A Yorkshire Terrier, commonly known as Yorkie is a good choice for any one who is keen to breed a bouncy and energetic small dog instead of a calm, lap dog. The Yorkie Puppy care is similar to all other types of Puppy care including that of Shih Tzu puppy care. Just like any other puppy, a Yorkie puppy also requires food, attention, water and a considerable amount of Grooming. The Yorkie puppies have a lot of coats of hair and hence require extra amount of Grooming than those of other toy breeds.
Yorkie Puppy Care and Training
Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkie puppies, as a breed are very stubborn breed and there could be considerable difficulties while training them. You have to be very patient during training Yorkie puppies when they are extremely young because they are slow learners. Most Of the owners of the Yorkie breed dogs, when they train at home puppies aged 5-6 months have been successful. If the puppy eliminates in a wrong place at your home you should refrain from spanking your dog. You may scold him instead of beating him. Yorkie puppies are very keen to please the dog owners and they are wise enough to understand that you are angry when you scold them. If he eliminates in his litter box meant for that purpose you must reward him.
These puppies are highly energetic and anybody training them must have to pay extra attention. They normally spend more energy than what is required and hence it is very important to supply them with water constantly because they can get dehydrated very quickly. Further, it is essential that their blood sugar limit does not go below the minimum. This can be avoided by giving the Yorkie a small quantity of sweet water or syrup. If this does not solve the problem of low sugar, immediately take him to the veterinarian. Puppies when they become 12 weeks old do not get low blood sugar problems.
Since Yorkie puppies have long coats of hair they require daily Grooming; Un-brushed coats tend to become matted. Care must be taken not to brush a dry coat of Yorkie puppies. Before brushing you could spray water or conditioner. You can ensure cleanliness of Yorkie puppies by brushing; however male puppies have to be washed with a damp cloth daily on the side of the body where they urinate.
You must make sure that the food given to Yorkie puppy for the first two weeks is the same as that recommended by the breeder. These puppies require food at least twice or thrice a day. Once the two weeks period is completed you could mix the recommended food with premium dry food. It is highly essential to feed your puppy with premium food without which he could have digestive problems.
Finally, you must understand that there is not much of a difference between Yorkie puppy care and other kinds of puppy care. A lot of love, affection, attention and maintenance are a must in the initial few weeks after which everything will fall into a comfortable routine. Initially you may feel that it is a lot of effort; however, after a few days you will get adjusted to this routine and your Yorkie will become a part of your family.
Important Steps in Yorkie Puppy Care
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