Hello Everyone! I'm a newbie. I've been rescuing dogs for the last 20 years, and this is my first yorkie. We've decided to keep her rather than place her.
The vet thinks she's about 10 years old. She's 6 lbs, blind in one eye, and only has 6 teeth left (and 5 really need to go). We're also pretty sure she's pregnant...maybe 4 weeks along.
We're all in agreement that she was probably a "breeder". Her teets are permanantly dropped and large (although not infected). She's not unfriendly, but very docile. She will sit where ever you put her. She's unfamiliar with being pet, although she's starting to accept and enjoy it. She had no concept of a leash, but is doing well with that. Remarkably, she's housebroken and we've had no accidents.
She wouldn't drink for a few days, but I've found if I use a hamster bottle, she will. She also came to us only willing to eat in her kennel with the gate locked. Now she will eat on a dish in the kitchen, but has to be on the island because we have another dog, and will not eat on the floor.
So..... any pointers or advice? We have her on puppy food until we're sure she's pregnant (and not sporting an enlarged liver).
I've purchased her a new harness, and made her 2 sweaters since it's COLD here right now.
Thanks for any input! I'm going to read some threads now and give myself a quickie education.