Dog Breed Personality
Yorkshire Terrier Personality
Also known as the Yorkie
- Bold
- Feisty
- Affectionate
- Confident
Most often The Party Animal
The Yorkie packs a huge personality into a tiny frame — bold, sassy, and completely devoted to its favorite person. Terrier through and through, they are brave, spirited, and sure they run the place, then melt into a lapdog the moment it is cuddle o'clock.
Personality types a Yorkshire Terrier often is
That bold, spirited, velcro-affectionate mix is why Yorkies often read as The Party Animal, The Daredevil, or The Joyful Explorer.
Of course, every Yorkshire Terrier is an individual — breed is a head start, not a personality. The only way to know your dog's type for sure is to ask them.
Yorkshire Terrier personality — frequently asked questions
What is a Yorkshire Terrier's personality like?
The Yorkie packs a huge personality into a tiny frame — bold, sassy, and completely devoted to its favorite person. Terrier through and through, they are brave, spirited, and sure they run the place, then melt into a lapdog the moment it is cuddle o'clock.
What personality type is a Yorkshire Terrier?
That bold, spirited, velcro-affectionate mix is why Yorkies often read as The Party Animal, The Daredevil, or The Joyful Explorer. That said, every dog is an individual — take the free 20-question test to find your Yorkshire Terrier's exact type.
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