The Yorkshire Terrier is by nature a small dog, not a
degenerated mite. In the past, responsible breeders were always careful in
their efforts to reduce the size by breeding and to make sure that the dogs
remained sound and healthy. There are clear guidelines for breeding Yorkies
which insist on this, and you should buy your dog from those breeders who
follow these rules. |
The result was that whelping became more difficult, and the
smallest from those litters had a poor life expectancy. These goggle-eyed,
round-faced puppets were often hysterical and / or aggressive. A Yorkie in good
health will on average live to 10 - 12 years of age even 15 to 18 years
are possible. |