Yorkshire Terriers

At a glance
yorkshire terrierThe popular image of a Yorkshire Terrier – or ‘Yorkie’ – is of a pampered, well-groomed dog ready for either a ball game or a dog show, which hides their audacious-hunter interior.

Summary

  • Names – Yorkie
  • Group – AKC: Toy; KC: Toy Group
  • Size – small
  • Life expectancy – average of 12; range of 9 to 15
  • Cost of ownership – medium
  • Ease of ownership – medium
  • Aggressive tendency – medium
  • Amount of Exercise – medium
  • Amount of Grooming – high
  • Ease of Training – medium
  • Obedience level – medium
  • Suitable for Children – medium
  • Amount of Care Required – high
  • Susceptibility to Health Problems – high

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