Strays Anatomy

Other names: Yorkie
Appearance
Yorkshire Terriers are compact in size with a straight back, dark eyes and and a dark nose.
Coat
They are most recognized for their glossy, fine and silky coat, which is parted on the back from nose to tail. The fur around their face is usually tied in a top knot to keep out of their eyes. Coat color: the body is a steel blue with rich tan markings on the head, chest and legs. Puppies are born black and tan, but their color changes with age.
Weight: 4 - 7 lbs
Average Life Span: 13 - 15 yrs
Temperament
Yorkshire Terriers are intelligent, playful, loyal and affectionate. Although they have the typical terrier independent trait they are people-oriented and do demand a lot of attention. They make wonderful devoted companions. Yorkies are not suited for families with young children as they can easily become injured. If the most well intentioned toddler could simply fall on this little dog and cause serious injuries. The may only be a little dog but they will alert you of strangers making them excellent watchdogs. Yorkies get along well with other dogs as long as they can become boss. Even with a Great Dane as a family member the Yorkie will want to be in charge! These dogs are terriers so bear in mind they are not suited in homes with small pets such as hamsters, rabbits etc.
Training
They are easy to train as long as training is firm and consistent. It is recommended for this breed to be properly socialized from early puppy-hood so they do not become aggressive with strangers.
Grooming
If you don’t have the time to groom this dog daily or pay regular visits to professional dog groomers this is not the breed for you. Keeping the trademark long silky coat is high maintenance. The coat needs to be brushed daily using a brush and comb to ensure all tangles are removed. Show dog owners visit dog groomers on a regular basis to keep the coat trimmed and shaped. Some pet owners prefer for their dogs coat to be kept short and visit the dog groomers on a regular basis to be clipped.
Exercise
Yorkies are not just lap dogs they have bundles of energy and need to be walked daily.