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 »

One of the things that identify Yorkies as Yorkies is the haircut -- a haircut that's either short or long. Now when we say long, we mean **really** long. And when we say short, we mean as short as a puppy's hair. A short style is called a "puppy cut" in fact and its easy maintenance makes it one of the more popular Yorkshire Terrier haircuts.  read more »

Everything is easier when you already know something about it - Yorkies included! By understanding your Yorkies' personality and inborn traits, you can facilitate your Yorkie training efforts. This article will introduce some of the traits that are specific to Yorkies in general, and then suggest how you can work with those traits to train your dog faster (or at least, with less difficulty).  read more »

If you're interested in adopting an older Yorkie, you can find one at a Yorkie rescue group. Older Yorkies make suitable alternatives for people who don't want to fuss with a puppy. However, with the older Yorkies is the potential for problems. An older Yorkie might not have been properly socialized when young for example, or it might have even been abused. Thankfully, most Yorkie rescue groups keep history files on the pups that they acquire so that you can assess your capability in attending to an older pup's needs.  read more »

Grooming a Yorkie is important for a couple of reasons, each of which is no more or less important than the other. The time that you spend grooming a Yorkie after all, keeps your dog healthy and strengthens your relationship. But because the Yorkie requires an extensive grooming routine, it can be overwhelming when it isn't properly followed. It's always a good practice therefore, to create an appropriate Yorkie grooming schedule and stick to it. After a while, Yorkie grooming will soon become an activity that both you and your pup look forward to.  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 »

Right along with the toy Maltese, toy Boston Terrier, toy Poodle, and a host of others, you'll find the toy Yorkshire Terrier. Toy Yorkshire Terriers in fact, are the most popular of the entire bunch! Just be careful not to confuse toy Yorkies with miniature Yorkies or teacup Yorkies. Toy Yorkies adhere to AKC standards, and their miniature or teacup counterparts don't. The health problems of miniature or teacup Yorkies are more severe than the health problems of toy Yorkies as well.  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 »