Personality

Yorkies need attention. Lots of it. If you can't give you Yorkie the attention it craves, you might want to think about getting it a friend. Of course a Yorkie friend would be best, but what if you want a different animal. Like a cat, for instance. Can a Yorkie have a kitten as a friend? Do cats and Yorkshire terriers get along, or do they just end up fighting all … [Read more...] about Can A Yorkie Have A Kitten? (Are They Good With Cats?)

It's a common image. The tiny dog yapping constantly and making a ton of noise. But do all tiny dogs do this? Specifically, do teacup Yorkies bark a lot? And if so, what can you do about it, if anything? Teacup Yorkies certainly seem like the type of dog that would bark all the time anything and everything. Keep reading to learn if that is indeed the case. … [Read more...] about Do Teacup Yorkies Bark A Lot? (And What Can You Do?)

We've all seen the videos on YouTube. A cute dog gets adorably jealous over a pet or a human. It interjects itself between the two, or even gets aggressive, like the video of a pup destroying a stuffed animal that looks like another dog. Yes, it is cute and fun to watch on video. But it can also be a big problem. All dog breeds get jealous to some extent, but some … [Read more...] about Do Yorkies Get Jealous? (+How To Prevent It Becoming Dangerous)

Two Yorkies is better than one! Obviously! Well, not so fast. Of course our first instinct is to say that two of these wonderful, adorable little pups is better than one. And in many ways, it is. But you also have to consider your dogs' feelings. Do Yorkies do better in pairs, or is it better for them to be the only dog in the household? Keep reading for the … [Read more...] about Is It Better To Have One Yorkie Or Two?

Is your Yorkie racing around the house? Or spinning in circles, jumping all over everything, or barking up a storm? It is not uncommon for these tiny dogs to become hyper. There are actually a number of reasons your Yorkie might be hyper. And in order to calm your pup down, you'll first need to figure out why it is hyper in the first place. Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about Why Are Yorkies So Hyper? (And What To Do About It)

There you are, just minding your own business. Suddenly, you notice your Yorkshire terrier out of the corner of your eyes. It is just sitting there and staring at you. It does not avert its gaze and rarely even blinks. It just keeps staring. This can be a bit freaky, especially if you are a new dog owner and not used to this yet. But I can assure you, it is perfectly … [Read more...] about Why Does My Yorkie Stare At Me? (When To Worry)

Some Yorkies are just aggressive and growl all the time. But most are not. That makes it all the more alarming when your dog suddenly growls at you. What did you do to deserve that? And do you need to worry that your dog might do more than just growl? Unfortunately, the answer to the latter question is yes. A growl can often lead to a nip, or even a full … [Read more...] about Why Does My Yorkie Growl At Me? (+What To Do About It)

Every pet owner has asked themselves this question. It is only natural to wonder if the pets we love, love us in return. Of course, if you do not love your Yorkie, or worse, mistreat it, you can't expect it to love you back. But if you show your pup plenty of love and affection, of course you hope that it returns those feelings. So, do Yorkies love their … [Read more...] about Do Yorkies Love Their Owners? (How To Tell)

All dogs cry at times. But Yorkies do tend to whine a bit more than most other breeds. Why do Yorkies cry so much? There are a number of things that can cause Yorkshire terriers to whine. Some are simple, like hunger or the need to relieve themselves. Others causes can be much more complicated to determine and fix. Keep reading to learn the most common reasons … [Read more...] about Why Do Yorkies Cry So Much? (And How To Stop It)