The Yorkshire Terrier - short legs, big needs
The dog in the handbag and the bow prettily draped on its head - this image is what most people probably envision when they think of a Yorkshire Terrier. Here, the reputation of the energetic four-legged friend precedes it, as this little terrier is anything but a lap dog.
Belonging to the terrier group, it lives up to its name, as it requires an experienced hand on the leash when it comes to training, care, and keeping. What to expect if you want to enrich your family with a Yorkshire Terrier can be found here.
The Yorkshire Terrier in Portrait
Origin: Great Britain
Size: 22-24 cm
Weight: 2.4-3.1 kg
Life Expectancy: 13-16 years
Character: brave, affectionate, spirited, strong-willed
Character and Nature
Like all terrier breeds, the Yorkshire is naturally strong-willed, fearless, and self-confident. Due to its hunting instinct and abundance of energy, it needs a lot of exercise, always a new adventure, and plenty of mental stimulation.
Small but mighty: Not least, Yorkshire Terriers are known for their impressive, loud voice, which can be heard from afar. Cheeky and spirited, it does not shy away from large dogs, especially when it comes to protecting its home and family.
But the soft side can also be seen: Once the heart of a Yorkie is won over, it proves to be cuddly and affectionate with its owners. Towards strangers, it remains skeptical at first, which is related to its protective nature.
Training and Care
The smaller and cuter the dog, the more is generally allowed. The Yorkshire Terrier, with its small size, large button eyes, and soft fur, runs the risk of being labeled as "easy to handle" and not consistently trained. Training should begin with the Yorkie's arrival in its new home.
Early socialization with dogs of various sizes is also essential for the terrier to learn to better assess its size and to get used to a calm interaction with peers. From the start, it needs a lot of exercise and clear boundaries for its behavior. Interesting activities will tire out the little four-legged friend so that it shows a balanced nature and becomes a loyal, relaxed companion by your side.
Keeping it in an apartment is possible, provided there are opportunities for exertion in everyday life.
Our Mini Line: Perfect for little gourmets
Specifically for →Terrier Nutrition, we offer products that are optimally tailored to the special needs of this active breed – including selected highlights from our →Mini Line. Doesn't taste good? That's not possible! Small and toy breeds have very special demands when it comes to eating: A small jaw that really enjoys chewing on small food pieces. Their energy requirements are relatively higher than those of large dogs, which is why exact portion sizes are even more important. And they are, of course, little gourmets! With our Mini Line, we not only meet the special health requirements of small dogs but also ensure that every meal is a delight.
Carefully selected raw materials of the best quality combined with a fluffy, loose consistency, a special recipe, and a pleasant smell allow for particularly high acceptance of our mini wet food - even among picky little four-legged friends!
Our mini dry food also impresses with its special recipe and high-quality raw materials. The extra small kibbles finally allow our smallest customers to truly enjoy dry food and ensure an even better feeding experience with maximum enjoyment.
The practical sizes are also impressive: Our 100g can contains the perfect amount for small dog breeds, so no large can needs to be stored in the fridge for days. Our mini dry food comes in practical, smaller bags than usual - for more freshness in the bowl.
