Gifts for Yorkie Lovers

Yorkshire terrier owners are loyal to the breed, and no wonder. For centuries, Yorkies have been bred for human companionship, meaning that no dog is more attentive or responsive to its owner's every move. People with Yorkies like to show their love for their pets, so a Yorkie-themed gift will please virtually any Yorkie owner.

  1. Yorkie Figurines

    • Yorkies belong to a class of miniature toy dogs sometimes called "teacup dogs" because these pampered pets can almost fit inside a teacup. Many artists create miniature Yorkie figurines that are lifelike renditions of the breed. For example, the Franklin Mint celebrates the Yorkshire terrier's diminutive size with a porcelain figurine of a Yorkie peering out of a blue teacup while the Bradford Exchange features a holiday-themed Yorkie in a Santa cap with Christmas lights draped across its back.You can also purchase a personalized gift figurine by sending a photo of the dog to artist Debby Carman, who will hand-paint a customized mug to match the image.

    Yorkie Books and DVDs.

    • Yorkie lovers of all ages will love reading "Tango, the Tale of an Island Dog," by Eileen Beha. In this children's book, a mishap on a sailboat washes a pampered Manhattan Yorkie onto Prince Edward Island, where a fisherman's widow rescues him and he is forced to adapt to a very different lifestyle than the one he knew in the city. Other books that feature a Yorkie as the main character are "The Adventures of Little Tyke: A Loveable Little Yorkshire Terrier Puppy," by Marjorie A. Yobe, and "BeBe...Meet the Yorkie Pup," by Libby Murray. Yorkie lovers will also appreciate DVDs that feature Yorkshire terriers, such as "Meet the Fockers," where a terrier named Moses stole scenes from actors Barbra Streisand and Dustin Hoffman.

    Jewelry

    • You can find Yorkshire terrier jewelry designs in a wide price range, from costume jewelry to ceramic hand-painted jewelry to platinum Yorkies set with precious stones. Delight the Yorkie-crazy friend, co-worker or family member in your life with a Yorkie-themed watch, pin, pendant, earrings or keychain.

    Odds and Ends

    • When shopping for a gift for the Yorkie lover in your life, don't overlook the many mass-produced dog breed gifts that you can order featuring the Yorkshire terrier breed. These include calendars, doormats, clocks and coasters. Some vendors will personalize an item with a photograph of the Yorkie lover's dog, a gift that any Yorkie fan would love to receive.