I have decided to compile a page on Yorkshire Terrier FAQs due to all the questions that I have been receiving about yorkies.
Below you will find firstly the most asked, but then afterwards comes the exciting bit. As a new addition to the site I have decided to make this page interactive for all my readers.
I want to know what other information about yorkshire terriers YOU need! It is the only way I can improve my site.
Basically, I am inviting anyone and everyone who has a yorkie question to fill out the form you will find below and ask away. I will try my best to answer questions as they come in. Not only this, but anyone who feels they have any yorkie wisdom they would like to share can also join in and answer questions also.
If you have a question about your yorkies health you can ask a qualified, professional on our ask a vet page.
The Yorkshire Terrier is a very brave dog and is willing to put itself on the line for you. It shows great compassion towards its owner and is forever loyal to you.
With such a strong personality the Yorkie is a very independent dog around the house. It will come and go as it pleases and will investigate every nook and cranny it possibly can. Read more...
Yorkhire terriers do not really shed. Their coats are like hair, they don’t have fur, so they will lose some but not shed like other breeds do. This is a very good breed to have if you suffer from allergies.
The Yorkshire Terrier is a lively breed but does not need a lot of exercise. They are very active indoors and will do well as apartment dogs.
A yorkie however, will benefit from regular opportunities to run and play. Their high energy level means they will enjoy playing games and going out for walks.
Yorkies are affectionate dogs however they are not naturally good with children. A yorkie which has been exposed to children as a puppy and brought up with them should be fine.
Sometimes the problem lies in the fact that small children are not aware that they can easily hurt these small dogs. Therefore it is advised that yorkies and small children are always supervised.
Male and female Yorkies have different characters. Female Yorkies are affectionate, but on a different level to male Yorkies. They enjoy lap attention and plenty of fussing. Male Yorkies are more sociable dogs. They do not tend to shy away from visitors and like their presence to be known, and sometimes felt, straight away. They enjoy playing on a more regular basis and do so with a great appetite for fun.
Yorkshire terriers tend to bark a lot! This makes them excellent guard dogs because they will sound the alarm when anyone gets near, be it day or night. If this does not sound like something you want to put up with do not buy a Yorkshire Terrier. This barking problem can be resolved by the proper training.
If your yorkie question involves a health issue please ask the experts advice and use an online veterinarian. You can get a quick, professional answer by using the box below.
BUT if you have a puppy who is clearly sick, injured or in pain, please consult your own vet immediately!
Would you like to have a yorkshire terrier question answered? Simply fill out the form below and I will try to answer as best I can.
Please feel free to answer questions also. It will be of great help to other yorkie owners if everyone joins in with the Q & A :)
It will also prove of great use to me, if I do not know an answer I will research to provide an answer or if someone gets there before me I will learn so much more. All of this will help me broaden my yorkshire terrier knowledge.
So some on, it's easy...join in and get all your yorkie questions answered!
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Help with my hiper yorkie Holly!!!!!





Hello everybody reading :)
My little yorkie Holly is a little crazy and there are 2 reasons why this could be:
1.She didn't have a mom to tell ...
A proud mommy of 2 female teacup yorkies!!!





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We have just added a new yorkie to the family; "TinkerBell" and she is 8 weeks old.
I have wanted to another yoorkshire terrier to the ...
yorkie snubbing owner!!





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My yorkie is 2 years old and has always loved me. Th past couple of weeks, he will not come near me...I am devestated!!! What would cause ...
Yorkie Constant Begging for Food





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I have a 3 year old Yorkie. She is over her 8 lb. limit. (More like Porkie than Yorkie.
She will eat absolutely everything. I feed ...
yorkie bites the lead and barks at night





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We have recently adopted a 5 year old male yorkie called Buster.
We have had him for a few days now and he is a lovely dog until its ...
Difficulty housereaking our yorkie mix





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A few months ago we got a little yorkie mix from our local dogs home.
He is now approx 10 months old our problem is he has plenty of ...
Yorkie sleeping habits





Why does my yorkie like to sleep curled around my neck?
She is 15 weeks old and does not do this to anyone else, being happy to sleep on a knee, arm ...
yorkie skin on her belly has turned dark.





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My yorkie is 6 years old and I have noticed that her skin on her belly has turned dark.
Has anyone else noticed this on their Yorkie?...
yorkie chewing her feet





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What does it mean when she keeps chewing her feet?
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Is this something that your yorkie has just started?
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Yorkie Potty Training





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I have heard that they are very very hard to potty-train. Is that true?
If it is what are some ways you can potty-train your yorkie? Thanks!...
Yorkie Biting





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My Yorkie is 4 months old and bites my daughter mostly and sometimes my husband.
What is the best way to stop my yorkie from biting?...
Yorkie drinking too much water





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My yorkie tends to drink alot of water and he wee's in the house atleast once a day.
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yorkie puppy sleeps too much





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what does it mean if my yorkie puppy is sleeping all day and night?
I just bought him 6 days ago. He was fine the first day but now he ...
how old do yorkies get?





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How long do yorkshire terriers live because i just got one.
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A yorkshire terriers lifespan can be between 12-15 years.
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Keeping my male Yorkie clean





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I have a 10 month old male Yorkie. Everytime he goes to the bathroom he wets all over himself.
I have never cut his hair, don't really ...
My 3month old yorkie was perfectly fine till....





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She got an injection today, a pill against worms, and her chip of identification.
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Eye booger in yorkies





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Wanted to see if this is a Yorkie thing or more serious?
Every morning my yorkie (Tiger) wakes up with some white substance on its right ...
Are Yorkies water dogs?





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How are Yorkies around water? Do they like to swim? Are they comfortable in canoes?
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Yorkies are not really built for swimming....
Dog Food for our Yorkies





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We have 2 yorkies that are 10 years old, they weigh 3 & 4 pounds and eat about a quarter cup each a day.
With their age what dog ...
9 Yr. Old Female Yorkie...





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We are about to bring home a healthy 9 yr. old female, spayed Yorkie. She is UTD on all her vaccines, on preventive meds (parvo, heartworm, etc....
First ever Yorkie pup :)





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I have just put a deposit down on my first ever yorkie puppy.
Can you please give me some advice on how to take care of him.
For ...
Yorkie good & bad habits





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What are yorkie terrier good & bad habits?
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First of all it is important to point out that all dogs are different, so even ...
loss of weight and hair in my yorkie





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My 11 year old Yorkie has allergies and recently has a loss of weight and hair.
Continual biting of her feet and scratching. She has ...
yorkie diet





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Do yorkshire terriers eat alot?
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Yorkies are small dogs so it will not take too much to fill up their tummys.
When your ...
Leaving my yorkie alone while at work/school.





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Im considering buying a yorkie but i have done some research and many sites say that they cannot be left alone. Is this true?
They will ...
What should i call my male yorkshire terrier dog?





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What should i call my male yorkshire terrier dog? It's been very difficult.
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There are so many great yorkie names. I would ...
About my teacup yorkie Tigger





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I have had a problem training and understanding about him because I have never owned a yorkshire terrier before.
I would like more information ...
Yorkies and other dogs





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Do Yorkies do well with other big dogs?
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In our experience with Harry, they will get along just fine. When we brought Harry ...
I Need some information regarding our 5 month Yorkie named Jack





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Hi, we recently purchased an adorable male Yorkie at 8 weeks old. We believe he is the runt of the litter.
He is now 5 months old and ...
Yorkie pup sleeping through night...





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When will a yorkie puppy learn to sleep through the night and how can i train him?
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A yorkies sleeping habits will vary from ...
Weight of my little girl





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I just bought a female yorkie her name is Carly, she was born on 9/25/09 and she is weighing 1 lb and 7ozs. I want some kind of idea to ...
parti yorkies





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Are parti yorkies true yorkshire terriers and do they shed hair?
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As far as I am aware the parti yorkie is black, tan and white....
Yorkies and children





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Do Yorkies make good pets for a 7 year old and almost 13 year old who move every 2 years or so?
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Training Question - Yorkie barking





I would like to know the best method for training a Yorkie not to bark, or at least to stop barking when told.
I have tried everything I know that ...
Yorkie Jealousy Problems





We think it is a jealousy problem.
My little Yorkie (and I do mean little, she is 2 1/2 lbs)tries to bite my daughters Pug.
At first they were ...
Yorkie Size




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My yorkie weighs about 14 lbs. Is this normal?
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The average weight for a yorkie is 6-7 lbs. Some of my readers have told ...
Aloneness



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Are yorkies okay to be left alone for 6 hours, usually Monday through Friday?
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I think the effect this would have on a yorkie ...
Yorkie crying at night...



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Daisy my miniture yorkshire terrier cries and howls at night, i have been going down to her to re-assure her but she carries on, how do i ...
Yorkie vomits after eating



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Good day.
We would appreciate some advice.
Our yorkie eats in the morning but when we get home after work she vomits up the food (it ...
My Yorkie Terrified of My Boyfriend



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Hello,
My boyfriend bought me a male yorkie puppy for our 7 year anniversary.
We named him Beau. He's turning 2 on January 14th....
BITING ON ME



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I have a precious little girl Carlie, she is almost 14 weeks, weights 1 lb 14 oz. She is potty trained she is the sweetest thing.
When ...
my yorkshire terrier is eating her poo...



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Hello my yorkshire terrier seems to be eating her poo lately, is this harmful to her?
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This is not harmful, however it is a ...
Yorkie doesn't take to us...

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We got 3 year old yorkie from a friend about 3 weeks ago.
We have 26 year old grandchild than live with us and she is deaf.
The dog ...
Yorkie doesn't like the leash

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I have a gorgeous three year old yorkie, she's the cuttest thing ever! She's obedient and totally loves people.
First i must start, she ...
Finding a yorkshire terrier

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How do you find a yorkshire terrier when you loose him?
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If you lose your yorkie I would go around your neighbourhood or ...
concerned yorkie owner
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I have a four year old miniature yorkie,my friend took hom for a walk for about an hour then later they went out for about 2 hours and then about ...
Yorkie puppies
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I have a registered female and male..... they had a litter of three. One is totally yorkie looks and the other two are still real short haired.... I have ...
12 year old yorkie has loose bowels
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I have had my yorkshire terrier for 12 years. He is in good health and has been well taken care of.
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Bathing my Yorkie after she has given birth
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I just want to know, how long must I wait,after my yorkie gives birth, to bath her?
I have researched the internet and have ...
2 Yorkies - Mother and Son
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My Yorkie Grandbabies are a Mother Yorkie (Leah) and her son (Sampson).
They are 5 and 7 now and Leah licks/cleans Sampson's ears,face ...
Sleeping habbits of two yorkies living together
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What are the sleeping habbits of two yorkies living in the same house? Will they sleep more in the day or night when everyone is either at ...
Yorkie Drinks too Much
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I just adopted a Yorkie from a local shelter.
She is very small (5 lbs) and drinks a ton of water, pees multiple times a day (sometimes ...
Size of yorkshire terrier
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I wanted to know when a breeder says the yorkshire terrier will grow to approximately 25-30 cms. Is that just the body section or is it the ...
yorkie ear scratching
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I'm new to dogs. The 18month old yorkie I just got scratches her ear obssessively.
Already has a vet appt, but i'm wondering what to ...
Yorkshire Terrier Poo
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My Yorkshire Terrier does #2 with his leg up the same way he pees.
It gets on his hair around his leg, how can I get him to go like a ...
Yorkie Barking
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My yorkie is 4 months and he doesn't bark yet. Is that normal?
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Many Yorkies are late bloomers when it comes to barking, but ...
A howling yorkie
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When I left today for work I video taped my 14 year old yorkie and was shocked how he acted...
He was howling for 1 hour!?
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Yorkie has Dry Skin
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My 2 year 9 month old Yorkie has very dry skin, it looks almost like dandruff, specially at his neck and by the tail, the rest of the body ...
Yorkshire Terrier Food
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I want to feed my teacup yorkie premium dog food and do not know where to start.
Right now she is eating Science Diet. I am told she ...
How do I Train my Yorkie?
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I have read a lot about these puppies and about how to housebreak them and so on.
But what I would like to know is how do you teach ...
laying on pee
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Another thing that my puppy does is that when he pees on his training pads he sometimes likes to lay on it and get it all over himself which ...
yorkie peeing and pooping on bed
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I have a 4 month old yorkie and sometimes he will pee and poop on his bed.
Sometimes when I come up to him he will pee like crazy.
I ...
Yorkie sleeping habbits
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My 1 1/2 year old Yorkie seems to sleep all the time....I'm wondering if somehting is wrong with her.....
Maybe I notice it more because ...
Yorkie tear staining
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Do yorkies get tear stains like malteses do?
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Yorkies do tend to get tear stains as do many other dogs.
There are some ...
Yorkie shedding
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Do yorkies shed alot?
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Yorkies do not shed a lot, their coat is more like our hair than many dogs which have a fur coat.
They ...
Yorkie Eats Everything!
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My beautiful Yorkie (Misha) is almost 6 months old and she chews on everything and I mean everything!!
She has lots of toys! But sometimes ...
Buying Yorkie
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I am want to buy a female yorkie puppy. However, are pet shops the only safe (reliable) place to purchase one???
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When buying ...
Yorkie Size????
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How can you tell how big a Yorkie puppy will get?
Is there a way to tell or certain questions to ask when buying a Yorkie puppy?
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Yorkie from Puppy Mill
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I just adopted a yorkie who is 4 yrs old and was in a puppy mill until 3 mos ago.
She was fostered by someone for the last 3 mos until ...
yorkie terrier
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How big do yorkshire terriers get? how many pounds?
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The average weight for an adult yorkie is 6-7lbs.
Yorkie
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Do yorkies have dander?
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All dogs have pet dander, however yorkshire terriers do not have as much as other dog breeds.
How to stop my yorkie puppy from eating his poop?
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Hi, I have a 9 weeks male puppy. He eats his poop.
Why does he eat his poop? How can I stop him from doing it? I clean straight away,...
Colors and ears!
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I have a 14 week old "positively perfect in every way" yorkie-poodle mix. She is 3/4 yorkie and 1/4 poodle.
Below is a picture of her ...
miniture yorkshire terrier
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Hi I've just paid a deposit on a baby terrier he was only born yesterday I can take him home in seven weeks.
I have an 8 yr old labrador ...
New to everything.
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Hi everyone, I'm to get a Yorkie for my 12th birthday, at the end of April(awfully soon!!) and I'm very excited. But any tips are greatly appreciated.
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Allison
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Hi... We have a 4 year old Silky Terrier that continues to pee in the house (intermittently) both at night when we are sleeping and at other ...
Potty Training Yorkies
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Are yorkies hard to potty train? Do they go in the house alot?
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Yorkies are known to be a bit harder to potty train. However,...
My Yorkies lick everything! :)
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I'm a owner of three (3) Yorkies (Molly, Kaily and Maggie) and all three constitantly love to lick the sofa, the sheets/cover on the bed,...
4 week old yorkie puppy
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I am wondering if my baby yorkie of about 4weeks needs to drink milk or water and if so should it be out of a bottle?
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A yorkie ...
yorkie worming and fleas
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I have a rescue 2 yr old male yorkie. How often should he be wormed?
What is the best stuff to use as a flea deterrent and how often ...
My yorkie needs a home
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hi i have a yorkshire terrier 11years old quite fit dog.
We have to move to over sixties council flat due to medical problems.
No pets allowed, can ...
Yorkie illnesses
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Is there a disease that is common in Yorkshire terriers?
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There are many common dog illnesses which can affect a yorkie.
However,...
Are Yorkies water dogs?
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How are Yorkies around water? Do they like to swim? Are they comfortable in canoes?
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Yorkies are not really built for swimming....
Home Alone Yorkie
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I have a yorkshire terrier, Lolita, who I leave home from 07:30 in the morning to about 4:45 in the afternoon.
Is that too long for her ...
Yorkie Puppies feeding
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My yorkie is now 12 weeks, the pet store said after the bag of puppy food is gone we can feed them whatever.
I know I would not prefer ...
Yorkie crying, what to do?
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I personally own a Yorkie but he is crying alot lately. I looked at his teeth do you think is because of that???
He also has a bad habit ...
Yorkie Humping
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What is the age that most yorkie start humping things? What if they start humping as a puppy? Does that mean anything?
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yorkies may be hard work
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Are yorkies hard work?
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Hi Jasmine. Bringing any dog into your family will be hard work, but very worth it at the end of the ...
How much chocolate is considered fatal to a yorkie?
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How much chocolate is considered fatal to a yorkie?
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As a rule I do not feed my dogs any chocolate, but according to some research ...
Yorkies nose getting lighter
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My Teacup Yorkie is 1 yr old and ive noticed that his nose over the past few months has been getting lighter and lighter is that normal?
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Older Yorkie all of a sudden jealous of younger Yorkie.
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I have two Yorkies. Addison is 2.5 years old and Chloe is 1 year old.
We brought Chloe home at 3 months and honestly got her to keep ...
Yorkshire terrier not sleeping
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In response to the sleeping all night-I have 2 Yorkie's they are 2 1/2 and they do not sleep the night.
I'm up with them 2 or 3 times ...
Chew toys for yorkies
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What's the safest chew toy for yorkies?
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I normally try shopping by breed. For example, an online company I use is DogToys....
Yorkie pup won't drink water?
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Seems like she has an aversion! We have to mix milk with her food to get her to take in liquids at all.
She seems perfectly healthy ...
Yorkshire terriers adult teeth
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Our yorkie is over 14 months old and he is still missing teeth on the upper one side of his mouth.
Is this normal? Will these teeth ...
Do I give up my son or my Yorkie?
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My 13 year old son doesn't spend much time with Floyd (our Yorkie),unless I'm in the hospital.
Yet he really wants him to sleep in his ...
Yorkies and other dogs
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How do you know if your yorkie likes the other dogs it around?
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There are some obvious signs that will give you a good indication ...
New Yorkshire terrier puppy
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We are getting a new addition to our family at Christmas and wanted to know if a collar or a harness should be used?
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How often should I bath her?
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I just got a 3 month old female yorkie, my daughter named her Hersheys - yes like the chocolate. I'd just like to know how often can I bath ...
Feeding yorkies
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How much and how often to feed my 3 1/2 year old female who is 10 lbs?
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Feed him twice a day, and how much will depend on which ...
Spaying yorkie
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I have a Yorkie that will be a year old on the 31st of Dec.
My question is how will I know when she is in heat and how many heats should ...
Yorkie making hacking noises
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Why does my yorkie make noises like he is trying to hack something up, but nothing EVER comes out?
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Have you taken your yorkie ...
Puppy or Adult Yorkie
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What would be a good time to buy a yorkie when is is a puppy or a adult?
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Personally I would always opt for buying a yorkie ...
Yorkie grooming clippers
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How to groom a yorkie at home...what kind of clipper should be used?
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I have taken to using a professional groomer for harry ...
firstime yorkie owner
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How to groom a yorkie?
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Please read the basics about Grooming yorkshire terriers on the website and if you have any further ...
Yorkie Weight
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My little girl is 9 weeks and weights 1 lb and 9 ozs.... I am wondering what she will weight... Do you think she will be big?
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Male or female yorkie?
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I need some help. I have a male yorkie already. He is 17 months. My dilemma is that, I have to make a decisin whether I want another male ...
Runt of the litter
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What is the difference between runt of the litter and regular size?
Is one better than the other. The female was the runt of the litter ...
Yorkie Protection
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How do yorkies protect themselves? I read in a article that they are small but protective. Do they just bark or do they get violent?
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yorkie question
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Hi im buying a male yorkie from a co - worker of mine he's 11months and I wanted to know will he have seperation axntiety since he's been ...
Aggressive Barking
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I adopted my yorkie, Roscoe about two weeks ago. He has been a sweet little angel until this past weekend. Everytime someone enters the ...
No food is enough for my yorkie...
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MY TWELVE WEEK OLD YORKIE ALWAYS ACTS AS THO HE IS STARVING. HE GOES TO THE CABINET WHERE I TAKE THE FOOD FROM AND GOES BANANAS TRYING TO ...
I would like to know are yorkies skin extra sensitive?
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I have a yorkie he is 6 months old. He has a rash on his tummy that isn't bad but seems to really bother him itchy wise and he is humping ...
Clay dust environment - bad for yorkie?
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I am a ceramic handbuild potter and would love to have a yorkie. My daughter is worried that the clay dust may harm the yorkie. I keep ...
cost
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Would it cost alot to care for a yorkie? are they expensive?
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Caring for any dog can prove to be expensive, however I would ...
Bow legs
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My yorkie's front legs appear to be bowed is this normal?
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It is completely normal and many yorkies have bow legs. Many yorkies ...
Liver shunts in yorkies...
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Are yorkies born with liver shunts or do they grow into them? If they are born with them, when is the earliest they can be tested for liver ...
What Should I Name it and Should I get it?
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I live in an apartment-ish place and people there don't like noisy dogs.
If I decided to get the dog, what should I name it?
It ...
What is a yorkies average size?
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I need to find out an average size for Yorkies in inches.
How long and how tall is an average size Yorkie?
I know the weight averages ...
Female yorkie glands
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Where are the glands of the female Yorkie? We have a female and she is forever licking her rear end, we take her to the vets but it is proving ...
Yorkie feeding time
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How much does a yorkie pup at the age of 2 months eat at 1 serving?
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I started feeding my yorkie pup about 1/4 cup, four times ...
Yorkie best bits :)
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I really want a yorkie and I would like to point out some of the good things about them to my parents. Could you let me know some?
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Yorkies drinking milk
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My question is whether or not my Yorkie can drink milk without worries of harming him. Puppy is now ten years old and has been a part of ...
Yorkies!
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Where can I get yorkies, what are the most common places?
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If you are looking for a yorkshire terrier you could try visiting ...
Prices for Yorkshire Terriers
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I was wondering how much yorkies are usualy priced?
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If you are looking for a yorkshire terrier, first of all I would suggest ...
Barking yorkie
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How do I train my yorkie to stop barking all the time?
yorkie jealousy issues
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My yorkie gets upset when my friend shows any type of affection.
For instance he jumped up on the bed and pees on my friend's side of the bed.
Help ...