| The Yorkshire Terrier was originally bred for the | | | | puppy proof. If you leave anything out your dog will get |
| purpose of being used as a ratter and hunter that was | | | | into it and sometimes the consequences can be |
| also small enough to get into fox and badger burrows. | | | | deadly. Ten of the most deadly items in your home |
| Later the Yorkie puppy grew into a popular pet. | | | | include antifreeze, chocolate, bleach, Tylenol, watch |
| Women especially liked the breed since they could | | | | batteries, mothballs, fabric softeners, mouthwash, |
| have a small dog that would be carried under their arm | | | | peach pits and household plants. |
| or in their bag. The breed still makes an excellent | | | | The third more important thing to do before bringing |
| guardian for the family despite their small size. In fact | | | | your Yorkie puppy home is to educate yourself on the |
| they are such a delight to own many will have more | | | | most common health problems for the Yorkshire |
| than one Yorkie puppy in their house. | | | | Terrier breed. This way you can catch any health |
| The Yorkshire Terrier is also an excellent breed choice | | | | problems before they become a major problem. |
| for those who don't have a lot of space for a dog. | | | | It is important to schedule a check up with your |
| Just keep in mind that each dog is an individual. Many | | | | veterinarian as soon as possible once you get your |
| factors are involved in determining if a dog is good | | | | Yorkie puppy. Between three and ten days after you |
| with children and family. The most important factor you | | | | get your new puppy is the best time to take them to |
| should consider when choosing a Yorkie puppy is the | | | | the veterinarian. This gives your puppy some time to |
| family lineage since it has a great impact on the | | | | adjust to the new surroundings at your home. A |
| general disposition of the puppy. You also want to | | | | Yorkie puppy is typically affected by stress, which is |
| make sure you children can give your Yorkie puppy a | | | | why it is best to keep stress to a minimum in order to |
| nurturing and loving environment otherwise the | | | | avoid health problems. |
| personality of your puppy won't matter. | | | | If your puppy begins to act strange or doesn't want to |
| After you decide to get a Yorkie puppy you need to | | | | eat then you should take them to the vet right away. |
| properly prepare your house for your new arrival. First | | | | For at least two weeks keep feeding your Yorkie |
| it is very important that you find a veterinarian whom | | | | puppy the same food that the breeder used and then |
| you are comfortable with and trust. It can be a good | | | | slowly start mixing it with your new dog food. Feed |
| idea to talk with other Yorkshire Terrier owners in your | | | | your dog at least three to four times a day and then |
| area to get some recommendations of veterinarians. | | | | add a bit of warm water if your dog isn't eating. You |
| The second important part of preparing for the arrival | | | | also want to keep up a proper grooming schedule that |
| of your Yorkie puppy is to make sure your house is | | | | includes checking the ears and clipping the nails. |