Owner guide - Be prepared to spend time on grooming and bathing

Be prepared to spend time on grooming and bathing your Yorkshire Terrier. Because they have long coats, Yorkshire Terrier must have baths and their coats must be trimmed short or shaved for convenience and hygiene.

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DOG FAQ - What kind of toys that suitable for Yorkshire Terrier?

Get some soft plush toys for your Yorkshire terrier to play with. Any petstore should have plenty of soft toys to choose from. Be careful of toys that have materials that could fall off or splinter off, as it may injure your baby. You can also give them an old T-shirt of yours or an old tied up sock of yours. When you are gone, they like having your scent around.

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DOG FAQ - What kind of bed that suitable for Yorkshire Terrier?

Choose a bed with a good cushion with thick fabric. That will keep your Yorkshire Terrier warm at night.

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DOG FAQ - I will be bringing my new Yorkshire terrier puppy home soon, what do I need?

- A trusted qualified vet who specializes in smaller breeds
- Small kennel/crate
- Safe toys
- Grooming items, shampoo/conditioners, brush/comb
- Food (most often breeders recommend your Yorkshire terrier puppy maintain the same diet that he/she is on when adopted. If you’d like to change your Yorkshire terrier’s diet change it gradually to decrease the chances of an upset tummy.
- Soft bed
- Food/water dishes. Plastic food and water dishes normally are not recommended as they can harbor harmful bacteria.
- Harness type collar with leash
- Yorkshire Terrier handbooks for reference

There will be some things that you will need to purchase and have ready after you get your Yorkshire terrier. He will need a bed,dog food, toys, hair brushes, food and water bowl, leash, and collar. If you plan on transporting your Yorkshire terrier much, you will also need to get a pet carrier.

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DOG FAQ - Why is my Yorkshire’s coat not shiny and silky like seen in books?

Genetics plays a major factor in determining the coat your Yorkshire Terrier will achieve. Some mature to have a silky shiny coat with no problems matting while others are wooly and wavy and seem to matt easily. It has been seen that no bathing products can change the type of coat your Yorkshire Terrier is destined to have but find some grooming products make a coat more manageable and more desired.

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DOG FAQ - Do Yorkshire terriers shed?

No, Yorkshire terriers do not shed. Great for people with allergies! Be aware though, they are a high energy little dog.

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DOG FAQ - What foods are toxic to Yorkshire Terriers?

Foods potentially toxic to a Yorkshire terrier are chocolate, caffeine, onions, garlic, mushrooms, grapes or raisins and raw eggs.

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DOG FAQ - What is the gestation period for a Yorkshire terrier?

The gestation period for the Yorkshire Terrier puppies will be 60 to 63 days.

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DOG FAQ - What is the life expectancy of a Yorkshire terrier?

The life expectancy of a Yorkshire terrier dog is between 12 and 15 years.

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DOG FAQ - How much does a yorkshire terrier cost?

You can buy a Yorkshire Terrier puppy for $500 to $700 on average.

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