Yorkie Temperament

Yorkie temperament is something you should consider before choosing to bring this breed into your home. While their adorable faces and small bodies may be appealing, yorkies are not a good fit for every family. Yorkies aren't really well suited for households with children, first off due to their small size and fragility but also because of their temperaments. One aspect of the yorkie temperament which seems true of all toy dogs is that it doesn't realize its own size.

Yorkies will pick fights with much larger dogs and can behave aggressively towards strangers even though the dog stands no chance of victory in either case. The former problem requires that yorkies be kept safely confined or leashed at all times because they can be killed easily by other dogs. The yorkie temperament makes them ideal for single owners. Like most toy breeds, yorkies tend to attach themselves to one person in the home. If that person babies the yorkie too much, the dog can become possessive and snappish even towards other members of the family.

There are many positive aspects to the yorkie temperament as well. They are extremely devoted to their owner and are smart enough to do well in obedience training. Despite the yorkie's small size, basic obedience training is a good idea for the breed. The yorkie temperament is very high energy, so the training provides a constructive outlet for that energy. The dogs may be able to follow their obedience commands but may refuse to do them just because they aren't in the mood. Although many owners have delighted in the cute barking of a yorkie puppy, the yorkie temperament soon causes some owners to dream of earplugs. Yorkies have a tendency to bark excessively which can make them a nuisance in their home and to your neighbors.