If you are interested in adopting a small dog or a toy breed dog then you may want to ask your veterinarians Essex-Middle River, MD about the Yorkshire Terrier. Nicknamed the Yorkie, these little pups are playful, easy to train, loving, protective, and eager to please. The Yorkie is considered to be a hypoallergenic dog breed as it has more of a human type hair than fur. Because of this, there is less dander on a Yorkie’s coat than most average dogs; therefore, making them safe for homes with people with allergies. In addition to their coat and curious character traits, the Yorkie also has an interesting trait known as the Pharyngeal Gag Reflex. This condition causes air to go up a Yorkie’s nose a little too quickly resulting in a backward sneeze. When this happens the pup tends to snort like a pig, but the episode is usually considered harmless and lasts only a few seconds.