Yorkshire Terrier
Puppy
Fully Grown
Yorkshire Terriers (or Yorkies) are small, toy-sized dogs known for their long, silky, straight coat, which is a combination of steel blue and tan.
In their hearts, these sweet looking dogs are terriers. They know what they want and will assert themselves to get it. They are confident, active and can be a bit short-tempered and touchy towards other dogs and humans.
Yorkshire Terriers don't understand how small they actually are, and they are filled with over-confidence and bravery. When they feel like it, they will enter into a stand off with a bigger dog without fear, and may sometimes need rescuing! As they think they are giants, Yorkies like to protect their home and owners.
In order to avoid Yorkies becoming annoying terriers who think they own the world, it is important to raise them and treat them like real dogs. If they don't get clear rules, they will show everybody that they are in charge.
Raising Yorkshire Terriers with children is not ideal, as this breed will not tolerate any unfairness.
| Weight: | 2-3.5 kg |
| Health risk: | Very high |
| Life expectancy: | 12-16 years |
| Coat: | Long |
| Grooming intensity: | High |
| Monthly cost (food): | Low |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Yorkshire Terrier from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Yorkshire Terrier to adopt:
To help your rescued Yorkshire Terrier to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Beagle from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
