Yorkshire Terrier Gifts and Merchandise

The Yorkshire Terrier is a small breed that is known as a Yorkie. This long-haired terrier is well known to be playful and has a distinctive coat color. They have little or no shedding and carry less dander on their coat, therefore may not affect as many people who suffer from dog-related allergies. Yorkshire Terriers are very small, usually weighing not more than 7 pounds. In 2006, based on registrations of the AKC, Yorkies became the second most popular breed of dog in the USA, behind the Labrador Retriever. Although a toy breed, the Yorkie still retains much of its terrier ancestry in terms of personality. Individual dogs will differ, but they are generally intelligent, independent and courageous. Yorkshire Terriers are quick to determine where they fit in a household's "pack." Their behavior towards outsiders will vary - they often will be inclined to bark at strangers, but some Yorkies are outgoing and friendly towards new people while others are withdrawn and aloof. The differences in behavior in this regard are largely based on how the owner trains or conditions (and socializes) the Yorkie. A few individual Yorkshire Terriers may be timid or nervous, rather than bold, but the vast majority do seem to meet the breed standard for a confident, vigorous and self-important personality.

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