Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Dog Care

Your Online Guide to Caring For Yorkshire Terrier Dogs and Puppies

If you are consider adding a Yorkshire Terrier dog or puppy to your family, the US Dog Pages Guide to Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Dog Care can help you learn about any special care requirements for this breed. From exercise needs to grooming to any special dietary requirements, you'll learn what you need to know to properly care for your Yorkshire Terrier dog or puppy. In addition, we have provided many links to Yorkshire Terrier dog care resources where you can find additional Yorkshire Terrier dog care information.

Often called the Yorkie or Yorkie dog, the Yorkshire Terrier has enjoyed the status of a favored companion for roughly 200 years. Considered to be the second most popular breed of dog in the world (the Labrador Retriever being the first), his is a story of rags-to-riches. To tell the story of the Yorkshire Terrier is to reveal how one little hero scaled the social barriers to become a pampered pet and a star of the silver screen. There is little hope of ignoring this adorable little canine when he turns on the cuteness and demands your attention.

As tiny as he is, the Yorkshire Terrier does not require a great deal of exercise. In fact, more often than not, he will wear himself out by simply playing or tearing around the apartment in short bursts of playfulness. This makes him an ideal pet for someone who isn't looking for a high-energy dog that will require long daily walks and trips to the dog park. The Yorkshire Terrier is usually content to simply go outside and do his business and then come right back in�that is, provided he's kept on a leash and can't go chasing off after that cat over there. Yes, Yorkshire Terriers should always be kept on a leash when outside - not only does their tiny size make them vulnerable, but so does their ego, which can often prompt the Yorkie to challenge dogs (or cars) that are 10 times their size.

Anyone that's ever seen one of these adorable little dogs should realize that it takes a lot of work to look that good. The Yorkshire Terrier is no exception to the rule. Requiring daily brushing and combing, the Yorkie's long and silky hair needs regular trimming and grooming in order to prevent mats. Bathing is also important, as well as carefully blowing the coat dry, due to the dog's frailty and risk of cold. In a nutshell, the Yorkshire Terrier takes a lot of work in order to maintain that long coat and, for this reason, unless you want to make weekly trips to the groomers, most pet Yorkie owners tend to keep their dog's coats cut to a short and more manageable length.

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