Yorkshire Terriers are one of the most popular breed of dogs for many reasons. They are cute, smart, and make great pets. If you are considering getting a Yorkie as pet, there are some things you should know before bringing a Yorkie home. Consider your family situation, your lifestyle, training responsibilities, as well as the financial obligation before getting a Yorkie.
If you have children a Yorkie may or may not be a good fit for your home. Since Yorkies are typically between 3 and 14 pounds they are very fragile. A very young child may want to hold the new puppy, and can easily drop the new pooch. Make sure your kids understand that Yorkies are fragile, and if you have young ones under 4 you may want to consider a larger breed.
Yorkies are very lovable and sweet dogs. They adore interaction with people, and don't like to be left home alone. If your career or lifestyle requires you to be away often or out of your home a lot of the time, you might want to consider a breed that is more independent and less reliant on you.
The main reason people give up their dogs is because they fail to properly house break their new puppy and decide to give up the dog. Yorkies tend to be quite stubborn and are not the easiest breed to potty train. Before getting a Yorkie, consider the fact that they will have accidents, and that you will need to spend the time to train them. If you don't have much patience, or can't tolerate an accidental pee in your kitchen, you might want to consider another breed.
Yorkies are hypoallergenic dogs. It's great news for those that are allergic to dog fur, and also means you won't have a dog shedding fur in your house. It does however mean that you will have to get your dog groomed on a consistent basis. Yorkies need to be groomed every 4-8 weeks. Grooming your Yorkie will cost anywhere from $400-800 per year. If you can't set aside a budget for grooming, you should not consider a Yorkie.
Yorkies are extremely popular because they are just so cute, fun, and loyal pets. Before bringing a Yorkie into your home you need to evaluate how your kids will treat the new puppy. You don't want little Johnny dropping Fluffy and breaking his bones. You also want to make sure you have the time set aside to train your puppy and be home for him. Make sure you are patient and work with your Yorkie to housebreak him, and that you are able to groom him regularly. If you can meet the requirements that it takes to raise a Yorkie, you will have companion that gives you unconditional love every day!
