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my yorkieHi I have a 6lb. yorkie. I just noticed inside both of her ears there are black spots. I'm not sure if she always had them and I never noticed or if this is something new and I need to take her to the vet. Also any advise to get...
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mother dog prob1st litter i have a yorkie had 1 pup born dead and was the only pup now she wants to carry a toy thinking its a pup should i take it away its been 1 week now she is 2yrs old
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mother dog prob1st litter i have a yorkie had 1 pup born dead and was the only pup now she wants to carry a toy thinking its a pup should i take it away its been 1 week now
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My 10mth yorkieI have had a yorkie since she was 8wks old she is now 10mths and i have just got another 8wk old yorkie we have had her 3wks, My 10mth old has now been a bit down and refuses to eat i have taken her to the vets and all her checks...
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What is the life cycle of a Yorkshire Terrior?What is the life cycle of a Yorkshire Terrior?
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I just got a female yorkie ( 14 weeks old.)and have male yorkie( 1 year) too. And She is ...I just got a female yorkie ( 14 weeks old.)and have male yorkie( 1 year) too. And She is pottying more in the house then outside. Should I potty them together? (He is housebroken)
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What do you do when their hair[or coat] makes you allergic?What do you do when their hair[or coat] makes you allergic?
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How many times a day should they be feed?How many times a day should they be feed?
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we have our yorkies in a cage at night to sleep,and they bark. they just started doing ...we have our yorkies in a cage at night to sleep,and they bark. they just started doing this! does anyone know why? how can we teach them to be quiet?
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I am thinking about purchasing a yorkie for my daughter but have heard from a few people ...I am thinking about purchasing a yorkie for my daughter but have heard from a few people they are very hard to housebreak and they have accidents in the house all the time. Is this true? We currently own an Old English Bulldog.
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My yorkie is 10 months old and has just started dragging his butt across the floor(carpet i ...My yorkie is 10 months old and has just started dragging his butt across the floor(carpet i should say!) I asked the vet to check him and he was fine so what is the deal?? frustrated!!!!
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We have a 8 month old shiba inu and we are trying to decide if the yorkie would get along ...We have a 8 month old shiba inu and we are trying to decide if the yorkie would get along with it. but it is not like any other shiba it is shy and doesn't like our dad. she needs a playmate.
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How do you teach them (if they bark alot) to stop barking?? I dont have one yet... But I'm ...How do you teach them (if they bark alot) to stop barking?? I dont have one yet... But I'm looking forward to. I REALLY want this dog but not if its amazingly barky... Which I dont know if it will be?
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Do they get along with other dogs well?Do they get along with other dogs well?
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I have a yorkie that is 11 years old, and we just had our first grandbaby, and when ever a ...I have a yorkie that is 11 years old, and we just had our first grandbaby, and when ever a baby is around Skippy(our pup) goes crazy, he wants to lick him all the time, and makes me nervous, he wants to be where ever the baby is, as...
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Hi.I have a problem with my yorkie.whenever i pick her up to put her in her play pen she ...Hi.I have a problem with my yorkie.whenever i pick her up to put her in her play pen she pees all over the ground and me!should i put her in doggy dipers?would the be uncomfortable?(she dosnt pee when i put her out.she just poos)
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My wife and I have an Olde English Bulldogge (a bit over a year old) and I just got my wife ...My wife and I have an Olde English Bulldogge (a bit over a year old) and I just got my wife a yorkie. They will not leave eachother alone and we are worried because while our olde is not being aggressive he is so big that we are not...
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My 18 months mini yorkshire girl in 3 months went from gorgeous, full, luster coat to dull, ...My 18 months mini yorkshire girl in 3 months went from gorgeous, full, luster coat to dull, knotted and very very thin coat. She has very good pedigree and parents. She had beautiful coat but now i do not know what to do.. Should i...
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what kind of food will help a yorkie get a fuller coat?what kind of food will help a yorkie get a fuller coat?
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Hi, I have a 1 year old yorkie female. my family and I are so concerned over her because ...Hi, I have a 1 year old yorkie female. my family and I are so concerned over her because shes's been itchy for more than a month. She scratches herself alot. We took her to the groomer and they told us that her skin is very...
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I have a 10 year old Female Yorkie and my husband wants to get a 10 week old Female Shiba ...I have a 10 year old Female Yorkie and my husband wants to get a 10 week old Female Shiba Inu puppy. Recently our 19 year old cat died. The Yorkie has actually been just fine without the cat around anymore. Will the ages and the...
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My 5 month old yorkie has a horable smell to his face - his tears and nose smell so bad. ...My 5 month old yorkie has a horable smell to his face - his tears and nose smell so bad. The vet said it would go away but he has a lot of tears and when he shakes his head he waters us and the smell is awful. Should we be...
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We have noticed that when we take our Yorkie in the car he barks the whole time we are ...We have noticed that when we take our Yorkie in the car he barks the whole time we are going somewhere however when we are on the way home he is usually very quite. Does anyone have any idea why this is and how to stop the...
In Yorkshire Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers- I was wondering if my puppy coat will change colour as her current coat is black/tan?
I was wondering if my puppy coat will change colour as her current coat is black/tan?
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My Yorkie puppy is 12 weeks old and weighs 1.5 pounds. I have been free feeding her but ...My Yorkie puppy is 12 weeks old and weighs 1.5 pounds. I have been free feeding her but she poops all day! I want to go to feeding her 4x a day. Is that alright? Do I need to feed her during the night? What about the...
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can my yorkie eat table foodcan my yorkie eat table food
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my yorkie puppy is almost 11 months old and his ears still dont stand, is it too late to do ...my yorkie puppy is almost 11 months old and his ears still dont stand, is it too late to do anything?
In Yorkshire Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- My female yorkie weighs 6 pounds and my male weighs 8 pounds but is shorter in length and ...
My female yorkie weighs 6 pounds and my male weighs 8 pounds but is shorter in length and heighth than my female. Is it ok for them to breed?
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my yorkie is 4 months and i have a germansheppard 5 years whos very jelouse is it safe to ...my yorkie is 4 months and i have a germansheppard 5 years whos very jelouse is it safe to introduce them ?? or is it to late ??
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I have just gotten a twelve week old Yorkie and he humps everything and everyone. Is there ...I have just gotten a twelve week old Yorkie and he humps everything and everyone. Is there anythng I can do about this?
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I have a 6 mo. old male yorkie that is having issues house training. Could I try a litter box?I have a 6 mo. old male yorkie that is having issues house training. Could I try a litter box?
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my male 6 month old yorkie seems large. 12lbs 11inches tall, floor to back and 16 inches ...my male 6 month old yorkie seems large. 12lbs 11inches tall, floor to back and 16 inches long from base of head to base of tail.
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my 10 month old male yorkie has started whining constantly... what's wrong?my 10 month old male yorkie has started whining constantly... what's wrong?
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How old can a female yorkie be and still carry pups?How old can a female yorkie be and still carry pups?
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1 year old yorkie keeps dragging bum on carpet and cant last a night without doing her ...1 year old yorkie keeps dragging bum on carpet and cant last a night without doing her business inside house even though she has been outside why?
In Yorkshire Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers- Why do Yorkies sometimes stink?
Why do Yorkies sometimes stink?
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why does my yorkie smell even after a bath?why does my yorkie smell even after a bath?
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is a yorkie good for a family of two pretean girls and their father who live in a town house?is a yorkie good for a family of two pretean girls and their father who live in a town house?
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i have an 9 week old puppy how do i get him to stop nipping and chasing our feet and ankles ?i have an 9 week old puppy how do i get him to stop nipping and chasing our feet and ankles ?
In Yorkshire Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- can you flat iron a yorkie?
can you flat iron a yorkie?
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My yorkie keeps attacking my siberian husky and I can tell the husky is getting mad. He ...My yorkie keeps attacking my siberian husky and I can tell the husky is getting mad. He sometimes chases her. Any advice?
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My yorkie has a runny nose and has been sneezing. This started when we put in hardwood ...My yorkie has a runny nose and has been sneezing. This started when we put in hardwood floors. She has no other symtoms. Is it allergies or a cold?
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My 5 month old yorkie is only eating once a day. What could be wrong?My 5 month old yorkie is only eating once a day. What could be wrong?
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My dog has a runny eye, not sure what's wrong with it. It is just her left eye.My dog has a runny eye, not sure what's wrong with it. It is just her left eye.
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I have a 4 week old Teacup yorkie and I believe she was penetrated by my 4 month old ...I have a 4 week old Teacup yorkie and I believe she was penetrated by my 4 month old yorkie. What harm could be done and what steps should I take?
In Yorkshire Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- My Yorkie is 4.5 months and she is getting good about going out to potty but I have to be ...
My Yorkie is 4.5 months and she is getting good about going out to potty but I have to be outside with her. She will not even go in other room without me. What can I do to get her to go out on her own?
In Yorkshire Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers - I have a 3 month old yorkie-poo, I have just noticed that he is losing hair on his hind ...
I have a 3 month old yorkie-poo, I have just noticed that he is losing hair on his hind legs. Any ideas why?
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My 5 year old yorkie sleeps all the time. I'd say he's asleep more then he's awake...is ...My 5 year old yorkie sleeps all the time. I'd say he's asleep more then he's awake...is this normal behavior?
In Yorkshire Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 3 answers- Why does my Yorkie smell so much? He is 10 months old. Is this breed known for a stench?
Why does my Yorkie smell so much? He is 10 months old. Is this breed known for a stench?
In Yorkshire Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 3 answers - I am torn between getting a Chihuahua or a Yorkshire, can anyone tell me the pros and cons ...
I am torn between getting a Chihuahua or a Yorkshire, can anyone tell me the pros and cons so I can hopefully make a decision? I know about the dogs but I would like to hear the difference as far as challenges someone may have more...
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