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Originally Posted by CesarTheGreat  That's true, as long as your sources are cited. You can't just put nonsense on there. For the most part, Wikipedia is an accurate source of information. If you don't want to use the wiki page, then go to the bottom and follow the link to the source - it is usually a journal or other reputable publication.
It isn't like anybody can just put whatever they want on there.
Either way, I don't see why you would even want to argue the quote I put above when it is well known what kind of temperament Yorkies have. If you think that calm/mellow/submissive behavior is "normal" then I simply disagree with you. It isn't in their nature. They were bred to be fast, aggressive, and kill as many rats as possible in the shortest amount of time. When you breed that into a dogs DNA, you don't get a calm and mellow lapdog. |
You are correct that Yorkies are not "supposed" to be docile, lap dogs, etc. Sometimes it happens though.
The AKC breed standard states:
"Yorkshire Terriers, affectionately known as "Yorkies," offer big personalities in a small package. Though members of the Toy Group, they are terriers by nature and are brave, determined, investigative and energetic."
*Not* aggressive. That is a completely different thing.
All this puppy needs (the OP's) is training and exercise. I highly recommend checking out these YouTube channels for great training advice:
Zak George's Dog Training rEvolution - YouTube
kikopup - YouTube