Puppy care - Yorkshire Terriers need constant grooming

Yorkshire Terriers need constant grooming. Make sure you are trimming your puppy's hair growth on his ears. At the age of six months his ears will be firmly set. If the hair has grown out, then the ears will not set up firmly. Keeping the hair around his rear end trimmed will help eliminate the build-up of feces.

Make sure to use a clean, warm, wet wash cloth to remove the gunk around his eyes, as this could promote unwanted bacterial growth and may rot the hair around his eyes. Make sure to feed your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy quality healthy puppy dog food. Good-quality food is high in price, but will help avoid costly veterinarian bills due to allergy problems in the future.

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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 - What is the best puppy food to give to my Yorkshire Terrier?

A high quality puppy dry kibble should be adequate for your Yorkshire Terrier. Most types of puppy food is of personal preference regarding food brands, wet or dry, homemade, holistic, etc.

Some Yorkshire Terriers have been known to be finicky eaters and refuse to eat. Offering plain rice, boiled chicken, cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, plain yogurt, chicken livers, baby meat sticks, etc are often given in helps to boost your Yorkshire Terrier’s appetite. Healthy human snacks can consist of carrots and small pieces of fruit. With any sudden diet change your Yorkshire Terrier might experience an upset tummy ending in diarrhea. Gradual change in any Yorkshire Terrier diet is suggested.

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