Yorkie Apso Dog Breed

The Yorkie-Apso is a companion dog. Although they come from a terrier historically known for vermin extermination and a watchdog that was accustomed to being left alone on walls to watch for danger, they are not good for hunting and they are quick to develop separation anxiety. They are best for couples or single people, a small home and a place with no kids or other pets. For first time dog owners, they can be good but they require a lot of patience and demand a lot of attention.

Here are some other things to know about the Yorkie-Apso:

PROS

• Loyal
• Low shedders
• Extremely cute
• Hypoallergenic coat
• Can be a good watchdog
• Few exercise requirements
• Will follow you everywhere
• Great for apartments and small homes

CONS

• Jealous of other dogs
• Not good with children
• Strong tendency to roam
• Significant health issues
• Highly sensitive to touch
• Somewhat difficult to train
• Moderate grooming needs
• Can be very expensive to adopt
• May not live well with non-canine pets
• Intolerant of extreme weather conditions

There is not a lot of Yorkie Apso information, but there is plenty of info on the parent breeds. Mixed breed dogs can turn out in a great many ways, and it's best to research both breeds to understand the many ways that your Yorkie Apso might become. They may be mostly Yorkshire Terrier or mainly like a Lhasa Apso. They could be a perfect mix of both breeds, and they could come from a litter where all the puppies are different from each other.

These dogs are very smart, but they may also be easily upset and let their emotions get the better of them. To get the most out of these dogs, a calm home goes a long way when it comes to letting these dogs shine. They are eager to please you, eager to learn tricks and eager to be rewarded — so be sure to remember this as you train them!

These dogs are small, but they may challenge much larger dogs. They also tend to be very jealous and can act poorly toward other dogs or most anyone who gets your attention in front of them.

These dogs require little exercise. A brief daily walk or a very carefully supervised trip to the dog park will be fine. They prefer to keep tabs on the home by exploring frequently throughout the day, and when they do, they'll get plenty of exercise doing so.

The Yorkie-Apso is a small yet demanding dog that prefers calm environments. They behave best when in small apartments or homes with no children, no other dogs, and preferably no other pets. They don't like surprises and can react badly in a number of ways: barking, biting and urinating. Separation anxiety is always a possibility too. What is good for these hybrid dogs is constant and calm attention. An unmoving lap, long hours of reading and basically letting him be with you — even as he may go off to explore occasionally — is what he will best appreciate.

Training may be a challenge, but it must be done consistently and with the greatest of patience. Their love for you, their tiny size and their great sensitivity means even a raised voice can begin to make them anxious. If you do have kids or other pets of any kind, careful socialization should begin as soon as possible and should be closely supervised. While the Yorkie Apso temperament requires a lot of work at the outset, they will be a great companion dog in later years so long as things remain the same.

The Yorkie-Apso is a small dog that is practically guaranteed to have respiratory issues due to the brachycephaly it will inherit from his parent breeds — which are both brachycephalic too. Because of this, you will need to be very careful regarding hot and cold weather, extreme temperature shifts (such as taking him for a walk in very hot weather after being inside a cool, air-conditioned apartment all day, and vice-versa) and physical exertion that could cause severe eye injuries.

Here is a list of some of the health concerns regarding the Yorkie-Apso:

• Allergies
• Underbite
• Hypoglycemia
• Eye problems
• Skin problems
• Dental problems
• Patellar Luxation
• Kidney problems
• Reverse sneezing
• Collapsed trachea
• Portosystemic Shunts (PSS)
• Intolerance to cold and hot conditions

The Yorkie-Apso has an average lifespan of 12 to 15 years, which is typical for dogs of this size and type.