Question: Bow legged yorkie : My yorkie's front legs appear to be bowed is this normal? Answer If your Yorkie appears to have bow legs, it is likely a condition called bowleggedness. Bowleggedness is a skeletal deformity in which the legs bend outward, causing a distinct … [Read more...]

by mickala (virginia) Question Are yorkies okay to be left alone for 6 hours, usually Monday through Friday? Answer I think the effect this would have on a yorkie would depend on how old it is. Of course the dog will survive the time alone, but it may eventually … [Read more...]

Question Hi... We have a 4 year old Silky Terrier that continues to pee in the house (intermittently) both at night when we are sleeping and at other times when we leave him alone in the house. He regularly goes out just before bedtime and knows that he is doing something … [Read more...]

by Natasha (North Carolina) Question I adopted my yorkie, Roscoe about two weeks ago. He has been a sweet little angel until this past weekend. Everytime someone enters the room he goes balistic. He barks and shows his teeth like he is going to attack them. I need … [Read more...]

by Jeannine (Daly City, CA) Question I have had a problem training and understanding about him because I have never owned a yorkshire terrier before. I would like more information about how to properly train yorkies and get rid of some of the bad habits he has. We … [Read more...]

by Letitia Williams (Stratford, CT USA) Question We have just added a new yorkie to the family; "TinkerBell" and she is 8 weeks old. I have wanted to another yoorkshire terrier to the family for the past three years, but was very afraid too, because "GUCCI" the Queen of … [Read more...]

by Elizabeth (Jacksonville, Texas) Hello, We are about to bring home a healthy 9 yr. old female, spayed Yorkie. She is UTD on all her vaccines, on preventive meds (parvo, heartworm, etc.) and otherwise has been lovingly cared for. She is now a "retired" dog from breeding … [Read more...]

Question I am wondering if my baby yorkie of about 4weeks needs to drink milk or water and if so should it be out of a bottle? Answer A yorkie pup of 4 weeks should not yet be away from his mother. A puppy needs its mothers milk until at least 6 weeks of age and it … [Read more...]