🐕Yorkshire Terrier: gear and buying guides

The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny dog with a lively, confident temperament, rarely exceeding 3.2 kg. Its miniature build and long, silky coat call for gear designed for very small dogs: a fine harness, low bowls and soft brushes. Despite its size, it remains an alert terrier that needs daily stimulation.

Profile : A miniature dog of roughly 2 to 3.2 kg with a long, fine, silky coat, energetic but quickly tired by long outings.

Yorkshire Terrier gear, family by family

• 🍖 Food

  Weighing 2 to 3.2 kg, a Yorkie eats only around 40 to 70 g of kibble per day, ideally split into two or three meals to limit the risk of hypoglycaemia in puppies. Choose small-breed kibble with tiny pieces suited to its narrow jaw.

• 🧴 Care & grooming

  Its long, silky coat, similar to human hair, tangles quickly: daily brushing with a soft brush or metal comb is recommended, plus a bath every three to four weeks. Many owners opt for a shorter maintenance clip at the groomer, typically 35 to 55 € per session.

• 🎾 Toys & enrichment

  Pick XS-size toys: balls under 5 cm in diameter, thin ropes and light plush toys its small jaw can grip. It is a curious terrier that enjoys treat-dispensing toys and small scent games at home.

• 🏠 Bedding & habitat

  A cosy size-S bed (around 40 to 50 cm) with raised edges suits it well, as it loves to curl up in the warmth. Sensitive to cold, it appreciates a blanket and a sleeping spot away from draughts.

• 🧳 Travel & safety

  Its fragile trachea means a harness rather than a collar for walks. In the car, a small approved carrier or a bed secured with a safety harness is plenty for its size; on planes, it usually travels in the cabin under the 8 kg limit, bag included.

• 🧰 Accessories

  Plan for an XS or S harness, a light lead and low, small-capacity bowls. A winter coat is almost essential: with so little body mass, a Yorkie gets cold quickly once temperatures drop.

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