You are flipping through the pet ad’s and you are looking for a small toy dog. You are not sure what you want, but you want a very small dog. You see an ad for yorkshire terriers for sale. You think to yourself how cute those dogs are and you decide to get one. Get some information first.

The popularity of the Yorkshire terier has grown a lot over the past decade due to their small stature and great attitude. People are buying them for their calm demeanor around children and adults alike.
Be sure that when you are looking to buy one of these “Yorkies” that you do some research into a few breeders before buying one. Do not go for the one that is selling the cheapest ones because you could have your animal die of disease within a few days. It is good to go with the breeder who is honest about their animals and one who knows all of the characteristics and quirks about the breed.

The reason you should go with the best breeder you can find is simply for a healthier dog. If you want this animal to be around for a while then you need to make sure that it has been properly cared for as a puppy. Be sure that it has been properly wormed and vaccinated. Be sure that when you are looking at the puppies they look happy and energetic, not listless and sleepy.

When you are going to pick out your puppy be sure to pick the one that seems to like you. Common sense tells you not to pick one that puts its tail between its legs and pees down your arm when you pick it up. Pick the one that seems to have an instant liking to your family. Introduce the kids and watch the reaction. You do not want a puppy who does not like the kids.

After you pick your puppy and take it home, you will begin to see why people love this breed. It will play its little heart out until it is so exhausted that it flops itself on the floor and sleeps. They are very calm dogs considering their small size. They are great protectors. Even though I do not know what they would do with a threat in front of them. Bark? A nip would not exactly scare off an intruder much less a two hundred pound man! They will sure try though!