Yorkshire Terrier Types: Toy Yorkshire Terriers

It is very difficult for the Yorkie novice to discover that there are no different Yorkshire Terrier types. A Yorkie is a Yorkie is a Yorkie. This is according to the breed societies and national showing bodies like the American Kennel Club (AKC) or United Kennel Club (UKC). However, if you look into any advertising for Yorkshire Terrier puppies, you will find lots of breeders insisting that there are such things as Teacup Yorkies, Standard Yorkies and Toy Yorkshire Terriers.

There are always those breeders (responsible and irresponsible) who want to emphasize that their Yorkshire Terriers are different. They want to appeal to those who know only varying levels of Yorkshire Terrier information. Because of the rage for very small dogs, breeders, pet stores and puppy mills have come up with terms like "Tiny Toy Yorkshire Terriers" or "Extreme Mini Yorkshire Terriers" or even "Standard Yorkshire Terriers." Think of those terms like adjectives rather than separate breeds or different Yorkshire Terrier types.

What do you think you are getting with a Toy Yorkshire Terrier? You are expecting a dog of about four pounds when full grown - smaller than a cat, and a heck of a lot more fragile. They will look cute, but that cuteness wears off for many. Toy Yorkshire Terriers need to be brushed everyday, need at least twelve trips to a professional groomer in a year, and are considered delicacies by bigger dogs.

They will try to breed incredibly tiny dogs for the "cute" factor. Logic goes right out of the window whenever money is involved. Any Yorkshire Terrier under five pounds in adult weight will be sickly, have an incredibly fragile skeleton and will have to go to the vet a lot.

They also need constant attention, or they will destroy your house because of separation anxiety. Many have been known to attack children and other dogs. They also have difficulty when administered anesthesia because they are so small.

However, there are ethical breeders and Yorkshire Terrier rescue groups who call all Yorkies Toy Yorkshire Terriers. Some well-meaning but misinformed animal shelter worker may even mislabel a Yorkie a Toy Yorkshire Terrier based on the Yorkshire Terrier information found from the top web sites on Google -which are usually ads from kennels. The term Toy Yorkshire Terrier doesn't always mean a very tiny Yorkie.

Because there are no requirements for buying a dog, many people buy a dog that he shouldn't. Then, those dogs wind up in shelters. Because of the particular needs of Yorkies, many Yorkshire Terrier rescues have sprouted up all over the country. They know how domineering, needy and yet how loyal these dogs are.

They take the time to get to know each dog and help match one to your personality. Never buy a Toy Yorkshire Terrier puppy - adopt from an animal rescue, instead.

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About the author: Susan Bailey is a passionate lover of the Yorkshire Terrier and has a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Yorkshire Terrier. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Yorkshire Terrier types plus a whole lot more.

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