From reading some of our other articles, you should have a pretty good idea of why the birthplace or origin of a dog is so important. If you haven’t read our materials on the subject, you must understand that the location in which a dog is born and raised has a tremendous influence on a dog’s health, temperament, and sociability. It’s not always easy to determine where a dog came from especially when it sits in a shelter, a rescue group, or an adoption center. So here’s an overview of the most common dog adoption sources and a description of the influence that they may have.  read more »

To help you find the healthiest purebred, this article describes what makes a good dog breeder. There’s little dispute after all, that the health of a dog is oftentimes dependent on its introduction to the world. Since breeders are responsible for how puppies are cared for, you’ll want to get yours from one that’s ethical, responsible, and caring. Here’s how to assess the situation.  read more »

Thinking about adopting a pet from a dog shelter? Use this list of questions to help solidify your decision. The answers to these questions may motivate you to consider a breeder instead, or they just may send you home with one of the most lovable creatures on earth. A dog adoption shelter carries a wide range of lovable dogs.  read more »

After deciding to adopt a specific dog breed and gender, you’ll face another choice: whether to adopt a puppy or an adult dog. Both dogs come with a healthy list of pros and cons, so it makes good sense to get acquainted with each of them! This article introduces issues surrounding both.  read more »

When compared to the expert care of reputable breeders, pet stores fail to meet even the most common sense standards. Pet stores are so below standard in fact, you're almost guaranteed to experience problems should you decided to buy from them. That's why we recommend buying Yorkshire terrier puppies for sale from breeders - not pet stores. Yorkie puppies for sale from pet store are sold for the money -- not for the people that's they're sold to -- and not even for the pups themselves.  read more »

Of the four main places to find a dog (pet shop, adoption center or shelter, someone’s backyard, and breeders), this resource is one of the first places people look for purebreds. Dog breeders facilitate and monitor mating among specific dog breeds. The main goal of any professional breeder is to consistently regenerate explicit characteristics fit for professional showing or reproduction. As you can guess, professional breeders are the best resource for locating high quality and healthy dogs.  read more »

Let's get straight to the point. The teacup Yorkshire Terrier doesn’t exist as a standard because the AKC (American Kennel Club) does not recognize the teacup Yorkie. The AKC instead, acknowledges Yorkies as toy dogs when and only when they fall within the five to seven pound range. Any Yorkie below that range is not only a non-toy -- it's dangerous. For this reason, the AKC refuses to admit the teacup Yorkie in its current standards.  read more »

In The Environment

Being the wise dog researcher that you are, you’re naturally eager to learn the physical signs trustworthy dog rescue centers. We applaud your commitment; however we have a bit of bad news. Hardly anyone ever has access to the inside of dog rescue shelters aside from their employees.  read more »

On average, Yorkshire Terriers cost around $800, and that price is typically for a Yorkie that’s not a show dog. That makes it a real treat to find free Yorkies. But just like with anything else, you get what you pay for. And for some very sound reasons, you won't find a breeder who's willing to just give an AKC standard Yorkie away -- but that's not necessarily a 'bad' thing.  read more »

We always recommend that people patron responsible Yorkshire Terrier breeders, but unless you already know what to look for, you may inadvertently patron an irresponsible breeder instead. This article will point out the differences between reputable and disreputable breeders in hopes that you seek out the ones that really care about the animals they sell. This will in turn, make you a responsible dog owner and demonstrate that you really care for the pets you own.  read more »