Yorkshire Terrier: Personality

Smart and self-assured, the Yorkshire Terrier is a combination of endearingly small size and adventurous terrier spirit. The breed displays a range of personalities. Some are cuddly and perky, wanting nothing more than to follow in their people's footsteps throughout the day. Others are mischievous, outgoing, and into everything.

Set limits, and your Yorkie will be a wonderful companion, but if you spoil him, watch out! Start training when they're puppies, and you'll have much better luck than if you let them have their way and then try to correct bad habits.

Like all dogs, Yorkies needs early socialization--exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences--when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your Yorkie will be a friendly, well-rounded dog.

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