New to Yorkie talk

[Smitten4Yorkies]

Originally Posted by mandiesmom

welcome to yt! Pippin is adorable!!

ty <3

[Smitten4Yorkies]

Originally Posted by Chas W

The original Yorkshire terrier was a much larger dog than what is currently recognized as the "breed standard" of around seven pounds. The Silky is actually a mix of Australian Terrier (which, in and of itself, was probably a mix of Cairn terrier and something else), and "pure" Yorkshire terrier. Of course, they all probably have the same heritage if you were to follow them back to their origins. Many people have remarked that our Graysee looks much more like a Silky than a Yorkie, due to her size, shape of head, length of snout, "silkiness" of her hair, etc. It really doesn't matter to us, as we love her, and never intended to breed and/or show her. And she REFUSES to keep a topknot; she will grind her head into the floor attempting to lose the rubber band or bow. We just gave up on that idea!

I get that too! allot of people ask me if Little Pippin is a silky or a yorkie. I just have to tell em I don't know lolz, Because he is smaller like a yorkie but has a silky coat.I agree they are all adorable either way <3.Pippin will grind his head on the floor with the pet supermarket and petco bows!They are so big!I have to get him baby hair bows the light ones lol.

[Smitten4Yorkies]

Originally Posted by chachi

tIt is confusing I know but heres my explanation. A silky terrier is a separate breed that resembles a yorkie but is usually a little bigger than a yorkie. A yorkie can have 3 different kinds of coat texture: silky, cotton coated and modifieed which is a mixture of the 2. So a yorkie can have a silky coat and it is the prefered coat according to the yorkie standard. I hope that helps you

o wow so when people ask me I can just say YES he is a yorkie with a silky coat ok.It helps allot!I get so many people asking me what he is and I normally have to say I don't know,a yorkie I think lol ,but now i can be all legit about it and say yes he is a silky yorkie.

[Smitten4Yorkies]

Originally Posted by AnneJ68

Welcome to YT. Pippin is such a cutie.

My little man is too young for any top knot yet. I have no idea his coat type, his head seems to be on the silky side but his body appears to be on the cotton side. He'll be 14 weeks tomorrow. Still trying to get him used to being groomed. It does not seem like he hates it, just that he thinks it's a game so he like to try to chew on me or the brush. Since obviously you have lots of experience, any tips on getting a puppy used to grooming and being settled would be appreciated by me as well as some other newbies around here, I'm sure.

As for size since this is my first yorkie I don't know how accurate yorkie growth charts are, or the rule that I have heard is double their 12 week weight and that is pretty close to adult weight. Guess I can better say this November how good either of those are for judging size.

Again welcome, you will love it here.

Treats,Treats and treats they love em will do anything for them!Start with the basics.Pippin is doing pretty well with his sit and stay,but does get pretty excited still :P.I try to make every minute a learning experiences and fun.On the bed, or watching tv or walking him anywhere lolz.It only makes things safer for him you know and its a huge bonding time.
Practice with him on your bed sofa some where he is comfortable and he can look you in the eyes.A great thing to teach your pup.Pippin goes by watch me.I use my hand closed and flicking my fingers open as if I was going to give some one a high five palm open fingers out. once my fingers close he knows he is free to do what ever.This works great for trimming his face!So he knows if my hand is open to stay still watching me while i check his cut lol.Also,works if your pup or dog has a fear of something or barking at larger dog while walking.
Once he gets the watch me down Start on stay as he already knows watch me means stay still and look at me.You can practice anywhere your sofa,bed,walking anywhere fun he loves.I stared out on the sofa with this one.I place my hand under his belly and tell him to stay, making sure he is paying attention to me ,as when grooming him its much easier if he stays standing than to lay down and stay.Work on getting him to stay and stand as long as he wants to then praise and reward!He will start to stand longer and get it down.
Since, he is a baby he will need breaks now and then and play breaks,while training and grooming him as well.I think all dogs should old or young.If he knows these commands it also makes it easier for some one to groom him in a shop.
Now that he is staying and standing you can introduce the table,the mat,the towel (the object you want him to stand on while you groom him)If you use your table or counter I recommend a towel.He will run off it allot at first and want to play!!Be patient and place him back on the towel and stay.Eventually he will get used to knowing he can not leave the towel while grooming.
introduce the mighty blow dryer!A quiet blow dryer is nice (my chi blow dryer blew up lolz so I just have my old Revlon professional one)make sure your blow dryer has a actual mild heat setting.test it on your arm if its too hot get a new one.Because pup will not stand still if its too hot and will make it for a bad time :/. I even have seen at my wal mart a doggie blow dryer! Turn the blow dryer on make sure to have treats.Reward pup for standing next to blow dryer while on and practice with watch me and stay while blow dryer is on.Pippin now will run to me if he even hears the blow dryer on and waits for his turn. Basically you want him to associate the sound with good things and treats!
Do the same with the clippers and trimmers Make sure you have the right ones for dogs.As, the trimmers for people can cut a dogs toe pads ears ext..It's worth getting the right ones to prevent a painful cut to your pup.
Both make a sound and have a feeling to associate with it!So when drying your pup keep in mind he wont come out perfect the first few times till he gets it down.He will want to spin around look at the blow dryer clippers ext..So be patient take your time and let him know you have his back and its totally safe and fun right!
Scissors also have a feel and sound when they shut and open and when they cut make sure if you have sharp sheers/scissors.They can be dangerous so take your time.Pippin had more issues with the blow dryer and clippers beings they have a loud sound.He did at first have a small reaction to the sheers closing and shutting he moved his head and looked at them like what the!So make sure to have control of situation and sheers ,but with Praise and watch me and stay got it pretty fast.Make sure your pup has your trust.Always make sure to have a guide to go back to where you were cutting.
Training and gaining your pups trust is rewarding in many ways and keeps him safe.It does not happen over night.Making it fun helps him learn way quicker tough!I would wait till about 4 to 6 months to actually clip and groom your pup with mild baths and puppy wipes. I'd work with watch me and stay at this stage and the come here command.

[Smitten4Yorkies]

Originally Posted by Teresa Ford

Welcome to YT. Most of what I would have said has already been posted. Your baby is so adorable ! We love pictures of new babies. Please share more.
I just have a soft spot in my heart for toy dogs. I love Chihuahuas too. I have two sisters one has Chihuahuas and Yorkies. The other sister has tiny little Poodles and a little 5 pound mixed baby (a rescue) we are not sure what she is, maybe Yorkie and Maltese. I am glad for YT, it is so fun to see puppies grow up and get to know new people.

Me too <3 Pippin is my one and only yorkie and I have Chihuahuas as well.They are all so adorable and very loving.