- To preserve, promote and protect the purebred Yorkshire Terrier breed, as recognized by the AKC.
- To provide education and encourage the breeding of true type, good health and sound temperament.
- To promote competition of dog sports in conformation, agility, obedience, and all other canine performance sports.
- To promote camaraderie and cooperation among members of the club and a other breed regional clubs.
- To promote and encourage public interest to increase participation in all dog sports related to the breed.