My Yorkie & Biewer Dreams

   Hi!  My name is Rose and I dreamt of owning a Yorkshire Terrier for such a long time that I can't even remember when it all started.  I probably saw my first one prancing across the floor while watching a dog show on television and instantly fell in love.  Owning one of these wonderful dogs remained a dream of mine while I was busy raising my family.  Now that my three children are grown, my yorkies have become my second generation of kids and they are as much a part of my family as anyone else.  

 When my husband Jim and I were married, we both had grown children already out on their own.  Since we never had children together, we lovingly consider our yorkies "our babies."  We adopted our first yorkie in 2005 and it was only then that I fully realized just how much I truely love this breed.  It was almost instantaneous that I knew that one yorkie was not going to be enough.  I not only knew I wanted more yorkies, but I wanted to experience "everything" yorkie!                                                          

This is one of the reasons I have decided to breed; to experience everything about yorkies...from the moment they are born, until they are old enough to go to their forever homes; and to help someone else's yorkie dream become a reality.  I have learned so much about the Yorkshire Terrier breed in the last 4 years and I continue to learn every chance I get.  I am a member of a Yorkshire Terrier website and surf the web daily for anything new to learn.  My husband and I enjoy visiting the dog show that is here every year and I have attended a couple of yorkie meet ups.  It is so fun seeing so many yorkies in one place and meeting other yorkie lovers. 

If you're looking for a dog that's big on love and affection and short on space, there is no better breed than the Yorkshire Terrier.  The saying "big things come in small packages"definitely applies to the Yorkshire Terrier.  

 More commonly known as a "Yorkie," the breed brings to mind a pocket dog known to be seen peeking from a womans purse. Don't let the Yorkie's tiny size fool you; this dog is big on personality. Black and tan as a puppy, the Yorkie matures to a beautiful long-haired blue-silver and gold, normally weighi ng anywhere from 3 to 7 pounds. At such a small size, the Yorkie is perfect for those living in big cities and apartmentdwellers, but this is not your average lap dog.Yorkies are highly intelligent dogs, and therefore, independent. This makes them, at times, seem to be stubborn and not exactly interested in pleasing their owners. Due to the fact that this breed was originally bred to rid coal mines of rats, this is one breed that thinks on its own. They are self-confident and full of self-importance, giving the Yorkie an almost regal presence, even at its tiny size.  Yorkies are very alert, loyal, and are quick learners when trained with firmness and consistency. They typically have a very sweet disposition and love to shower their owners in kisses and affection. They love attention, but as independent creatures, they can manage for periods of time on their own.Yorkies are small, but their personality is bigger than any St. Bernard. They're fiesty, courageous, and full of energy. They do not need a large place to run around and exercise and if they are taken out of the home, they should be put on a leash and kept under a watchful eye, as the Yorkie's "big dog in a little body" personality has been responsible in the past for getting this little dog injured. In a multiple-dog home, the Yorkie is the boss and is very bossy, which is a terrier trait. This bossiness can turn to agression when the Yorkie is placed around a dog it doesn't know, regardless of the other dog's size.  This temper can be a bit of a problem, but the problem that most have with a Yorkie is the grooming. Yorkies are high maintenance and time must be taken to groom the dog daily. If you're not willing to spend at least a half-hour brushing and caring for the dog's coat, then a Yorkie is probably not for you.