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admin · 05-09-2005, 01:25 PM

Frequently Asked Questions
Please note that any advice given are from Yorkie Talk member(s) who have had experience with their Yorkie(s) through trial and error and research. The following is only in hopes to give advice and insight. If you suspect that your Yorkie is gravely ill or in immediate danger, please notify your vet or local emergency hospital immediately!

1. Is there such a thing as a “teacup” Yorkie?
2. Why is my puppy not eating and sleeping all the time? He/she seems to not have any energy and is weak.
3. Are Greenies and other hard chewable treats ok for my Yorkie?
4. Are Yorkies hard to housebreak?
5. Where can I find a Yorkie puppy and find a good honest breeder?
6. My Yorkie puppy’s ears won’t stand up, what can I do?
7. How often can I bathe my Yorkie? What type of shampoos, conditioners, and or oils should I use?
8. What Immunizations are required for my Yorkie?
9. What is the best puppy food to give to my Yorkie? What foods should I AVOID giving my Yorkie?
10. How much will my Yorkie pup weigh as an adult?
11. Where can I find clothes for my Yorkie?
12. Why is my Yorkie’s coat not shiny and silky like seen in books?
13. I will be bringing my new Yorkie pup home soon, what do I need?
14. Choosing A Yorkie: Puppy or Full Grown?
15. Choosing A Yorkie: One or More?
16. How do I transport my Yorkie?
17. How do I start my training my Yorkie?
18. What about traveling with your Yorkie on an airline?
19. Why does my Yorkie continue to hump our other pets in our household even though she/he has been spayed/neutered?
20. What can I do in an emergency with my Yorkie (such as bump head real hard, limping because of wrong landing of a jump, bleeding or cuts, constantly vomiting and diarrhea) besides going to emergency vet. I mean if it's the middle of the night or just in the meantime BEFORE I can go to the vet?
21. What's the distinction between a Silkie and a Yorkie besides size (if any)?
22. What's a silky Yorkie coat and what's a cottony Yorkie coat?
23. What are the different types of colors of Yorkies, and how to define them (steel blue, etc).
24. How big will my Yorkie get? Is there a growth chart?
25. What should I expect when raising a puppy?

05-09-2005, 01:25 PM	#1
admin *Administrator* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA Posts: 3,246 Blog Entries: 3	Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ] Frequently Asked Questions Please note that any advice given are from Yorkie Talk member(s) who have had experience with their Yorkie(s) through trial and error and research. The following is only in hopes to give advice and insight. If you suspect that your Yorkie is gravely ill or in immediate danger, please notify your vet or local emergency hospital immediately! 1. Is there such a thing as a “teacup” Yorkie? 2. Why is my puppy not eating and sleeping all the time? He/she seems to not have any energy and is weak. 3. Are Greenies and other hard chewable treats ok for my Yorkie? 4. Are Yorkies hard to housebreak? 5. Where can I find a Yorkie puppy and find a good honest breeder? 6. My Yorkie puppy’s ears won’t stand up, what can I do? 7. How often can I bathe my Yorkie? What type of shampoos, conditioners, and or oils should I use? 8. What Immunizations are required for my Yorkie? 9. What is the best puppy food to give to my Yorkie? What foods should I AVOID giving my Yorkie? 10. How much will my Yorkie pup weigh as an adult? 11. Where can I find clothes for my Yorkie? 12. Why is my Yorkie’s coat not shiny and silky like seen in books? 13. I will be bringing my new Yorkie pup home soon, what do I need? 14. Choosing A Yorkie: Puppy or Full Grown? 15. Choosing A Yorkie: One or More? 16. How do I transport my Yorkie? 17. How do I start my training my Yorkie? 18. What about traveling with your Yorkie on an airline? 19. Why does my Yorkie continue to hump our other pets in our household even though she/he has been spayed/neutered? 20. What can I do in an emergency with my Yorkie (such as bump head real hard, limping because of wrong landing of a jump, bleeding or cuts, constantly vomiting and diarrhea) besides going to emergency vet. I mean if it's the middle of the night or just in the meantime BEFORE I can go to the vet? 21. What's the distinction between a Silkie and a Yorkie besides size (if any)? 22. What's a silky Yorkie coat and what's a cottony Yorkie coat? 23. What are the different types of colors of Yorkies, and how to define them (steel blue, etc). 24. How big will my Yorkie get? Is there a growth chart? 25. What should I expect when raising a puppy?