When compared to the expert care of reputable breeders, pet stores fail to meet even the most common sense standards. Many 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 »

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 »

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 »

There are several compelling reasons to find a good Yorkie breeder. From health concerns all the way to future resale value, each and every reason for locating a trustworthy Yorkie breeder is well worth the effort. But isn't easy. If you Google "Yorkie breeders" on the Internet, you'll find thousands of leads, but how do you know you can trust those? We therefore offer the following resources and advice for narrowing your choices. Since we're perusing the Internet, we can start there.  read more »

You may think it's strange to dissuade people from raising Yorkshire terrier dogs, but there are more than a few reasons why owning one might not be such a good idea. We therefore present this article as a cautionary piece. For the words we write are meant to protect both the Yorkshire terrier dog and the hearts of owners who might discover the match was never meant to be.  read more »

If you've been dreaming of adopting the perfect companion pup, you can't go wrong with a Yorkshire Terrier adoption. Yorkies are known for their high intelligence, beaming personality, natural beauty and temperament. The only problem in adopting a Yorkie is deciding which one to get! After all, you've got quite a selection to choose from: male or female, young or old, and show dog or family pet.  read more »

But buyers beware... When you see an ad for a Yorkie for sale, exercise all caution to avoid a rip off. In general, most of Yorkie for sale ads you see are honest and placed by reputable breeders. There are few however, that are Yorkies for sale ads to avoid because they'll only yield disappointing results you if you decide to patron them. These are of course, Yorkie for sale ads placed by disreputable breeders who care more about money than the dogs that they sell.  read more »

Picking out Yorkie puppies isn't as easy as you might think. Each Yorkie puppy in a litter seems just as cute and loveable as the other one, but if you're not careful to take your time, you might not choose the one that's most appropriate. What could happen instead, is that a bunch of cute little Yorkie puppies tug at your heartstring and make a decision for you. Sound decision-making skills get tossed into the wind and you fall in love with not just the first one that you see -- but each and everyone of them!  read more »

When any one of us is presented with the opportunity to adopt more than one Yorkie pup, the standard reaction is to keep siblings together. That way, the Yorkie pups won't get lonely and they'll have lovely memories of the family from whence they came, right? The truth is that a Yorkie pup adjusts to a new environments with or without its siblings just fine. And although two Yorkie pups means twice the love, it also means twice the work.  read more »