Yorkshire Terrier
Weight
2-3
Height
5 kg
Lifespan
13-16 years
The Yorkshire Terrier is small in size but enormous in personality. He's brave, affectionate and has an opinion about everything — and he lets it be known. He's loyal to his people but in his own terrier way: stubborn, alert and always aware of what's happening around him.
Character & traits
Energy
4
Affection
5
Playfulness
4
Watchfulness
5
With children
2
With other dogs
2
With strangers
2
Trainability
3
For beginners
3
Shedding
1
Drooling
1
Practical
- Exercise per day
- about 1 hour
- Max alone
- 4 hours
- Garden needed
- No
- Apartment
- Less suitable
- Insurance
- $35–$60/mo
- Food
- $30–$45/mo
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Sturdy harness
High-energy dogs pull more. A good harness gives you control without pressure on the throat.
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Grooming
Nail clipper
Not much coat to brush, but nails keep growing. Clip them every 2-3 weeks.
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