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.

If you are looking for a Yorkshire Terrier, be very clear what the individual breeder considers a Toy Yorkshire Terrier. Most will call any Yorkshire Terrier a Toy Yorkshire Terrier. The Yorkshire Terrier is in the Toy group of dogs for showing purposes after all. But there are some breeders who will insist that Toy Yorkshire Terriers are of a certain weight – four to six pounds. The average weight for a show quality Yorkshire Terrier is seven pounds.
The term Toy Yorkshire Terrier applies to one of two kinds of dogs. The first is just another name for Yorkshire Terriers, regardless of their size. The second refers to Yorkies that grow up smaller than the average Yorkie’s weight of seven pounds. When you are in the market for a Yorkie, you better know which version the seller refers to. Although Yorkies are the second most popular purebred dogs in America, there is a lot of bad Yorkshire Terrier information floating around.

If you discover that the puppy you are interested in is expected to turn out to be less than five pounds, run far away. These puppies are sickly, short-lived and overly excitable. They often have problems with housetraining, separation anxiety and biting. They are also incredibly fragile and can be killed if you drop them. Breeders of these kinds of Toy Yorkshire Terriers hope you know nothing about dogs.
There really aren’t any laws tough enough to stop breeding incredibly tiny, sickly Toy Yorkshire Terriers. Since there is a demand, there logically must be a supply. The best way you can help the dogs is not to buy such a puppy and discourage these irresponsible breeding practices. The best place you can go for a Yorkie and for accurate Yorkshire Terrier information is from a Yorkshire Terrier rescue.

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.

True breed lover collect everything possible about Yorkshire Terrier types. Yorkshire Terrier information can be gleaned by asking your vet or searching the Internet.