Well, if you are looking for:
- An intelligent dog
- Soft, natural humanlike hair
- Loving dog
- Cuteness galore
Style...
Then a Yorkie is your breed of dog !
Its not all strawberries and cream though... Caring for a Yorkie takes time and effort, but all of that is repaid with love and an neverending amount of joy. Your Yorkie will require a lot of attention initially, but after maturing, it will become an endless source of joy to you and your family - guaranteed !
So what do you have to look out for when buying your first Yorkie?
- Find a reputable breeder or dealer
- Insist on credentials and proof of bloodline - many a Yorkie lover was fooled into buying a Yorkie-x cross...
- Decode on the sice you want - or can accomodate: Yorkies range from miniature, teacup to meduim(normal) sized.
- Remember - don't keep an intelligent dog like a Yorkie in a small flat !
- Will the registration papers be provided with the sale ?
- Who is the mother and father - you don't need a show winning bloodline, but good blood counts !
- Price - can you afford the dog that you want ?
A few things to consider after buying your first Yorkie:
- He or she will be very new and freightened in the beginning - give them 24 hours to adjust.
- Be anderstanding - they will mess inside the house initially - that will correct itself after the 8th week.
- They will need a lot of attention - don't leave them home alone...
- Good feeding and enough water is very important.
- Make sure the environment is safe - no deep water, open cables to chew on, or anywhere they can get hurt.
- If you are buying the dog for a child, make sure you supervise the child in the beginning.
