In my opinion, in response to LadyLavendar's post, 8-9 hours is just too long to crate a yorkie. And I don't think they should go all day wtihout food and water either. Because of the risk of a hypoglocemic attack and bladder infections and/or crystal formation in the bladder, they should get food and water regularly throughout the day.
But I DO agree with LadyLavendar that since they are confined ALL DAY LONG, they should be confined as least as possible when you get home in the evenings. But do not let them have full run of the house. Even I keep my bedroom, laundry room, and bathroom doors shut when we are not in those rooms bc the yorkies would sneak in there to potty when we aren't looking. |