📍 Origin
United Kingdom
📏 Size
Small
⏳ Lifespan
12 to 15 years
🐾 Coat Length
Short to Long
🐾 Yorkshire Terrier 🐾
Personality:
bold, confident, and feisty
About:
The Yorkshire Terrier, affectionately known as the "Yorkie," is a small and spirited breed originating from England. Despite their small size, lively with their families.
Temperament Attributes 🐾
Affectionate
Friendly
Independent
Intelligence
Energy Level
Adaptability
Watchdog Ability
Coat Colors 🎨
dark blue-gray
Weather Tolerance 🌤
☀️ Hot Weather — 28/10❄️ Cold Weather — 0/10
Diet
For Yorkshire Terriers, opt for high-quality, protein-rich foods with small kibble sizes to support their energy needs and dental health. Ensure frequent, small meals to prevent hypoglycemia and include omega-rich fats for a healthy coat.
Yorkshire Terrier Diet Essentials
Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Diet Essentials
Daily Requirement
- Puppies require a balanced diet consisting of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals to support their growth and development.
Frequency
- Puppies generally need to be fed 3-4 times a day until they reach around 6 months of age, then you can gradually decrease to 2-3 meals per day.
Calories Required per pound of weight
- Yorkshire Terrier puppies typically require around 50-75 calories per pound of body weight per day.
Water Requirements
- Always ensure fresh water is available for your puppy.
Nutritional Balance
- Dog foods that are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).
Life Stage Specific
- Choose a puppy formula specifically designed for small breeds or toy breeds.
Special Dietary Needs
- Yorkshire Terrier puppies may benefit from foods with smaller kibble sizes to accommodate their small mouths.
Trusted Brands
- Royal Canin
- Pedigree
- Purina Pro Plan
- Farmina N&D
- Taste of the Wild
