A Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkies, as they are called, are the second most popular pet dog type in the United States, passed only by the Labrador Retriever. These cute puppies for sale by canine rescue and Yorkie Dog Breeders are little, weighing in at 7 pounds or less.
Numerous Yorkie pup breeders will tell you that the "tea cup" nomination does not suggest anything besides the tiniest of the type. And, a Toy Yorkie does not imply frail or vulnerable.
Do Yorkies Shed?
Yorkies have long hair, but they have no undercoat. An undercoat is the part that sheds - and which may cause allergies to some individuals. Yorkie pups and full grown Yorkies have hair similar to people which grows and falls out. Plus, Yorkies have less dander so they don't have that "wet pet dog" odor.
A pure bred Yorkie will have straight hair, not wavy. If the Yorkshire Terrier is a show canine, the coat requires many hours of brushing every day. It's not uncommon to see a Yorkie in rice paper covering the stunning coat when between provings at competition.
The Yorkie has a medium tail because it is typically docked, or cut, by the breeder when a young puppy. Because the early 1990's there has actually been a motion afoot to ban this practice, however, your Yorkie will probably have a medium tail.
Are Yorkies Good with Kids?
Yorkies are Terriers, and Terriers are smart and independent. Yorkies teacup yorkie for sale up to $400 are bold, acting much bigger than they
