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Sep 02, 2007 by jessi | Posted in Dogs

i am planning on getting a yorkshire terrier puppy and i was looking for a little advice.

1. what kind of food do they eat?

2. If i am not planning on showing her can i trim her nails and hair myself?

3. Do i need to clean her teeth everyday?

4. How should i train it?

5. what type of shampoo and conditioner should i use?

6.Could you make a list of all the supplies that i will need?

7. Any other information that you think i will need.

thank you sooooooooooo much i highly appreciate your help.

1. what kind of food do they eat? Puppy food. And be sure to use a premium food, small bites. Nothing can substitute for good nutrition when it comes to our fur-babies. I would suggest you look for, if you can afford it, a good all-natural food like Blue Buffalo, Wellness, etc. If not, Science Diet or Nutro are good. Royal Canin makes food specifically by breed. Rule of thumb; look for good meat protein, as little byproduct as possible. Do NOT feed wet food! It will rot your little one's teeth.

2. If i am not planning on showing her can i trim her nails and hair myself? You can certainly trim them, however you must get her accustomed to having you touch her paws by spending time manipulating them. Dogs generally don't like their paws messed with. As for hair, Yorkies can be difficult to groom. You can trim around eyes and ears for example. Be sure you get the appropriate combs and comb your Yorkie every day. Don't miss. They can get mats that are very painful if not groomed regularly.

3. Do i need to clean her teeth everyday? The short answer is YES. But, realistically I know folks don't do that. But be diligent to brush them on a regular basis using enzyme toothpaste that is made for dogs and a doggie toothbrush.

4. How should i train it? Get involved with a positive training class. PetSmart offers them if you have a PetSmart in your area. Your puppy will need to start about 10-12 weeks of age and that will give him/her the appropriate socialization and training needed. Don't just drop off the puppy with a trainer and expect them to do the work for you. You want your puppy to bond with you, not the trainer.

5. what type of shampoo and conditioner should i use? Check with your groomer, but initially you will need a good puppy shampoo (gentle, no tears) and a detangler. Do NOT use a flea shampoo. Your puppy is too young and too small to handle the insecticide.

6.Could you make a list of all the supplies that i will need? Oh gosh...the list can be endless. To start with you will need food, bowls, a leash and collar which fits properly, id tag, a small kennel (no larger than for your Yorkie to stand up, turn around and lay back down - excellent for potty training).

7. Any other information that you think i will need. Plan to spend time potty training for outside using your kennel to control the environment. It is the best proven method for training, as well as necessary to keep your puppy safe when you cannot be with them.

You're welcome to email me with any questions. I'm more than willing to help.

Cindi G.

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The Yorkshire Terrier is known for its long & flowing coat, to maintain this appearance the coat requires daily grooming. Yorkshire Terriers possess what is known as a ’single coat,’ simply meaning that they do not have an undercoat. Their hair is incredibly soft & silky & is often referred to as being very similar to human hair. This fact is wonderful for people that are perhaps allergic to normal animal fur.


 Refrain from using a natural bristle brush, as they are likely to ’snag’ the dog’s coat. The best type of brush for the fine, silky hair of the Yorkshire Terrier is a good quality pin brush with a rubber backing to it. Keep away from the pin brushes that have the little balls on the ends of the pins as they have a tendency to pull at the coat & break the fine hair.


 Take great care when clipping your dog’s nails if they are done frequently it makes it easier as you will not have to cut so much off each time you clip them, just ‘tip’ the very ends. If you cut too far down the claw you risk catching the ‘quick’ this is the term for the nerves & blood vessels that supply the nail. If the worst happens & you accidentally clip the quick, do not panic, have some powder to hand even talcum powder will do & pop some onto the claw in question. The powder will aid in coagulating the blood therefore stemming the flow.



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