Can a Yorkshire Terrier get along with a child?
Yorkshire terriers tend to get flustered around small children and may growl or snap at well-intentioned children looking to play with their pet. While children can get along with Yorkies, it is important they have clear boundaries. What boundaries do you need to set in order to ensure that your children get along well with your Yorkshire Terrier?
How big can a Yorkshire Terrier get to be?
Children ages 2-6 could weigh anywhere from 30-45 lbs. That is a lot bigger anyway you slice it. Children often struggle to understand the difference between a toy and an animal. If your child decides to treat your pet Yorkie like a toy and rough house a little, your dog could be seriously injured.
Can a Yorkshire Terrier be an aggressive dog?
An anxious dog is an aggressive dog. A Yorkie may get defensive, start barking like mad, and may even take snaps at nearby children in order to defend itself against perceived “threats”. Not all Yorkies act the same, however. You may find that you have a rare Yorkie that revels in noise and enjoys chaos.
Where did the Yorkshire Terrier originally come from?
Starting out as a smallish terrier in Scotland, the Yorkie was brought to Yorkshire, England, by Scottish weavers and miniaturized into a true lapdog size. But lapdog doesn’t necessarily mean all Yorkies like to sleep on laps all day.
When did the Yorkshire Terrier breed become popular?
Today, this breed is very popular and in 2014, the Yorkshire Terrier was ranked number 6 in popularity in the United States by the American Kennel Club. Around the year 2000, the Yorkshire Terrier became involved with the Maltese breed when professional dog breeders started to create the Morkie hybrid breed.
How old do you have to be to have a Yorkshire Terrier?
While that answer varies from child to child, I would generally say Yorkshire Terriers should not be handled by children younger than 5 year of age. If you must get a Yorkie while your children are young, there are still some things you can do. A tame animal is much easier controlled than an undisciplined one.
How big is a full grown Yorkshire Terrier?
How big are Yorkshire Terriers? According to their national breed club, Yorkies should be about 7-8 inches at the shoulder and weigh 3-7 lbs. But some individuals are smaller, and many are quite a bit larger. Let me ask you: Have you heard of a Teacup Yorkie? a Tiny Toy Yorkie? an Extreme Tiny Yorkie?
Can a Yorkshire Terrier live in New York City?
Even a dog as small as a Yorkie can succeed in the Big Apple and other large urban environments. In fact, Yorkies routinely make the top of the list of NYC’s most popular breeds (although they’ve dropped in numbers over the past few years).