Sunday, August 28, 2011

Facts To Know About Yorkshire Terriers

By Dmitry Vasenyov


If you decided to buy a Yorkshire terrier you should recognize how to take care of it. Grooming is a very vital thing and you need to groom your pup on a regular basis to keep it healthy. Yorkies have silky long hair and you need to constantly brush it. Take note of the hair on your pet's head because Yorkshire terrier dogs have a lot of long hair at this area.

The best idea is to trim the hair on the head a little bit for convenience. The best thing is Yorkshire terriers do not have undercoat. It is the best choice for people who suffer from allergy but want to buy a dog. While grooming your dog comb and brush it regularly. Clean eyes, ears and teeth of your dog several times a week.

Yorkie puppies live in average thirteen years but you should know about health conditions that may occur to these pups. These dogs are predisposed to tooth decay and bad digestion. They can easily catch cold and predisposed to bronchitis.

These dogs should be bred correctly to avoid dissimilar congenital problems. Take your dog to a qualified vet frequently to avoid health problems timely. These dogs do not like cold, so it is not advised to take your dog outside in cool weather.

Yorkshire terriers are dogs for apartments, but they love walking outside as well. They like warm weather so if it is cold you can keep your dog at home. These dogs are small but they do not like when people treat them like small dogs. Treat them properly and train them showing your leadership during the training.

Yorkshire terriers can be perfect companions and love interaction with people. They also love the process of grooming and playing. When you are going to buy Yorkshire terrier you should have a lot of free time to dedicate it to your dog.




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