Big Dog | January 25th, 2010
Think you know all there is about this lovable dog? Well, here is some information regarding how well known this breed is. Sylvia, a Yorkshire Terrier in Blackburn, England is the smallest dog recorded in the Guinness Book of World Record. She was two and a half inches tall to the shoulders and three and three fourths inches long, weighing 4 ounces.
Famous celebrities like Paris Hilton, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Willis and Joan rivers are just some who own a Yorkshire Terrier. Just like Rin Tin Tin, this breed appeared in movies such a Meet the Fockers, A Fish Called Wanda and Urban Legend. Yorkshire Terriers have their sweat glands between their paws. Just when you think you know it all, the world of this tiny dog just gets bigger and bigger!
Big Dog | December 21st, 2009
Yorkshire Terrier Dogs are small canines of 3 to 7 pounds in weight and 7 to 9 inches in height. They are known for their coats that are considered to be high maintenance due to grooming needs. The breed standard states that the accepted color of a genuine purebred is usually metallic blue on the body and tail. They possess well proportioned frames and have an alert expression and v shaped ears. Having one is to own a small, dainty and feisty yet refined little buddy. If one is interested to own one, familiarization with the breed standard is imperative. Genuine dogs of quality should reflect the guidelines set in the standard. This will help one determine a quality canine for a poorly bred one. But be careful of shady, non-quality breeders who are out to fool uneducated or uninformed buyers. Here are some red flags to be aware of when buying a Yorkshire Terrier: Read the rest of this entry »
Big Dog | December 5th, 2009
This cute Yorkshire Terrier is ready for a jump. What a position to take!
Big Dog | November 24th, 2009
Look at these beautiful Yorkshire Terrier puppies! Aren’t they adorable? They are so cute!
Ann | November 11th, 2009
For good breeders, you should have a healthy Yorkie that can live up to 15 years. The lifespan of a Yorkshire Terrier is longer compared to other breeds. This is an important thing to consider before buying or adopting this breed of dog.
Taking a yorkie at home is a commitment that is not taken lightly. If you can’t take care of this dog for 15 years, it is better to postpone buying one until you are ready to do so. Now that you have an idea about the lifespan of Yorkshire terriers, take note of the age when they will become prone to illness and injury. More trips to the vet are needed. Arthritis is the most common illness for them but the good news is that there are medications to ease the pain and improve their life. Remember that their lifespan can reach up to 15 years so make sure you give them the best life possible.
Ann | October 27th, 2009
Big things in small packages are what the Yorkshire terrier is all about. Having so much adoring fans and owners, this dog is voted the most popular Toy dog in the United States. Fondly known as the “Yorkie”, it never fails to attract attention wherever it goes. Weighing approximately 7 pounds, one can identify them with either a ribbon or clip to hold its bangs up and a long, silky coat.
Admiring a Yorkie is quite different from making it look lovely. Their bluish tan coat needs care and attention to make them looking spectacular. Regular brushing and a bath every month would be the minimal requirement for them. However, to keep the long coats at their best, adding oil and wrapping the coat in rice paper or tissue paper will prevent any breakage of the hair. This is where it becomes a high maintenance procedure for the dog. But beauty as we all know, has its price.
Big Dog | May 22nd, 2009
Dogs suffer from a range of conditions that are common to humans. None are more unpleasant and embarrassing than hair conditions.
Many dogs go bald, especially in the latter stages of their lives. Some breeds suffer pattern baldness while others are afflicted by alopecia. As with humans, there is no known cure for baldness in dogs.
Dogs also suffer from dandruff.
Many breeds suffer from a condition called seborrhoea. This is connected to the sebaceous gland which normally keep the coat well oiled but in this case produces flaky deposits much like human dandruff.
The most unpleasant variety of this condition results in a nasty condition called DO or Doggy Odour.
In this case the sebaceous gland produces too much oil in the dog’s coat and makes the dog’s coat greasy, sticky and extremely smelly.
Fortunately, there are good shampoos and treatments for both seborrhoea and DO. Ask your vet or local pet shop for guidance.
4 Paws Medicated Aloe Shampoo, 12 oz.,
Big Dog | March 12th, 2009
Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.
Dog training is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.
An important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.
A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.
Training Yorkie puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning.
Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your Yorkie as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your Yorkie, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.
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D Dog Fan | April 11th, 2008
Now tell me you can say no to those faces!
D Dog Fan | April 4th, 2008
A little history of the Yorkshire Terrier through the ages as seen through the eyes of the artist: Douglas Rickard.
