Question My yorkie weighs about 14 lbs. Is this normal? Answer The average weight for a yorkie is 6-7 lbs. Some of my readers have told me that their yorkies weigh 9 or 10 lbs. 14 lbs does sound a bit too much for a yorkie. How old is he? Return to Yorkshire Terrier … [Read more...]

by jenn (yonkers new york ) Question what does it mean if my yorkie puppy is sleeping all day and night? I just bought him 6 days ago. He was fine the first day but now he just sleeps and won't eat. He drinks water and i give him his vitamins. Is he sad or just … [Read more...]

Question My yorkie is now 12 weeks, the pet store said after the bag of puppy food is gone we can feed them whatever. I know I would not prefer to eat the same thing everyday so I don't expect my dog to what can I feed it besides dog food? Wet dog food or maybe like chicken … [Read more...]

by Ed (Longview, TX) Question Seems like she has an aversion! We have to mix milk with her food to get her to take in liquids at all. She seems perfectly healthy otherwise...rambunctious and playful. She's about 8 1/2 weeks old...was born on Halloween. Is this … [Read more...]

by A (SA) Question When will a yorkie puppy learn to sleep through the night and how can i train him? Answer A yorkies sleeping habits will vary from dog to dog. There are some yorkies who will sleep straight through the night and there are others who will get up for … [Read more...]

by Tselane (Virginia) Question How do yorkies protect themselves? I read in a article that they are small but protective. Do they just bark or do they get violent? Answer Yorkshire terriers are very independant, brave and loyal dogs. They are very protective of their … [Read more...]

by Jennifer (Colorado) Question I have heard that they are very very hard to potty-train. Is that true? If it is what are some ways you can potty-train your yorkie? Thanks!! Answer It is said that yorkies are harder to potty train, however they do not require any … [Read more...]

by vanessa (san diego, ca) Question How often do yorkies pee and poop? I have a 4 month old yorkie and sometimes he will pee and poop on his bed. Sometimes when I come up to him he will pee like crazy. I mean my mom's chihuahua just pees a little when she is excited but my … [Read more...]

by Pepsii (Huntsville,AL) Question Why does my yorkie make noises like he is trying to hack something up, but nothing EVER comes out? Answer Have you taken your yorkie to the vet to check if there is anything blocking his bronchioles or trachea? I would think it is … [Read more...]

by Suzanne (Bayonet Point, Fl ) We think it is a jealousy problem. My little Yorkie (and I do mean little, she is 2 1/2 lbs)tries to bite my daughters Pug. At first they were the best of friends then I had to go to the hospital. I was there for about 5 weeks. My … [Read more...]