With so many to types of dogs to choose from, we empathize with anyone who’s having a hard time choosing a dog breed. That’s why we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the characteristics of as many breeds as you can. Exclusive research of just a few breeds isn’t sufficient – especially when there’s a significant chance that you might find your perfect dog within a breed that you hadn’t even considered.  read more »

As mentioned in our “poodle grooming” article, you can certainly cut your dog’s hair any way that you like if have no plans to exhibit your poodle in the show ring. Just keep in mind that the longer the hair and more intricate the clipping, the more maintenance is required. Think about the amount of time you have to dedicate toward grooming, and then choose an appropriate style. Here, we describe the most common poodle haircuts.  read more »

Have you ever been out walking your dog, and found yourself at a loss of words when someone asks, "Where in the world does that dog come from?" If so, you can use the following chart to locate the origin of your dog, and proudly state the birthplace of its breed.  read more »

When compared to the expert care of reputable breeders, pet stores fail to meet even the most common sense standards. Many pet stores are so below standard in fact, you're almost guaranteed to experience problems should you decided to buy from them. That's why we recommend buying Yorkshire terrier puppies for sale from breeders - not pet stores. Yorkie puppies for sale from pet store are sold for the money -- not for the people that's they're sold to -- and not even for the pups themselves.  read more »

One of the things that identify Yorkies as Yorkies is the haircut -- a haircut that's either short or long. Now when we say long, we mean **really** long. And when we say short, we mean as short as a puppy's hair. A short style is called a "puppy cut" in fact and its easy maintenance makes it one of the more popular Yorkshire Terrier haircuts.  read more »

Of the four main places to find a dog (pet shop, adoption center or shelter, someone’s backyard, and breeders), this resource is one of the first places people look for purebreds. Dog breeders facilitate and monitor mating among specific dog breeds. The main goal of any professional breeder is to consistently regenerate explicit characteristics fit for professional showing or reproduction. As you can guess, professional breeders are the best resource for locating high quality and healthy dogs.  read more »

To help you find the healthiest purebred, this article describes what makes a good dog breeder. There’s little dispute after all, that the health of a dog is oftentimes dependent on its introduction to the world. Since breeders are responsible for how puppies are cared for, you’ll want to get yours from one that’s ethical, responsible, and caring. Here’s how to assess the situation.  read more »

Everything is easier when you already know something about it - Yorkies included! By understanding your Yorkies' personality and inborn traits, you can facilitate your Yorkie training efforts. This article will introduce some of the traits that are specific to Yorkies in general, and then suggest how you can work with those traits to train your dog faster (or at least, with less difficulty).  read more »

Dog memorials help people cope with the loss of a very close and loyal friend. They’re a great way to pay homage to many years of faithful dedication and joyful entertainment. If you’re thinking of giving your pet a dog memorial, here are some wonderful ways to do so.  read more »

If you're interested in adopting an older Yorkie, you can find one at a Yorkie rescue group. Older Yorkies make suitable alternatives for people who don't want to fuss with a puppy. However, with the older Yorkies is the potential for problems. An older Yorkie might not have been properly socialized when young for example, or it might have even been abused. Thankfully, most Yorkie rescue groups keep history files on the pups that they acquire so that you can assess your capability in attending to an older pup's needs.  read more »