They sound so adorable: tiny teacups, babyface puppies or supermini (insert toy breed here). But these extra-small dogs are really just a heartbreak waiting to happen. No responsible breeder would ever purposely breed down the size of her line; national organizations like the American Kennel Club and the Canadian Kennel Club, set out breed standards [...]
Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkie Puppy Training And Obedience Problems
11/12/2011
Barking – Training your Yorkie to stop excessive barking has to be planned and be consistent. You can experiment by asking a friend to call to your house and ring the doorbell. When the door bell rings, your Yorkshire Terrier pup will more than likely start barking and run towards the door. Hold your Yorkie’s [...]
History of the Yorkshire Terrier
10/12/2011
Understanding today’s Yorkshire Terrier means looking at this dog‘s ancestry. There seems to be little disagreement about the way in which the modern Yorkshire Terrier came to be. Even though there are no records of the earliest relatives of the Yorkie it’s widely believed that the breed is estimated to is just over 100 or [...]
Yorkshire Terriers – What To Do When Your Yorkie Gets Sick
10/12/2011
When your Yorkshire Terrier becomes ill, you will want to know what to do immediately. Because Yorkies are so tiny, they can go downhill fast when they are sick. It is a good idea to be ready in case of an emergency. Here are some things you need to know about caring for your Yorkie [...]
Yorkie Breeders You Should Have Second Thoughts About
09/12/2011
There is a lot involved when it comes to finding just the right Yorkie breeder and it is just as important to know how to find bad breeders as it is to find good ones. You need to know what kind of Yorkie breeders to avoid and the process you should go through to determine [...]
Yorkshire Terriers – 5 Tips On How To Keep Your Yorkie From Being Aggressive
08/12/2011
Yorkshire Terriers can become very aggressive if they are not trained well when they are young. This surprises many people because we all think of our Yorkie’s as being very gentle. This is not always the case. Here are 5 tips on what to do to keep your Yorkie from becoming an aggressive pet. When [...]
Yorkshire Terrier Training – How To Bring A New Pet Into Your Home That Your Yorkie Will Accept
07/12/2011
Yorkshire Terriers can be wonderful pets. The problem arises when there are other pets in your home. You Yorkie may become aggressive, possessive, or withdrawn when you bring another dog or cat into your household. There are ways to train your Yorkshire Terrier when this happens so that you can regain peace and tranquility in [...]
Yorkshire Terrier Training – Tips and Tricks on How to Train Your Yorkie
06/12/2011
Yorkshire Terrier training can be a tough thing to accomplish at first when you bring your little Yorkie home the first time. You will experience at first the love that this little dog breed brings to you and you will tend to want to spoil your Yorkshire Terrier in the first few weeks. You may [...]
All About The Yorkshire Terrier AKC Standard
06/12/2011
In 2006, Yorkshire Terriers became the second most popular purebred dog in America. The year before, they had been number three. Although it seems hard to think that any breed of dog would topple the long reigning Labrador Retriever from the top spot, the tiny Yorkshire Terrier seems poised to do just that. Wondering if [...]
How to Bathe Your Yorkshire Terrier – 4 Proper Techniques to a Hassle Free Bath
06/12/2011
Bath time for dogs can be a very unpleasant time. And in most cases everyone wants to avoid it, but with these proper techniques in mind, bathing will be fast, easy and most importantly enjoyable for you and your Yorkshire Terrier. 1. Stick to a routine Yorkshire Terrier Washing your dog around the same time [...]