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Knowing What an Ideal Yorkshire Terrier Looks Like
The first Yorkshire terriers were brought to the United States in the early 1870s, and they came as parlor dogs — companions to the wealthy families that were so keen on them. Their popularity slowly grew [more…]
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Is the Yorkshire Terrier the Right Breed for You?
Is the Yorkshire Terrier the right breed for you? A Yorkshire Terrier is just about one of the cutest canine specimens to ever grace the species. But there's more to the breed than just good looks. You [more…]
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Standard Physical Characteristics of a Yorkshire Terrier
These traits describe the general appearance of the ideal (or breed standard) Yorkshire Terrier recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). Look for these characteristics when choosing your Yorkshire [more…]
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How to Groom a Yorkshire Terrier
Keeping your Yorkie well-groomed is an important part of maintaining her overall health. When you take the time to groom your Yorkshire Terrier, you're more likely to prevent problems before they start [more…]
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Shows and Competitions for Your Yorkshire Terrier
Your Yorkshire Terrier can compete in many events (agility, tracking, obedience), but dog shows (or conformation events) are probably the most popular for Yorkies and their humans. Showing your Yorkshire [more…]
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How to Adopt a Yorkshire Terrier from a Rescue Organization
Many Yorkshire Terriers are waiting patiently for new homes in breed rescue programs. Adopting a Yorkshire Terrier from a rescue organization is a great way to find a lovable companion. Many of these dogs [more…]
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How to Prepare Your Home for a Yorkshire Terrier
Get your home ready for your new Yorkshire Terrier by dog-proofing it. Preparing a home for a new Yorkshire Terrier requires just as much diligence as it does to child-proof a house for human kids. By [more…]
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Picking a Reputable Yorkshire Terrier Breeder
It’s not hard to find a dog breeder, but you want to find a reputable one when picking out your Yorkshire Terrier. Look for a breeder of Yorkshire Terriers that does the following: [more…]
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Yorkshire Terrier Hairstyles
Most photos of Yorkshire Terriers show dogs with the long hair and top knot required for conformation shows. But when it comes to Yorkshire Terrier hairstyles, you have a couple of choices. In fact, as [more…]
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Introducing Your New Yorkshire Terrier to Other Family Pets
Your human children, if you have any, are probably gleeful that the new Yorkie is finally home. Your other animal companions, however, may be much less enthusiastic. Your task is to make the introductions [more…]
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The Long and the Short of Coat Styles for Your Yorkshire Terrier
Just because many standard photos of Yorkies show the long hair and top knot (tied with a bow) doesn't mean that that's the only acceptable coat style. It's not. In fact, any clean, brushed Yorkie is a [more…]
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How to Apply a Show Wrap on a Yorkshire Terrier
Wrapping a Yorkshire Terrier's coat is a task for those owners who are serious about creating a show-quality coat. A show wrap protects a Yorkie's coat, allows it to grow, and also helps keep it clean. [more…]
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Recognizing Common Health Issues in Yorkshire Terriers
Your Yorkshire Terrier will probably stay pretty healthy most of his life, but every dog can have health problems. Get to know common Yorkshire Terrier health issues, so you can get your dog the right [more…]
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Puppy-Proofing the House for Your Yorkshire Terrier
Your new Yorkshire Terrier puppy will be curious. He will chew, pull and jump around your home. Make sure you safe guard around your house by eliminating hazardous chemicals and securing items. Pay close [more…]
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Pet Emergency Phone Numbers
If your Yorkshire Terrier, or any pet, needs emergency care, keep these numbers near your phone so you’re not fumbling around for the telephone book. Don’t forget to program the numbers into your cell [more…]
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Personality Traits of Yorkshire Terriers
Some personality traits are very common among Yorkshire Terriers, but every dog is unique. Knowing your Yorkie's personality traits and understanding how to use them to your advantage will help you train [more…]
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Yorkshire Terriers: The AKC Breed Standard
The Yorkshire Terrier belongs to the AKC Toy Group because of its size, but it has the heart and instincts of a true Terrier. Yorkshires are spunky little dogs with big personalities. To participate in [more…]
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How to Get the Traditional Yorkshire Terrier Look
When most people think of a Yorkshire Terrier, they picture the traditional Yorkie long hair style. This long flowing hairstyle is a hallmark of the breed and is required for conformation shows. However [more…]
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Characteristics of Teacup Yorkies
Some breeders have begun producing "Teacup" Yorkies that weigh 2 to 3 pounds. Compared to true Yorkshire Terriers, which weigh in at about 7 pounds, Teacup Yorkies are truly tiny. Before considering purchasing [more…]
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Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Picking the perfect Yorkshire Terrier starts with purchasing the dog from a reputable breeder and looking for the characteristics that define the breed standard. Puppy-proofing your home and keeping animal [more…]
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