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!
Helena Ribeiro
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Adorable, kisses and hugs from lucky and lola awww
Penny Linam Collins
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I love mine,but he is very mean and tries to bite anyone who comes over. He runs away so you’ll chase him all the time. I can’t get him potty trained I’ve tried everything he still goes all over the house. He won’t ever let me brush him he will bite me. I spoil him but I wish he would potty train.
Mary Alice
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Your iPad will no longer be your iPad.
Mary Alice
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Your husband will no longer be your husband.
Bella is a demon if you try to get near my husband.
Don’t help thAt the hubby spoils her.
Kelly Grimes
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Totally agree with this except for not getting along with young children. I have two and they have been great with young kids. Very protective of them.
Dolarosa Lola Power
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Every word is true. Yorkies are the best!
Trish Potter
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Wouldnt be without the 3 of mine
Lloyd Hartman
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Stephanie Alexander Hartman
Leanne Gallagher
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Louise Gallagher
Jalen Avinger
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Lisa Avinger
Linda Whitted Fernicola
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I love my sweet Yorker dasily the only problem I gave she loves ever one but ever little noise be inside or out or some one coming in she barks way to much an she wrights 3little pounds an she is the BOSS for sure but how do you stop all the barking anyone else have this problem sure like to know what to do to stop it so much don’t get me wrong I love my sweet heart but the barking is terrible when you have company coming to visit what do I do need help
Sharon Hobson
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Robyn Goaslind Hopkins
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Mine is my best friend! He is 10 years old and is the sweetest little man.
Lisa Avinger
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Yaaaas
Debbie Phillips Richards
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I want a Yorkie when I can have another dog. Love them!!!
Michelle Grandi
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Stephanie Grandi
Christopher Olmstead
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Amanda Marie Charlebois I miss #10
NJ Williams
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Number 13…. You’ll never pee alone!
Pat Green
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Yes , all are true. This is our Bella, we thought we Rescued her, we I think she had rescued us. The love of our life.
Carl W. McGarry
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Tracey
Christine Sanchez-Hart
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So true……..
Christine Sanchez-Hart
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My Sophie, rest in peace, I miss you so much. X
Tracey Brake
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Very accurate
Amanda Marie Charlebois
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Omg!!! There’s other yorkie’s that do that too???
Todd Allen Robertson
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Katherine Marie Schimmel-Robertson
Wayne O'Sullivan
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Emma O Sullivan
Gwen Stewart
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So true
Adriana Marquez
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Kevin Ramos
Alana Barrs
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Lynne Parker
Lynne Parker
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Already read it too true x
Laura Flynn
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Emily Montgomery xx
Josephine Meaney
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All of these describe rolo the little devil .
Sandra Cox Gall
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Best dogs ever… ❤
Madonna Boone
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Omg. Nevada Hall. This is sooooo true
Melissa Hlewicki
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Maryann Sabol
Melinda Jagr
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Lord-Jacques Jagr
Leslie Chow
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Katalena J Kim
Steve Maharaj
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Bryant Singh Yorkie it is
Charlene Murdoch
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Daniel Gray
Bonnie Roberts
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Looks a lot like Muffin .
Bill Harrison
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Tawnya Shuffert Harrison
Melissa Sanford-Ray
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Jessica Henriquez Rector
Cheryl Ellis
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So true! My Rudy was 14 1/2 my baby! Now have another Mr Cooper he is so sweet!
Jade Francis
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Hey Yorkie Lovers. Where did you get the photo of my dogs in this article? I love to share and show off my dogs, but this was used without my permission and doesn’t acknowledge us at all in anyway.
Lucia Donnelly
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Thats awful Jade xx ive had a similar thing happen, i think you are owed a huge appology
Tina Bazidlo Welton
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Aw, so cute
Gloria Winston Glaser
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Meg Glaze…..How true is this????
Joyce Saunders
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Luv you my yorkie, Tiffany. Miss you so much my child. Sending hugs and kisses to you in heaven.
Meg Glaze
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This is the best !!!!!!
William Filiciello
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