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Some people love dog kisses and some people hate them. The same goes for dogs. Some love to lick and some don't lick as much. But they all do lick. You, other people, themselves, objects, even the air. Do Yorkies lick more than other dogs? Not really, though it can seem that way when you share your home with a Yorkshire Terrier. Either way, most Yorkies lick a … [Read more...] about Why Do Yorkies Lick So Much? (People, Themselves, Etc.)

If you've read other articles on this site, you may have noticed something. We're constantly mentioning how intelligent Yorkshire terriers are. Is there any truth to that? Or are we just so in love with our favorite breed that we see them as the best at everything. While I'm sure there is an element of that, Yorkies are actually quite intelligent. They are not … [Read more...] about Are Yorkies Smart? (How Intelligent Are Yorkshire Terriers?)

Have you watched any videos of Yorkies swimming? If not, do yourself a favor and watch some (there's one just below). It's freaking adorable! From the videos, it seems Yorkies love to swim. But that is not always the case. And swimming presents a number of serious dangers to these little pups, too. Keep reading to learn whether Yorkies like to swim, how well … [Read more...] about Do Yorkies Like To Swim? (And Can Yorkies Swim Well?)

I bet you thought nothing could be cuter than a teacup Yorkie. Well, many people say the same about toy Poodles. It stands to reason, then, that combining the two might result in the cutest dog ever! While we can certainly argue about that, there is no denying that the Yorkie Poo is absolutely adorable. But does it have anything else going for it? Yes, it has a … [Read more...] about What Is A Yorkie Poo? (Everything You Need To Know)

Have you ever seen a Yorkshire terrier that is mostly white? They are not common and the American Kennel Club does not recognize white as an official Yorkie color. That means any Yorkie that has white in its coat is not considered purebred. With one exception. That exception is the Parti Yorkie. In the year 2000, the AKC began officially recognizing parti-colored … [Read more...] about What Is A Parti Yorkie? (Everything You Need To Know)

Before we begin, I have an important question. Is your dog housebroken? If not, then you stop your Yorkie from peeing in the house by potty training it. We'll help with this below. If your Yorkie has already learned to pee outside, then peeing inside indicates a problem. Something is wrong. We'll help you figure out what might be wrong and what you can do about … [Read more...] about How To Stop A Yorkie From Peeing In The House

Does your Yorkie have a strange bedtime ritual? Maybe it spins around a few times in bed before getting comfortable? Or perhaps it digs and scratches at its bed before it lies down? Many Yorkshire terriers do both. First of all, this is nothing to worry about. Your dog is perfectly normal. But we do understand that it could be a problem. You spent good money on a … [Read more...] about Why Do Yorkies Dig In Bed? (And What You Can Do About It)

It's a shame. The Biewer Terrier is an adorable little dog, but it is still relatively unknown in the US. In fact, it was only recognized by the American Kennel Club as a distinct breed in 2021. But what is with the two names? Is the Biewer Terrier the same thing as a Biewer Yorkie? And how do they differ from the Yorkshire terrier? We'll answer both of those … [Read more...] about What Is A Biewer Yorkie? (Everything You Need To Know)

Do you love your dog? Of course you do! And you show your pup how much you love it any chance you get. There's no mystery about how you feel. But does your pup return those feelings? Are Yorkies affectionate? And if so, how do Yorkies show affection to us? There are actually a number of different ways Yorkshire terriers demonstrate their love. Keep reading to … [Read more...] about How Do Yorkies Show Affection? (15 Ways Yorkies Are Affectionate)

What do you think of when you hear the term "service dog?" Probably a Labrador, a Golden Retriever, a German Shepherd, or some similar breed. I doubt the image of a tiny Yorkie pops into your mind. There is an obvious reason for that. Service dogs sometimes need to perform tasks that require size and strength. A Yorkshire terrier simply can not pull that … [Read more...] about Can A Yorkie Be A Service Dog? (It Depends On This)