If you are in the market for a Yorkie, it won’t take you long to discover that the Yorkshire Terrier is an expensive breed: reputable breeders can charge anywhere from $800 to $10,000 for each pup. And because Yorkies belong to the toy group, the female typically only whelps 1-4 […]
When it comes to dilated cardiomyopathy, commonly referred to as DCM, most people think of it as a ‘large breed’ issue. Why? Because canine DCM is in the news a lot lately due to the FDA receiving over 500 reports of dogs developing this uncommon type of heart disease (source). […]
I love dogs, actually I love all animals, I am actually Vegan, but well that is not the point of this article. I imagine you also love dogs. They are forgiving loyal and loving beings that deserve the best. If you are reading these words I imagine you are considering […]
Preface I recently was lucky enough of traveling with my beloved Yorkie Bonbon to visit some friends in Spain. Initially I was very worried and doubtful. I wasn’t sure if I should leave Bonbon home while I traveled or if I should take him with me. How complex could the […]
I live in Seattle, which has become a dog city. There is a dog for every person I think….and many of the big companies like Microsoft, Amazon and others let their employees bring their four legged families to work every day.
I have been trying to minimize Bonbon’s allergies for some time. Specially during Spring and Summer time, pollen is a real issue and it affects humans and dogs as well, and so much so Bonbon. When dealing with allergies, you can treat the symptoms but it is hard, nearly impossible, […]
On November of last year, I took a well deserved vacation trip to Europe. It would be 30 days long and since I was going to stay in friend’s homes it was not possible to take Bonbon with me. As you can imagine this was a main concern for me […]
With out any doubt, the sense of smell is the most developed one on dogs. Their nose, which is made of very sensitive skin, provides then with loads of information about the environment. “dogs smell everything” causing their nose to be exposed to the elements, dirt, contaminants, etc.
As loving Yorkie owners that we are, we always look after our beloved best friends. We bath and groom them, we buy their favorite treats and the best food, we take them to their checkup at the vet, we do everything within our means to keep them healthy and happy, […]
Well known as friendly companions and adorable lap warmers, the Yorkshire Terrier is a popular breed of dog. However, they were not always bred to solely be family pets. Working class men in Northern England developed this breed of dog specifically to catch and dispatch rodents as they were a […]
Biting is a common problem among Yorkies as well as among other small dog breeds. This intention to bite is noticed among young Yorkies but if certain measures have not been taken, then they will preserve this habit. Biting is usually noticed when a Yorkie is adapting to a new […]
Any owner of a Yorkshire terrier knows how these dogs energetic are but unfortunately they are prone to a lot of dental conditions. This happens because of the original anatomy of their teeth. The problem is their jaw is a bit narrow in some places and their teeth become overcrowded […]