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Quick, what's cuter? A Yorkshire terrier or a teddy bear? It's a tough decision, I know. But what if you didn't have to decide? What if you could have both in one? Enter the teddy bear yorkie. As the name suggests, it is a yorkie that resembles a teddy bear in some way. But what is a teddy bear yorkie exactly? Is it a purebred yorkie with a non-standard … [Read more...] about Teddy Bear Yorkie (Everything You Need To Know)

Have you ever seen an all-white yorkshire terrier? That's a trick question. You have not. What you saw may have been white and may have looked like a yorkie, but it was not one. There is only one way a yorkie can have all-white fur. And that way means it is no longer recognized as a purebred yorkie. Sound confusing? It is. But we can make sense of it all. Keep … [Read more...] about White Yorkshire Terrier: Purebred Or Not?

Have you ever wondered "Do yorkies have tails?" There is a reason for that. In many countries, the US included, it is common practice to cut the tails off Yorkshire terriers shortly after they are born. If you're like me, you probably have some questions, like: "Why do they cut yorkies' tails?" and "Is yorkie tail docking cruel?" And probably a lot more. Keep … [Read more...] about Yorkie Tail Docking (Everything You Need To Know)

Try to imagine a yorkie. What does the rear end look like in your mind? Does it have a long thin tail? A long bushy one? Or a short nub that some might not even call a tail? I ask this, because it makes clear why people ask "Do yorkies have tails?" Imagining a yorkie with a long tail is difficult. That's because it is a rare sight. Why is that? Are some … [Read more...] about Do Yorkies Have Tails? (Why Some Do And Some Don’t)

Teacup, mini, micro, toy. How are there so many different sizes of yorkies, when they're already so small? The answer is that there aren't. Those words all refer to the same thing. Well, not completely. But we'll get into that below. Suffice it to say that there are not nearly as many different sizes of yorkies as you might think. Keep reading for a in-depth … [Read more...] about Yorkie Size Comparison (Teacup Yorkie Vs Yorkie)