| Do enjoy this article on the wonderful Yorkshire | | | | investigate, and sometimes their inherent instincts are |
| Terrier. | | | | stronger than your commands. If he sees a squirrel |
| Yorkshire terriers are considered by many people to | | | | that he wants to chase, and you are telling him to |
| be a very intelligent dog, and they are also | | | | come to you, there is only a 70% chance that your |
| considered to be extremely loyal to their owners. I'm | | | | command is going to win over his instinct to chase |
| sure that comes as no surprise to you if you already | | | | the squirrel. For this reason, many people think that |
| own a Yorkie. They are indeed a most wonderful | | | | these dogs aren't 'obedient' or 'loyal' and this simply |
| dog. | | | | isn't the case. |
| Dr. Stanley Coren, an animal intelligence expert, | | | | Would you believe it if I told you that history is full of |
| determined that Yorkshire Terriers are above | | | | instances of brave Yorkshire Terriers defending their |
| average in terms of intelligence. Out of 132 breeds | | | | owners in the face of all sorts of dangers. Can you |
| tested, the Yorkshire Terrier ranked 27th. Yorkshire | | | | imagine the bravery of a little dog facing grave |
| Terriers are so intelligent that they can do better | | | | dangers and enormous opponents all to defend their |
| than obeying one simple command at a time, like | | | | owners? Well believe it or not, its true. |
| most breeds. The Yorkie can follow a series of long | | | | So, if you are looking for intelligence and loyalty, don't |
| and complicated commands. | | | | disregard the Yorkshire Terrier, mistakenly thinking |
| People have sometimes said to me that they believe | | | | that he is no more than a pampered lap dog. You will |
| their Yorkshire terrier understands everything that | | | | be pleasantly surprised to learn that he is among the |
| they say. My response is usually that you are | | | | most intelligent, and the most loyal, of all canines. |
| probably quite right because they are indeed capable | | | | Now all that remains is for you to go out and get a |
| of understanding what you are saying and even | | | | Yorkie for yourself, but don't worry, I am not trying |
| sometimes what you are thinking. | | | | to sell you one, but I would ask you to act |
| Let me try and explain this a bit better. If you | | | | responsibly when you are purchasing a beautiful |
| repeatedly give your dog a hug and at the same | | | | yorkie. |
| time tell him that you love him, he will associate | | | | Only consider dealing with a known and responsible |
| those words with good feelings. Its the same as | | | | breeder. Enquire of the Kennel Club as to which |
| when you say the word Walkies, its a 'good feelings' | | | | breeders they would recommend. |
| word, and your dog responds accordingly. | | | | Do not under any circumstance support backyard |
| Yes indeed. Yorkshire Terriers are very intelligent little | | | | breeders, puppy mills or pet stores when you |
| dogs, but again, they are also fiercely loyal, even if it | | | | purchase your Yorkie. If you know someone who |
| doesn't quite seem like it. You see, Yorkshire | | | | owns a Yorkshire Terrier you can ask them for a |
| Terriers, as a breed, are somewhat independent. This | | | | reference, and even Yorkshire Terrier breeders will |
| means that they have minds of their own, and they | | | | direct you to other responsible breeders if they don't |
| don't feel the need to be in your lap, waiting for your | | | | have the puppy that you are looking for. |
| command. They are curious, and they like to | | | | |