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I Want a Yorkie Terrier Puppy – So What Is There to Think About?

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Before you reach your final decision, you have to consider several very important and serious aspects. If you live on your own, then the first point to consider will not affect you. However, if there are more people in your family, then you have to consider their feelings.

Bringing any pet into your life, not just yorkie terriers, but any animal can result in a considerable amount of stress, friction and possible lifestyle changes. You must make sure that everybody is in agreement and harmonious with your wish to have a pet. If not and it only takes one person not to agree for any reason, then the result will be very stressful for everyone including the poor animal.

Very importantly, you must consider the finances. The costs only begin with the purchase price of the yorkie terrier puppy. Having a dog, or any animal for that matter is an ongoing commitment, there is a considerable amount to pay for. You must consider the expense of the food, the pet insurance, the vets bill including all necessary inoculations and regular preventative medicines and very importantly, especially to those yorkie terriers, the grooming and hair care costs.

You must also think about the time. Please remember, this is not just about what you want. You should not even consider purchasing a puppy if you are not going to be around for the greater amount of the time. A little yorkie or any puppy can only be left alone for periods of say an hour or so at any one time.

If you think about it, the puppy has been taken away from every thing it knows, both of the parents and of course the brothers and sisters. Plus the people that used to look after them, whom obviously provided the financial and general stability. So, if you are not there, then both anxiety and fear will take affect and possibly set in very deeply. Believe me they need you. They need your time, attention, care and most of all love especially at this time.

Anxiety and stress is more prevalent in puppies, however adult dogs can also become very stressed and ill if they are left alone for long periods of time. All dogs are pack animals, it has always been that way, it is instinctive to them. Remember to them you are their pack and they are there to protect and look after you.

You must also give some consideration to both your health and your age and how these two factors would impact on having a puppy. Although yorkie terriers are feisty little dogs and do not require as much or as constant exercise as some larger dogs, they do still require exercise. However, if you can physically cope with this, it will be both enjoyable and good exercise for you as well.

Please think long and hard on whether your current lifestyle, employment, financial situation and health will allow you to give everything to those wonderful little yorkie terriers need and deserve.
If the answer is yes, you can guarantee that the love, the loyalty and the companionship you give, will be returned to you time and time and time again.

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The author has always had a passion for all types of Terriers, with a special love of yorkie terriers. These wonderful intelligent little dogs that are so feisty and abound with and love life. This web site is dedicated to finding out about and helping Yorkie Terriers.

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Yorkie Terrier Dog – Urinary Problems or Prostate?

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

There are a number of reasons that any breed of dog can develop urinary problems. Urinary tract diseases are very broad based.

My Yorkie Terrier began straining and having difficulty trying to urinate one Friday evening. He appeared fine all week and all day Friday and then it seems that suddenly that evening he began straining to urinate and obviously feeling pressure that he had to constantly go. He paced around and was trying to raise his leg on everything, but there was nothing coming out.

There were no warning signs of any problems. He did not pass any blood in his urine. The next day being Saturday, he went in as an emergency to the on call vet, which, of course, was not his regular vet. He was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and given some medication. The vet told me that by Saturday evening he should be much better. Well, that did not happen. There was no improvement over the weekend, so on Monday he went to his regular vet. She had him all day, taking tests and doing blood work. She found no trace of urinary tract infection, but she did diagnose him as having an enlarged prostate.

Enlarged prostate! Yes, male dogs can have this problem the same as men. His vet did a prostate exam–it is the same for dogs as it is for men. She concluded that his prostate was enlarged and causing his urinary problems. She had no clue as to why this seemed to occur so suddenly. Prostate problems do occur in many dogs over the age of five, but most do not show any effects of it. Elderly dogs usually are the ones that are effected the most.

This enlarged prostate gland normally expands back into the rectum, which can cause straining at stool and diarrhea. My Yorkie was never able to relieve himself normally again. He was such a small dog and the prostate was so large, that it was effecting everything.

He was cauterized and that seemed to help. Because of his age, he was not able to tolerate some of the tests that the vet wanted to do. He was arthritic and had a collapsed trachea, which when he became stressed, would cause him to cough uncontrollably. His vet handled him very carefully and with much consideration of his condition.

Sometimes castration is the only treatment of choice, as it eliminates the stimulus for the prostate to enlarge. Preventing prostate enlargement in your dog is an excellent reason to have him neutered as a puppy. My Yorkie was not neutered when I got him and I did not realize the problems that might develop from this at the time. He had several different vets during his life, but none of them suggested neutering to prevent prostate problems. This is something that needs to be done BEFORE the dog develops problems. Not after the problem begins on an older dog. My Yorkie was 13 and by this time, neutering would not have helped.

It is always wise to pay attention to your dogs daily routine. You may be able to detect problems before they begin and get out of control. If your dog is an older dog, just because he is raising his leg, does not mean there is anything coming out!

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Yorkie Terrier Dog Coughing – a Battle of Collapsing Trachea

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Is your Yorkshire Terrier coughing? Dogs don’t cough the way people do, so when you hear your dog making a coughing sound, that needs to alert you that there might be a problem on the horizon. If it’s a hacking sound, maybe there’s something stuck in your dog’s throat. If it’s a non-productive, honking type of cough and your dog is a Yorkshire Terrier, then it could be the early beginnings of collapsing trachea. Collapsing trachea can effect other breeds also, but it seems to be a health issue for Yorkies. Sometimes it is genetic and breeders should try very hard to breed this out of Yorkies. It can be caused by wearing collars or leads that are tight and then when the dog pulls on his leash, he chokes. The constant pulling and choking will eventually damage the windpipe. This applies to all breeds, also.

My Yorkie began a slight cough during the summer of 2007. At the time, we were having renovations done on our home and I thought his throat was dry from the plaster dust and sawdust in the air. The coughing didn’t occur daily so I didn’t worry about progression. I made every effort to keep the dust down by vacuuming and dusting daily.

In the Fall, he had a vet check and I mentioned the cough. Our vet said it was probably collapsing trachea. She prescribed Torbutrol as a cough suppressant and after his first dose he was so drugged that he couldn’t stand, eat or get to his water bowl. She had said that he’d probably have to be on this the rest of his life, taking 2 pills a day. After this reaction, I called the vet and it was decided that he couldn’t tolerate this drug. He only weighed 4 pounds 6 ounces. After that I tried herbal cough medicines. I also gave him vitamin E and vitamin C.

During the Winter of 2008, he had several vet visits and it was always the same–his heart checked out good and his lungs were good. His appetite was good, there didn’t seem to be anything to be concerned over. At no time was I ever told of warning signs of collapsing trachea that might take his life. His coughing went from that dry, hacking sound to a sound much like a person makes when trying to clear one’s throat. Many days he wouldn’t cough at all, but many nights he would start to cough and couldn’t seem to stop. I tried giving him honey to coat his throat, because I’m sure his throat must have been very raw from all that coughing. There are herbal cough medicines on the market that contain honey. Sometimes they helped, but not always. Some days he would pace around all over the house, coughing–trying to breathe. As the trachea narrows it becomes like trying to breathe through a straw.

I searched the Internet for answers, looking for natural cures for him, but really there is not much that can be done. Sometimes surgery is suggested, but it is not always successful and can be very expensive. Not to mention the discomfort that your dog will go through.

Collapsing trachea claimed another victim, as my Yorkie passed away from suffocation, in his sleep on October 1, 2008. So, if your dog is making sounds like coughing, please discuss this with your vet so you will know what to expect. Gather as much information as you can and do everything possible to make your dog as comfortable as you can. You might try using a cool mist humidifier at night in the area where your dog sleeps. Keep his weight down, also. But, most of all, love him and pay as much attention to him as you can. I was very fortunate to have had my Yorkie for 14 years. We were together constantly and he is terribly missed. I sincerely hope that if you are dealing with this health problem with your Yorkie, that you will find something that will help him. Now, please, go hug your dog!

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Yorkie Puppy for Sale – How to Choose a New Yorkshire Terrier Puppy

Monday, September 19th, 2011

I have 2 Yorkshire Terriers. Without a doubt, Yorkies are the best pets I have ever owned. Both of them came from good Yorkie breeders with good reputations. They have completely different personalities, but fit perfectly into my family and my lifestyle.

Many people are tempted with the newspaper ads or internet ads saying, “Yorkie Puppy for Sale.” But choosing a great yorkshire terrier puppy is the most important first step in becoming a yorkie owner. So how to you choose a good yorkie puppy for your family?

You Should Choose a Yorkie- Don’t Let the Yorkie Choose You.

When I was first married, a read numerous books about how to choose the right dog for my family. Each book suggested that I choose the puppy in the litter who comes directly to me and seems to like me more than the others. Apparently, that meant I would have the best bond with that puppy. I did that with my first 2 dogs and it turned out to be a disaster for this uneducated new pet owner. Both of those dogs were so hyper that I could not control them and ended up giving them to other families.

Obviously, this is not always the case, but my experience shows that it is usually the case when choosing a new puppy. Today, I have enough knowledge to train a hyper dog, so I’m sure it would work out. But, if you don’t have the patience to deal with a hyper dog, here’s what I suggest…

Choose the yorkie who sort of hangs out in the crowd. The patient ones tend to be gentler and easier to train as a household pet. The ones that are full of energy at the breeders could turn out to be the ones that drive you nuts at home.

Unless you’re looking for a high-energy dog, don’t automatically assume that the yorkie that chooses you is the yorkie you should choose. Take a close look at each yorkie puppy in the litter and get to know him or her as much as you can. You’ll know which one is right for you.

Remembering that you probably don’t want the most hyper dog, you also don’t want to choose the most bashful dog. Here’s a good tip when looking at a litter of yorkshire terrier puppies: If the yorkie is very shy / bashful as a puppy, he will probably be shy / bashful as an older yorkie.

If the entire yorkie litter, or most of the litter, is shy / bashful, you probably don’t want any of them. When you see a group of puppies like this, chances are those puppies are genetically shy or timid.

However, one of my yorkies is very shy. He almost seems as if he has no confidence. But he will not run and hide around strangers. He will simply roll over to every person he meets and give them his belly to show that he is not a threat. It’s quite cute, actually.

The bottom line for choosing a yorkie (based on temperament), is to choose one that is middle of the road.

* Not too bossy.

* Not too submissive.

* Not too aggressive.

* Aggressive enough to hold his own with the other yorkie pups.

* Does not bite excessively

* Does not mind nibbling on your finger or a toy.

* Alert and confident.

* Not nervous and afraid.

Finally, when evaluating a yorkie’s personality, spend some time alone with each puppy that you’re interested in. See how he behaves when he’s alone with you. How does he behave when he is away from his brothers and sisters? Does the yorkie’s personality change at all? Is he more relaxed? Is he more timid? Is he more excited or hyper?

Hopefully, this article will help you decide how to choose the best Yorkie puppy for you and your family.

Alex Page has been a happy pet owner for nearly 30 years. He enjoys helping pets and pet owners have the best relationship possible. He is currently a key article contributer to 123-pet.com, a site dedicated to discussing all things about pets such as dog training techniques, correcting dog behavior problems, and cat and dog products.

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Yorkie Terrier Dog Limping – Is It Slipping Kneecaps Known as Luxating Patella?

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Yorkie Terrier Dog Limping - Is it Slipping Kneecaps Known As Luxating Patella?

Have you noticed your Yorkie Terrier limping? If your Yorkie just recently jumped from a chair or maybe off of the bed, that could be the reason for the limp. Hopefully, the injury is not severe. Check carefully that there is nothing stuck between his toes or onto his pads–you should be able to quickly tell if you need to seek a veterinarians assistance.

If none of the above seem to be the problem, does your Yorkie have a condition known as Luxating Patella–meaning his back leg kneecaps dislocate or slip? This happens because the groove in the femur needs to be deeper. The treatment for this condition is surgery to deepen the grove.

This condition is usually hereditary. A Yorkie can have badly slipping kneecaps and not show any signs of pain or discomfort when he is jumping, walking, playing or running. My first Yorkie had this condition when I got him. My vet said to wait and see how he got along before having surgery. He was four months old then and did not seem to be troubled by it or uncomfortable. He ran, jumped and played all the time. He could jump straight up, about 3 feet, and land on his back legs. I always wondered how he could do that and have slipping kneecaps, as his legs always supported him when he was jumping.

Periodically, his knee would slip out and he would be able to straighten it out himself, if not, I could gently move it back into place. As the years went by, he seemed to be troubled by it less and less. He was 13 1/2 years old by now. Then one day he got up and continued to hold his back leg up–he was lame. I watched him carefully. He couldn’t come up the stairs anymore. Otherwise, he continued on as normal. Eventually, he was able to put his leg down and support himself again. But, there was no more running and jumping.

During his lifetime, he had 6 different veterinarians and none of them ever suggested surgery to treat his slipping kneecap. I took him to different vets, searching for someone who actually loves animals and shows caring and compassion. Finally, I found one in January 2007, when my Yorkie had an emergency on a Sunday. The point here is that all vets are not created equal. If your Yorkie seems to be bothered by any conditions that need veterinary help, please be sure you listen carefully and observe how the vet and the assistants treat your pet. If you are the least bit uncomfortable with anything regarding the care of your Yorkie, keep looking for another vet.

It is commonly thought that luxating patella can lead to arthritis if not surgically repaired. That may be true, as in the last 2 months of his life, my Yorkie would lose his balance, as his back leg did not really support him anymore and then he would fall over, which would eventually lead to him screaming in pain. He would be on his side, very stiff, when I would rush to pick him up. Then the pain would subside and he was “normal” again. This happened a couple of times during the night–you can imagine the heart stopping panic that I felt as I was awakened by his screaming. I was so scared for him and did not know how to help him. Of course, I asked the vet about this and she said it was arthritis and there was nothing she could do. At his age she felt surgery was out of the question.

If your Yorkie or any other dog is dealing with this condition, you have to consider what the best course of action is for your pet. Educate yourself about Yorkie health problems. Search the Internet, go to bookstores and find the veterinary books on dogs. This way you will understand some of the things your dog may be facing. You need to clearly understand what your vet is saying to you about treatments. So many health problems today in our pets are genetic. Breeders need to pay close attention to how they are breeding and stop over breeding. Maybe someday these wonderful little dogs will not be troubled anymore by slipping kneecaps.

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Yorkshire Terriers – What You Need to Know Before Getting a Yorkie

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Yorkshire Terriers - What You Need to Know Before Getting a Yorkie

Yorkshire Terriers are one of the most popular breed of dogs for many reasons. They are cute, smart, and make great pets. If you are considering getting a Yorkie as pet, there are some things you should know before bringing a Yorkie home. Consider your family situation, your lifestyle, training responsibilities, as well as the financial obligation before getting a Yorkie.

If you have children a Yorkie may or may not be a good fit for your home. Since Yorkies are typically between 3 and 14 pounds they are very fragile. A very young child may want to hold the new puppy, and can easily drop the new pooch. Make sure your kids understand that Yorkies are fragile, and if you have young ones under 4 you may want to consider a larger breed.

Yorkies are very lovable and sweet dogs. They adore interaction with people, and don’t like to be left home alone. If your career or lifestyle requires you to be away often or out of your home a lot of the time, you might want to consider a breed that is more independent and less reliant on you.

The main reason people give up their dogs is because they fail to properly house break their new puppy and decide to give up the dog. Yorkies tend to be quite stubborn and are not the easiest breed to potty train. Before getting a Yorkie, consider the fact that they will have accidents, and that you will need to spend the time to train them. If you don’t have much patience, or can’t tolerate an accidental pee in your kitchen, you might want to consider another breed.

Yorkies are hypoallergenic dogs. It’s great news for those that are allergic to dog fur, and also means you won’t have a dog shedding fur in your house. It does however mean that you will have to get your dog groomed on a consistent basis. Yorkies need to be groomed every 4-8 weeks. Grooming your Yorkie will cost anywhere from $400-800 per year. If you can’t set aside a budget for grooming, you should not consider a Yorkie.

Yorkies are extremely popular because they are just so cute, fun, and loyal pets. Before bringing a Yorkie into your home you need to evaluate how your kids will treat the new puppy. You don’t want little Johnny dropping Fluffy and breaking his bones. You also want to make sure you have the time set aside to train your puppy and be home for him. Make sure you are patient and work with your Yorkie to housebreak him, and that you are able to groom him regularly. If you can meet the requirements that it takes to raise a Yorkie, you will have companion that gives you unconditional love every day!

Ron Hirsch loves Yorkies, and has a Yorkie for a pet. You can read more about Yorkshire Terriers on his blog at http://www.YorkieBlogger.com

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Dog Grooming – Yorkshire Terrier Tips

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Dog Grooming - Yorkshire Terrier Tips

Why pay a groomer? Grooming a Yorkshire Terrier at home is cheaper, and it’s easy enough anyone can learn to do it.

Here are a few tips to help you get started grooming Yorkshire Terriers.

1. If you’ve never groomed a dog before, get a good book or video to teach you the basics.

2. Be sure to purchase the supplies you need before your first grooming session. You’ll need a dog shampoo and conditioner, dog clippers, a pin brush, a fine-tooth flea comb, dog nail trimmers, and a metal comb with long teeth. If you want to brush your dog’s teeth and clean his ears, you’ll also need supplies to do this, or you can opt to take your dog to the groomer for an occasional session to perform these tasks.

3. Start early to get your dog used to grooming. Yorkshire terriers need to be groomed often, so as soon as your new puppy is used to his surroundings, start getting him used to standing on a table while you brush his coat, lift his paws, and massage his ears. This is also a good time to introduce him to the sound of the clippers and a hair dryer.

4. On bath day, check the coat for mats and snarls, and pull these apart with your fingers and a pin brush.

5. Use warm water and be sure to get your dog’s coat entirely wet before applying shampoo. You’ll want to use a good quality dog shampoo (not people shampoo) for grooming your Yorkshire terrier. Make sure to rinse the coat thoroughly.

6. You can use a dog dryer or a human hair dryer after the bath to dry your dog’s hair. Use a low or medium setting and leave the hair just slightly damp so you don’t dry out your dog’s skin.

7. Trim the hair under the pads of the feet and the top third of the ears.

8. Finish grooming the Yorkshire terrier by using a metal comb with long teeth and a pin brush to comb the coat.

To learn specific grooming Yorkshire Terrier techniques, try Grooming Yorkshire Terrier.info [http://groomingyorkshireterrier.info/], where you can watch videos to learn Yorkie grooming methods.

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Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Training – 3 Quick Tips to Easy Training Your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy

Monday, September 5th, 2011

As with all puppies, your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy will depend on you for everything, from his feeding to his training. Getting to know your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy is the first part of training. Doing this starts with socializing him, teaching him his name, and by beginning the very important part of training…his education.
Here are important parts of your puppy’s training:

House Rules: Making sure that your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy fits into your home and becomes a good companion that is enjoyed not only by you, but by everyone is very important, and this starts with socializing your puppy. You need to hold and pet your puppy so that he knows that he is wanted and loved. Although this may be hard, be sure to not constantly play with your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy. When they are very young, they need adequate time to sleep. It is important to try to keep him on a schedule as much as you can, as he will become schedule-oriented very quickly. This will make your life a lot easier. If your puppy knows that you get up at 8:00 a.m. and shortly after you take him outside, the puppy will wait for you to let him out instead of relieving himself in his crate.

Remember that habits learned at an early age, whether good or bad ones, become lifelong habits. In saying that, it is vital to start out on a positive note. Do not let your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy chew on things that he’s not supposed to and think it’s cute, or this will soon get out of control and very hard to break. Setting limits and making sure your puppy sticks to them is very important.

Until your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy is trained and mature enough, it is important to keep him confined to a specific area, such as the kitchen or den. You can use baby gates, which will help your puppy learn that he is welcomed in certain areas of the house and not welcomed in other areas. Remember to put your puppy in his crate when you leave home. Your puppy will be very comfortable in your house, and he’ll more than likely just sleep until you return home.

Name Choosing: Choosing and giving your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy a name is a very important factor in training your puppy. Obviously the name you give your puppy is up to you, but keep in mind that short one or two syllable names are the easiest for training, such as Juno or Trig. This is easier for your dog and for the people in his life, making training easier as well.
Regardless of the name you choose for your puppy, be sure to use it often and always in a positive way. It is wise to never use your puppy’s name when you scold him. Also, never call your puppy to you and then scold him.

Potty Training:Potty training your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy will be the easiest when the crate training method is used. Using a crate to confine your puppy whenever you are not able to watch him for short periods of time is best. When you first get your puppy, you will need to take him out every 45 minutes to an hour to relieve himself.  Be sure to take your puppy through the same door and to the same spot in the yard each time. Repetition is the key to success. Crates are very important to use when potty training because by instinct your puppy will want to keep his eating and sleeping area (their den/crate) clean. They will hold their potty for as long as they can, and so by using the crate, the puppy’s instinct will be working for you. Your puppy will learn when and where you want him to potty.  

Watch your puppy very carefully while you are in the potty training process. You’ll notice that your puppy will start to circle and sniff, looking for a place to potty when he has to go. When you are watching him, you can quickly take him to his potty spot. By watching your Yorkshire Terrier puppy closely, you will pick up on his individual body language when he needs to relieve himself. The most important and critical times to watch for these signs is as soon as he wakes up, as soon as he finishes a meal, first thing in the morning, after he is done playing, and as soon as you take him out of his crate.  Do not allow your puppy to run loose when your eyes are not on him. Keep in mind that each time your puppy has an accident, he is being trained to potty in that spot, so it is very important to keep a close eye on him to help prevent these accidents. Consistency is the key to success.

Overall, a Yorkshire Terrier Puppy is a great dog to own and with consistency, love, boundaries, and repetition, he will learn and catch on fast. Remember to start your puppy’s training as soon as you bring him home, as this is the key to successful training. Having a Yorkshire Terrier Puppy is a very fun and fulfilling experience that takes your dedication to make sure it is a positive experience. Don’t forget that your puppy depends on you for everything, and giving your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy adequate training and education is one of the most important things you can give him. Have fun with your new puppy!

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Knowing More About Your Dog’s Breed – Yorkshire Terrier

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

The Yorkshire Terrier, which is commonly known as Yorkie, is a member of the adorable toy group of dogs. It is a combination of England’s best terrier breeds-English black and tan terrier, Paisley terrier and the Clydesdale terrier. And compared to other terriers, they have a distinct tan and blue colored hair.

This dog breed originated in Yorkshire, England sometime in the 1800s and made its way to America only during the late 1800s since there were so many variety and sizes to this breed. Yorkies did not make an exclusive name however, until the early 1900s. It was also during this period when dog enthusiasts preferred Yorkshire Terriers than other breeds due to their small size.

Despite their size, the character of dogs belonging to this breed tends to be bold, courageous and confident. They almost seem oblivious to their size and height. They are however at all times eager for adventure and fun. When it comes to relating with other dogs, Yorkies can be a bit aggressive; hostile and can bark at other dogs especially smaller ones. Yorkies definitely maintains the old rough-edged temperament that terriers are known for.

Upkeep and Maintenance

Similar to other toy breeds, the Yorkie requires plenty of exercise. Since this breed is rather small in size, it can get its required exercise from running around the house from room to room. This however, should not be used as a reason for owners not to walk their Yorkies outside. Dogs belonging to this breed would in fact love brisk walks outside with their owners. You should however, do well to keep Yorkies on a leash to avoid problems with smaller dogs or other animals

When it comes to living arrangements, Yorkies are not suitable for outdoor living. They would prefer companionship with its breed or family and or with their owners. If you would need to leave your dog outdoors, you should ensure that there is plenty of shelter and bedding space/equipment.

Yorkshire Terrier dogs are likely to grow very lengthy hair. If you decide to keep your dogs hair in its natural length, it would need the necessary grooming. Most pet owners however, prefer to have their Yorkie’s hair regularly trimmed so they don’t need too much brushing: just three to four times in a week. Long haired Yorkies need more brushing than this since long hair will tend to tangle or mat.

Health Care Information for Yorkies

The Yorkie has generally no major health concerns however; owners should look out for patellar luxation. This condition is characterized by kneecap dislocation and is common in miniature and toy breeds; sometimes congenital in nature. Veterinarians may also suggest that Yorkie owners have their dogs under go specific testing like eye exams, liver ultrasound and knee dyplasia exams.

A healthy Yorkshire Terrier can live up to 16 years; or live the average lifespan which is from 10-15 years. Generally, smaller dog breeds have longer lifespan than larger dogs since they have lesser risk of cardiovascular and skeletal diseases.

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Is There Anywhere I Can Get a Free Toy Yorkie?

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

i want one sooooo bad! i live in edgewood illinois. its a half hour away from effiingham illinois.
i know how to take care of a dog!!!! i was just wondering if there was one for free. free is better. duh. you people need to stop hating.

Nowhere. You can’t even get a mutt for free. If you can’t afford the price of a dog, you can’t afford to look after it.

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