All About Yorkies
The Yorkshire Terrier, aka Yorkie, has a huge personality in a tiny little package. They are one of AKC's top 10 registered breeds year after year and for good reason. They are known to be a hypo-allergenic dog with a coat similar to human hair. Yorkies have minimal shedding, they require brushing several times a week depending on their length of hair. Their long silky locks can be kept long and luscious or trimmed up for less maintenance.
Yorkies are Intelligent, Bold, Independent, Confident and Courageous. They can be great lap dogs and cuddly but can also be tough stuff. They tend to get along with other animals within the home however are a bit more cautious with unfamiliar animals. Yorkshire Terriers can come in many different colors. The most common colors are Blue & Tan, Black & Tan, Black & Gold and Blue & Gold. However with specialty breeding we are now able to breed for Chocolate, Sable, Blonde, Parti, Chocolate Parti, Blonde Parti, Brindle/Trindle, Black, Extreme White, Merle, Chocolate Merle and Parti Merle. Yorkies are known for their unique color changing. For example when a traditional puppy (black & tan) is born they look black with brown markings and as they grow older their coat will change to a silver and light tan color. Most Yorkies will experience a change in coloring, that is just another fun part of being a Yorkie owner! Here is a great link to read more about Yorkshire Terriers |