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Monday, 16 July 2012

Select Yorkie Puppies For Entertaining Pets

By Stephanie Skinner


For the best Yorkie puppies Boston residents should contact a reputable, local breeder. Yorkie is a popular name for the Yorkshire Terrier. This is classified as a toy terrier and is about seven inches tall and weighs about seven pounds.

All terrier breeds were developed to hunt rodents of some sort. The Yorkie retains his courageous nature and sense of adventure from the days when he hunted rats and mice in barns and stable. He has no idea he is only a small dog.

Puppies are born black, brown and tan. Some develop steel-grey or bluish coloring as they mature. It is safest to buy your puppy from a reputable breeder. There are a few genetic problems associated with this breed and a genuine breeder will have had the parents tested for a number of conditions 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.

The bones are rather fragile and fractures can occur from knocks and falls. Herniated discs sometimes result in the hindquarters becoming paralyzed. They can also be sensitive to 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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