is the yorkie in the video a special breed or what? because when i look up information on yorkies i find many different versions/colors/sizes (breeds?) and whatnot. i really want the type of dog that is seen in the video.
Yorkies standard is to be under pounds and steel blue and tan however, that isnt always the case... if you want something very specific, you should find a really great breeder and ask to see pictures of the sire and dam as well as adult photos of previous litters from the same line. However, nothing is guaranteed.
do they stay that small and cute? i think its a puppy so i'm guessing it will grow a little more? but how much more?
See above... but a yorkie should not be over 7 pounds but it does happen... the best thing to do is find a really great breeder who always breeds within the standard.
what is the lifespan of that type of yorkie?
So many factors affect the lifespan but it is not uncommon to hear of yorkies who are 13 plus.
are there any kind of diseases or any problems specific to yorkies as they get older? i ask because my parents shepard(s) always get problems in their hips, do yorkies have their own problems like that?
Yorkies are known to have liver problems both MVD and Liver Shunt... you should look for a breeder who does Bile Acid Tests on their adults and possibly even their puppies.
Leggs Perthe Disease also affects Yorkies and is a hip problem.
Luxating Patella, or a problem with the knees, is also prevalent in Yorkies as well as other toy breed dogs.
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