Spaying and Neutering for Yorkshire Terriers

In most cases, when you acquire a Yorkshire Terrier from a breeder, that puppy will already be spayed or neutered. There are many reasons why breeders spay and neuter the puppies before selling them. Even if your Yorkshire Terrier puppy is not spayed or neutered before coming to live with you, in most cases, the breeder will have a contract with you that require you to have the dog altered by the time that it is a certain age.

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Which Type of Yorkshire Terrier Should You Adopt?

When you start looking at ads to find a Yorkshire Terrier, it is easy to become quickly confused. You will see ads that offer Toy Yorkshire Terriers, Miniature Yorkshire Terriers, Yorkie-Poos, Morkies, and even Parti-Colored Yorkies. Which one should you adopt?

First, let’s clear up some misconceptions. While there are numerous different types of Terriers, there is only one type of purebred Yorkshire Terrier. If a Yorkie is advertised as a toy or miniature, this does not mean that the breeder is breeding a special kind of Yorkie. This means that the Yorkie in question is smaller than average.

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How to Train a Yorkshire Terrier

While Yorkshire Terriers are incredibly intelligent dogs that will easily learn tricks and such, it is believed that the Yorkshire Terrier is the hardest to housebreak. Housebreaking is probably the first thing that you want to teach your Yorkshire Terrier, and there is a right way and a wrong way to do this.

The first step is to confine your Yorkshire Terrier to a small space or small room, and to establish a place where it is acceptable for him to relieve himself. It is important that you teach your dog this immediately, and keep him confined until he is consistently using the appropriate area for relieving himself. From there, you can start taking him outdoors to relieve himself. Note that Yorkshire Terriers can be litter box trained as well, but it is important to clean out the litter box each day.

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Yorkshire Terrier Clubs and Organizations

Whether you are a new Yorkshire Terrier owner, or you are just considering purchasing a Yorkshire Terrier, you need to know about the various Yorkshire Terrier clubs and organizations that exist. These clubs will prove to be very beneficial to you in finding a breeder, finding a trainer, in learning about your Yorkshire Terrier, and eventually in gaining information concerning various shows that you may want to participate in.

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How Important is Your Yorkshire Terriers Pedigree?

When you start your search for a Yorkshire Terrier, you will obviously want one that is registered with the AKC (American Kennel Clubs). But how important is a Yorkshire Terrier with a pedigree? The fact is that all purebred Yorkshire Terriers will have pedigrees, and if they don’t, you won’t want to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on the dog. But how important are the names on that pedigree?

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Why Do You Want a Yorkshire Terrier?

Yorkshire Terriers are small and cute. They are the second most popular dog in the United States, next to the Labrador Retriever. This essentially means that they are the most popular small dog in the United States. When you get a Yorkie of your own, it won’t take long to figure out why this is so, but why do you really want a Yorkshire Terrier?

It could be that you crave a lap dog. While Yorkshire Terriers are the perfect size to be a lap dog, they actually don’t prefer to be in your lap. They do want to be near you ?but not on you all of the time. If you are looking for a calm lap dog, a Yorkshire Terrier probably isn’t your best option.

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Health Concerns of Yorkshire Terriers

Yorkshire Terriers are not only smart and cute; they are also healthy, as a general rule. Of course in order to maintain that good health, they do require a high degree of care. This means that you have to be on the lookout for problems, and it also means that your Yorkshire Terrier needs to see his vet once and sometimes twice each year. Below are some common problems that are seen in Yorkshire Terriers.

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The Importance of Microchipping Your Yorkshire Terrier

Each year, Yorkshire Terriers go missing. Most of those are actually stolen, because these dogs are worth a great deal of money to a savvy thief. If you have not already considered Microchipping your Yorkshire Terrier, you absolutely must consider this immediately, and make arrangements to have this done.

On average, Microchipping can cost somewhere between $40 and $70, depending on the area where you live, and the microchip that you order, as well as whether or not you are injecting the microchip yourself or having it done for you. The small microchip contains a number, which when put into the computer system returns information about the dog and his owner, including your name, phone number, address, and the name and phone number of your veterinarian.

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Yorkshire Terriers and Other Pets

When you get a Yorkshire Terrier, and you bring it into a home with other pets ?or when you bring other pets into a home with a Yorkshire Terrier, there are those that will tell you that it’s impossible to say what reaction you may get from the dog. It is true that the reaction is somewhat dependant on the dog’s personality, however for the most part Yorkshire Terriers do get along well with other pets, in most cases.

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Is A Yorkshire Terrier the Right Pet for You?

When you consider getting a dog, and you see pictures of Yorkshire Terriers, you may instantly decide that this is the dog for you. However, there are numerous things to consider before purchasing a Yorkshire Terrier. Furthermore, the breeder that you work with may also decide that a Yorkshire Terrier isn’t right for you.

First, you must consider the fact that these are high maintenance dogs. The cost of acquiring a Yorkshire Terrier is high. Prices range from about $450 on up to $5000 or $6000. Over his lifetime, there will be additional expenses, including veterinarian exams once or twice a year, vaccinations, toys, bedding, grooming fees or supplies, and more. Can you afford to purchase and own a Yorkshire Terrier?

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