Personality

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)

Yorkies are famously brave. Despite their small size, they often seem to feel no fear and will take on threats far larger than themselves. But Yorkies do feel fear. Many are afraid of very specific things and situations. And that makes sense, given how small they are. The world is full of much larger and quite intimidating things. Including us humans. Not … [Read more...] about Scared Yorkie (What They Fear And How To Help)

Don't you often wish your dog could talk? I certainly do. It would make things so much easier if my Yorkie could just tell me when it is happy, or when it needs something. Not to mention all the funny stories I'm sure it has. And the latest gossip from the dog park! But our dogs can't talk, which often leaves us wondering (and worrying) if our pups are happy living … [Read more...] about How To Know If Your Yorkie Is Happy (13 Telltale Signs)

You may have heard that Yorkshire terriers get attached to one person. That they form a strong bond with that person, and that person only. And you may have heard the opposite. There are plenty of anecdotes proving both. The truth is that some Yorkies do bond with a single person, while others bond with the entire household. It depends on the individual dog. But … [Read more...] about Do Yorkies Bond With Only One Person? (Conflicting Accounts)

Yorkies love to go outside. And sometimes, they can't help themselves. They bend down and start munching on some grass. If you see this for the first time, you might think there is something wrong with your dog. But I assure you, your Yorkie mimicking a cow is not all that unusual. It is not generally something you need to worry about. But it can also indicate … [Read more...] about Why Does My Yorkie Eat Grass? (And What To Do About It)

Blankets are a wonderful invention. There is nothing like the feeling of curling up in a soft blanket on a cold night. Even better if it's on a comfortable sofa with your favorite comfort food. Why should things be any different for Yorkies? Doesn't it make sense for these little doggies to enjoy a soft, cozy blanket just as much as we do? It does. Keep reading … [Read more...] about Do Yorkies Like Blankets? (The Reasons Are Surprising)

Back in the 90's, we learned that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Or whatever that book was called. The point was that there are numerous differences between the sexes. And the same goes for Yorkshire terriers. There are a number of differences between male and female Yorkies. As a result of those differences, it is likely that one sex is better … [Read more...] about Male Vs Female Yorkie (Which Is Better For You?)

Yorkies have a reputation for being clingy. But it's not their fault. Their tiny size and cuteness make them irresistible. Many of us can't help picking them up and cuddling them constantly. If you constantly dote on your dog, of course it will become clingy. But how do the dogs feel about this? Do Yorkies like to cuddle as much as we like to cuddle them? And if … [Read more...] about Do Yorkies Like To Cuddle? (And Is It Just For Warmth?)

Can you tell the difference between the Silky Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier? Do you even know what a Silky Terrier is? Don't feel bad if you've never heard of Silkies. They come from Australia and are still quite rare in the United States. They resulted from a crossbreeding of a Yorkie and an Australian terrier, meaning there are a lot of similarities with the … [Read more...] about Silky Terrier Vs Yorkie (Differences And Which Is Better For You)