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It's a cruel fate. Loving dogs, but being allergic to them, so you can't have one. Or having someone else in the household who is allergic to dogs. The first logical step is to search for hypoallergenic dogs. Doing that might lead you to the Yorkshire terrier. Are Yorkie dogs hypoallergenic? The answer to that is both yes and no. We'll explain below. Keep … [Read more...] about Are Yorkie Dogs Hypoallergenic? (A Common Misconception)

Yorkshire terriers are the most popular toy dogs in the world. But they were not always seen as house pets and lap dogs. The Yorkie breed has a long history. And their beginnings are far less glamorous than the image they enjoy today. It was not until the late Victorian area in England and Scotland that they became popular as house pets. Originally, Yorkies were … [Read more...] about What Were Yorkies Bred For? (10 Fascinating Facts About Their Origin)

You may have heard that Yorkshire terriers do not cause allergies to flare up. You may also know that pet dander is what causes allergic reactions. Does this mean that Yorkies do not have any dander? They do. All dogs have dander. But dander in Yorkies is different. We'll cover what dander is exactly, which will make it clear why all dogs have it. But it is … [Read more...] about Do Yorkies Have Dander? (And What Does It Mean For Allergy Sufferers?)

Yorkies are tiny dogs. As such, they have tiny mouths. How many teeth can they possibly have? Well, quite a lot, if those teeth are also tiny. And they are tiny, so Yorkies do have far more teeth than you probably expect. How many teeth does a Yorkie have in total, then? Keep reading to find out. We'll cover everything you need to know about Yorkie teeth, … [Read more...] about How Many Teeth Does A Yorkie Have? (And How To Care For Them)

Can you tell the two apart? Since Biewers cam from Yorkshire terriers originally, the two are very similar. Most people rely on the colors to tell the difference between a Yorkie and a Biewer terrier. But Particolored Yorkies have similar colors to the Biewer, so that does not often work. That said, although the colors are similar, there are differences in the … [Read more...] about Biewer Terrier Vs Yorkie (Which Dog Is Better For You?)

All dogs love to run. The Yorkshire Terrier is no exception. But with those tiny legs, you can't expect your Yorkie to beat a Greyhound in a race. That said, Yorkies are surprisingly fast for dogs their size. How fast can Yorkies run exactly? Obviously, it varies from dog to dog and depends on a number of factors. But we can give you an average speed. Keep … [Read more...] about How Fast Can A Yorkie Run? (Average Speed & Running Tips)

All Yorkies are beautiful. But most find the rare Golden Yorkie more beautiful than the rest. Part of that is the simple fact that this color is rare. All of the rarer Yorkie colorings are more in demand. Yet the golden coat color is the rarest and most prized of all. But should you get one? Many people will tell you not to. That is primarily due to the unethical … [Read more...] about Rare Golden Yorkie (Plus Blonde & Gold Dust Yorkies)

Sometimes it's nice to be different. Everyone else has the standard blue and gold Yorkie. Wouldn't it be cool to have a completely different color? And what could be cooler than an all-black Yorkie? But do they exist? Yorkie puppies are often born black, although they always have at least some color in there. But their colors change as they age. Are there … [Read more...] about Full Grown Black Yorkie (Do All-Black Yorkies Exist?)

The American Kennel Club (AKC) only recognizes four standard Yorkie coat colors. If you want to have an officially recognized purebred Yorkshire terrier, it must have fur in a combination of two of those colors. If you're not set on having an AKC-recognized purebred Yorkie there are some pretty cool different colors of Yorkies out there. They may not be officially … [Read more...] about What Colors Do Yorkies Come In? (11 Different Colors Of Yorkies)