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Yorkshire Terriers are small and cute. They are the second most popular dog in the United States, next to the Labrador Retriever. This essentially means that they are the most popular small dog in the United States. When you get a Yorkie of your own, it won’t take long to figure out why this is so, but why do you really want a Yorkshire Terrier?
It could be that you crave a lap dog. While Yorkshire Terriers are the perfect size to be a lap dog, they actually don’t prefer to be in your lap. They do want to be near you ? but not on you all of the time. If you are looking for a calm lap dog, a Yorkshire Terrier probably isn’t your best option.
If you want to breed Yorkshire Terriers, but you have never owned one, there are several things that you should consider first.…
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You will need something that is referred to as an “ex-pen” if your puppy cannot be confined to the kitchen or other safe area by means of doors or gates. The exercise-pen will keep your puppy safe and in one place, but it also allows him room to play, have access to water and use newspapers if he is a latchkey puppy with no one home during the day to take him outside. The “gate” mentioned is the good old baby gate which is now sold online and in pet stores as a “pet gate.” Choose one that fits your doorway securely, is high enough that the pup cannot easily jump over it, and is constructed so the pup will not be encouraged to try his climbing techniques.
Many objects are irresistibly chewable, but not if first sprayed with a deterrent such as Grannick’s Bitter Apple. The puppy will only accept…
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After arriving to his new home, your new puppy will need high-quality puppy food. He needs a feeding dish and a separate water bowl, both made preferably of unbreakable material. He will also need a collar that fits him right now, not one to be grown into, and a leash from the moment you bring him home. Both should be an appropriate weight and type for his size. You can go to any pet supply shop or online catalogs and find an interesting assortment of these and other accessories from which you can choose from. Next, you will need grooming tools that are suitable for your puppy’s type of coat.
You should have a few toys available as soon as your puppy arrives. Toys will help make him feel comfortable in his new surroundings and will keep him busy for hours. One of the best toys is a beef bone,…
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When you start looking at ads to find a Yorkshire Terrier, it is easy to become quickly confused. You will see ads that offer Toy Yorkshire Terriers, Miniature Yorkshire Terriers, Yorkie-Poos, Morkies, and even Parti-Colored Yorkies. Which one should you adopt?
First, let’s clear up some misconceptions. While there are numerous different types of Terriers, there is only one type of purebred Yorkshire Terrier. If a Yorkie is advertised as a toy or miniature, this does not mean that the breeder is breeding a special kind of Yorkie. This means that the Yorkie in question is smaller than average.
There are, however, Yorkie hybrids, such as the York-Poo, which is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Poodle, or Morkies, which is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Maltese. These are considered Designer Dogs, and most reputable breeders do not breed these dogs. Instead, they only breed purebred…
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Among the various breeds of dogs, many people are surprised to find that Yorkshire Terriers are more than pampered pets who ride around in cars and stick their heads up out of their owner’s handbags. In fact, Yorkshire Terriers are not only loyal little dogs, they are incredibly intelligent. They are considered to be one of the most intelligent breeds.
Dr. Stanley Coren, an animal intelligence expert, determined that Yorkshire Terriers are above average in terms of intelligence. Out of 132 breeds tested, the Yorkshire Terrier ranked 27th. Yorkshire Terriers are so intelligent that they can do better than obeying one simple command at a time, like most breeds. The Yorkie can follow a series of long and complicated commands.
Has it ever felt like your Yorkshire Terrier understands what you are saying? This is because he probably does understand what you are saying. Yorkshire Terriers are perfectly capable of…
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Each year, Yorkshire Terriers go missing. Most of those are actually stolen, because these dogs are worth a great deal of money to a savvy thief. If you have not already considered Microchipping your Yorkshire Terrier, you absolutely must consider this immediately, and make arrangements to have this done.
On average, Microchipping can cost somewhere between $40 and $70, depending on the area where you live, and the microchip that you order, as well as whether or not you are injecting the microchip yourself or having it done for you. The small microchip contains a number, which when put into the computer system returns information about the dog and his owner, including your name, phone number, address, and the name and phone number of your veterinarian.
Microchips are injected into the animal, just as you would inject vaccine, and this is something that you can do yourself, or you can…
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