Yorkie

Small silky dog

A Yorkie is a Yorkshire terrier—a small, long-haired toy dog breed originally from northern England.

The name is informal and affectionate: She carries her Yorkie everywhere in a handbag.

Despite their diminutive size, Yorkies are known for bold, spirited personalities.

breed

toy dog

Small companion breed

pedigree · companion dog · lap dog · small breed · show dog · breeder · puppy · kennel club · miniature · silky coat

appearance

silky coat

Smooth, shiny animal fur

bow · grooming · brushing · small size · erect ears · button eyes · docked tail · floor-length · hypoallergenic · non-shedding

temperament

feisty

Aggressively spirited

loyal · affectionate · territorial · alert · confident · stubborn · energetic · playful · protective · bossy

care

grooming

Self-care for appearance

sweater · carrier · puppy pads · housebreaking · training · socialization · veterinarian · vaccinations · hypoglycemia · teacup

chocolate

candy bar

Wrapped sweet confection

UK · confectionery · snack · wrapper · milk chocolate · treat · sweet · buttons · individual · honeycomb

Categories
Opposites
dog size

YorkieGreat Dane

Large shorthaired breed

Irish Wolfhound · Saint Bernard · Newfoundland · giant breed · Great Pyrenees

grooming/maintenance

YorkieBeagle

Historic British survey ship

Labrador Retriever · Weimaraner · Doberman · Greyhound

breed function/purpose

YorkieGerman Shepherd

Intelligent working canine breed

Rottweiler · Belgian Malinois · Doberman · Labrador Retriever · Golden Retriever

Phrases
Family

New York, Yorkshire, York, Yorkies, New Yorker, Yorkshireman

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G