Each Monday we will showcase a different breed of dogs so everyone can get more familiar with different breeds. Today, we will focus on yorkies. Yorkies are a small/toy breed dogs who normally weigh anywhere from 3-15 pounds. They were originally developed in Yorkshire, England to catch mice in clothing mills.They have an outgoing personality and provide endless hours of entertainment!! Yorkies are considered hypoallergenic because they do not shed and are great for people with allergies. Yorkies have a black and tan coat color as puppies and it can slowly develop into a blue/grey color as they get older. The average lifespan of a yorkie is 12-15 years. Just like other small breed dogs, yorkies tend to have heavy tartar build up on their teeth and need to have regular dental check-ups and cleanings. Other health problems that yorkies can have include collapsing trachea, luxating patella (knee cap), cataracts, and skin problems. Yorkies do require grooming to maintain their beautiful hair coat on a regular basis. This is a wonderful companion breed that enjoys both sitting in their owner's lap and playing/going for walks. I happen to have two yorkies and I am a little biased, but they are the best dogs ever!! Mine love to play with tennis balls and will actually throw them at you. There's never a dull moment around my house!!
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