Posts tagged puppies

Yorkies have a reputation for being difficult to house train, and it isn't entirely undeserved. The reason is mostly mechanical rather than stubbornness: a bladder the size of a walnut simply cannot hold on as long as a larger dog's, and a puddle from a four-pound dog is small enough to be missed, which lets a habit form in a spot you never cleaned.

The good news is that the method is straightforward. What it demands is frequency and consistency rather than cleverness.

Bringing home a Yorkshire Terrier puppy is wonderful, slightly chaotic, and over before you've had time to take it all in. Yorkies are tiny — many weigh under two pounds when they arrive — so the first few weeks need a bit more care than they would with a larger breed.

This checklist covers what to buy, how to prepare your home, what to feed, when to see the vet, and the Yorkie-specific health signs every new owner should recognise.