Mar 12 2007
Facts About Yorkie Puppy Care
Almost everyone will agree Yorkies are some of the most adorable dogs. They are one of the few breeds who are actually cuter as they get older. If you want to adopt one of these bundles of energy there are a few things you need to know about Yorkie puppy care. Bundle of energy is an understatement. These babies seem to have a never ending supply of bubbly, bouncy, energy. For many people, this energy is too much for them to deal with. If you are looking for a docile lap dog, you might want to consider another breed.
Newborn Yorkie puppy care is much like care for any other type of puppy. They need attention, food, water, and lots of grooming. Yorkies have beautiful long coats that require daily attention. A thorough brushing is needed every day to prevent matting. Starting the puppy out at a very young age will help the puppy learn to tolerate this activity.
Yorkies are a member of the toy breeds and are subject to bouts with low blood sugar. Because of their high energy level their small bodies sometimes expend more energy than they take in. This can be a serious problem if not given immediate attention. A small amount of sweet water or syrup will usually be all that is needed but if your puppy does not respond you need to make a trip to the vet. This problem usually is not a threat after twelve weeks of age.
Because of their demure stature and high energy level you need to take care that your Yorkie puppy gets enough to drink. Dehydration can happen quickly and needs immediate attention. If your puppy is playing hard he will need to drink water frequently. It is extremely important for you to have a fresh supply of water available at all times.
Yorkie Puppy Care And Training
For some unknown reason Yorkies don’t realize they are little dogs. They often exhibit stubborn behavior especially when you are trying to house train them. They are one of the more difficult breeds to train and they will require a lot of patience on your part. A very young Yorkie is probably not going to learn very fast. Most people have more success when the dog is five to six months old. If you are exercising proper Yorkie puppy care you will not spank your puppy when he has an accident. Instead try scolding him in a rough voice. Most puppies want to please their master and it makes them unhappy when they know they have disappointed you. Since you are dealing with a baby you should not expect too much too soon. It is also important to note that treats should be given when your puppy goes where you want him to. This will help to reinforce his positive behavior.
You need to understand that Yorkie puppy care will sometimes try your patience. The first year of life is usually the most difficult but their temperament will get better as they mature. With patience and understanding you will find that the Yorkie is one of the most lovable dogs you can own.
i think yorkies are cute and would consider having one but i own and love pitbulls! sorry!!
I Love Yorkies And Want One But I Need A Price Range From $400 Lower! If You Seen One Like That Or No One Please Contact Me! It Has To Be 10 weeks Or Smaller.
I love yorkies and I have one of my own. She is now almost 6 weeks old and is the most adorable pup I have ever seen!
im getting my yorkie next week she is just the cutest thing ever her name is maggie and she is 6 weeks old. i love yorkies and cant wait til i get mine.
I’ve had my little 12 week old yorkie for a couple of weeks now and he has the greatest little personality. He is so adorable and loves to snuggle with his mom and dad.
Yorkies are adorable dogs that need a lot of attention, care and love…. However reading the above comments I fear that these people don’t realize that. Owning a Yorkie is not like having a pit bull - its not just saying óh how cute’ etc. it is sharing your time (lots of it) to assure that your new companion/pet is healthy and happy.
I love my yorkie I got him wen he was 7 weeks old he know is 12 weeks and I would def. Recommend this puppy to anyone they are adorable and fast learners
I think now after reading this website, that Yorkies do require alot of patience and attention. I will be getting one on my birthday. Her name will be Truffles or Pringles. I am looking forward to the challange ahead.
omg i have 2 yorkies and they just had puppies!!!
My son got me a Yorkie, he bought it in Ky and I live in Florida so my daughter which lives in Ky kept it for me for about a month until I could come in an get him(my daughter has 2 kids and a Lab that would get annoyed by the playfulness) so it was confusing I’m sure to him of where his home was but the main problem I have with him he bites, he won’t clamp down but you can’t enjoy him for his teeth,he will bite the back of my arm,my sides, hands. I will play ball with him, he will bring it back but as soon as he drops it, he’s biting your hand. He was born May lst and my son picked him up on June 29th 2007. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Marilyn Smith
I got my yorkie when she was 6 weeks, now she is around 16 weeks. She is def. a ton of energy but she always makes me smile. I named he Kaitlyn Bear II after a brittany spaniel my family had to sell…
BTW, when are these dogs potty trainable? Mine is doing pretty well with a dog door but she still does the excited and scared peeing..is that normal?
I have a 13 week old yorkie pup and a 3 yr. old daughter.They get along great.They both have alot of energy and can get it out with eachother.So far he is doing very well with his training but it does take a lot of time patience.He is a very smart loving dog and I would recomend that if you want a sweet smart cuddely dog, get a yorkie.
I’m getting my baby from bluebonnetyorkies , I love it, they post pictures since puppies are born for us to watch them grow, very nice.
I have two yorkies and a pit bull and a shepard my yorkie just had 3 puppie born augs 8th and my pit bull and shepard get a long great with all puppies are so cute
i’m getting 1 in 48 hours!!!
i have a golden retriver too!!!
I just got my yorkie and i’m having trouble with him not biting me and going to the bathroom OUTSIDE!!!!
i have the cutest toy yorkie, Goliath. he’s doing pretty well with housebreaking, but still needs more time. he’s 3 months old and is very attached to me, but loves people. just know that yorkies need a lot of time and attention. be savy and research info to help…
Omg i cant wait to get my yorkie they’re like the cutest things
I have a 5 month old female that weighs 2.5 pounds. Her hair is very wirey and thin, is that normal? She also has a soft spot on her said, is that normal at her age? Please contact me and let me know thanks
I want a yorkie SOOO bad but my husband is a rottweiler person.
Please check out your local Yorkie/pet rescues. A co worker just had several baby Yorkies brought into her rescue and will eventually be up for adoption.
I have 2 yorkies who just had 6 puppies 1 died the first night. But the rest are doing fine. They are the most loving dogs I have ever seen.
i have a 9 week old yorkie puppy and love her to death. she is learning to deal with my other 2 large breed dogs.potty training is going well for now but i live in nebraska and need to know how to litter box train her as it gets too cold here in the winter and she is still a baby. if any one knows how to train this way let me know. thanks
i am getting a yorkie for Chrismas. i picked it out from a litter and it is the mellow one. it is it to young to take home so we r taking it home on the 20 of dec!
i am getting a yorkie in 2 days 48 hrs ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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While Yorkies do require a lot of time it can be very rewarding. I have a 8 month old Yo-Chon, I adopted at 4 months, and she is a bundle of energy & I just adopted a 4 year old female and she is calm, very loving and loves to cuddle, so don’t limit yourself to just getting a puppy. Also, don’t think you can’t have a Yorkie because someone else in your family has big dogs…my husband has 2 AmStafs and my Yorkie & Yo-Chon dominate them.
I am getting my puppy in 9 days! i am soooooo excted! his name is riley and a bundle of love
im getting a yorkie in one hour!
im so excited i peed my pants! so when the dog goes i go too! jkjkjk but i am excited. iv never had a small dog!
I am saving my money for a yorkie!!! I can’t wait to get it. I drive my parents nuts talking about my soon to be puppy…Saphira (Saffy) every day!!! I also have a schnoodle. And a cat! Bunny…Hamster…Mouse…Gecko…and fish! I AM A COMPLETE ANIMAL FEEND!!
Im picking up our Yorkie on Christmas Eve, the pet store is holding him he is 8 weeks old today! It was Love at first sight! My 7 year old daughter has been asking Santa for a Yorkie since the summer! I can hardly wait I am like a kid at Christmas.
My bf is geting me a babi yorkie it was suppose to be a suprize for xmas but i found out jeje.. im sOo excited Thats goin to be my first pet evaa, its under 12 weeks old n still to young to leave its mom. i will be receiveing it the second week of january.. =) I want to know what should i be feeding it when it comes home, whats a healthy and good brand of puppy food??
Gracias!
what should i name my new babi yorkie?
its a male :]
my beautiful yorkie just had 5 puppies they are so adorable. i have 8 yorkies and i’m getting two more for christmas. i love my yorkies so much they are my life. and yes they are hard to potty train and it gets very aggravating to have to clean up pee but they are just to cute to get on to them
I just got Jacob and he is precious… I love him so much. My dad and brother got him for me for Chistmas. This is the best Christmas ever.
I have a 7 month yo-chon which I got for Christmas, he is very Spirited so his name of course is “Spirit”.
I am having trouble with house breaking him, he won’t go out on a lead, nor will he go out with anyone including me. What can I do?
He seems very timid, he won’t come to me or anyone else. I really LOVE him and want to help him over come this. How do I get him to respond to me and come to me?
Thanks for any suggestions!
I just lost a puppy, the mother’s weight is 1.5 kg. the puppy is large but was delivered through c-section. Don’t know what went wrong as I left my dog for their care and visited everyday.
First stud was Nov 5 and the second was on the 7th. I left my dog to the vet’s care on Jan 2 so they can look after her cause I’m at work and was afraid that she might labor without anybody watching, I called and visited everyday and anticipated my little puppy’s arrival. On Jan 6 I went to see her at around 2 pm. she is still eating like a horse, They even made an ultrasound and said that the puppy is still alive and the heartbeat is strong. 12 midnight they called and said that the puppy was weak and did not made it. The puppy was big around 5″. So I really don’t know what went wrong.
Sounds like Parvo.. Don’t get me wrong but keeping puppies at the vet never seems to work out well. I understand you had to leave the female.. We have 5 yorkies.. yes 5.. no i’m not a freak just love them to death.. best “dog” I have ever had. I sometimes fail to say dog because they don’t act like one.. I think they are really people inside a dog’s body
My yorkie Delilah is a little bundle of joy. She is so wonderful to have around but me and my husband started potty training her on pads and we want to start taking her outside but she just wants to play. I dont know what to do.
I have a yorkie and she is so stubborn!! We’ve had her for a month and 1/2 and she’ll bark at anything. She’s a sweetheart and we love her so.
I had a yorkie until she was 12 years old. Yorkies tend to have “big dog syndrome” They think they are big and can take anything. A Dogo Argentino came into our yard, and being protective over my mom, barked at the dog and got herself killed. It’s been three years and we are still not over it. Yorkies are such a loveable breed and are i love everthing aboutt them. We are finally ready to get another one, which she is coming in 6 days. We have a big fence around our yard now, and she will never leave my site! BE CAREFUL!!!
I’m getting my litle 10 1/2 week old baby boy tomorrow! I’m so excited! His new name will be Dolce (Henry wasn’t working for me) and I cannot wait to have my little baby home, and my brother’s boston terrier (who lives at our house) will be so happy to have a little cousin to play with all the time. yay i can’t wait!
i also own a yorkie his name is cody and he’s is full of energy 24/7 but he brings joy and entertainment …
I have one of the cutest yorkies in the owrld and all she wants to do is play! She has an awesome personality and loves to play with any type of little dog! It is so fun to play with him! His name is Kodi and his best friend’s name is Chloe!
- Angel Kansas
I am getting my baby girl on Friday and can not wait. My husband has two pit bulls and we have a cat as well, but I’ve wanted a Yorkie for so long that we finally decided to get one. I’m so excited!!!
My mom just lost a fox terrier due to old age. She had that dog for 17 years and it tore her apart when patchy ( fox terrier) passed away. 2 Months later they found a tumor in my 16 year old cat (sassy) brain, so we had to put her down. Our family was sad that we lost 2 of the closest things around us.
One week later my friend’s Lhasa apso gave birth to Yorkie mixes. I called my mom up two weeks later and told her for mothers day Im going to get her a baby boy yorkie mix. Its the first time I really saw her happy after the two loses. So April 25 Im going to bring home Grady boy our yorkie mix. Mom cant wait to meet her baby boy 8]
My new yorkie is at my house right now. He came home today with my husband as a surprise to me. Apparently his human Mommy passed away and he was being kept in a cage by family friends that were finally able to convince the daughter that he needed a new home with a new fmaily to love and care for him!
I’ve not been able to see him yet, as I am in the next state over assisting with my Dad and a family illness of our own, but I will tomorrow!
Well im glad right now cause im lucky enough to get a new born yorkie in like 5 weeks!
we just got a yorkie and she is sooo cute! we do love her so! she gets along great with our vitzla!
I have a yorkie, he is about 1 yr now, we got him when he was little and he was sick, but as he grew and we had to give him medicine around the clock. he is now the cutest thing ever but a mess, he is pretty good in his crate but when we have him in the house he sometimes makes a lil ooops…he is getting better and better, let me tell you if you don’t have the time to take care of one…then its best you don’t get one. but i know i LLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEE mine! P.s. his name is dixon we got the idea by driving by a baseball field, you know dixie baseballs?
Ive always wanted a yorkie and actually got a yorkiepoo last week, his name is mocha he is adorable and love him im so paranoid somethings going 2 happen. I spanked him earlier b4 i read the comments and promise 2 never do it again i feel so bad and rightfully so
I just got a yorkie 2 weeks ago and she is the best.. Her name is Roxy she is a burst of energy.. I love her!!! I want another one…
I JUST BOUGHT A YORKIE THATS 4 WEEKS OLD. THE LADY I BOUGHT HER FROM SAID THAT SHE HAS TEETH BUT… WHEN SHE WAS TEETHING ON MY FINGER I DIDNT FEEL ANY TEETH, JUST THE OUTLINES OF THEM COMING IN. BUT, I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO CARE FOR HER, AND WHATS SOMETHINGS THAT SHE CAN EAT WITHOUT GETTING SICK. IT WOULD REALLY BREAK MY HEART IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO HER! BUT, I HAVE SOME PUPPY CHOW AND MY MOM SAYS TO PUT WATER ON IT TO MAKE IT MUSHY. IS THAT GOOD ENOUGH? CAN ANYBODY PLEASE REPLY AS TO WHAT U THINK I SHOULD DO… THANX!
to SK-New.Yorkie.Owner: First of all nobody reputable would sell any dog before 8 weeks of age, and most should not be sold/taken from mother before 12 weeks. To feed your baby you should buy a mild-formula canned dog food (not chunky) something like A/D formula from the vet. Call your veterinarian and tell them the situation and ask waht should I be feeding.
Yorkies need food down 24/7 (hard food - tiny kibble, toy/small breed formula) and twice a day of wet canned food such as A/D formula.
Good luck.
Brittany
First off, I would NEVERet one of my puppies leave the house until they were at least six weeks old. At 4 weeks, the puppy should just be starting on a dog food mix and start the process of not drinking moms milf. But you geeting her at 4 weeks ounds very early.
I would check with your vet as to what would be the best food for the pup as he or she is only 4 weeks old. You want to make sure that the pup is getting the proper nutrion.
I have a litter that will be a week old this friday. I will NOT let any of mine go until they are at least 6 weeks old and they are eating and drinking
Best of Luck
Tony
My little girl is 13 weeks old she is about 1 1/2 lbs. She is fiesty and full of energy. I also have a mini poodle and she gives him a run for his money. She will only sit if she can see the treat in your hand and will try to ignore you until she is able to see what she wants. I love her dearly and the housetraining is a work in progress.
i am selling yorkies for $225 and i have 4 of them if u want one call this # 212-725-2980 if u wanna buy one they were just born a week ago. ^_^
hi,
i am looking for a yorkie thats a girl. Is there someone who is giving them for adoption?
I’ve never done this before. I don’t have a comment but I would like to ask some questions please.
My yorkie is 9 months old & his name is Riley. I am having trouble with him peeing inside after he has been outside. Plus I would also like to know how old or young can they be to breed them?? I have a girl
whos female just went into heat today, so I was gonna take Riley over tomorrow to let him do his thing, but I was wondering if he can get hurt or if he’s too young?
How can I keep him from barking, & chewing everything in sight? I have to put things up high on everything just so he won’t destroy it.
Please help if you can. Thanks!! Deb
I have one yorkie 6 1/2 years old and am getting a 2 1/2 month old this weekend. My oldest is named Riggins and his brother will be Jacoby. Riggins is the smartest and sweetest dog I have ever owned! He loves to cuddle and play all at the same time. He did require alot of attention at first and still gets vocal when he doesn’t get his way, but I just talk back and he knows who is the boss! I can’t wait to see what his brother will be when he gets older. I wouldn’t have any other small dog!!!!
My husband and I are hopefully getting a yorkie. We don’t have kids so this is our first baby. I can hardly contain myself to pick out a name, gets toys…This is so exciting.
I am getting a yorkie in two to three weeks she will be about 8 or 9 weeks old when she arrives i just cant waIT FOR HER
I’ll be getting my yorkie this sunday he is six weeks old. My daughter breeds Yorkies she has 3 puppies and she’s giving one to me the smallest one. I got to see him today he’s so tiny his mom weights 3lbs and dad weights 4lbs.