappy hunting!

Answer 2

Hello
I have owned Yorkshire Terriers for well over 20 years now and I would have to say they are about one of the best breed of Dog to own other than the Pomeranian
They are very loyal and Loving a faith full guard dog
That is the Plus side..
The minus is that they are somewhat fragile and they are not one who is ruff and tumble for a child to be playing with they are more of a pet for a single person or a couple with no children they require constant grooming and attention to detail they will let you know they are very detail oriented and will accept nothing but the best out of life so I would find a breeder in your area and ask if you can observe there pet for sometime and see if you would be able to fit your life into there lifestyle as they are a very demanding little Character
Good Luck to you

Answer 3

We have had two Yorkshire Terriers and they can live to a good age. Ours lived for nearly 17 years. Although they can be good company they obviously have different characters like all dogs, but be careful if you have children at home or come to visit, they can be quite nasty. I am not tarring them all with the same brush but the few that are good with kids are very far and few between. We now have a Pomeranian which we have had from a pup, she is four years of age and is fantastic with children and very intelligent. They can be a bit of a yapper much like the Yorkie, but both breeds make excellent guard dogs. Advice is to read a book on the Yorkie, it may give you more idea of the breed and it's requirements.

Answer 4

I live in the US so can't help you on finding a breeder. But I can tell you about yorkies. They are giant dogs in little bodies. Tough little buggers who think they are the boss. Loving lap dogs that will always be on your side, even when others are not. They have fine hair, and require daily brushing if you want to keep their coats long. They are non allergetic. Be carefull not to buy into the whole "tea cup" size craze. Tea cups are breed smaller to look cuter. They are not supposed to be that small, and major health issues insue because of it. Read up on the breed, or go on line and check out some breeders web sites. Good luck in your search.

Answer 5

Firstly, yes they are a good breed to have as a pet, probably one of the best! Sorry, i am a bit biased, i've got a 7 yr old now and did have my boy, who passed away 2 yrs ago, for almost 15 yrs! They are very loyal, as all dogs are of course ( told you i was biased ha ha ) and love to be the centre of your life! Mind you, aren't we all like that with our husbands / wives / partners? They are very easy to train and are very clean dogs, love to sit and preen themselves, even the boys!!! They can be a bit touchy about their diet but thats easyily sorted out. They do tend to pick one owner, usually the woman of the house, who they'll stick to like glue but they are great with kids and other adults. I really don't know of a breeder here in london because i got my 7 yr old from a friend and the 15 yr old was from a breeder who was giving it all up but ring around or better still, ask the vets in your area if they know of reputable breeders with good references, theres a lot of unscrupulous ones out there who are only after your money!

Answer 6

I don't know about the first part of your question (I live in Michigan), but I think they are great little dogs to have. We have one and she is now 3 years old. They are very lovable. Here are some of the pros and cons of having a Yorkie:

Pros:
-Really Cute!!!
-they don't shed (so you don't have to vaccuum dog hair so often)
-don't have very big poopies (They're only about the size of a big tootsie roll)
-not a big expense for food (ours only eats her dog food once a day)
-very affectionate
-they love going for walks
-easy to train

Cons:
-Since they have little bladders, you'll have to let them out every four to five hours.
-Grooming expense (we keep ours with the puppy cut, but if you want the long hair, you need to brush them daily)
-They like to bark a lot - especially at other dogs, since they think they are bigger than what they actually are.

All dog breeds are prone to certain health problems. Yorkies are prone to knee problems and hip problems. The back knees sometimes pop out and they'll limp until they pop it back into place themselves. With the hips, if you can train them not to jump on bed or couches, it should be fine, but ours jumps from couch to couch so she can see out the windows.

oh yeah... I forgot... did I mention they are cute?? he he

Note: Ours was completely housebroken by 7 months. (A dog is considered housebroken if they go about 4 months without any accidents in the house)

Answer 7

I had yorkies for 18 years, and there are good issues and bad issues with the breed. The good issues are, they do not moult, their hair has to be cut when it get's too long. They are small, and do not require too much room. They do not cost a fortune to own, as they do not eat much, and they do not require an awful lot of walkies.

The bad points I found were, I found all three, hard to house train, ( peed, and pooped everywhere for years) I found them fussy eaters, unpredictable around children, They all suffered from dental problems.( probably because they point blank refused to eat dried food. )They howled non stop when they were left alone. and I found other people in general disliked the breed. (they were constantly called rats.) I vowed I would never have another one when the last one passed away at the grand old age of 18, and now we have a retreiver cross, a rescue from the shelter. He is our world, totally obedient, clean, not fussy what he eats, and wonderful with our small grandchildren. Yorkies? Never again.

Answer 8

i have three yorkies and i will tell u they are all a lot of work when it comes down to the potty training (most yorkies don't get potty trained until they are 1 to 1 1/2 years old.) they are very hard to potty train no matter what you do. and as for as the first question i could not tell (i live in U.S.) Yorkies tend to be very stubborn too. good luck

Answer 9

Can't help with the first question, but my mum had yorkies when I was a kid and they were great...and they didn't bother my asthma.

Recommend getting a standard size rather than toy/miniature etc they have a better temperament

Answer 10

I couldnt tell you where you could get one, they are nice to have if you have alot of time for one (just like any pet) but the training takes awhile its just like having a baby. so if you dont have alot of time to dedicate then it wouldnt be a good idea.