In general, both male and female Yorkies have mellow temperaments and do well with a variety of animals, including cats, dogs, and even the occasional bunny!

Small as they are, Yorkies do make quite good guard dogs. These little dogs love to use their voices, and will do so readily if they sense there is a stranger present or their families are in any danger. This is also where good socialisation is so important, as you don’t want to find yourself with a continuously ‘yappy’ dog. If properly socialised, the Yorkie will know the difference between a friend and an intruder, and will not be prone to overly guarding their owners.

The Yorkie has a great abundance of energy and a real enthusiasm for adventure, and could quite easily keep up with some of the bigger dogs in the park. 

The Yorkie only requires short walks but will still need a good 15-20 minutes off lead to burn off some excess energy. Without receiving the right amount of physical stimulation, you might find your Yorkie sneaking off in the house and getting himself into mischief.

When a Yorkie is bored or anxious (which is often caused by the stress of being alone), the dog may often resort to chewing to self sooth. A Yorkie usually is not happy just laying around the home.

Most Yorkies are bright and quick to learn, though that often depends on what you’re trying to teach them. They tend to learn tricks readily: Beg, Dance, Spin, Roll Over. Of course they expect a treat after they perform. They can be little divas!

House training your little prince or princess requires patience, commitment, and the willingness to put up with lots of accidents along the way

You should bathe your Yorkie once every two to four weeks. If your puppy is particularly adventurous or has a longer Yorkie haircut, you may find additional baths are necessary.

Female Yorkies are not necessarily sweeter than males. In fact, many owners have found that male Yorkies tend to be more affectionate and loyal. Yorkies quickly become attached to their human. Their want for attention makes them the best furry friend and the cutest little troublemaker. Boy or girl, the endless bounds of a Yorkie’s love are forever!

On average, Yorkies can live around 13 to 16 years, but some can make it all the way up to 20 (or more)! In fact, the world’s oldest living Yorkie is estimated to be 28 years old. 

You should always be able to see puppies at their home. If a breeder wants you to meet them elsewhere, that can be a red flag.

We welcome all new puppy owners to come to our facility, all we ask is that you call to schedule an appointment. Puppies have nap time, feeding time and socialization/play time and we like to keep them one a routine.