Yorkshire Terrier

Coat Type: Drop Coat
Grooming Effort: Moderate
Shedding: Moderate
Full Groom: Every 6-8 weeks
Maintenance: Bath every other week plus daily brushing

Description:

Here are some of the most fearless Yorkshire Terriers on the web!  These pint size pups sure do take a good photo.  If you have a good photo of your Yorkie to share with the community email us at info@metrosniff.com.

 Here are our favorite videos of Yorkies on the web!  Check them out and if you have some good videos of your Yorkie send them to us at info@metrosniff.com and we will share them with the community!

These are the most common inherited illnesses in Yorkshire Terriers.  Yorkshire Terriers can inherit other illnesses beyond these, but these are the most prevalent.  If you are thinking of breeding Yorkshire Terriers, please speak with your veterinarian about potential tests that should be done to avoid congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. disorders in offspring. 

If you are buying a Yorkshire Terrier puppy you should make sure that your breeder has tested the parents and puppy for potential congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. illnesses.  The breeder should be able to provide you with the test results for both the parents and any results for puppies being sold.   Each test has different criteria and different types of results so you may want to review the results with a veterinarian if the breeder is unable to answer your questions on the results to your satisfaction.   By taking the time to discuss testing