Lately, it seems, everyone is dressing their pets. Celebrities pay big bucks to dress their dogs in the latest doggie fashions and puppy moms and dads everywhere are buying cute little sweaters, snazzy jackets and clever t-shirts for their pooches.
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Yorkshire Terriers are adored and cherished by many people as family pets and companion dogs. Yorkies, as they are affectionately called, are an extremely small and delicate toy breed of dog. They have wonderful natures for the right owner, but they aren’t the right choice for every person. These little dogs are often kept by older people who do not have young children in the home or by singles that want to devote their love and time to their sweet terrier. There are both physical characteristics and personality characteristics that comprise these dogs. The following are brief descriptions of the physical and personal characteristics of the Yorkshire Terrier.
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I am sure most people who have ever considered purchasing a Yorkshire Terrier puppy have heard the stories about how Yorkie’s are bad with kids. I know I heard all about them, however I would like to personally put a good spin on something that has been perceived by so many to be a bad thing. I am the mommy to two small girls one who is 2 and the other who is almost 4, plus my newest furbaby who is Harley our 12 week old Yorkshire Terrier puppy.
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I have a small Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) who occasionally makes odd hacking, wheezing and snorting sounds that I was concerned about. This frequently happened after drinking water or when she was particularly excited. Her vet explained that the condition she had was called Reverse Sneezing or Pharyngeal Gag Reflex, and was not really a health problem at all, but a common occurrence in toy breeds dogs.
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Ear care for Yorkies is very important, and Pat Bartel from Associated Content has some great advice on taking care of your pet’s ears.
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