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!
Maria Jarman
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I have two lovely little girls.
Teresa Bridges
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Cindy…oh how true this is!!
Katie Arvidson
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Just chillin with no shame
Sherry Prince Lollis
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Janessa Callaham
Jennifer Comstock
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<3
Cindy Holloway
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Everyone. Except maybe the TV! They all are sooooo cute!
Judy Moore Mallory Wilson
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IF anyone need a home for one I would love to have one.
Tessa Bohannon
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I have a yorkie and 2 huskies. My yorkie keeps them in their place.
Joni Golemon VanSlyke
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Lexie Hope VanSlyke read these!!! All true
Jarmila Sucharek-Virgovic
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Wouldn’t want it any other way! =D <3
Sandra Peacock
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This is so my pop. ❤️
Patti McInnes
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Yahoo.
Xana Hanstad
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Gail Boland
Kate Weyer Banks
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Ahhh GM & Benji xx
Hugh Jamie Maple
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Olivia Blanco
Dominic Saleh
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Lynsey Brennan No.10 haha
Tracy Bull
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my rosie is my friend my best furry friend 🙂
Whitney Pelley
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Tyler Thomas
Shelly Belt
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We had a Yorkie mix. He always went after big dogs.
Alison Magee
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Mine does the same she doesn’t care! Pmsl
Lisa N Raul Vazquez
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So true!!! I am in love with my Yorkie baby, but doesn’t realize how small compared to the bigger dogs!!! So sweet and am in love with this breed.
Bonnie Bell
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YEP
Fiona Clements
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These are so true !!!!
Fiona Clements
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Love my Yorke to death
Laura Jackson Lienemann
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My Jack
Laura Jackson Lienemann
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My Maggie
Lisa N Raul Vazquez
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This is Tinker Bell, my 2 lb Yorkie /Pomeranian mix! She is more feisty than my other one but very sweet and loyal. She definitely has the Yorkie temperament.
Kelly Lee Jensen
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Omg so true
Maria Perez
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If you love one yorkie u love them all they are as sweet and loveable as they come. U won’t regret having one or more. That’s my daughter. Love her so much.
Patricia Cinello
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I love my 3lb Yorkie he is my baby
Billiejo Rowson
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Karen Lee
Belinda Griffith
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Kylee is my side kick…I adore this little full of energy, cuddly ball of fur….
Pauline Clamp
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sooo true
Jan St Clair Edwards
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Joe Edwards do you know this dog
Amy Otis Carlson
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Jeremy Carlson
Paul Bellard III
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Nemar Guillory Bellard
Carol Shefchik
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Yorkies take over your house and your heart
Brenda Rogers
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Emma Rogers
Jeremy Carlson
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Very true!
Sarah Carswell Cobbold
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So true xx
Emma Reid
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Totally true. Marley rules our roost.
Valerie Steed McGreal
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Everyone us absolutely true
Jannine LeBlanc Ledvina
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Looks just like my Pebbles! She rolls on her back all the time and it is the cutest thing!
Sarah Chao
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My Daisy doesn’t play wit her ppl . She only wants her mommy
Valene Turner
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All very true! I seriously don’t think I want any other type of breed
Joseph McLaughlin
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Kristin Goat this is us!
Sophie Guest
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Nicky Guest
Liz Kingston
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Mine eats his food as soon as anyone comes to my house, x
Robin Gilmore Gilmore
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I love my 2 Yorkies!!!!!
Liz Kingston
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This is my Scrappy doo, x