Some yorkies become so overly attached and dependent on their owners that they remain emotionally a perpetual pup. When this type of dog is separated from the owners for whatever reason, there can be adverse results.
Refusal to eat, constipation, diarrhea, and general physical exhaustion may be the result of such emotional stress. Such over-attached yorkies may literally pine away, slowly deteriorating and perhaps even dying.
In this type of dog, separation from his owner creates a stress...
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The urinary patterns of both male and female Yorkshire terriers are instinctive and depend on inherited physiological and psychological characteristics. The physical stance taken during urination is most indicative of the differences.
Both male and female defecate in the same manner, and as pups they also urinate the same way – squatting, with all four legs extended, abdomen lowered, and tail raised.
This is the stance generally maintained by most females, except for very dominant ones that...
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It is most important to select a yorkie for stable temperament and trainability. Either a male or a female – dog or bitch as they are called – will make a good pet, given proper training.
Thus the question of sex is really up to you. Female yorkie owners claim they are gentler, quieter, and better pets in general. Owners of male yorkies, on the other hand, claim their pets are livelier and have more outgoing, vigorous personalities.
But for a first dog, a spayed female is easiest to train...
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Some people get their dogs either from private homes, breeders, pet shops, animal shelters, or off the street. But where your teacup yorkie comes from can be very important in determining what you are getting.
Professional breeders and are business people. Animals are their merchandise, and they are usually interested in maintaining good health conditions. If you get your teacup yorkie from a reputable breeder, you can feel reasonably sure it is healthy.
You will be able to learn the animal’s...
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A dog’s skin is an organ of his body, forming a protective layer over the bones, muscles, and internal organs. The skin has few pain receptors and is sparsely supplied with blood vessels.
However, certain unprotected structures such as the ears have an increased blood supply. Yorkies don’t get welts when bruised, since the skin is affixed very loosely to the flesh and muscles beneath it. This way, the epidermis can slide beneath a blow, affording greater protection from injury.
Hair is...
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