What is it like to have a Yorkie as a pet?

Dogs are fun and lovely companions to hold. No wonder they are the most popular pet in the world ever since eternity. A pet Yorkie is perhaps one of the best.

Dogs are individuals in many ways yet retaining quite a few breed specific traits (common to most dogs within that breed). So! You have a vast pool of dog breeds to pick from when it comes to keeping a pet dog. The specific breed traits give you an exact idea of its suitability as your pet.

With over 340 recognized dog breeds in the world, there is always a dog “JUST RIGHT FOR YOU” to conform to your personal lifestyle and pet related suitability.

Here is something amazing information about Yorkshire Terriers (affectionately called YORKIES by die-hard breed lovers), what is it like to have Yorkies as pets?

Pet Yorkie: A split temperament opinion

The first thing you need to know about a dog is about its natural character since a lot would revolve around this aspect in your daily interaction with your pet dog.

To some Yorkshire Terrier is a vigorous terrier and to others, it is a fine toy dog for exotic keeping. The split in opinion is a testimony to individual dog personality within the breed and how you decide to raise it from pup to an adult dog. So it can be both ways, a vigorous terrier or a pampered toy depending upon individual dog personality and your way of handling and training.

Some of the Yorkie’s Personality traits

In general a Yorkie is:

• Inquisitive, mentally and physically quick, and loves spending much time dashing around checking things.
• A great love of comfort enjoys cuddling on laps and snuggling into soft pillows.
• It is peaceful with other pets but an excitable chaser of butterflies and birds, so you need to be careful with your other winged pets with a Yorkie.
• Pretty noisy and announce strangers with its typical high-pitched voice. This barking tendency needs to be handled firmly from the day one if it annoys you and neighbors.
• Bright and responsive in learning, while others from the same breed can be rather opinionated and willful. The need training to walk on leash since they are not particular obedient (though affectionate)
• Is a comforting love so doesn’t like cold and wet outdoor weather. So you might have to adjust him inside your home.
• A light shedder of hair. It can be a great home pet if you suffer from allergies. But it would need loads of grooming and brushing to retain its elegant look and fluffed appearance.
• A very fragile dog and can get seriously injured by improper handling or an unsupervised encounter with a larger dog breed. Loneliness and children related noise can stress the pet enough to fall sick.

Is Yorkie Right Dog Breed for You?

Above personality traits of a Yorkie should give you a clear idea of your suitability as an owner and vice versa. A Yorkie is a perfect pet dog for you if:

• You have space issues, and you can’t handle or like big dogs.
• You have the time, temperament and resources to pamper, give time and afford professional dog care.
• Want a watchdog with a fierce attitude towards strangers (without your dog possessing dangerous bite power).

Bottom line

A Yorkshire terrier is a little bundle of joy with a strong personality and beautiful appearance. A great pet if you get to know and treat your dog well.