Yorkie Care

To maintain good Yorkshire Terrier health there is some special care that is required just like all breeds that have special characteristics. Sometimes the breed can be very spirited and noisy so you should consider your neighbors before choosing to bring this breed home. Although most of the time the breed has a generally excellent disposition and is a loyal pet, a Yorkshire Terrier can get very excited at times.

When it comes to caring for your Yorkshire Terrier health you will have to spend some time on grooming and bathing your dog. To maintain convenience and hygiene due to the Yorkie's long coat you will need to bathe your dog and trim their hair short. You should brush the coat daily and bath them when they get dirty which should be done daily and weekly respectively. You should wash the side of the body daily for a male with a damp cloth and warm water since this is where urine will collect. If you can you should use a small hair dryer and brush to dry the dog in front.

Washing mucus from the corners of the dog's eyes is an important part of Yorkshire Terrier health, even if you need to do this on a daily basis. You want to wash them with a cloth or wad of cotton that is soaked in warm water. Your pet's hair can rot if you don't remove this mucus. Carefully dry off the dog after washing them. Keeping the hair around the anus clean is equally important. If it isn't cleaned regularly this hair will typically become matted with feces. It is also important that you regularly trim the hair on the top third of the earflaps. The excessive hair can weigh down the ear before it has a chance to firmly set which usually occurs around six months of age.

You should find a dog coat for your dog during the cold weather. Using a store-bought coat can help to keep your dog warm and cozy since they don't have an undercoat to keep themselves warm. To maintain Yorkshire Terrier health on the inside you should regularly check their ears for excessive wax and mites. Take them to the veterinarian periodically and have the hair plucked from the inside of their ears. You will also need to occasionally trim the hair on their feet.

You will also want to focus on their eyes and teeth. Make sure their long hair is kept out of their eyes. As a toy breed the Yorkies are prone to tartar buildup on their teeth so regular brushing is important. Your veterinarian can recommend the best dental products and methods for brushing. Since Yorkies eat very little it is important that you invest in a nutritious food so that they can eat something healthy for them. Keep an eye on your dog when outside or around other visiting animals since they don't have much tolerance for other dogs. Often the small breed is eager for a spirited argument. By taking good care of your Yorkie you can expect them to live a long healthy fifteen years or more.

Susan Bailey is an animal lover who wants to make sure you take proper care of your dog. Yorkshire Terrier care means you need to focus on the outside as well as the inside of your dog. Choosing the best Yorkshire Terrier diet is also a very important part of caring for your dog.