The Yorkshire Terrier, also known as a Yorkie, is a small breed of dog recognized for its long, silky hair and playful personality. They usually weigh no more than 7 pounds, but some may be larger than the breed standard. This can be surprising to new Yorkie owners who expect a tiny lap dog, but … Read more
People often don’t think a Yorkshire Terrier could be a service dog. Yorkies are often thought of as yippie little ankle biters and have a bad rap for being untrainable. Also, their small size and limited stamina may make people believe they can’t perform service-oriented tasks. This simply isn’t true. Yorkies can be trained to perform … Read more
Our fun-loving Yorkshire Terriers are often our best friends. If you asked any Yorkshire Terrier owner about how old their Yorkie lived to be they will tell you that they wish they could have lived forever. Thinking about the passing of your Yorkie can be heartbreaking so instead, it feels much better to think about … Read more
A Yorkies adorable little tail can tell us so much! They wag it to communicate with us so many emotions. Even with a docked tail, we can still learn how to recognize the messages they are trying to convey to us. So what is it about the tail that makes it so special? How do … Read more
Our Yorkies are quite literally our best friends and when something is wrong or they are hurting it’s as if we are in pain too. It can be very concerning and heart-wrenching when we notice something’s not quite right with our little Yorkies, so if you’ve noticed that your Yorkie has started limping it can … Read more
If you have found yourself the proud new owner or a Yorkie puppy or you have had your pup for a while but are wanting to be sure you are caring for it properly you have come to the right place. Dental hygiene is a very important aspect of care for your spunky, energetic Yorkie! … Read more
Growing up I had a Yorkie that licked everything in sight! She would lick me, herself, furniture, and everything in between! The funniest and most annoying thing is she would just sit and lick the air. Looking back I definitely think she had some underlying issues, but if your dog is obsessive about licking you … Read more
Seeing your fur baby scarf something considered inedible can be very alarming. It can make you question why on earth are they doing it and is it going to cause problems with their health. Rest assured you are not alone in this worry. Many other dog owners say their dogs have this problem as well. … Read more
Those beautiful beady black eyes! When they look at you it seems as if they are staring into the very depths of your soul! Are they judging you, are they trying to tell you the secrets to their universe? What are they trying to communicate? Oh, how I miss the probing eyes of my dear … Read more
I had a Yorkie when I was a kid. She was my dog I got to pick her out of her litter and I got to take care of her and train her (with the help of my mother of course). I loved my sweet Katie and she loved me. She and I had a … Read more