You have decided that you want to buy a dog that you can fit into one of those little purses. You would like to get one that is fury and cute and maybe five pounds at the very most. Why not try a miniature yorkshire terrier!

The Yorkshire terrier actually came from Yorkshire, obviously. There are two sizes that these dogs come in which is standard and miniature. The miniature is the most popular. They can actually be breed to weigh no more than a pound to a pound and a half. If you want one of these tini tiny dogs, you had better have some big bucks to get one. The smaller the dog the higher the demand.

These miniature yorkshire terrier’s are known to be very mischievous. They fact that they are small they feel the need to run around and jump a lot to get the attention they feel they need. You must be careful as well because they feel like they are as large as a rotweighler. They will bark and defend their owner against anything or anyone! The miniature yorkshire terrier are said to be fast learners and very good with children. It is best to get them properly socialized as a puppy. These dogs are energetic and very assertive. They actually have one of the calmest temperaments for a small dog.

These dogs do not need a whole lot of room. They can get exercise from the smallest of spaces, because of their small size. They may require a walk every day, but do not need a large yard. They are perfect for those who live in small apartments or homes.

Be sure that when you are looking for one of these “teacup” sizes that they have papers and the parents are on sight. You would hate to pay the money for a miniature and take it home and it grow to a much larger size. Do a little research on the breeder before you agree to buy the puppies. Be sure that they are of good quality and in good health. You do not want to pay a fortune for a dog and bring it home and it die in a few days. Be sure these breeders are not just breeding dogs for money. Make sure they care about their owners because they are great dogs!