She wants a “miniature” one but I am concerned that a dog that small will be rife with health problems. Anyone know what the standard weight is for such a dog? Any types of terriers I should avoid buying, et cetera.
Asked by:Jeff Murdoch
My Sister Is Thinking of Getting a Yorkshire Terrier. What Are the Tips for Taking Care of Such a Dog?
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Yorkies come in ONE size. Any “miniature” or “toy” or “teacup” Yorkie should be avoided. They come from backyard breeders or puppy mills that breed unhealthy undersize dogs with a lot of medical problems.
If you want a Yorkie, go to a reputable breeder that breeds to the standard, shows their dogs, and does health screening.
Also you can look for Yorkies or Yorkie mixes at shelters or breed rescue groups.
AGAIN, NO such thing. Contact a professional breeder or get a dog from your local animal shelter or rescue.
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Breed standard is 5 to 7 pounds. There is no miniature, just like the other answerer’s said. We have a Yorkie, and he is the most wonderful companion. The only problem we have had is when you bring him home, you must shuffle your feet so that you do not step on him. Also, according to our vet, they tend to have problems with their teeth, so brushing is important. They are also high maintenance for their coats, because they have hair and not fur, it must be trimmed and bathed regularly. Other than that, they are a joy!!
my grandma has a yorkshire terrier named sassy who was the runt of her liter. what you should watch out for is if she/he gets wet or too cold, warm her/him up quickly. don’t overload on food. don’t buy small toys (maybe medium would work.) because it is dangerous and easy to swallow. if your sister wants her/his hair to grow long you should comb 2-3 or more times a week so it doesn’t get knots. if it becomes to tangled it may hurt when you comb it so you might want to trim the hair. they don’t like to exercise as much as big dog’s to don’t exercise her/him to much or not enough. treats should stay about the sizes of a penny. if they aren’t you could cut it in half. i hope these tips help!
First of all, do your homework! Second, do not impulse buy. Stay away from pet stores. The internet is chock full of information–check Yahoo groups for a group specific to owning training, and caring for a Yorkie, Join the list, ask lots of questions. Remember, a dog is a lifetime commitment and should not be taken lightly. Contact breeders in your area (AKC and UKC registries can give you help there, plus they have the breed standard for you to study). If you aren’t allowed to see where the dog comes from, run away. A responsible breeder will back their animals–and will be willing to help you should the need arise. If there are any dog trainers or dog training facilities near you talk to them—yes, even toy breeds benefit from training! There are websites that have breed selector quizzes that can help you choose a breed suitable for you. I believe one is on Iams Dog Foods website, another at Animal Planet’s site. Consider a shelter dog–they are current on shots, altered, and temperment tested.I hope I’ve been of some help–and good luck!!