Yorkie Puppy Care 101: Everything You Need to Know Bringing home a new Yorkie puppy is an exciting time! These tiny, energetic furballs are not only adorable but also full of personality. However, with all that cuteness comes responsibility, and ensuring that your Yorkie gets the best start in life is key to a healthy, happy companion. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to care for your Yorkie puppy, from feeding to grooming and training. 1. Feeding Your Yorkie Puppy Yorkies are small but mighty, with specific nutritional needs to support their tiny bodies and high energy levels. Here are some feeding tips to help them thrive: Choose a high-quality puppy food : Look for a food specifically formulated for small-breed puppies. It should be rich in protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients like calcium and phosphorus. Frequent meals : Yorkie puppies have fast metabolisms, so they need to eat more frequently than adult dogs. Offer small, regular meals—about 3-4 times a day unti
Image from StockCake What to Look for in a Reputable Yorkie Breeder: Part 4 Health Guarantee. A reputable Yorkie breeder will always provide a health guarantee for their puppies. From my experience, any health guarantee shorter than two years is essentially meaningless. A few years ago, I purchased a poodle with a one-year health guarantee, planning to conduct preliminary health testing just before the year was up. While the testing went well and he passed, he started facing severe health issues shortly after his first birthday. This led to thousands in vet bills and ultimately the heartbreaking decision to put him to sleep due to multiple health problems and a poor quality of life. It was one of the most traumatic experiences I've had as a breeder. I loved him dearly but couldn’t let him suffer any longer. When I reached out to the breeder, I received a simple "sorry." Severe health issues may not manifest until after that one-year mark, and I learned my lesson the ha