Question Is there a disease that is common in Yorkshire terriers? Answer There are many common dog illnesses which can affect a yorkie. However, the most common yorkshire terrier health issues are Liver Shunt, Patellar Luxation, Retinal Dysplasis and Tracheal … [Read more...]

by TEE (Knoxville, Tn) Question What is the age that most yorkie start humping things? What if they start humping as a puppy? Does that mean anything? Answer Yorkie pups can begin humping at a very young age, sometimes as young as 2 months. It could be due to … [Read more...]

by Gina (Texas) Question My 2 year 9 month old Yorkie has very dry skin, it looks almost like dandruff, specially at his neck and by the tail, the rest of the body few parts are well, the rest by his stomach and arm pits is very dry,we have made several trips to the vet's … [Read more...]

by joy (florida) Question How to groom a yorkie at home...what kind of clipper should be used? Answer I have taken to using a professional groomer for harry due to time constraints, however I researched this for you and have heard that the Andis 21420 Pro-Animal 7 … [Read more...]

Question What are yorkie terrier good & bad habits? Answer First of all it is important to point out that all dogs are different, so even though yorkies tend to be this way or that way, your yorkie could be very different :) I would say the good bits are: they are … [Read more...]

Question My beautiful Yorkie (Misha) is almost 6 months old and she chews on everything and I mean everything!! She has lots of toys! But sometimes she chews so much on her toys she starts to take pieces off, so my question is what toy can I buy that is edible and wont hurt … [Read more...]

by ak (ca) Question I'm new to dogs. The 18month old yorkie I just got scratches her ear obssessively. Already has a vet appt, but i'm wondering what to do in the mean time. How do i know if it's an ear infection or excess wax? Are wax remover drops for humans ok … [Read more...]

by megan (england) Question My yorkie tends to drink alot of water and he wee's in the house atleast once a day. Is it because he is 12 years old and has other problems? Also how much water should he drink everyday? Answer Is this something which has increased … [Read more...]

by RoxyJuanes (San Antonio, Tx) Question I have a gorgeous three year old yorkie, she's the cuttest thing ever! She's obedient and totally loves people. First i must start, she was raised in a large kitchen, that's all she knew all of her life, till i got her. I take … [Read more...]

Question Do yorkshire terriers eat alot? Answer Yorkies are small dogs so it will not take too much to fill up their tummys. When your yorkshire terrier is a puppy (under 6 months) they need to be fed small amounts 3-4 times/day. Once they get a bit older this can … [Read more...]