Yorkie's are definetely "Hunting Dogs", regardless of how much we pamper our Babies they are still "Terriers" or whether we have trained them to "Hunt" or not they do it Naturally. Artie has confronted; Cats, Racoons, Possums and even Skunks! I currently live next door to the "Dog Park", my 2 females go crazy over the; Squirrels, Rabbits, Birds, Frogs and snapping Turtles! They have no fear towards any Person or Creature it's very scary and nerve wrecking, I used to get nervous but now I trust their better judgement and common sense.
Alot of Yorkie Owners don't know what their "Yorkie" is capable of? My Neighbor that has 2 sisters from the same Litter that are only 5 lbs., waited until they were 2 yrs. old before their feet ever touched the ground to go for a "Walk on a Leash"? And I had to coax/talk and convince her to do that! Was that "Ignorance" or "Laziness" or even "Fear"? She would die if she saw them chase or run after something? Go Yorkie's!