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FAQ: Where are you located? We're located in south Georgia, an easy drive to Florida, South Carolina and Alabama. Our clients drive from all over the country. My Carter Yorkie puppies live in several foreign countries, too. Major cities within an easy drive are Valdosta, Albany, Savannah, Macon, Gainesville, Lake City, Orlando, Tallahassee, Cordele, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Tampa, Warner Robins, Columbus, and Panama City- to name a few. I also have a trusted courier to deliver your puppy to you, if you need delivery. Special arrangements can be made for delivery more than 4 hours away. |
Their fearless, loving hearts. I think that is how we all get interested in owning our first Yorkie. |
FAQ: What size Yorkie is best for a family with children? The healthy, robust 6 to 7 pound Yorkie is our favorite playmate for children. Although knows how to handle with care. We try NOT to breed the sickly, tiny, frail Yorkies. Breeders who intentionally breed for these kind and call them "mini or micro Teacup" are often only concerned with small size and not with mental or physical health. You may end up paying many times more than just their price, in Vet bills for those puppies. Many of my clients have spent a small fortune on their first Yorkies health issues -from other breeders. When we do have a really small one, it will be guaranteed healthy, from our old fashioned lines. |
parents. Both parents have the silky long coats- easy to care for, with very little effort. Yorkies are non- shedding, and non-allergenic, too. |
Jasmine says I am Really not happy about my first bath in the kitchen sink. |
FAQ: How doYorkies coats grow? They grow longer like a human baby... short at birth, getting longer with time. Pansy shows her long silky coat after a bath, at almost one year old. She has had no special care to grow coat- just good bloodlines. Yorkies with show coats are wrapped up and oiled to allow the coat to grow longer. |
Please write your specific descriptions of what type of dog you are looking for...beautiful pet, companion to children, or show dog. As an experienced Yorkie Breeder, I'm great at matching puppies to my clients wishes! carteryorkies@yahoo.com |
Mom brought home a really good surprise! |
Healthy, hearty and happy. These pictures are Smartie Pants, 3 1/2 pounds grown. He loves cats- for breakfast. He is a true terrier. See that twinkle in his eye? His hobbies are long walks and hunting. |
Smartie's pretty baby face |
This is Coco Bean, one of our darling moms. She has a very silky coat, so sweet and weighs 4 1/2 lbs. She sat quietly in my lap without begging while I ate a sub sandwich at the horse auction. We kept her daughter, Coco's Callie. |
The Adventures of Ninja |
Kia and Tuffy had two beautiful male puppies. Cupid went to a family in Florida. We kept Oliver- pictured at top of page. He will make an excellent dad with many Champions in his pedigree, and his beautiful qualities. |
Kia at the AKC dog show in Atlanta |
Sundance, Kias dad |
Ninja and her family hiking on Mt. Spokane in windy Washington |
Teenage Ninja in Georgia |
We had a gentle Irish Wolfhound too, so we |
Naples Ninja and her beautiful Yorkie baby, Gnocchi. |
Tastes just like chicken! |
Gnocchi is cool with baby chicks |
Sophia as a puppy above. Shown right, Sophia as a young adult- 4 lbs. grown. |
I want you to be well informed. Most folks think a girl Yorkie will be the sweet one. It may be the case in some breeds. But in Yorkies, based on my own personal experience, its just not so. Two Yorkie females will fight over whose lap they sit on, whose toy it is, whose food bowl... and the list goes on. A boy will generally let the girl choose, and accept what is left over. Give consideration to what you really want and need. Are you equipped to handle a female, despite her seasons? Or would a sweet boy be just as good for your companion? I only recently learned of how wonderful boy Yorkies are, myself. I had always sent my girls off to Champion males to be bred, until about 14 years ago. I had not owned males, so I didnt know how sweet and calm they are. Be certain you are ready for the responsibility of a puppy. Once you bring a new puppy home, you are responsible for their vet visits and insuring that they remain healthy. They are alot like children- and you are very important to their health and well-being. You must be your puppys advocate. If your Vet suggests something you wouldn't do to your child, then do your research, and its OK to say No. Then let us know exactly what you're looking for. We try to match our puppies with prospective owners. We know their character. After all, we've handled and played with them since they were born. - Ms. Lisa |
FAQ: Which Dog Food do I use? We have all heard of recent dog food recalls for many damaging or deadly ingredients. The brand I recommend has never had a recall: Dr Jane Bicks top quality health foods for dogs and cats, using high quality ingredients. I use Lifes Abundance for dogs. I'd like to help my clients dogs have healthier lives. I can help you have it shipped to your home at wholesale prices. Ask me about it, if you're interested. Or click blue words below Lifes Abundance dog food |
Kia and family |
Queen I wanna go too |
Bobs Boyz -Henri and Louie in Orlando, Florida |
We are always happy to give our advice to our clients. You get free lifetime advice! Recently, a client was having trouble housebreaking her puppy. After trying my suggestions, she wrote "We have definitely turned a corner with our puppy. Thank you so much for your suggestions. It is really helping!" With fourty plus years of experience, I can usually find a solution to help out. |
Mae Beth has decided TWO Yorkies are better than one. They get along well with other animals, and are socialized with our cats. Usually they entertain each other while their owner is gone. Our clients find that it one. And, the vet normally only charges for one visit, rather than two, when you bring both puppies in. There are many positive aspects to owning two. |
FAQ: What is your philosophy on Breeding? Perhaps I'm old fashioned, but I only use high quality dogs for breeding. I try to match the Yorkie standard as closely as possible in mama and daddy. I've been working on this for over 40 years. I know the bloodlines. If you're looking to breed- be sure to tell me, as that takes a special quality of dog, and full AKC registration. Most of my puppies are sold with AKC limited registration. Often, this is due to a contract I've agreed to with show bloodlines. Yorkshire Terriers have so many variations, it is a challenge to breed high quality dogs consistently. The silky coats and correct colors, pedigree, the correct body shape and temperament are all very important in creating a quality dog whether it will be a child's best friend, a companion to a retired couple, or a show dog. |
Buttercup |
FAQ: Do you ship puppies? Mine are healthy and will pass Veterinary pre-flight inspections. I flew my puppies successfully to new owners for 39 years. Due to new laws in 2014, we don't fly puppies without meeting their new owner. We can meet you at our closest airport which is Albany, Ga. (1 hour away) if you fly here to pick up your puppy. OR Courier service is available for $225, delivered to you. Usually we charge $225 to drive to Florida, Georgia, Alabama, up to 4 1/2 hours one way (which is a 9 hour day of driving for the courier). Ask for details. Its safer than flying, and my couriers are trusted family members. In this way, we comply with the new law, since your puppy is delivered, not flown. If you are out of the state of Ga., the balance on puppy must be paid before it leaves. You will pay the $225 courier fee upon having your puppy in your arms. Air fare, Vet flight Certificate, microchip, and crate costs total around $300 using Delta Pets First. Some airlines allow a pet to fly with you free... check your airlines policy. |
There are scammers out there who advertise "Free Yorkies" - just pay for shipping! Use your good sense. If you see an expensive dog for free, something is wrong.... Usually it is a scam. You send your money to them for the so called "shipping". Then you never see your money or the puppy again. Those scammers copy cute puppy pictures and super descriptions off the internet and use them to lure you in. It is the best of everything- best Vet care, AKC registered, super pedigree, housebroken at 6 weeks old, Obedience trained, and FREE! Thats just too good to be true. Often, they use broken English- poor grammar, strange home towns like Los Angeles, Georgia...ha... and the "send money" part...They say "I'm currently a missionary in Africa and need to "give out" these perfect Yorkies cheap to a good home." WRONG. Going outside the safe community of reputable breeders in search of a cheap Yorkie means you will likely be the victim of a scammer. A simple way to find out is to ask them to send a picture of your puppy with a card beside it, on which they write your name and the date. Be sure to study the photo up close for signs it is photoshopped... that actually happened recently. Ask for references. If they give excuses, or dont send a real picture, dont send them your hard earned money! It is a scam.. Good isn't cheap, and cheap isn't good! They scam Breeders, too. That is why I can not take personal checks or cashiers checks. Personal checks bounce. The new computers can print a cashiers check or money order that looks real. It happens. Because I have a long history with Yorkies, which is shown on the pages of my site and Facebook with photos, its safe to send me Western Union. Using Western Union or WalMart money grams for your $200 deposit is safe in the US, since they check my drivers license or other government issued photo ID. I can only take cash for the final balance when you pick up your puppy. You can click the Happy Families page button at top to get a good idea of my history and excellent reputation. Full article on scams below on FAQ page. . |
I had a woman write to me and say she was mad! She paid $450 for her Lab puppy and she was mad that she couldn't buy a Yorkie for the same price! I said, "Use your good sense." Labs live around 6 years and Yorkies live about 15 years. A Lab eats alot of food and costs much more in daily maintenance than a small Yorkie. A Labrador will have 10-13 puppies each litter. A Yorkie has 1-2 puppies. A Lab breeder will make $4500 for a litter and a Yorkie breeder will make $2000. It makes sense that Yorkies will individually cost more, as there are less of them. They are more rare and more in-demand because of their small size, which fits so well with our lifestyles. They are less expensive to maintain. They are also more difficult to keep alive at first- as newborn puppies, often requiring tube feeding to keep them alive, every two hours. Level of difficulty for the breeder means their cost is more. Plus, the quality of my Yorkies is evident in their good looks, good health, and excellent pedigrees. The initial cost of a breeding pair of Yorkies can be $10,000. Add vaccinations for puppies, dewormings, flea control, heartworm meds., genetic testing, tail docking, dewclaw removal, health certs., feeding tubes, bottle feedings, no sleep, tons of time, C section for mama, sometimes losing mama from C section, X rays, Vet bills if mama gets mastitis, antibiotics, vitamin supplements, checkups for mama and puppies, and the list goes on. Quality costs more, but is always worth it! |
FAQ: What do I breed for? I strive to breed to match the AKC standard for Yorkies. That includes a silky coat, blue back and gold head and legs, size up to 7 lbs for show ring dogs, good bite, level topline,etc... all qualities I try to reproduce in my puppies. Good health, and intelligence are qualities I breed for, rather than tiny size. You are |
Queens blue back and gold head are correct color and silky texture. Her first litter is beautiful.( We kept one, Hermione.) Queens Dad is a Champion. |
clients answer this one. " Hi Lisa, My buddies who I was trying to persuade to buy one of my dogs cousins, won't be. They bought a 12 week old Yorkie from a backyard breeder because they could get her for $500. And what did they get? They got a dog that had poodie that had to be cut out of the fur on the backside when they got home (my concern would have been why did the pup have diarrhea already?), Diarrhea is often a sign of Coccidia, and can be deadly. and when I talked to her, she said about her new baby, "She's cute, but she's certainly not as cute as yours." Well, there you go. You get what you pay for; they could have easily afforded the cost of a Carter Yorkie but they went for the cheap. And they already realize she's not as cute as she could be. You can lead a horse to water, but . . . . . . Meanwhile, I had to sit through Hotel for Dogs again last night. My dog was so zoned we just sat and laughed at him. Yep, Santa better bring him that movie!! Merry, Merry Christmas. And realize how grateful I am to your breeding knowledge. He is a focused, strong little boy. We're very fortunate to have him!" Sandra. I sure appreciate my loyal customers! |
"Hi Lisa! I wanted to drop you a quick line and let you know how little "Riley" is doing. He is so, so different than Coco! He's very laid back where as she was hyper at this age (she still is to a degree) and he loves to play with Coco - they race around here like maniacs and to hear his little growl and bark is a hoot - Coco didn't bark for like 3 months after we had her with us. He is doing really well in the crate at night; only got me up in the middle of the nights the first 2 nights he was with us and now sleeps through the night. Potty training is a bit more tricky with a male. He does well when going out with Coco and pees and poops outside. He was exhausted Christmas Day; we had about 20 people here and I think he spent a bit of time in everyone's laps - he's adorable and everyone was won in by his easy going manner. He goes for his first vet check tomorrow... it will be interesting to see how much he weighs; he is so round and solid and his coat is sooo thick and fluffy (again, very different than Coco) I know he has grown quite a bit in the short time we have had him. Thanks for such a beautiful little puppy - we adore him." Kathleen |
FAQ: Why are my Yorkies worth more? Part 2. My client writes: My friend has rescued Yorkies for years and finally she IBD. What do you know about this disease? I have been researching on the web and Patti is very familiar with it since her last Yorkie (an older rescue) also had IBD. She is just devastated and rightfully so. It is not but it is just so sad that she is dealing with this again. I didn't know if you knew anything about this disease or had any words of wisdom I could pass on to her. I wish she had gotten one of yours - I believe she paid around $600 for him and as you know I would rather pay more money and get a healthy puppy than pay less and be plagued with various health issues. I feel so bad for her and hope she will be able to find something that works for him so that he will lead a pain free and long life. Kathleen I'm sorry I can't offer help, as I have no experience with IBD thankfully... I didnt even know what it stood for..Irritable Bowel Syndrome...but it sounds terrible. I'm happy to say, Mine dont have it! |
One of my clients answered it best. I just had to share with you that Riley is coaxing Coco to use the doggy door in our spare bathroom (Coco is scared of it, but not Riley - he has NO FEAR of it) . The other thing and this to me is just amazing as he is just a little over 10 weeks old - he is sitting on command!!! Can you believe it? It's so helpful having an older dog that is trained to help guide the younger one. When Coco was about 5-6 months I took her to obedience class hoping it would aid in calming her and focusing her. That was a hoot as she was just hyper, but she is very food-driven so training went relatively easy - she can sit, lay, stay, drop, shake & sit pretty on command and stays with us now without a leash. Everytime she gets a treat (after she goes outside to potty) we make her go through all these skills so it's like second nature to her. Well, now with the two dogs getting treats each time they potty, Riley has picked up on the sitting and now sits on command. We are working on the "down" command next... I still can't believe it - he is just so awesome. |
FAQ: What type of heated beds do I use? Kathleen wrote: " I did pick up two of the heating pads you recommended on the dog website and they have been the best buy ever!!! You should mention them on your website as I know many yorkie owners would probably benefit from the info"…There is a link on Avail. Puppies page to Jeffers pets where I get these hard plastic dog heating pads. Put any soft, washable bed on top. They are practical, easily cleaned, and last a long time. Use Promo code listed there for a better buy. Your articles on your website about buying a boy vs. girl dog would probably have always bought a male dog. However I am so thankful for Coco as she is very nurturing towards him and has been such a blessing in making his transition into our home almost effortless. Also, Riley actually has started to scratch at the back door like Coco does when she needs to go potty… just amazing!!! He is just the sweetest thing ever and so smart; we all adore him and he has won all of us over in our household. Even the cats like him though I think that’s just because Coco is no longer torturing them! She’s too busy keeping up with Riley and trying to keep him in line…LOL" |
Tink, one of my Yorkies in Naples, Florida |
Every dogs needs toys. Observe your dog's behavior with his toys. Behaving well with a toy one time doesnt mean that he won't chew it up and eat it the next. You never know. Some toys are more durable than others. Some toys are designed to hold up to an aggressive dog's chewing. Here are some very strong toys that are durable, and dogs really like them... One is a fun fetch toy made of recycled fire hose - very cool...the Frequent Flyer. The second is the Everlasting Fun Ball, which is the most durable toy I've ever seen. You can fill it with treats or kibble to stimulate your dog to "think" and try to get the treats out. I also like "Kong" toys that can be filled with treats to interest your dog for a long time. The last toy is a soft cuddle toy - very cute and sweet but durable. Its called the "Go Dog" Lamb chew toy. He has squeakers in each foot which entice your dog to play. |
Teva Animal Health, a division of Israel-based Teva Pharmaceutical Industries had a voluntary recall. When its injectable Ketamine proved so unreliable that some animals died and others were wholly unaffected, Teva got word that the FDA was recommending a recall … and shutting them down, too. That was back in early September. Teva knew. The FDA knew. And a variety of veterinary drug companies whose ketamine was manufactured by Teva- they knew, too. Left out of the loop, however, were two crucial groups of stakeholders: • The team with the most to lose: pet owners. • The team who could have made a difference, but didn't know until late December they'd been using recalled drugs for almost four months: Veterinarians Since Yorkies can be sensitive to anesthetics, be sure to use one VET recommended and FDA approved. We do not recommend neutering or spaying before the age of 1 year. They need hormones to develop and grow. Early neutering and spaying has been linked to health problems later in life. |
older couple I was steering your way, but they decided to get a cheap pup. Well . . . . This little puppy is a cute thing, but is very, very tall and lean. Has the Yorkie colorings and a cute face, but not a good Yorkie face. I've certainly not mentioned that to them when they've sent pictures. But in today's note they said they've found out she is not pure bred and so terribly hyper they can't really manage her. Hate to be an 'I-told-you-so' but they had to agree they now wish they'd contacted you. They've gone back to the breeder and he won't take their dog back. Because of misrepresentation, that puppy will probably end up changing homes several times before it finds a forever home. Whereas, my dog is perfect and sitting here staring at me reminding me he's 30 minutes past dinner time. I am experienced and reputable. My Yorkies are high quality as my clients will gladly tell you! Yes, there is a difference! |
Heres our cute Roxie and below one of her '09 babies |
issues that dog will have. Hypoglycemia occurs more often in 2 pound (.90 kg) dogs than in 7 pound (3.17 kg) dogs. A 2 pound dog will not recover from health conditions as fast as a 6 pound dog, and often dies from hypoglycemia. Ethical, professional breeders who are devoted to the love of the breed will focus on breeding Yorkies who match the breed standard. Can an ethical breeder sell Teacups? Yes. Why? It is a breeder who decides which puppies will be labeled as a Teacup and the word is not a noun, it is an adjective. Therefore, Teacup = small. A breeder may carefully choose pairs with the goal of producing puppies who, when fully grown, will be at the bottom side of the weight standard. Generally they range from 3 to 5 pounds . In doing this, a breeder is in the range of the AKC standard and is not breeding unnaturally small dogs. These dogs are often referred to as Teacup Yorkies and this is fine...the dogs are within the standard and not so small as to be overly fragile with health issues. There are breeders who aim to please the demand of the public and not please those who show dogs. Put simply, they breed to make money. If a breeder purposefully breeds for dogs who are 2 pounds when fully grown, this is not in the best interest of the puppies, owners, or the breeder. You will find that ethical breeders will not do this. It is illogical to do this, as these very tiny puppies will struggle to survive. An ethical breeder invests a lot of time and money into their lines. I have many parent dogs whose dads are AKC Champions, and have multiple champion pedigrees. They have many extra health clearances, and will not pass on diseases to their puppies. Breeding dogs who do not survive is NOT my goal. separate dog breed (saying that they do not breed Yorkies, they instead breed the "Teacup Yorkie" ) this is not ethical (as there is no such dog breed). If a breeder refers to dogs on the lower side of the accepted breed weight standard and uses the word as a verb (meaning small), this is fine and widely accepted. We must remember that a 7 pound dog is a very little dog. |
"Why are my Yorkies worth more?" Part 3 There are plenty of advertisements in newspapers and online for teacup Yorkie puppies. It is very seldom that you will see them offered at rescue centers. Those at rescue often have hidden mental or physical issues. This means you should be prepared to pay quite a bit of money in order to get one. When you are reviewing the "teacup Yorkie" puppies for sale, you need to be very picky about the breeder you work with. You want to make sure they are taking good care of the dogs and they have a solid reputation for selling high quality AKC Yorkie puppies. AKC puppies are higher quality. Reputable Yorkshire terrier breeders understand the various health considerations they need to look for. If they are seriously interested in offering quality puppies, they will be careful about which dogs they breed. I give careful consideration to every breeding, and know my lines after 43 years. Reputable breeders will look at the health of each dog before they breed them. This way they are less likely to breed puppies with genetic links to common health problems. Some also offer a written guarantee with the teacup Yorkie puppies for sale. They will have stipulations that state you can exchange the puppy in a specific period of time if certain health conditions are found. This is an excellent guarantee that helps to build the credibility of the breeder. Make sure such stipulations are provided to you in writing, like I do, so you can enforce them if you need to. It is very important to understand that many tiny teacup Yorkie terriers do end up with various types of birth defects. They may not be detected at birth or when they get their initial check ups, though. My written guarantee is for one year, which should give you and your Vet enough time to discover any defects. As it is with any dog breed, it may be much later in life that heart problems, tumors, or other health concerns are discovered by your Veterinarian. If your Vet convinces you to spay or neuter your pet early (before 1 year), your Yorkie may experience joint problems like hips or knees, due to lack of hormones during their growth period. You need to decide before you get any pet if you are committed to paying for their care, if it is required. Chances are you are very excited about it. To help be sure you get a healthy Yorkie puppy, take your time to evaluate how they are raised and what their current health is. The more research you do, the better chance you will have of getting one that is going to live a long and healthy life. |
FAQ: Which foods are toxic to Yorkies? Please feed your Carter Yorkie only their Lifes Abundance food. For a treat, a small amount of baked, skinless chicken breast is okay. You may give your yorkie a little cottage cheese, or some plain yogurt that contains NO artificial sugar. If you have any questions about what foods you can give your Yorkshire terrier, please call me! Alcoholic beverages Beer, and any other alcoholic beverages Salt Raisins and Grapes Chocolate /Coffee/ Caffeine: Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic. After a yorkie puppy has eaten a large quantity of chocolate, the signs of sickness may not be seen for several hours, with death following within 24 hours. Symptoms include staggering, labored breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, tremors, fever, heart rate increase, arrhythmia, seizures, coma and death. Cocoa powder and cooking chocolate are the most toxic forms. These forms of chocolate contain 10x more theobromine than milk chocolate. A chocolate cake could be a real health risk for a small dog. Even licking a substantial part of the chocolate icing from the cake can make a dog sick. Semi-sweet chocolate and dark chocolate are the next most dangerous. Of course, the smaller the dog, the less it needs to eat. Avocados: The fruit, pits and plant can trigger fluid retention in your Yorkies lungs. This can lead to difficulty in breathing, causing lack of oxygen, leading to death. Onions- and in large amounts, Garlic: Contains the toxic ingredient thiosulphate. Yorkie affected by onion toxicity will develop hemolytic anemia where the yorkies red blood cells burst while circulating in its body. Symptoms include labored breathing, liver damage, vomiting, diarrhea and discolored urine. The poisoning occurs a few days after the yorkie puppy has eaten the onion. All forms of onion can be a problem including dehydrated onions, raw onions, cooked onions and onion powder. Be careful of foods containing garlic or onion powders. It is toxic to your yorkie puppy. Yorkie puppies are sometimes fed baby food. Some baby foods contain onion powder! Read the label and check. Baby foods labeled "better tasting" also contain onion powder! Sugarless Gum: any candy or food which Contains sweetener "Xylitol" Extremely deadly, even in small amounts. Mushrooms: Mushroom toxicity does occur in yorkie dogs and can be fatal if certain species of mushrooms are eaten. Amanita phalloides is the the most commonly reported severely toxic species of mushroom in the US but other Amanita species are toxic. Symptoms include abdominal pain, drooling, liver damage, kidney damage, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, coma and death. Macadamia Nuts: Macadamia nuts are a concern, along with most other kinds of nuts. Their high phosphorus content is said to possibly lead to bladder stones. Cat Food: Cat food is generally too high in protein and fat for a small dogs system. Bones from Meat Sources: Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system. I have raw beef bones specially cut into one inch sections by the butcher for my puppies. Human Medicines Pain Killers, Cold Meds., anti Cancer drugs, Antidepressants, Vitamins, Diet Pills are potentially Lethal |
Meeting Dr. Freda with her new teacup Carter Yorkie puppy, in Atlanta, Georgia |
Can you tell which of us is a Carter Yorkie? They lived in Adel, Ga, and moved to Alaska. Their owner says her Carter Yorkie is the only one who watches tv... smart bloodlines! |
So many folks have great intentions. They want to love, nurture, and enjoy their dogs, but somewhere along the line they get off track. They may not even realize that they’re using their dog in place of a child, or an outlet for the love they’re aren’t comfortable sharing with people, or they simply go on “love auto-pilot” because it feels good. And with some dogs you can get away with this with little fallout. But with the wrong dogs – those that are already prone to insecurity, anxiety, and difficulties dealing with stress, or extremely pushy and entitled dogs – you can hit the wall. Hard. For these dogs, when given too much affection, love, and freedom, with not enough rules, structure, and guidance, they crash. They become highly anxious (separation anxiety is common), are unable to comfortably deal with stress or pressure (you’ll see lots of reactivity in the house and on walks – barking and reacting to everything), you can get overprotective behaviors (growling at guests and others), you can get resource guarding (of people, space, food, or toys), and you might even get serious aggression in the form of biting (could be your typical fear biting where they pounce when you turn around, or more overt and proactive). This happens, because many dogs are already prone to elevated stress and anxiety levels. Once you remove the comfort of a believable authority figure and dependable structure and rules, the stress and anxiety levels go through the roof. These already vulnerable dogs now have the perfect ingredients and environment for serious trouble. And behavioral issues are almost always guaranteed. These dogs now become highly insecure, highly stressed, highly anxious, bratty, unsure, nervous, pushy, yappy, you name it. Why? Because we all (dogs and people) depend on dependable guidance. Dependable rules. Dependable accountability. Dependable structure to lean on. But who needs it most? Those that come with limited experiences, and those that are already vulnerable. Terriers were bred to be feisty, and have that trait today. Its something that makes them playful and adorable, but sometimes stubborn or bratty. They may become yappy or nervous biters. Due to my Obedience training background, ( I am Alpha) none of my parents have these tendencies. But the puppies may develop them. They must be shown guidance, who is in charge and who is to be obeyed. (Hint: Its YOU) This is how our good intentions can lead us and our dogs into unfortunate places. Mistakenly believing these guys simply need our softness – or because we simply enjoy sharing softness and what it fulfills in us, and/or that discipline is much harder work – we leave them feeling the opposite of what we want: Alone, scared, worried, dependent, unsure, insecure etc. Because we won’t do the hard and sometimes uncomfortable work of sharing with them what’s expected of them, and how to cope and behave – because we won’t guide them and show them – they will do their best to figure it out in their own. And let me assure you, for already stressed, anxious, nervous dogs, figuring it out on their own is the worst sentence you can give them. This is how we create doggy train wrecks. Hopefully this helps explain how our good intentions of helping often turn into hurting. It shows how, by way of “love”, we often sentence dogs to struggle and suffer .Instead, if we’ll walk the path of balance, doing the hard work of sharing discipline, structure, and rules – and if we’ll truly lead them as much as we love them – we can create dogs that excel instead of struggle. Dogs that consistently improve, instead of slowly falling apart. |
How can I stop Puppy Biting?: As adorable as all puppies are, its surprising that they can be biters. Its easy to forget they are descendants of wolves and natural does not mean you, the pups caretaker, need to suffer broken skin. Puppies use their mouth to interact with their environment. gradually learning what their teeth can do. They enjoy play- biting as a form of investigating. Puppies have sharp teeth that they use to learn, and then learn to constrain their force of bite, before their adult teeth grow in. So, how can you teach your puppy to stop biting? One of the most important skills a puppy can learn is bite inhibition. Puppies stop biting when they are taught that human skin is sensitive. During socialization, train your puppy to know that play time is over if they bite. When biting does occur it's best to say "OW!" and pull your hands away, look away or even walk away. When biting happens, play time ends. Through this technique of withdrawing your attention, your puppy will stay cute, but be less inclined to use its needle sharp teeth. Mom and other puppies can also assist with teaching your puppy bite inhibition. Puppies bite other puppies in play and they learn that their bites hurt. This reinforces their need to learn to control their biting force. Mom uses the bite for discipline of her puppy, so its something they must learn from. |
for when you take your new puppy home Small crate kitten harness, and leash soft bed Lifes Abundance small breed dry food Lifes Abundance training treats dog brush-natural bristle food and water bowls nail clippers chew toys natural dog shampoo- (I like Nootie shampoo) |
Blue Buffalo just announced another recall of their food.... 2017 |
Should I feed a Grain- free food? For dogs, it isn't all that it's advertised to be. Dogs have been bred by man for centuries, to be different from wolves. Researchers have identified at least ten key genes which are different from wolves. So, saying that grains are not "natural or healthy" for dogs, because they aren't in the wolves diet, is a false claim. Scientists believe one of the physiological changes that helped dogs evolve alongside humans was the ability to digest starch. barley, millet, oatmeals and quinoa. Grain free dog foods use other plant sources such as potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, peas, squash, carrots, and various fruits. These are also not foods that wolves are known to eat. In fact, some of these ingredients provide less nutrition than grains. Personally, I believe a little brown rice (grain), which is a good source of carbs, is healthy for tiny Yorkie puppies. It gives them the energy to go longer in the day without becoming hypoglycemic(low blood sugar). Carbohydrates convert to sugar for long term energy. This is just another reason I use and recommend the Lifes Abundance dry food.... it helps my puppies have energy to burn. Lifes Abundance does offer a grain free food... I just dont need it for my dogs. Of course, if your dog develops a food allergy, a good place to start in your hunt for the source of the allergy is grains. But many times, its chicken or some other seemingly innocuous ingredient which is the cause of their food allergy. |
Wonder why Yorkies cost this much? Here is a general list of expenses reputable breeders encounter. *Routine Vet care for their adult dogs. Check the price of a Vet office visit and you will see how much this can cost- multiplied by 8 or more dogs. *Feeding a good quality professional feed. This adds up fast when feeding my crew. * Maintaining a healthy, clean environment. I buy numerous special cleaning supplies, trash bags, washing detergent, my washer runs daily for beds, blankets, towels, washable potty pads, etc. * Parasite control. This includes intestinal, heartworm, as well as flea and ticks. These medicines are very expensive when purchased for all my dogs. * Vaccines and health check-ups. All my adults go for a yearly health check up, and any time they are not feeling well. * Bathing, grooming, supplies. This includes Vet dental cleanings which are over $100 each, Beds, crates, play yards, bedding, bowls, etc. *Temperature controlled, comfortable environment. Toy breeds cannot be kept outside like larger breeds. They need air conditioned and heated areas, which adds to the cost of my household electric bill. * Microchips, DNA, Registration and litter registration. Check the cost of these on the AKC website, and see what it costs to register one litter. The breeders job is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a female is about to have puppies, she has to be watched. A puppy can easily die if stuck during birthing. I have had to help with whelping many times to avoid this. The female can also die in birth if someone is not there, and she needs a C section. C sections are fairly common with Yorkies and the costs go into thousands of dollars. Raising Yorkies is like child care, but you never get off work to rest. The costs of raising quality puppies is phenomenal when you care for them properly A good breeder does not make thousands of collars , and is surely not getting rich. SO, why do I do it? I love this breed. I've owned AKC Yorkies for over 43 years, as you can see by the photos on my site. I work harder than I've worked in my life, and I LOVE the thrill of seeing my babies grow into beautiful, healthy puppies who will make me and my clients proud. I only ask that my clients send photos of the babies when they are grown. I enjoy seeing them... |
I realize that in the US, neutering your dog is popular, partially due to irresponsible pet owners, and partly to animal rights activists. In Europe, it is very rare to spay or neuter. Research comparing purebred dogs in both places show that those not neutered or spayed live longer, healthier lives. If your pet must be spayed, an ovary sparing spay after it reaches 1 year old is the best. Their bones need hormones and time to grow and develop. There is much research showing that mental issues, cancers, hip displasia, and other debilitating joint disorders were caused by the early spay or neuter. Researchers studied thousands of dogs over a 14 year period, and results show that those left intact were healthier. There are many irreversible metabolic diseases that appear within a few years of this type early surgery. So, my preference is to leave your dog intact, or sterilize after your puppy turns one year old, if you must. Sterilization does not involve removing testes or ovaries, and the dogs benefit from it. Be the advocate for your dog. Dont allow someone to convince you to spay or neuter early! |