If your Yorkie is like most of his breed, he probably begs for peanut butter every time you make a PB&J sandwich. And since you’re here, you are likely thinking about giving in and offering your pet a little treat. But is this safe? Good question. Yes, Yorkies can eat peanut butter as long as…
Whether you’ve just adopted a Yorkie puppy or a full-grown adult, it’s not always easy to tell how much you should be feeding your pup. As a dog expert I get asked how much is normal for a dog to eat all the time. It is a sensible question! But, of course, every owner wants…
One of the most common reasons dog owners end up in the vet’s office is ear problems – like ear mites and infections. This is especially true for dogs that have naturally floppy ears, including a lot of Yorkies. So how do you clean Yorkie ears? Doing it DIY is simple and gets easy with…
Getting your Yorkie the right amount of exercise is crucial to maintaining their health. However, every dog’s needs can vary quite a bit! A 55 pound Labrador is going to need a lot more vigorous exercise than a Chihuahua. Sometimes, exercising feels more difficult for a small dog than for a large breed dog. So…
The Yorkie is a popular breed of dog, known for its friendly temperament and love of people. They’re cute, cuddly, and fluffy ‒everything you could dream of in a companion animal. They’re also one of the few breeds that curl up into a ball when they’re sleeping and like licking their owners. Though this is…
Although Yorkshire Terrier and other toy dog breeds have a considerably longer lifespan than larger breeds, aging is inevitable. And like humans and other animals, older Yorkie health problems are part of their old life. Notably, the biggest challenge lies in knowing if your Yorkie is aging or not. They are pretty tiny and will…
Teeny, tiny, and super loveable…It’s hard to resist the charms of a Yorkshire Terrier. Despite being one of the most miniature breeds in the world, their boisterous personalities are proof that big things come in small packages. But, where do Yorkies come from? Yorkie History During the 1800s, the United Kingdom was in the middle…
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People don’t call the doggie paddle that name without reason. Most dog breeds can swim, even if they don’t do so naturally or frequently. The Yorkie is included in the majority and doesn’t require much intensive training to do so either. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that Yorkies have some favorable genetic traits to help them….
Yorkshire Terriers (Yorkies) are known for their tiny bodies, bright personalities, beautiful coats of hair, and in the world of competitive showing, perky ears. Many people expect their Yorkie to come equipped with perky ears from the start, but those muscles take time to develop. If your Yorkie has or is showing signs of floppy…