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Toy · United Kingdom

Yorkshire Terrier

Tiny, sharp and full of terrier. A Yorkie is bolder than anyone expects.

They usually live
1316 years
Roughly, per year
10001800
Yorkshire Terrier

What people love about them

  • Barely sheds
  • Perfect size for a flat
  • Bright and quick to learn
  • Often lives a long life

A few things worth thinking about

  • Coat needs daily care or a short clip
  • Barks at everything
  • Delicate — easily hurt underfoot
  • Housetraining can be slow

What they're like

Size
Energy
Exercise needs
Mental stimulation
Trainability
Sociability
Affection
Independence
Good with children
Good with other dogs
Apartment suitability
Tolerance of being alone
Shedding
Grooming
Barking
First-time owner suitability

Some breeds shed less than others, which people with allergies sometimes find easier to live with. But no dog is completely allergy-free, and reactions vary from person to person.