
The Yorkie has a bold personality and seems unaware of its small size. They are devoted to their owners, and become very attached to their family and are not always ideal for the very elderly or small children with their lively and exuberant nature.
Most will prefer to share your bed if you allow. They are tolerant of older children, provided they are not treated like toys and have their own space to which they can retreat.
Full of energy, they can keep up with kids, but because of their small size, toy breeds like the Yorkie can be injured relatively easily by falls, other animals, or human clumsiness…
…so they need more supervision with the smaller children and are usually not recommended for this type of family.
They are eager to play and get into any trouble they might find. They have a mind of their own and this feisty, sweet little dog doesn't like to do anything he makes up his mind not to do!
Even though this breed is categorized as a toy breed, there is a lot of terrier in them. They like to be busy, inquisitive, and bold.
While a toy breed, and at various times a greatly pampered one, the Yorkshire is a spirited dog that definitely shows its inner personality.
If you are considering to own a yorkshire terrier, or you’ve just become a new yorkie owner, there are some realities you do need to fully accept.
Check out the twelve realities new yorkshire terrier owners must accept on the next page! …and if you already are a yorkie owner, see if you can relate!
Nicole Marie Blandino
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Awe. I’m so sorry for your loss. He is beautiful. God bless you both
Beverly Tidwell Chrastil
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Thank you. He was a bunch of fun. And never a sick day in his long life. He passed away in his sleep. My husband just found this pic was why I shared ol Zeus-y. We now have a 8 month old boy. And pray for longevity with him.
Debbie Agniel Mayo
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Yup!!
Kristin Palmer
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So true!
Madelyn Perilloux
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Abby Guilbeau
Beverly Hall
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i cannot imagine life without yorkies. i adore mine!!!
Natalie Lisanby
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I love them for their exuberant personality.
Janie Morbillo
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My Fibi does this when she wants belly rubs!!!
Lisa Marie Gilyan Davison
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This looks like our girl!
Sandi Kennedy
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MaKenzie Kennedy
Jason DeLeon
Linda Jones
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This article Forgot to mention you are not allowed toilet visit on your own lol
Karl Lyndon Donald
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So does my Tootsa
Susan de Villaer
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You gotta love them.
Susan de Villaer
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So true.
Jennifer Frank
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Jim Frank, these 12 realities are sooo true of cinda!
Jennifer Frank
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Joshua Ott, arent these 12 realities so true of cinda!
Just Val
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Adorable! Ocean Bailey
Barbara Couey Barrett
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My Bridget is shameless…..
Cindy Curry Gerdel
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All very true coming from the home of three Yorkies.
Lucy Hall
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Rob Hall
Pat Campbell
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This little dog looks exactly like my little Yorkie that I had to put to sleep on May 13. I miss him so bad and so does his sister Sage who was with him all her life. My little sweetheart even had the long tail. I will get another one in time.
Lorraine Cuellar
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Chris Cuellar
Diane Rubery
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All so true just like my Alfie
Dorothy Cox
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These are perfect . I agreed with every one of them !!!
Robin Monk-Cook
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Love my Yorkies I got 2 at home now waiting on mommie!!!!
Sue Darst
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My Gizmo !!!
Angela Langley
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All of this true!
Dialix Aviles
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Neisy Aviles
Nell Morgan
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Linda Armstrong Cioe
SuSu Jean
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Gregory Harding
SuSu Jean
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So does my Chloe, Clyde and Cooper!
SuSu Jean
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Connie Sanchez Oneill
Wanda Kline Thomas
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I have two !! Just love my girls!!
Jane Black-Werner
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My little guy had to coolest ears that flopped over to the front. Everyone used to comment on his ears! Miss him sooooo much! Xo
Lucy Silva-Landando
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Anna Silva
Anna Silva
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I miss nunu
Sherry Budd Copeland
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Yep!
Heather Brielle
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Jamie Ward Michael Desiato
Molly Gallup Pietras
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Morgan Pietras
Tammy Murrant
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Tricia McInnis-Milley
Ralph Poulette
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My 10 yr old Timmy!!
Teresa Golson
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Tia Tia Golson
Norita Marie Pilling
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Yup!!!
Ligia Calderon
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Kim Argueta read this specially #6
Cora Butler
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OMG!! HAHAHAHAHA!! My baby does the same thing all the time smh!! Always stalking me lol
Jenn Vickers
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Liane Marie Vickers
Jenn Vickers
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Frank Vickers
Velma Keeler
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oh ya! sounds a lot like Mikki
Velma Keeler
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mine is only half yorkie but it looks like he had a lot of the yorkie traits. We would be lost without him now
Cora Butler
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What do you feed your Yorkies if you don’t mind me asking?