QUESTION: Do all yorkies ears stand up. Do they ever stay floppy?
Anonymous - 5/22/2012 4:35:44 PM
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QUESTION: Im seriously thinking about getting a Yorkie! But would it get along with a boxer?
Manda_08 - 5/21/2012 12:20:39 AM
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QUESTION: How do yorkies act with kids?
Anonymous - 5/14/2012 9:34:46 PM
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Yorkies are usually very good with kids and very playful.
Anonymous - 5/17/2012 1:58:27 PM
QUESTION: How do Yorkie's act around kids?
Anonymous - 5/9/2012 6:34:43 PM
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QUESTION: Does it matter what size a male is to a female when they planning to breed them? I was told that a female Yorker Terrier needs to be the same size or larger than the male, is this true. By size does this mean in inches or weight?
Thanks!
Anonymous - 5/5/2012 8:10:45 PM
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If your female is on the small side (under 5 pounds) or you've never bred before, or it's the female's first litter I would make sure the male was smaller, both in height and weight. I wouldn't go with a male more than a pound over the female's weight even if none of the above apply.
rollinhranch - 5/8/2012 8:46:41 AM
QUESTION: I have been offered a yorkie from my sister in-law and I am thinking of getting her, but I am 8-5 working person, can they be kept in crate until i come home to walk her?
Anonymous - 4/30/2012 4:20:52 PM
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If your yorkie is an adult it should be fine. If it's a puppy it will need to go more often than that. You can keep them in a bigger pen with the puppy pads for a puppy, until it gets big enough to hold it that long.
rollinhranch - 5/1/2012 11:30:29 AM
Yes they can, but they do not enjoy it , yorkies love attention so being left alone for a long period of time each day would brother your Yorkie
Anonymous - 5/1/2012 7:29:07 AM
QUESTION: Has anyone heard of a standard sized Yorkie? My mother was given one. He weighs about 17 lbs., stands about 18 in. at the shoulder, with a silver body and gold head. I had never heard of a standard Yorkie, but the vet confirms it. Are they rare?
Anonymous - 4/28/2012 10:38:31 AM
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The breed standard for yorkie is 7 pounds and under. There are bigger yorkies out there, my very first one is 15 pounds. They aren't really that rare. Yorkies used to be a bigger breed of dog and were bred down in size, sometimes a bigger puppy will pop up. All of the names like teacup, miniature, standard, etc that are used to describe size aren't official terms.
rollinhranch - 4/30/2012 2:02:16 PM
QUESTION: I have a 3 yr old Yorkie and a 4 yr old Chihuahua-Terrier mix. We had our Chihuahua-Terrier mix for a year and half before we got our little yorkie. They played real well together at first and for about the past year and half our Yorkie wants to fight with our chihuahua-terrier mix and we don't understand why because they used to get along well. We have to keep our yorkie locked up away from the chihuahua-terrier because when she bites her she draws blood. But we have also found out that our Yorkie was abused before we got her, could this be a reason for her behavior and what can I do to stop this behavior? Please Help!
Anonymous - 4/25/2012 5:31:36 PM
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Check to see if your yorkie does this around meal time or when there is food available. I have 2 yorkies that were raised together, but as they became adult dogs, one became protective of her food and would snap at the other. Hope this helps.
jackson2503 - 5/9/2012 6:31:56 PM
QUESTION: how do you potty train yorkie puppies?
Anonymous - 4/17/2012 6:07:45 PM
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Put your yorkie puppy on a schedule, if you can take them out every two hours that works great, keep them in a crate when you aren't able to watch them closely, don't let them wander around unsupervised, especialy if they haven't just been outside. If you aren't able to take them out that often I like using the exercise pens that are four feet by four feet and using puppy pads. Put a bed, food, and water on one end and the pad on the other. The biggest thing is to not let them have enough freedom to have accidents. You can start taking them outside every three hours and so on as they get older.
rollinhranch - 4/18/2012 10:20:42 AM
QUESTION: Have a 9 year old Yorkie who is not interested in playing with us, or outdoors, chasing squirrels, etc. She had hip surgery a year ago. She wants to stay in bed. She will go on walks. Any suggestions to increase her interest. She has never been a dog that wants to be held or loved. Think she was taken from her mother too soon. Also she seems to be experiencing a sudden collapsed shoulder at times when on walks. We love her but at wits end.
Anonymous - 4/16/2012 6:51:25 AM
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QUESTION: how old does a male yorkie have to be to get a female pregnant? My male is 5 moths old and my female was in heat and daughter left him out with her when we were not home and she said they locked together - im worried because she weighs 3 pounds and he weighs 8 can he get her pregnant?
Anonymous - 4/14/2012 2:58:10 PM
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Also if you don't have her spayed I would talk to the vet about just having a planned c-section if she's pregnant. They can do an ultrasound or blood test about 30-40 days after breeding so you know for sure. X-Rays at about day 55 can help to know how big the puppies are if she's pregnant.
rollinhranch - 4/16/2012 11:34:59 AM
He's a little young, but it's possible, especially since the bigger yorkies seem to develop faster than the smaller ones. For her safety you should really take her and get her spayed, it would be risky to let a girl that size have puppies even with a male her size.
rollinhranch - 4/16/2012 11:31:27 AM
QUESTION: How should we take care of Yorkies?
Anonymous - 4/14/2012 8:12:57 AM
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QUESTION: Do Yorkies bite?
Anonymous - 4/1/2012 9:26:39 PM
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No Yorkies nib but they don't really bite they are really kid friendly
Anonymous - 4/6/2012 2:18:44 PM
QUESTION: my yorkie has started marking his territory in the house, he is two yrs old
Anonymous - 4/1/2012 7:01:06 AM
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your yorkie needs to be neutered....if he is, crate training is the best way to go. Marking is behavioral, and is very difficult to stop
Anonymous - 4/21/2012 3:31:36 PM
QUESTION: Are there any Yorkies over 7 pounds?
Anonymous - 3/27/2012 6:01:57 PM
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QUESTION: How long do Yorkies live on average?
Anonymous - 3/27/2012 8:39:23 AM
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QUESTION: How long do yorkies need to stay with their moms before i can buy one??
Anonymous - 3/12/2012 12:33:37 PM
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Usually 10-12 weeks, I like to keep mine until 12 weeks.
rollinhranch - 3/14/2012 4:46:13 PM
QUESTION: Are Yorkies inside or outside dogs?
Anonymous - 3/11/2012 10:31:37 PM
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Inside dogs! Yorkies can't handle the extreme temperatures outside.
rollinhranch - 3/14/2012 4:46:53 PM
QUESTION: I have a 10 week old yorkie male, I have been feeding him a Purina puppy dry food. Is there a specific dry food for yorkies and is there a time when you can mix a soft food with the dry for them?
Anonymous - 3/3/2012 2:42:20 PM
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My yorkie is 10 weeks old and I have her on a brand called Royal Canine. It is made for yorkie puppies that are up to 10 months old and then they have one for them that's 10 months and older. It is usually sold at Petco or Petsmart. She loves it.
Anonymous - 5/22/2012 2:01:52 AM
I have a 1 yr 3month old yorkie poo, "Buddy". I got him at 8wks and my mother, a vet tech, bought him Performatrin, which i have kept him on since then....except the one time i was kinda broke so i bought him purina puppy chow. yes, he LOVED it, but i found he pooped at least twice as much, if not 3 times! When i got my paycheck, lol, i put him back on the performatrin. At pet valu where you can find that brand, i happened to say in passing that he pooped too much on the purina and was told that it was because the cheaper but more common brands pass right thru them, they are not absorbing the nutrients from the food as well as on the pet store brand. makes sense right? Now i save the rest of the purina for a treat or for back up if i run low on his regular food. Buddy is 11 pounds, and goes thru a $20 bag of food (8lb bag, 3.63kgs) approx every two months. I recommend a small breed dog food from your local pet store, recommended by someone with knowledge on the subject.
Anonymous - 3/17/2012 3:40:51 PM
Check out dogfoodadvisor.com Purina isn't the best choice. A yorkie eats so little food it's really not much more expensive to feed them a good food, and it can prevent health problems down the road.
Dry food is better for their teeth, and if you give too much canned food they can get picky and not want to eat the dry.
rollinhranch - 3/6/2012 11:14:49 AM
QUESTION: How much do yorkie's cost and are they easy to handle.
Anonymous - 2/26/2012 8:43:40 PM
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Yorkies can range from 500.00 to 1000.00 consider a rescue Yorky or Yorky mix. These are available for less money and it rescues a dog
Anonymous - 3/6/2012 7:13:45 PM
QUESTION: If a mother yorkie is only 4 lbs and the dad is 10lbs, how big do you think my male will get? and when do they stop growing?
Anonymous - 2/24/2012 8:35:39 PM
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A yorkie puppy could be the size of the mom, the size of the dad, or even bigger or smaller than the parents. They are usually pretty close to their adult size at 6 months, and will fill out and gain more weight until 8-12 months.
rollinhranch - 2/28/2012 9:40:48 AM
The size of the parents don't have as much to do with the adult size of the puppy as people think. The size of the grandparents and great grandparents also effects the puppy size. You can triple the weight at 8 weeks, and double the weight at 12 weeks for a rough idea.
rollinhranch - 2/28/2012 9:40:08 AM
QUESTION: I am looking to get a yorkie for my daughter she is 5 and one on the way - would this dog be a good choice if not what would be better?
Anonymous - 2/18/2012 11:46:58 AM
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Yorkies are really kid friendly they love them their really good with kids
Anonymous - 4/6/2012 2:21:20 PM
young children are not good with small dogs typically
Anonymous - 3/31/2012 4:07:53 PM
Yorkies are gold with children:)
Anonymous - 3/12/2012 7:30:50 PM
yes yorkies are very good with children and newborns
Anonymous - 2/28/2012 12:42:29 AM
Yorkies are not good dogs for young children.
Anonymous - 2/21/2012 3:00:41 PM
QUESTION: i am so not sure if i should get a male or female yorkie. which one is better? PLEASE help!
Anonymous - 2/17/2012 9:22:16 PM
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i have a female yorkie. she is so loving. she also loves to be pampered! she adores attention. she is not very territorial for a female dog. loves all people and dogs.
Anonymous - 3/31/2012 4:08:56 PM
i have a male yorkie and he is the sweetest thing. he is very smart and loves lots of attention. he is very affectionate and loves to be close to me at all times. i would not trade him for anything in this world!!
Anonymous - 2/29/2012 12:00:04 PM
QUESTION: my yorkie has lots of black on her will she get lighter as she gets older, she is 8 weeks now?
Anonymous - 2/15/2012 12:11:19 AM
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my yorkie was also his lighter colors came in, as he got older..
Anonymous - 4/10/2012 12:51:30 AM
What color are her parents? They will usually get lighter, and according to the yorkie breed standard they should. Some will stay black. If one of the parents is black it adds to the chance, but two of the blue/gold yorkies can have a puppy that stays black. The black coats are usually cottony feeling instead of the silky coat.
rollinhranch - 2/16/2012 1:09:25 PM
QUESTION: is a yorkie a good pet?
Anonymous - 2/10/2012 9:49:27 PM
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Yorkies are excellent, he's my therapy dog, the best.
Anonymous - 4/10/2012 12:52:03 AM
of course yorkie's are awesome!
Anonymous - 2/17/2012 9:18:06 PM
QUESTION: Can you breed a Yorkie with a Pomeranian? Would that be a good idea?
Anonymous - 2/8/2012 10:45:14 AM
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Search it! They kinda look really cute
Anonymous - 3/12/2012 7:32:34 PM
QUESTION: What does "fixed" mean?
Anonymous - 2/7/2012 10:23:12 PM
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Anonymous - 2/10/2012 3:12:38 PM
QUESTION: Does a yorkie work well with a german shepherd as a companion,even if they grow up together as puppies?
Anonymous - 2/7/2012 9:43:24 AM
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yes my yorkie did, & they love each other & kiss it's so sweet.
Anonymous - 4/10/2012 12:53:05 AM
We got our German Shepherd as a puppy and she is great with my yorkies. Very gentle and listens to them when they are done playing.
rollinhranch - 2/7/2012 3:56:37 PM
QUESTION: I really want a female Yorkie, but I am leaning more towards the male because I have heard horror stories about menstral (for lack of a better word) in female dogs.I have heard they wear diapers and all other things, please help clear things up for me......thanks
Anonymous - 2/6/2012 10:29:44 PM
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keep in mind that male Yorkies, like all male dogs, lift their leg to pee. Because of that their heir always smells of pee... unless of course you tie the hair in a bow lol
Anonymous - 2/10/2012 3:14:13 PM
If you get the female fixed you won't have any of those problems. Unfixed males can pee to mark their territory in the house, I've never had one who doesn't. So as long as either gender is fixed you will be fine.
rollinhranch - 2/7/2012 3:57:13 PM
QUESTION: My 4 year old Yorkie is very sweet and gentle , but my 2 year old Bull Mastiff just had puppies and she starts barking and growling around the momma! What should I do ?
Anonymous - 2/6/2012 5:41:57 PM
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