TOP 8 Reasons That Yorkies Help Us Live Healthier

Only Yorkshire terrier owners know the true happiness when coming home after a bad day and a little hairy treasure waiting for us on the door. He can truly make us change our mood and give us all the positive emotions that we missed throughout the entire day. Well, we are not going to talk about how happy Yorkie owners are but rather will share with you the top eight reasons that Yorkshire terriers make us live healthier.

1. They take care for our blood pressure

Believe it or not, it is proven that people owning Yorkies have a lower blood pressure than the ones who don't.

Experts who have completed a research with more than 250 couples owning a Yorkshire terriers revealed the results and they were pretty amazing.

Those same happy Yorkie owners had lower blood pressure and heart rate than the ones who didn’t have one.

The same effect has been proven with kids fondling the fur balls!

2. Forget about the cholesterol-lowering medicines

Have you ever think that there is another way to keep your cholesterol and triglycerides low? Well, there is.

It’s not all about the food we eat. It’s also the daily movement and exercises we do.

Having a Yorkshire terrier you will enjoy the outside walks like never before. Experts suggest that we should walk our little friends at least two times for 20 minutes a day.

But this is not only how we keep them healthier. By walking them in the park and playing fetch games we are doing our own exercises to keep the level of cholesterol and triglycerides stable.

3. Good for your heart

Yorkies do not only touch our hearts with their loving and affectionate personality. It is proven that they lower the chance of cardiovascular diseases. And if for some reason you have one, the chance for it to be life-threatening is much lower.

4. Yorkies and depression

We can say that from our own experience that Yorkshire terriers and depression do not go together.

You may have already heard that some psychologist suggest having a pet at home. And no doubt that Yorkies are one of the best choices for keeping you out of depression and bad mood.

Feeling lonely or unloved will be feeling that you will be no longer familiar with. In the world of Yorkies, there is one single person and that is you.

For that reason, they will give you all the love they have.

Furthermore, the usual daily care that you give them subconsciously makes you feel significant and important to someone.

5. Yorkies will keep you fit by doing “Doga”

We have already mentioned the advantages for both of you and your Yorkie by going for the usual daily walks outside.

Not only they will keep your cholesterol stable but also that will help you stay fit and active during the entire day.

But there is another way to stay fit that most of the people are not familiar with. This is by doing “doga”.

The term “doga” comes from dog and yoga. So this is basically doing yoga exercises with your doggie.

And what a better partner than the tiny little Yorkie. We are telling you, you should try this fun way for workouts.

6. Socializing

Long ago it has been proven by the scientist that people isolating themselves tend to have much more health issues compared to the social individuals.

Think about the walks on the streets and in the park. There will be so many people interacting with you talking and asking you questions about your little friend.

Those are all positive and emotional conversations that will make you feel proud of your Yorkie.

Not only that but today with all the Facebook groups, Yorkie lovers often organize group meetings for their doggies and owners.

Those meetings are such a pleasure to attend because of all the smiles and positive emotions of the happy owners.

7. Yorkies help you improve your immune system

Even though Yorkies are hypoallergenic they do help human’s body to build antibodies against various allergies. This is a benefit that small kids are most privileged from. The entire process helps the body to create a stronger immune system as well.

8. Yorkies are the perfect guard dogs as well!

Do not be mistaken by the small size and cute expression of the Yorkshire terriers. Remember that in their inborn nature they are still Terriers.

A Yorkie will never miss a stranger passing near you or someone approaching the house.

You can be sure that they will warn you every time something unusual is happening near you or around your home.