my 1st yorkie

[zagdog]

Having owned a Yorkie for 11 years and my first, I received some good advice from a friend who owned Yorkies. First, they are indoor dogs and get cold easily. My dog always wore coats in the winter and likes soft, fleece blankets all year to stay warm inside. Second, they are prone to tartar buildup and I recommend brushing teeth or using the anti-tartar gel at least twice a week. Third, they are prone to stomach and kidney problems. I had always fed my dog Royal Canin as was recommended by her breeder. My new vet recommends the frozen diets like Primal or Stella & Chewys. Yorkies have a tendancy to get matter buildup in their tear ducts. I use moisture only drops about once a week.

[patchesmom10]

What a lil doll

[sbkimberly85]

for my fur babies now I use grain free blue buffalo the breeder uses this brand as well but ill wright the other brand down incase I have any issues

[Winkandshiny]

First I want to say all your guys advice is awesome, so thank you so much. I have had other puppies chihuahuas, and a boxer it's been a few years since my last fur baby losing him was hard and now I'm ready for my two little loves to join my family. I grew up with my friend who has a Yorkie he is around 20 yrs old now but having my own is different. I have done extensive research and talked to vets in my area to choose the right one for my girls. I really just think the best advice comes from people who have a Yorkie/Yorkies in their families. I have a car seat, but wish I would have thought of your brilliant idea of a laundry basket that's genius. I also have a soft carrier/crate and an exercise pen for them, haven't found a groomer I like yet I've seen some reviews that made my skin crawl one groomer shaved a ladies Yorkie bald and claimed the dog was matted when she was a show dog and very well pampered so I'm very cautious on who to trust. I posted the allergy list to my fridge so no mistake is made food wise, I picked up maden pin brush and comb for their everyday brushing along with a leave in spray. I bought glass bowls to keep the facial hair from becoming discolored ext.. I feel like I'm forgetting so much though. I'd rather be over prepared then under prepared. My biggest fear is I have a two story home and I can block off my stairs with my baby gate but I have a black iron railing I'm scared of them falling I don't know how to post a photo on my comment or I would so you guys can see. I've thought maybe I should make a long bumper guard filled with rice or sand so they can't fall or maybe a regular crib bumper will work. Oh and clipping their nails do you guys clip or use a dermal tool and how many of you guys pluck your babies ear hairs and who gets the vet to do it (I don't know if I could do it I wouldn't want to hurt them) I know this is super long sorry, oh and I'm going to be dropping off a blanket at the breeders so will smell like mom for them to help the transition of them coming home do you think it's a good idea or what is your guys opinions thank you again!

[sbkimberly85]

I think the blanket is a good idea the lady we are getting our little girl from is sending us a blanket that she has been putting with the mom

[sbkimberly85]

a new pic of my Molly

[Winkandshiny]

Molly is so beautiful! I'm going this weekend to see my babies and drop off the blanket, I will take lots of pics I'm soo excited!

[sbkimberly85]

thank you! I get to go see molly sunday.
I cant wait to see pics of your furbabies . do you have names picked out yet?

[Winkandshiny]

My girls are named Shiny and Wink. Oh and how exciting your baby is coming home!!! I have a couple pics on my profile that the breeder sent me and some when I went to make my down payment for them. Oh question are you going to use revolution on your little Molly? My breeder uses it and I have read up that it is very good I am going to ask my vet at our first appt. I just curious if anyone has experience with it.

[sbkimberly85]

I was going to wait and see what the vet recommended

[sbkimberly85]

two weeks till I get to bring her home

[Winkandshiny]

Molly is sooo cute! You are one lucky fur momma.

[lisaly]

Originally Posted by Winkandshiny

First I want to say all your guys advice is awesome, so thank you so much. I have had other puppies chihuahuas, and a boxer it's been a few years since my last fur baby losing him was hard and now I'm ready for my two little loves to join my family. I grew up with my friend who has a Yorkie he is around 20 yrs old now but having my own is different. I have done extensive research and talked to vets in my area to choose the right one for my girls. I really just think the best advice comes from people who have a Yorkie/Yorkies in their families. I have a car seat, but wish I would have thought of your brilliant idea of a laundry basket that's genius. I also have a soft carrier/crate and an exercise pen for them, haven't found a groomer I like yet I've seen some reviews that made my skin crawl one groomer shaved a ladies Yorkie bald and claimed the dog was matted when she was a show dog and very well pampered so I'm very cautious on who to trust. I posted the allergy list to my fridge so no mistake is made food wise, I picked up maden pin brush and comb for their everyday brushing along with a leave in spray. I bought glass bowls to keep the facial hair from becoming discolored ext.. I feel like I'm forgetting so much though. I'd rather be over prepared then under prepared. My biggest fear is I have a two story home and I can block off my stairs with my baby gate but I have a black iron railing I'm scared of them falling I don't know how to post a photo on my comment or I would so you guys can see. I've thought maybe I should make a long bumper guard filled with rice or sand so they can't fall or maybe a regular crib bumper will work. Oh and clipping their nails do you guys clip or use a dermal tool and how many of you guys pluck your babies ear hairs and who gets the vet to do it (I don't know if I could do it I wouldn't want to hurt them) I know this is super long sorry, oh and I'm going to be dropping off a blanket at the breeders so will smell like mom for them to help the transition of them coming home do you think it's a good idea or what is your guys opinions thank you again!

I had a piece of plexiglass cut to place against my bannister, so that my Rainbow Bridge babies could not fall through. It looks nice and works great, and I'm really glad I have it for Katie now.

[lisaly]

Molly is a little doll. I hope she brings you the kind of love, joy, and laughter that all of my little girls have brought me through the years.

[Winkandshiny]

Lisaly you are genius plexiglass would look so better and be safer. Thank you!