Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Deciding to have a Yorkie
• Part 2 of 3: Decide where to buy your puppy
• Part 3 of 3: Choose your Yorkie puppy
• Tips

The Yorkshire Terrier is a fun and wayward dog breed. They were originally bred in Yorkshire, England in the 19th century to catch rats on English ships. They are great pets, but must be handled responsibly. If you are considering getting a Yorkie puppy, you must be prepared to take responsibility and be able to choose the right puppy for yourself that will become part of your family.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Deciding to have a Yorkie

1. 1 Consider whether you are willing to devote enough time to your puppy. The Yorkshire Terrier can live in any environment for an average of 12-16 years. This dog will be a part of your life for a long time, so it is not worth having a puppy if you are not ready for a long-term commitment. In addition, dogs that do not receive enough care and attention develop behavioral problems such as barking a lot, chewing on objects and digging in the yard. You do not have to devote a lot of time to training York, as you should do with other decorative dog breeds, but they require a lot of attention and love.
   • Don't be in a rush to get a dog if you don't currently have free time to give your pet the attention he desperately needs for a happy life.
2. 2 Calculate if you can afford to keep a dog. After buying a York, you will have to spend a lot more money than you already paid for it. All dogs have specific needs throughout their lives, including good food, toys, haircuts, membership fees, and ongoing health checks. You will also have large start-up costs in the first year for the house, carry bag, training, neutering / castration, vaccinations, etc. The ASPCA estimates that small dog owners will have to spend about $ 1,314 on their pet in the first year, and then spend about $ 580 more annually.
3. 3 Determine if the Yorkie breed is right for you. There are very large differences in the breeds, ranging from size to temperament. Even if you love all dogs, you should think beforehand about which breed will work best for you and your family. Yorkshire Terriers have a lot of positive qualities:
   • York is a "toy" breed of dog, and this little dog will sit on your lap, not roll on the couch, and it will not knock you off your feet in joy.
   • They adapt well to large houses and apartments.
   • Although each dog has a different personality, in general Yorkies get along well with cats.
   • Yorkies are very intelligent dogs that are easy to train.
   • They are incredibly affectionate and love to be with their family.
4. 4 Consider the disadvantages of this breed. While there are many advantages for which we could recommend this breed, there are also disadvantages that the Yorkie may not be suitable for a particular family.Here are some things to know before adopting a Yorkie puppy:
   • These dogs guard the territory and bark a lot. This makes them good watchdogs that can scare off the enemy with their sonorous barking.
   • They love to relax and flatter their owners, but they have a lot of energy to rush around the house.
   • These are long-haired dogs, which means that the owners will have to regularly take care of their pets' coat.
   • Although Yorkies are very affectionate, they can sometimes bite.
   • In the presence of small children in the family, it is not recommended to have Yorkies, as they are very small and fragile creatures.
   • All purebred breeds have health problems. Yorkies can have problems with knees, trachea, teeth, as well as hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia and Perthes disease.
5. 5 Choose your ideal Yorkshire Terrier size. There are no official sizes for Yorkies according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). A healthy adult Yorke should weigh 1.81 - 3.18 kg. The so-called mini-Yorkies are not an official breed, however breeders breed small Yorkies on purpose. They can weigh between 0.45 and 1.36 kg in adulthood. The size of an adult dog can only be set after birth, so there is no guarantee that your Mini York will not grow to 2.27 kg.
   • Please note that the mini size comes at the expense of the dog's health. You may face high medical costs with a small dog.

Part 2 of 3: Decide where to buy your puppy

1. 1 Decide where you want to buy the dog. There are three options: Yorkshire Terrier breeders, breed rescuers, or a community animal shelter. Each of the sources has its own pros and cons:
   • Breeders: A breeder can provide a dog's pedigree if it is important to you. However, breeders sell puppies very expensively, and dishonest breeders may not provide proper care for a puppy. A poor breeder can also breed dogs with health problems.
   • Breed Rescuers: Look for special Yorkie rescue centers in your area. These animals need good owners, so if you want to save an animal, these centers are a great option. However, this way you will not have a pedigree, which means that some dogs may not be purebred. It is also likely that there will be adult dogs, not puppies.
   • Public Animal Shelter: It will be difficult for you to find a purebred Yorkshire Terrier at an animal shelter and you can only find an adult dog there. But if this shelter puts the dogs to sleep, your actions can save someone's life. In addition, it is much cheaper to take an animal from a shelter than from breeders and breed rescuers.
2. 2 Contact breed rescue centers and animal shelters in your area. Many centers and shelters have their own websites, which are regularly updated. Browse websites to find your puppy.
   • If you haven't found a suitable puppy yet, call the center or shelter to see if they can put you on the waiting list. The workers will be able to call you if a Yorkie puppy arrives at their shelter.
3. 3 Call breeders in your area. When buying a puppy from a breeder, you must make sure that it is decent. This type of activity does not require a license - anyone who has puppies can call himself a breeder. You must make sure that the seller of the puppy is a responsible breeder of the breed. A good breeder will let you ask questions even if he doesn't have puppies for sale at the moment. He may also recommend someone else who currently has puppies for sale.
   • Ask the breeders how long they have been breeding and if the dogs they are breeding have had any health problems.
   • Do they have a good pedigree and will the breeder of the puppy provide the necessary documents to ensure that the puppy has good heredity?
   • Do they dock their puppies' tails? Cropping is optional and illegal in some countries. This is a form of mutilation that the breeder should not encourage.
   • If you would like to raise a Yorkie for yourself, ask the breeder if he will neuter / neuter his puppies.
   • Will you have the opportunity to return the puppy if your situation changes or if you find the puppy has health problems?
   • Did they vaccinate the droppings? What vaccinations did they have, and what else do they need to get?
4. 4 Visit all the breeders you think are right for you. The breeder can say anything over the phone, but you must see everything with your own eyes and make sure of his decency. A good breeder will train puppies to communicate so they are friendly to people. While some puppies may be more shy, they all need to feel comfortable around humans. Ask all the puppies and their mother to see to make sure the whole family is very friendly and that the puppies are not weaned too early.
   • Make sure puppies are kept clean and that each dog has its own place and a bowl of food and water.
   • You shouldn't see more than 1-2 Yorkies in the same enclosure.
   • Make sure the enclosures are clean. A good breeder cleans up after his animals.
   • Cross a breeder off your list if he seems unprofessional to you.
5. 5 Don't support puppy farms. Dog farms are profit-driven. They care more about money than about the health of their pets, so they do not provide them with proper care. Farm puppies often have health problems, as well as giardia and parvovirus. Breeders often breed their pets with their immediate family members, which often causes the puppy to suffer from genetic diseases that may show up later. Breeders do not spend time with their pets, and they grow up to be uncommunicative and even afraid of people.
   • Farm breeders are inhumane. Do not under any circumstances support such breeders.

Part 3 of 3: Choose your Yorkie puppy

1. 1 Chat with all the puppies in the litter. As you make the right choice, see how they interact with their siblings. Pay attention to the puppy's fearfulness. If 4 out of 5 puppies run away from you or are afraid, they may have a genetic predisposition to be timid. Even that 1 brave puppy has the same genetic code as the others, so you'll have to look elsewhere for your perfect Yorkshire terrier puppy.
   • Watch the puppies play with each other. Normal puppies are curious, friendly and love to play.
   • Pay attention to things like: Is the puppy restless? Is he scared? Aggressive?
2. 2 Assess the health of each puppy. Ask the breeder to spend some time with each puppy individually. To make the right decision, you must make sure of the puppy's health and observe his behavior when his siblings are not around.
   • Check the puppy's coat, eyes, anus, and ears. A healthy Yorkshire Terrier puppy should have clear eyes, a clean nose, shiny coat and clean ears. A sick puppy may have matted coats, coughs, a bloated stomach, and dirty ears.
   • Test your puppies' hearing. Make some noise and watch the puppy's reaction. A puppy with good hearing will immediately react to the noise out of curiosity.
3. 3 At this stage, ask for a medical record for this litter. Puppies should often be taken to the vet for check-ups and vaccinations. Have the puppies been vaccinated and treated for parasites? If not, you will have to pay out of pocket for these procedures.
4. 4 Choose your puppy. Remember that you are choosing a Yorkie puppy, not you. If you choose the one that runs and jumps around you, you can take the most energetic puppy in the litter and regret it later. Pick a puppy with the best temperament, not overbearing or overly timid.Good-tempered Yorkies will wag their tails and won't scare their siblings, growl or bite.
   • Do not take a puppy that has any behavioral or health problems.

Tips

• Yorkie boys are the best option for a family, but they can mark territory. Yorkie girls are less likely to dominate the family, but they are more expensive. Each puppy has its own individual character, so it is better to choose him by character than by gender.
• The average size of a Yorkshire Terrier is approximately 17.78 cm in length, about 20.32 cm in height with a weight of 1.36 kg to 3.17 kg. Mini Yorkies are just affectionate names coined by breeders who breed Little Yorkies. Greater Yorkies have far fewer health problems.
• Some breeders provide puppy training for an additional fee. You can test the preparation by giving the commands "sit", "stand", "lie down". However, it is better to personally drive the puppy to school in order to be directly involved in its training.
• Yorkshire Terriers typically live 12 to 15 years and can cost anywhere from $ 300 to $ 3500. Yorkies with Champion parentage can cost $ 4,000
• Yorkies are often crossed with other breeds. Many hybrids make great pets. If you decide to take a cross, study the characteristics of the second breed before making your final decision.
• If you plan to take your puppy to shows, make sure that your puppy's coat color matches the standard and that you have all the accompanying paperwork.