Yorkies Love to Play

Yorkie falling asleep after a hard game.

My Yokie's name is'Yorkie'. His breeders called him Francis and we originally christened him Francis Kenzie, but he would only respond to Yorkie... so this unoriginal label stuck. However common his name, Yorkie, is anything but. He is bright, clever, loyal and an overall amazing companion. He is very easy to love.

Yorkie Toys.



He has been with me, now, for five joyous months, and I've learned a lot in that time about dealing with this sensitive yet still, robust, dog.

This is his blog and I'm here only to relate Yokie's story, a story that will be a journal for me to cherish for all time, and for you the reader to discover tips and info about this wonderful breed from the actually day-to-day trials and tribulations of Yorkie the Yorkie.

Historical research points to Yorkies being bred as ratters in the United Kingdom. The dog was not only cunning but also fearless. Breeders developed smaller versions of the animal to better delve into the lairs of rodents. Eventually, dogs no bigger than a teacup became fairly common. As the need to catch rats and mice lessened, these dogs were valued for their 'cute factor' along with their delightful personalities.

Yorkies are not dogs that can be left on their own much. They need constant companionship and interaction with their owners, therefore, if you cannot give a lot of your time to your dog do not opt for a Yorkshire Terrier. Fortunately Yorkies are social dogs and will happily tag along where ever you go. Including restaurants, vacations and shopping. They adore people, and are generally well received by the public, and well behaved in their midsts.

Yorkies are intelligent and curious, they love to play. Rubber toys and balls are ideal play things for these dogs and if you set aside regular times for games, you will be rewarded with a happy, well adjusted and healthy dog.

The dogs natural instincts allow for easy training, dogs are pack animals and if you establish yourself as 'pack leader', you will be listened to. Yorkie will play fetch (run after the ball, return to you and drop the ball at your feet) without much effort on your part. Also, they will adore the praise and attention that they receive when they learn to play intelligently.

So what are you waiting for, stop reading and go and find a ball...