⏳ Lifespan ⏳
13 - 16 years
💪 Weight 💪
Male:6 - 9kg
Female:6 - 9kg
📏 Height 📏
Male:25 - 28cm
Female: 25 - 28cm
📃 Pedigree 📃
Yes
🐕 Breed group 🐕
Toy
💳 Nicknames 💳
Yorkie
Pros
- Wonderful companions because they are so loyal and affectionate
- Great watchdogs because they think they are large dogs in a tiny dog's body
- Yorkies make great family pets and when well socialised are good around older children
- When well socialised Yorkies are generally good around other animals and pets
- They are extremely intelligent and quick thinkers
- Always alert and lively never dull
- Yorkies like to be on the go and kept busy
- They are easy to train because they are such smart little dogs
- Not demanding on the exercise front
- Thrives in a home environment
Cons
- Can be yappy if not correctly socialised at a young enough age
- Yorkies don't like being on their own and suffer from separation anxiety
- Can be overly protective at times
- Not the best choice for families with toddlers or very young children
- High maintenance on the grooming front
- Benefit from being professionally groomed several times a year
- Can be difficult to house train
Ratings out of 5 ⭐
Adaptability ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Apartment Friendly ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Barking Tendencies ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cat Friendly ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Child Friendly ⭐
Not Good with Kids: In isolation, this dog breed might not be the best option for kids. However, to mitigate the risks, have the puppy grow up with kids and provide it with plenty of pleasant and relaxed experiences with them. This breed is also shy toward other pets and friendly toward strangers.
Dog Friendly ⭐⭐
Exercise Needs ⭐
Grooming ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
High Maintenance: Grooming should be performed often to keep the dog's coat in good shape. Professional groomers can be sought after for assistance. Occasional trimming or stripping needed.
Health Issues ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Intelligence ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Playfulness ⭐⭐⭐
Shedding Level ⭐
Stranger Friendly ⭐⭐⭐
Trainability ⭐⭐⭐
Watchdog Ability ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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