Thursday, December 18, 2008

Learning About The Different Yorkshire Terrier Types

By Susan Bailey

The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the most popular breeds of dog in the world, and for good reason. They are small, kind and very loyal. It is important to realize however, that there are actually a few different Yorkshire Terrier types that you can choose from. Of all the Yorkshire Terrier types, the miniature Yorkshire Terrier is one of the most popular.

These Yorkies will generally live up to fifteen years if properly taken care of, and you just want to make sure that you have a good, reputable veterinarian before you even bring the dog home, so that you are completely prepared. You also want to make sure that you consult with the veterinarian in order to make sure you are as educated as possible and that you will therefore be able to provide the best possible care to your dog. This is very important if you want your dog to live the longest and healthiest life possible.

They are typically fast learners and are very intelligent. This makes it easy to train them, even if you have no previous experience in this area. Just make sure that you have patience and do not allow yourself to get frustrated while you are training them, because this will only discourage them.

There are a few differences between these two Yorkshire Terrier types, and for one the coat on the miniature Yorkshire Terrier is much different than that on the standard Yorkie. It tends to have the same thickness but does not grow as long.

You can usually always tell the difference between the two types because of this, but also because miniature Yorkshire Terriers tends to have a much lighter colored coat as well. These dogs are actually able to fit in a teacup, which is how they got their name.

The standards Yorkies tend to get to about seven pounds while the miniature Yorkies usually do not grow any bigger than three pounds. Regardless of which type of Yorkie you choose you are still going to end up with an incredibly small and fragile dog, but one that is also going to be very alert and awake and notify you when there is any noise or disturbance outside of the home.

Most importantly is the fact that a show quality, or AKC Yorkshire Terrier, must still meet exacting standards. So this needs to be taken into account if you plan on showing your Yorkie in any competitions.

The best place to look for a Terrier is online. If you have access to a computer and the Internet then you will really have a great advantage because you will be able to educate yourself more on the breed origin, temperament and requirements of the dogs before deciding on any. You will also be able to browse through various breeders' websites in order to find the most reputable and respectable one to buy from. Remember that any good breeder will be more than willing to answer any questions and provide you with any information that you are interested in.

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