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Most Yorkshire terriers in the US do not have tails. Neither do most poodles. But they are not born without tails. Breeders remove the tails a few days after birth. Does that mean that the offspring of a Yorkie and a Poodle will be born without a tail? Or do Yorkie poos have tails at birth? Well, let's think about it. If a human man and woman both lose a leg and … [Read more...] about Do Yorkie Poos Have Tails? (What You Need To Know)

Does it seem like your Yorkie's tongue is permanently hanging out of its mouth? Get used to it. Yorkies tend to stick their tongues out more than any other dog breed. And there are numerous reasons they do this. Most are perfectly harmless. But sometimes, that dangling tongue can indicate an underlying issue. Does that mean there might be something wrong with … [Read more...] about Why Do Yorkies Stick Their Tongues Out? (When To Worry)

Yorkies need attention. Lots of it. If you can't give you Yorkie the attention it craves, you might want to think about getting it a friend. Of course a Yorkie friend would be best, but what if you want a different animal. Like a cat, for instance. Can a Yorkie have a kitten as a friend? Do cats and Yorkshire terriers get along, or do they just end up fighting all … [Read more...] about Can A Yorkie Have A Kitten? (Are They Good With Cats?)

It's a common image. The tiny dog yapping constantly and making a ton of noise. But do all tiny dogs do this? Specifically, do teacup Yorkies bark a lot? And if so, what can you do about it, if anything? Teacup Yorkies certainly seem like the type of dog that would bark all the time anything and everything. Keep reading to learn if that is indeed the case. … [Read more...] about Do Teacup Yorkies Bark A Lot? (And What Can You Do?)

We've all seen the videos on YouTube. A cute dog gets adorably jealous over a pet or a human. It interjects itself between the two, or even gets aggressive, like the video of a pup destroying a stuffed animal that looks like another dog. Yes, it is cute and fun to watch on video. But it can also be a big problem. All dog breeds get jealous to some extent, but some … [Read more...] about Do Yorkies Get Jealous? (+How To Prevent It Becoming Dangerous)

Two Yorkies is better than one! Obviously! Well, not so fast. Of course our first instinct is to say that two of these wonderful, adorable little pups is better than one. And in many ways, it is. But you also have to consider your dogs' feelings. Do Yorkies do better in pairs, or is it better for them to be the only dog in the household? Keep reading for the … [Read more...] about Is It Better To Have One Yorkie Or Two?

Is your Yorkie racing around the house? Or spinning in circles, jumping all over everything, or barking up a storm? It is not uncommon for these tiny dogs to become hyper. There are actually a number of reasons your Yorkie might be hyper. And in order to calm your pup down, you'll first need to figure out why it is hyper in the first place. Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about Why Are Yorkies So Hyper? (And What To Do About It)

There you are, just minding your own business. Suddenly, you notice your Yorkshire terrier out of the corner of your eyes. It is just sitting there and staring at you. It does not avert its gaze and rarely even blinks. It just keeps staring. This can be a bit freaky, especially if you are a new dog owner and not used to this yet. But I can assure you, it is … [Read more...] about Why Does My Yorkie Stare At Me? (When To Worry)

Some Yorkies are just aggressive and growl all the time. But most are not. That makes it all the more alarming when your dog suddenly growls at you. What did you do to deserve that? And do you need to worry that your dog might do more than just growl? Unfortunately, the answer to the latter question is yes. A growl can often lead to a nip, or even a full … [Read more...] about Why Does My Yorkie Growl At Me? (+What To Do About It)