Yorkshire Terrier - Feisty, fun and a bundle of mischief

British born and bred, the Yorkie is a small dog with a big attitude. Though a toy breed, the way Yorkies carry themselves seems to reflect the fact that this little courageous terrier is apparently ignorant of his diminutive stature. Yorkies tend to make some of the most lovable and affectionate companions you could ever hope to own. They are typically feisty, delightful, and just mischievous enough to be considered cute. However, the breed standard talks of their territorial nature. Yorkies are terriers after all, and will use their protective instincts valiantly if they feel that their family or territory is threatened. It's up to the owner to channel their energies in a positive direction through training and early socialization. Their acute sense of hearing, ample courage and desire to ward off the intruders make them a good watchdog. However, due to the tiny size of the breed, the Yorkie has withered away to nothing more than an early alert system or rather a 'yappy' breed of dog. Yorkies are not naturally good with kids and must only be left with supervision.