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The little Yorkshire Terrier thinks they're Great Danes, and like most terriers, are bold, brave, and independent. They are very intelligent and  develop deep bonds with their owners. Full-grown, they typically weigh 4-7 pounds and stand 8-9 inches tall.

Yorkshire Terriers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Because of their diminutive stature, Yorkies are well-suited to apartment life, but households with young children are not recommended unless carefully supervised. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

The Yorkshire Terrier can have most of their exercise needs met through indoor play, but they prefer a daily walk or romp in a fenced-in yard. They don't need much exercise, so don't wear your Yorkie out too much, but they will need to play with their families throughout the day. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Yorkies' coats can be a bit high maintenance, especially for those with the long, silky coat. Long coats require professional maintenance, including adding oil and wrapping the coats in rice or tissue paper, along with weekly washings. The Yorkshire Terrier has no undercoat, and they do shed a small amount. Grooming-wise, this breed is high-maintenance. Yorkshire Terriers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Yorkshire Terriers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Because of their diminutive stature, Yorkies are well-suited to apartment life, but households with young children are not recommended unless carefully supervised. They are fairly easy to train.

From Belgium, Brussels Griffons have been seen working on horse-drawn carriages to movie sets. They are smart, cheery and amusing little dogs. These characteristics have made them popular companion dogs, too, where they typically favor one special person to give all their love and devotion! Full-grown, they typically weigh 8-10 pounds and stand 7-10 inches tall.

Brussels Griffons are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. If you’re interested in competing with your dog, Griffons have been known to excel in agility and obedience. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Brussels Griffons don’t necessarily need a yard, but do like daily walks around the neighborhood to stay happy and healthy. If you’re interested in competing with your dog, Griffons have been known to excel in agility and obedience. Overall, their exercise needs are low.

Brussels Griffon are a colorful bunch! Red, black and tan, or solid black are just a few of their coat colors. In addition, the coat comes in smooth-coated and rough-haired varieties. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate. Brussels Griffons are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Brussels Griffons are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Brussels Griffons don’t necessarily need a yard, but do like daily walks around the neighborhood to stay happy and healthy. They are fairly easy to train.