Adult Yorkies have 42 teeth, which is fewer than the standard 44 teeth for most adult dogs. This is because Yorkies are missing their first premolars (P1) on both sides of their mouths.
Here's a breakdown of the typical canine tooth count:
* Incisors: 12 total (6 on top, 6 on bottom)
* Canines: 4 total (2 on top, 2 on bottom)
* Premolars: 16 total (8 on top, 8 on bottom)
* Molars: 12 total (6 on top, 6 on bottom)
This missing tooth doesn't affect Yorkies' ability to eat or chew, and it's just a characteristic of the breed.