California Yorkies for Sale

Is a Yorkie Right for You?

The Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkie as it's commonly called, is a small dog with a big personality. The breed is wildly popular and has gained notoriety as a fashion statement and celebrity traveling companion. According to the American Kennel Club, it is the third most popular breed in the U.S. and one of the most loved by Yorkie breeders in California. The breed has an extraordinarily luxurious, long coat of fine, silky, golden brown and steel blue hair that requires constant grooming and extra attention. The hair often covers the dog's eyes or falls into the food or water bowl and care must be taken to tie the hair back or to cut it appropriately. The tiny Yorkie puppy is black, tan, and brown, truly resembling a stuffed animal or a toy. Yorkie puppies are extremely easy to fall in love with. Yorkie puppies for sale in California are irresistible; they endear themselves instantly with just a glance.

Background knowledge is helpful to better understand the breed and help you find Yorkie puppies for sale in California. The dog was originally bred to find and chase away large rats in industrial Yorkshire, England in the 1800's. Yorkshire Terriers, like most terriers, are extremely fast, agile, natural hunters with a retrieving instinct. Yorkshire Terriers are naturally aggressive which can come as a surprise seeing their small stature. Additionally, it is important to note that the original Yorkshire Terriers were about 3 times larger than their present size - one reason why this small dog has a large dog mentality and is generally unafraid of much larger dogs. Because they were originally designed to hunt, care must be taken when socializing your puppy to small children or other pets.

Although it is difficult to predict the future behavior of any dog, the Yorkie breeder is in the best position to discuss the background, quality, and history of their present litter or litters of Yorkie puppies for sale. Yorkie breeders in California are the specialists who have devoted their lives to these little power houses. They want to ensure all of their Yorkie puppies for sale in California go to the loving home it deserves.

The breed's small size makes it amenable to city and apartment living. Yorkies are not the easiest breed to house train because they often resist being controlled. Similarly, at first they may not take well to the leash. Some owners train theirs to use an indoor litter box and keep the dogs inside most of the time. Others use a doggie door and build a smaller, enclosed outdoor area where the dog feels safe. They do learn and can be trained to adapt to extreme weather conditions with love and effort.

Don't let the little particulars stop you from owning and loving a Yorkshire Terrier. Like most dog breeds, Yorkies are loyal and obedient to their owner if they are well trained. Their independent spirit tends to express itself and they will test their trainer. Once trained, the breed is a true gem: playful, fun, full of life and spirit and as entertaining as can be. The Yorkie is a highly alert and responsive watch dog and despite its small size it rarely shows any fear. They are great with children, provided the children are taught to respect the dog - they must clearly understand that the dog is not a toy.  From helping you choose the right puppy to answering health queries, everything we do is for the love of dogs and our network of reputable Yorkie breeders in California can attest to that. So go through our current litters and fall in love with yours!