I have one Yorkie and he is a small breed and a runt. They have big personalities and its common to hear them described as a big dog in a small dog package. They are very obedient which is nice for owners who don't have time for dill dally. They can be friendly to other dogs when away for their owners but when it comes to the case of who's favorite the Yorkie always demands to be number one causing him to be aggressive no matter what breed, weight, or size.

I have recently bought a yorkshire terrier puppy and I absolutely love him. He can drive me crazy with his confidence and stubborness, but it also makes them endearing, as he is a cheeky little chappy.
When he is tired he settles straight down, and we have no problems leaving him in a puppy pen during the night, or when we go out. As long as I play with him and take him out at least once a day, he is normally fine, as it allows him to get rid of all the puppy energy, (but I assume this is the same with all puppies not just yorkies).
As for training, they are very intelligent. Within 2 days of getting him, he could sit and give us his paw, he is now 12 weeks old and he can also lie down and watch on command. Although he has little accidents now and again, he is almost fully house trained.
Definately recommended, although I would suggest you read up on yorkies first, as there is a lot of information that you need to know about them first.

We've got two yorkies, they are so cute. they do bark at the slightest sound on the front door or whenever someone comes inside, but I couldn't imagine life without them. they are so loving and easy to look after. well one of them still leaves us nice smelly 'presents' at night time, but she's still worth it. most yorkies have very grey wiry fur, but ours don't. they get on well with other dogs and children but sometimes get snappy if they are scared. they are easy to train and very loving. they love having their bellies rubbed and always come to find us to ask us to play with them. one of them has a seriously bad breath; you can smell it from a couple of metres away! But overall great dogs!

Yorkshire Terrier - I share my life with two of these magnificent dogs and wouldn't change anything about them (apart from their toilet routine).

There are many sizes of Yorkie - my two are the largest of the lot and really are two huge aggressive, fearless dogs inside a smaller frame. Don't be fooled by their size, these dogs will fight to the death and savage any rodents, birds or similar animals if caught. The larger ones more resemble the original breed than the tiny, delicate, show specimens. This was originally a tough dog bred for catching rats in the Yorkshire mines. Train them hard and give them plenty to do to occupy their minds and they become easier to live with. Treat them like little mice and they'll become spoiled and demanding.

Contrary to a previous review - I believe that all dogs and especially Yorkies - should be excercised outside in a field preferably where they can sniff around for hours on end - that is where most Yorkies are happiest. Hide food around your garden - even bury it and allow them to do what they enjoy, like digging and nosing in the muck.

You must allow your Yorkie to 'socialise' with other dogs too, whatever size. My two play with a 200 pound St.Bernard, a cross Labrador/Alsatian and an English Bulldog and they respect each other (no one is boss). My dogs are good with adults (this is down to socialising and training) and are great with kids too.

Health care: - watch for mouth problems: Teeth and gums are susceptible to inflammation and disease and so be very selective about feeding. I give my dogs a dry food with some real meat and raw vegetables added so that they get both taste and something to scrape their teeth every day. I also add a tablespoon of Olive Oil to their food every week and feed them oily fish once a month (again mixed with a dry feed) their coats and skin remain healthy and glossy. Don't overfeed the greedy little pooches either - they can be very greedy and eat for the sake of it. DO NOT FEED WITH HUMAN-CONSUMPTION CHOCOLATE... this is bad for any dog but very bad for smaller breeds such as Yorkies. Do not allow friends and family to feed your dog treats unless you know exactly what they are being fed. Yorkies should be given dental chews recommended by your veterinarian.

Grooming: Regular grooming of the long-haired types is a must - it is so much easier to do for 3-4 minutes per day than it is to spend an hour each weekend pulling the knots out of their hair. Shorter haired (often Grey Colored) are so much easier to groom if you keep their hair short. Professional cutting is required if you want the show-dog look (yeuch!) or you can trim with clippers yourself if you're adventurous and don't mind some 'punk' hairstyles until you get more practised!

The Yorkshire Terrier is a wonderful pet, guard or working dog and it is only when you spend time with them that you realise this is not a frail and tiny lap-dog but a fully fledged DOG with a pedigree and a history behind the breed.

Our yorkshire terrier is a miniture so he is tiny. These little dogs tend to be fussy eaters. They are very quick to learn. Love to be walked so they can sniff but are happy with a garden, make a great pet to fuss over. resonable good with kids. Big personality fearless when faced with bigger dogs. Easy to transport. They love to play if you can find a ball small enough. Down fall is there coat needs attention twice a day they have a tendancy for extremley bad breath. A very loyal and loving little friend.