Yorkies in Need

Posted on July 29th, 2008 by Bart - Lover of all Things Yorkie.
Categories: Yorkies and Yorkshire Terriers.

While  we would like to believe that every doggy home is a good one, sadly that is not always the case. Like any other breed, Yorkshire Terriers often need rescue from homes that for one reason or another don’t work out.

Before looking for a Yorkie puppie, you might want to consider the possibility of getting an older dog. Yorkshire Terriers live a long time, and are really just hitting middle-aged by the time they are ten. As they age they become more mellow, and easier to get along with. Their personalities are set, and you know exactly what your dog is going to be like. In fact, getting an older dog can be a far easier, and more pleasant experience than getting a puppy.

To find a Yorkie in need, you will need to look around. Sometimes you can find an older dog available for free, or for a low price in the local classifieds. Often the family needs to give up the dog because they are moving away, or a senior needs to move into a nursing home where pets are not allowed.

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All About Yorkshire Terrier Puppies

Posted on July 28th, 2008 by Bart - Lover of all Things Yorkie.
Categories: Choosing a Yorkshire Terrier, Dog Food, Grooming Yorkshire Terriers, Living area, Potty training and Housebreaking, Puppy, Teacup Dogs & Miniature Breed Toy Dogs, Teacup and Tea cup yorkies, Yorkies and Yorkshire Terriers.

A cute yorkie pup

We all know that puppies are cute with their big imploring eyes & their gorgeous pink tummies, but Yorkshire Terrier puppies seem to have that extra ‘something.’

It is probably because they are so small, I know most puppies are small but Yorkshire Terriers just seem much more vulnerable than most puppies.

When selecting a puppy there are certain points you should look for, try to look past how cute the puppy is & check to ensure he/she is healthy. The coat is the first thing you should observe, it should feel very soft & have no obvious kinks in it & the hair should be straight.

Puppies’ coats will have more black in them than adult coats & their coat will appear decidedly darker, this is perfectly normal & as the puppy matures the darker colour will go. Adult coats are naturally darker at the roots.

The eyes of the puppy should be bright & twinkling with no obvious signs of any discharge at all & the nose should be cold & slightly damp. The ears of a Yorkshire Terrier puppy are small & ‘V’ shaped they should stand erect & not be too far apart from each other.

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Designer Yorkie Crosses

Posted on July 27th, 2008 by Bart - Lover of all Things Yorkie.
Categories: Cross breeds, Yorkies and Yorkshire Terriers.

With designer breeds becoming more and more popular, it is no wonder that Yorkshire Terriers have become the crossbreed of choice when breeding for small dogs. Many designer breeds combine the best characteristics of both foundation breeds to create a strong, healthy animal who makes a wonderful pet.

When crossbreeding, breeders are not looking to create a new breed. Instead, they work to take advantage of hybrid vigor. The only problem with this is that there is not a lot of consistency in the offspring of such crosses. Some puppies will tend towards one breed, while others will tend towards the other. Fortunately, certain characteristics shine through, making these designer dogs highly desirable pets.

The following designer dog breeds are some of the Yorkshire Terrier Crosses you might find.

Yorkshire Terrier x Chihuahua

Chorkie, Yorkie-Chi, Chia-Yorkie, Yorkiehuahua, Yorkiewawa

Chorkies are tiny, yet highly intelligent designer dogs. They are quite trainable, and enjoy doing tricks. Unfortunately, their small size makes them rather fragile, so it is important to be careful around larger dogs and rambunctious kids. While Chorkies are very active, they can get the exercise they need indoors. This makes them nice dogs for apartment living. The only drawback of this is that they tend to bark, which can annoy the neighbors.

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