All sorts of training methods have been advocated over the years, but the problems with each have generally remained the same – whatever the outward manifestation of training, it never gave the yorkie a chance to be a dog.

You can’t expect respect and obedience from your yorkie unless you teach him with an understanding and knowledge of what your yorkie really is. Continue Reading

Don’t get a yorkie with the expectation that your children will care for him forever. No matter what your children’s ages, you can’t expect them to take on the responsibilities of walking, feeding, and other myriad details that come with pet ownership.

Youngsters have short memories and forget easily. They are more concerned with baseball or other such activities. Twelve years old is about the youngest you can expect a child to take over the dog-related chores, but even then you will have to fill in when they’re off doing the things children do.

It’s up to you to consistently supervise the care of your yorkie in a household – without monopolizing the dog’s affection, of course.

Children and dogs are not always the idyllic combination they are pictured to be. Not because they can’t be, but simply because they have seldom been taught how to act with each other.

It is generally the children who need the training. Many problems stem from the fact that pets are too often bought strictly as toys, and as such, children are never taught to respect them as living creatures.

Small children like to pull and squeeze; some actually maul their dogs. But when teeth marks are found on the child’s arm, the dog is the one that is punished. However, it is usually the child that is at fault and needs to training.

Children have to be taught not to tease, but to play nicely and treat your yorkie with respect.

Constantly remind children that the yorkie is a playmate, not a plaything; and he will love them only if they are kind, thoughtful, and gentle with him. Look out for a jealous older child venting his spleen on the indulged new yorkie.

Your dog can be easily become a scapegoat for redirected aggression of children frustrated by parental discipline.

You must insist that your child handle the yorkie properly. To start off, make sure he knows the proper way to hold and carry a dog (a lesson that might not be wasted on adults either).

Before holding any animal, children should sit down because they may drop him if he starts to wriggle. The child should also not try and carry the yorkie dog by lifting the skin at the back of his head.

When first introducing your child and the new yorkie puppy, do so slowly and supervise. In general, it’s a simple process that happens quite naturally, but it is always best to watch.

You can put a baby on the floor next to a puppy. Don’t be afraid; the baby will be left intact, but do stick around. Continue Reading

There are no regularly scheduled sessions for teaching a yorkie to do something. Just work your dog in short exercise periods that can be given at any time of the day or night.

The lessons themselves should be only two to three minutes in length, with five the absolute tops. A longer session are to be used only for complicated tricks after your yorkie is well accustomed to being trained and worked or if he knows the command thoroughly but refuses to work. Continue Reading

Through seemingly simple, the “lie down” command can be difficult to teach because it is basically a submissive gesture.

To your yorkie, lowering his body to a crouching position is reminiscent of submitting to allow a dominant animal to mount him.

He may not be eager to take such a demeaning humble posture simply because you ask him to, and even though lying down is the most natural position for a yorkie to assume, you may have a difficult time getting your dog to do so on command. Continue Reading

When you bring a new teacup yorkie puppy home with you, here are some points to consider on his first night: Continue Reading

Because your yorkie uses his mouth to fidget the way we would use our hands, the nervous idiosyncrasies he may develop are generally oral. Continue Reading

This reasonably common but potentially dangerous oral fixation often develops into self-mutilation. Continue Reading

For first time yorkie owners breeding their yorkies: The best help you can give is to leave the animals alone. If either or both are nervous, prevent panic and stop them from hurting each other by some gentle, soothing talk. Continue Reading

The best time to diagnose yorkie pregnancy is three to three and a half weeks after breeding. At this stage, the veterinarian can feel puppies as tiny lumps or bumps. Before and after this, it is more difficult. Continue Reading

Sometimes a yorkie puppy will arrive with no sign of life. If you feel a pulse beat under the forearm, start the puppy breathing by blowing steadily into his mouth – this way the lungs can be sufficiently expanded to supply necessary oxygen. Continue Reading

Your yorkie pup needs more frequent feeding than an older dog because his stomach isn’t large enough to hold all the food required for proper growth. Continue Reading

When considering to buy a teacup dog, many potential pet owners wonder: How small is a teacup dog? What costs would I incur in addition to the high price of teacup dogs? What health risks would I end up tending to if I adopted a teacup dog? Continue Reading

Are you looking for Top 5 best teacup Yorkshire terrier puppies for sale in Kentucky? In this article, these puppies being advertised are home-raised; cute, and cuddly as they are growing up – you’ll want to look at their profiles and consider getting one! Continue Reading

An important factor to consider when buying teacup Yorkshire terrier puppies for sale in the UK is the breeder. Before you look at puppies you should have a good knowledge of the breeder. Try to source out several referrals and if the results are favorable, the best interests of the Yorkie are favorable too. Continue Reading

Search these five yorkie breeders i found in Georgia. They are reputable, raise their pups with love and care. Continue Reading

Pet yorkies require an extensive amount of care. It starts with body care, hair care, and oral care.

Dogs in general emit a distinct odor, the odor of dogs. There is no way to mask this with shampoos and disinfectants. One thing you must consider is the proper food. Some of the premium brands do give optimal nutrition to your pups but not the same food may cause dogs to stink. I had this problem before. Continue Reading

Here I am, the teacup yorkie dog lover, writer and co-founder of this site. Continue Reading

All Yorkshire Terriers are considered toy dogs because the breed is, in fact, a toy breed. Yorkies weight should range between three and seven pounds. Continue Reading

Everyone likes a poodle puppy, right? Poodles are good pets and easy to care for. If you decide to purchase a poodle pup you may want to consider a few following details. Continue Reading

Are you looking for a great gift for a loved one? Are you trying to find a pet that is unique and easy to take care of? Teacup poodles may be the answer. Continue Reading

If you have ever looked for a Yorkie puppy, you have probably seen the debate about Teacup Yorkies. Continue Reading

The term “Teacup” in the world of dogs is used to describe a dog that is smaller than a toy dog. It is very much an unofficial term & not one recognized by the American or British Kennel Clubs. Continue Reading

Teacup is a term not classified by the AKC. It is more of a pop or slang term to describe a very small yorkie. Yorkies are a toy class of dog. Often teacup is used to refer to dogs that are very small even for a toy breed.  Continue Reading

I met Bella on April 1, 2008. I fell in love with her instantly. She held out her arms as she was handed to me and, well, the rest is history. New Yorkie Puppy Bella