Teacup Yorkie Dogs

There are several different cross breeds of Yorkshire Terriers these days & this article will explore some of them for you.

When deciding on a mixed breed dog research both breeds of dog that combine to make the one hybrid dog, look up the entire characteristics individual to each separate dog. You should note though that you will probably not have all the traits of the single dogs but rather a combination of the good & bad points in both of the breeds.

The Yorktese, Malkie or Morkie is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier & a Maltese. The character of the Maltese is a spirited, very lively & fun dog. They are a very bold little dog & are friendly towards other animals.

A Chorkie is a mixture between a Yorkshire Terrier & a Chihuahua sometimes referred to as a Yorkie-Chi, Chia-Yorkie or a Yorkiehuahua. The Chihuahua is a brilliant companion dog, extremely lively, bold, proud & strong-willed. They are an intensely loyal little dog & can become very attached to their owners.

The Shorkie Tzu or simply the Shorkie is a Yorkshire Terrier crossed with a Shih-Tzu, the Shih-Tzu can sometimes be known as the Lion Dog. Shih-Tzus are a gutsy little dog & always alert, they can be slightly arrogant almost. They are very clever but do have a tendency to be stubborn.

A Yorkie Russell is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier & a Jack Russell. The Jack Russell is a merry, perky, very devoted & loving breed of dog. They can be incredibly amusing, as they love to play & to investigate new situations, intelligent but determined & wilful.

Yorkillon’s are a mixture of Papillion & Yorkshire Terrier, Papillions are a friendly dog that love to exercise outdoors. Its delicate appearance belies its boldness, as Papillions are a plucky little breed of dog.

The Yorkinese dog is the cross between a Pekingese & a Yorkshire Terrier. Pekingese dogs are known to be courageous to the extent of being foolhardy! They do not always weigh up the positives & negatives of a situation & tend to rush ‘blindly’ in. They can be sensitive & are very loving.

The Yorkie-Ton is the mixture of a Yorkshire Terrier & a Coton-De-Tulear. The Coton-De-Tulear is very similar to the Bichon-Frise breed of dog, they are very gentle, affectionate, sociable, they love to learn new ‘party’ tricks & they can be stubborn.

A Yorkiepoo dog consists of a Poodle & a Yorkshire Terrier, the Poodle is a very noble, proud breed of dog. They are good-natured & highly intelligent, they are sensitive & happy, one fault is that they do not like to be left alone. Potential owners may encounter separation anxiety issues. A good point is because neither Yorkshire Terriers nor Poodles shed their hair, with a cross between both dogs you can safely say that you will not be clearing up much dog hair from the carpet.

The Yorkie-Pin is crossed between a Miniature Pinscher & a Yorkshire Terrier. The Miniature Pinscher is a very headstrong, demanding little breed of dog. Very alert, spirited & brave. Pinschers are highly intelligent & very loving.

So as you can see there are numerous cross breeds of the little Yorkshire Terrier & probably many more to be discovered.

Just one look at the adorable face of a Yorkshire Terrier can be enough to persuade a dog lover to want to buy one. But, how do you know that a Yorkie is the right breed for you? Where do you find a puppy to add to your family?

With Yorkies quickly becoming one of the most popular breeds around, it isn’t hard to find ads for Yorkie puppies for sale. Their sweet, inquisitive disposition and cuddly appearance makes them highly desirable.

But, Yorkshire Terriers are not for everyone. It is very important to consider the character of the breed, and decide if they are right for you, before you buy.

First of all, it is very important to keep up with a Yorkie’s long coat. They need to be groomed on a daily basis, and generally require bathing once a week. Originally bred as hunting dogs, Yorkies are highly active and inquisitive in nature. They are notorious for getting into things, and need to be well supervised, especially as puppies. Being small dogs, Yorkshire Terriers do not require a lot of food, but do need to be fed 3 meals daily.

While they can be quite cuddly, they are often too active to want to stay put for too long, and will soon be off finding more fun to get into. Not all Yorkies get along well with children, or other pets, so make sure that you choose a well-socialized puppy if you have little ones around.

You can find ads for Yorkshire Terriers all over the place. Unfortunately, many ads are from “backyard breeders”. These breeders often do not pay attention to the bloodlines, or the quality of their animals, and often sell unregistered puppies. Because bloodlines may not be a priority, there are often health issues, or temperament issues that a quality breeder would have weeded out of their program.

Many pet stores also carry Yorkie pups. Sadly, pet stores are not always careful about where they get their puppies. Many come from puppy mills. In fact, most legitimate breeders would never consider selling their puppies through a pet store.

To find a good breeder, try heading out to some dog shows. Watch the classes, and talk to the breeders when they are out of their classes. While that breeder may not have any puppies available, they will know another breeder who does. The dog world is close-knit, and most breeders are happy to pass on buyers to other breeders when a litter is ready to be sold.

A good breeder is a good resource. Take your time and talk to different breeders to find out about the breed, and what you should look for. Don’t jump at the first puppy you find. Instead, take your time, get to know the breed, and you will find an adorable Yorkie companion who will fit perfectly with your life.

It can be a daunting but very rewarding experience adopting a Yorkshire Terrier. You will encounter ups & downs along your journey together but most, if not all can be overcome.

It is a fairly straightforward process adopting a Yorkshire Terrier, most rescue/adopting centers have a similar procedure that they have to follow. Initially you will contact the center either via a phone conversation or through visiting in person. You will indicate to them what it is you are looking for in a dog, age, sex, good with children, likes other animals all the topics that are relevant to you.

Centers have different approaches some allow visitors to wander around the dogs & select a dog or dogs to meet. Other centers will listen to your requirements & select any dogs in their care that suit your needs & bring them to you in a designated ‘meet & greet’ area.

Now it is a case of seeing whether the Yorkshire Terrier takes to you & vice versa, you will be asked to visit your selected dog on a few occasions to ensure that everything is going well.

A member of staff from the center will complete a home check before the dog is allowed to leave with you. They will ensure that you have an enclosed garden & enough room inside your home for a dog, as although Yorkshire Terriers are a small breed of dog they still require space to ‘let off steam.’

You will be asked where you intend to walk your dog, which veterinarian service you will use, about insurance, cost of feeding & care, all the questions asked are to check that you as a potential owner have thought ahead & planned the arrival of your new canine addition.

Most centers used to ask for a donation of your choice when adopting but nowadays most stipulate a minimum amount to you, this is to cover their costs on neutering/spaying, feeding & the general care of the dog. What you choose to donate after the minimum amount is stated is your own individual choice.

You will discover ‘free’ Yorkshire Terriers that come up for adoption every so often, if you scan the newspaper adverts many people place them in papers. There can be many reasons why a person can no longer keep their dog & occasionally people can be too quick to judge. A person might develop an illness & require to be hospitalized or they lose their employment & simply do not have the funds to keep their Yorkshire Terrier anymore.

A person’s circumstances can alter so much & so rapidly from when they initially purchase their dog to when they feel that they can no longer keep their dog. Prospects are looking very positive & therefore inviting a dog to share their life seems like a really good step to take. Life has a tendency to change though, without warning & suddenly the little Yorkshire Terrier in your life is just simply not a viable option.

People should not be too hasty to judge as not everybody chooses to give a dog up they really do not have any other choice & it is in the dog’s best interest to re-home it.

Offering a home to a rescue Yorkshire Terrier is such a rewarding action to take, there is nothing quite like the overwhelming feeling you experience when you see them so happy & when they place their trust in you.