by Anita Question What is the difference between runt of the litter and regular size? Is one better than the other. The female was the runt of the litter and males were all normal. What would possibly be the problem with the runt oppose to the regular size puppies long … [Read more...]

Question What would be a good time to buy a yorkie when is is a puppy or a adult? Answer Personally I would always opt for buying a yorkie when it is still a pup. This is because I believe the bond you build with your yorkie when it is still young and the amount of time … [Read more...]

Question I have seen some breeders advertising Parti yorkies? A lot of times they have white on their bodies. Is this acceptable with the AKC? I asked another breeder and she advised to stay away from these digs because they are mixed? Is there any truth to … [Read more...]

by henrietta (Augusta GA) Question Are parti yorkies true yorkshire terriers and do they shed hair? Answer As far as I am aware the parti yorkie is black, tan and white. Whether this came about of a yorkie breeding with another breed I do not know. However, may … [Read more...]

by Mike (Mt. Prospect, IL) Question I have two Yorkies. Addison is 2.5 years old and Chloe is 1 year old. We brought Chloe home at 3 months and honestly got her to keep Addie company since we were gone most of the day for work. They get along great most of the time. … [Read more...]

by PAATRICE BLOOM (SAN DIEGO CA) Question MY TWELVE WEEK OLD YORKIE ALWAYS ACTS AS THO HE IS STARVING. HE GOES TO THE CABINET WHERE I TAKE THE FOOD FROM AND GOES BANANAS TRYING TO RIP IT OPEN TO GET AT FOOD. THE VET TOLD ME TO FEED HIM FOUR TIMES A DAY, ABOUT A TABLESPOON … [Read more...]

by John (E.H., CT) Question We are getting a new addition to our family at Christmas and wanted to know if a collar or a harness should be used? Answer Before I began this site and researching a lot more for inormation on yorkshire terriers, we used to use a collar … [Read more...]

by Raef19 (KY) Question Hello! I have just recently got a yorkie puppy who is 7 weeks old. She is doing great and is potty trained outside for the most part. My concern is that I am a school teacher and will have to leave my yorkie alone from about 7am to about 5pm. I … [Read more...]

by peter (ireland) Question Hello my yorkshire terrier seems to be eating her poo lately, is this harmful to her? Answer This is not harmful, however it is a nasty habit which should be broken now. This is very common amongst puppies and if the habit is not … [Read more...]

by Mike Dye (Aberdeen, MD, USA) Question I'm a owner of three (3) Yorkies (Molly, Kaily and Maggie) and all three constitantly love to lick the sofa, the sheets/cover on the bed, inside the wooden legs of the coffee table and YES, even the arms, legs, and faces of their … [Read more...]