Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Choose Yorkie Puppies For Entertaining Companions

By Stephanie Skinner


Yorkshire Terriers are often known as Yorkie. These toy terriers only grow to a maximum of seven inches and weigh about seven pounds. Yorkie puppies are tiny and very, very cute. If interesting in buying Yorkie puppies Boston dog-lovers should contact a registered breeder.

The Yorkie doesn't understand that he is small. He acts like a much bigger dog and is courageous and stubborn; always on the lookout for a new adventure. He is full of high spirits and retains all the terrier instincts that made him such a great hunter of rodents in the early days of his development.

As adults, some are an attractive steel-grey. However pups are a mix of brown, tan and black. It is important to purchase your puppy from a reliable source. The breed has a few inherited problems. A genuine breeder will have had any potential stud animals tested before breeding from them.

Yorkies are prone to slipped stifles. They also catch bronchitis easily. Eye infections and early tooth decay also occur. They should be fed dry bones or biscuits to help keep their teeth in good order. Regular cleaning of the teeth by the vet is recommended.

They have rather fragile bones and may suffer fractures from a knock or fall. Paralysis of the hindquarters is not unknown and can be the result of a herniated disc. Veterinarians will know to take extra care when administering anesthetics.

Start house-training early as they can be stubborn about this part of their training. Adults will warn of strangers and are very alert. Because of their terrier characteristics, they cannot be trusted with pet rodents. Most eventually learn to live with cats.

Some owners keep their dog clipped. The hair is long and silky and needs a lot of care. The topknot will fall in the dog's food if it is not clipped or tied up. Yorkshire terriers need a firm master or they become neurotic. They will try to be dominant and develop behavioral problems such as snapping or continually yapping. They need plenty of exercise as they are energetic little dogs. If you want lively yorkie puppies boston breeders will be able to help.




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