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KJLive · 01-04-2009, 08:10 AM

Hi. I am new to this forum. My wife and I just purchased a Yorkie from a local pet store. (We hope we saved her!) We have never owned a Yorkie and are desperately seeking to talk to folks that have knowledge of the breed. We want to be sure we are doing whatever is in the best interest of the dog. Sophie is 14 weeks old and weighs about 3.5 to 4 pounds. Initially, we have 2 questions. First, we are told Yorkies are difficult to housebreak. We take Sophie out every 2 hours (when we are home), and she does her business outside but never gives us any indication that she is ready to go out. If we don't hit the correct time, she will do her business in the house. However....she never goes in her crate. When she is in her crate at night, she will cry to let us know that she has to go out. Any suggestions? Ideas? It is very frustrating. 2nd question.....one ear is standing (about a week), and one ear is drooping. Is this common? How long does it take? We had her groomed yesterday and had hair removed from the ear area in hopes that it would help. Any help would be deeply appreciated.

01-04-2009, 08:10 AM	#1
KJLive Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lebanon, PA, USA Posts: 1,162	New to forum! Please help! (potty and ears) Hi. I am new to this forum. My wife and I just purchased a Yorkie from a local pet store. (We hope we saved her!) We have never owned a Yorkie and are desperately seeking to talk to folks that have knowledge of the breed. We want to be sure we are doing whatever is in the best interest of the dog. Sophie is 14 weeks old and weighs about 3.5 to 4 pounds. Initially, we have 2 questions. First, we are told Yorkies are difficult to housebreak. We take Sophie out every 2 hours (when we are home), and she does her business outside but never gives us any indication that she is ready to go out. If we don't hit the correct time, she will do her business in the house. However....she never goes in her crate. When she is in her crate at night, she will cry to let us know that she has to go out. Any suggestions? Ideas? It is very frustrating. 2nd question.....one ear is standing (about a week), and one ear is drooping. Is this common? How long does it take? We had her groomed yesterday and had hair removed from the ear area in hopes that it would help. Any help would be deeply appreciated.