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My wife has a little Yorkie. He’s a year and a half old and is called Monty. We got him as a puppy last year and he wasn’t a barker, which was great as Yorkies certainly can be somewhat yappy.

However, just a few months ago things changed – if he heard any noise outside, he started barking. We live in a very quiet street and any external traffic is usually audible. Certainly, it’s not all bad. If an intruder tries to enter your property for example, then a little advance warning is a good thing. Unfortunately, Monty kept on barking for quite some time after the “threat” disappeared. It became annoying rather quickly.

Luckily for us, one of my wife’s friends had encountered a similar problem with her own dog and was able to advise how she had remedied her problem. Based upon her advice, my wife decided that she was going to fix the problem before we all went mad – or Monty met with an untimely end. The approach she adopted was to get a bottle of mineral water – one of those with the “sports” type cap. Whenever Monty started barking at some external threat, real or imagined, she splashed a small amount of water on him, said that he was naughty and shook the bottle in his face. She didn’t raise her voice to him. He was told off firmly but quietly.

As it transpired, she only had to actually splash him two or three times at most. After that she just shook an empty bottle at him and squeezed it so that it made a crumpling noise. That was good enough for Monty. There was a marked reduction in his barking after just three days. After a week of this treatment the barking was pretty much a thing of the past.

The added bonus was that Monty’s therapy was not only extremely effective, but also selective. Noises from outside no longer initiate a prolonged bout of barking – but if anyone comes to the door, or if the doorbell rings, he still barks. I’m pretty sure that my wife could stop this barking as well, using exactly the same technique – but we don’t think it’s such a bad thing, especially when you consider that he doesn’t go on barking once the initial stimulus has been checked out to his satisfaction.

So, if your dog is a problem barker, you might want to try the water bottle treatment. It’s not unkind to the dog and it appears to be effective and fast acting. There are other ways to stop your dog barking of course, but this one is well worth a try in the first instance.

Yorkie and bichon have been America’s sweet heart dogs for many years now. But what if these two number one choices of pets be mixed together and bring out an yorkie bichon mix?.

However this sort of a yorkie bichon mix will have its own drawbacks just as any other mix would. The outcome is fairly unpredictable. If the ancestors do not have a good history of cross breeding, there’s a fair bit of chance for all to go hilariously wrong. This could lead to a poorer outcome.

In many cases the yorkie bichon mix will come out as the cutest thing you have ever seen. But this doesn’t mean that there isn’t any chance for a failure. No one can expect the entire history of the breed to run over hundreds of years, hence the predictions made are more than likely to be wrong. In many yorkie bichon mixes the crop is more than likely to have 50-50 ingredients from both the breeds, provided that both the yorkie and the bichon are from an original breed.

The behavioral and the characteristics of the outcome regardless of the looks of such yorkie bichon mix would be fairly heartening. Even though the mannerisms are more on to the yorkies side the mix will mostly have a faithful and a loyal heart.

Yorkie Bichon mix is supposedly more fashionable than their father or mother. They tend to develop a rich and smooth hair unlike their parents. The size is more likely to be as same as their parents where they’d weigh up to around 10-15 pounds. These cute little yorkie bichon mixed dogs are more than likely to make a better spirit around the house and be as playful as their parents.Even though with their active nature there isn’t a great requirement for a lot of exercising to be done because of their smaller body size. Their lower built will make sure that only a little amount of activities will provide them with the daily stretching they need. These smaller packaged dogs are easy to carry around and handle.

For you to get cheered up for the whole day at home, it would be a smarter option to pet or adopt a yorkie bichon mix. and finding one is as easy as it is with the help of internet. Dogs could be more than a man’s best friend when they are as cute as yorkie bichon’s.

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The Yorkshire Terrier makes a wonderful companion for most people, as they are loyal, friendly and amusing to be around.

General Appearance and Description

Yorkies are popular with people who enjoy being able to take their dogs with them everywhere.

It’s believed that the Yorkshire Terrier was originally a much bigger animal than the tiny dog that’s so popular today. Likely there was some selective breeding that went on and the dog gradually become smaller over the years. The first Yorkie who looked like the dog we know today was introduced at a dog show in 1870.

The Yorkie has a long, fine silky coat that is very straight and falls straight down from the spine on each side. Yorkie puppies are usually tan and black, while adult dogs are mostly steel blue on the tail and body and tan everywhere else.

Most owners who are not showing their Yorkies will keep the hair long and shaggy, but if the dog is shown, his hair will be clipped shorter and given more structure.

The hair on the top of the head gets very long, so most owners will pull it back into a distinctive ponytail on the top of the head, while others will clip the top hairs so they stay out of the dog’s face.

Yorkshire Terrier breeders will tell you that there is no true Teacup Yorkshire Terrier. All Yorkshire Terriers are small and the teacup is not an official designation at all.

Basic Temperament

Yorkie dogs are entertaining for many reasons but one favorite character trait of many owners is the dog’s obliviousness to his size. He thinks he’s a bigger dog and will enjoy any adventure that a larger dog might enjoy.

Always energetic, the Yorkie is brave, extremely loyal to his owner and clever. He’s intelligent and a willing companion on any adventure.

Because he’s somewhat dismissive of his tiny size, the Yorkie will be willing to take on any challenge, and sees himself as a watchdog. He generally does a fine job of it, but his size ensures that he’s not a terribly good match for whatever walks through the front door.

Like most small dogs, the Yorkie needs clear leadership. You must lead the Yorkie with a firm but gentle hand.

If you establish that you are the leader of the pack, the Yorkie will submit to that, but if you don’t, he will exhibit troubling behavior problems like jealousy, aggression, barking, snapping and separation anxiety.

Care Required

All that fur means that some grooming is essential. The Yorkie’s coat needs to be combed or brushed at least weekly. If you keep the long hair on the top of the head tied back, you should replace the elastic or ribbon weekly.

The Yorkie develops plaque easily on the teeth, so they should be cleaned regularly.

Good for allergy sufferers, the Yorkie sheds little.

When looking at know more about Yorkie dogs, read and learn as much as you can because this is truly a incredible little dog.

Exercise Requirements

While he might not be able to walk too far, the Yorkie likes s a daily walk, as well as regular play (but you should never substitute play for the daily walk). If you don’t give your dog a daily walk, he will be more likely to display behavior problems.

If you notice that your dog is running around the house in a bit of a crazy fashion, that’s a sign that he needs more of a walk than he’s currently getting.

When you do take him out, be cautious of the conditions outside. Yorkshire Terriers are very sensitive to cold and prefer warm areas, as in warm climates, or simply being indoors on a cold day.

The Yorkshire Terrier is truly a very special dog.

Training

The Yorkie is easy to train, but he can be stubborn, so be sure to establish yourself as the pack leader and give him clear boundaries when you’re training him. That will pay dividends when you try to train him.

Some Yorkie dogs can be hard to housetrain.

Height and Weight

The Yorkie will be about 6 to 7 inches tall and will weigh right around 7 pounds.

Health and Longevity

While most Yorkies live long lives, they do run the risk of several health problems.

Most Yorkies suffer poor digestion and the owner should avoid giving too many special treats. Yorkshire Terriers should be given dry food only, because they run the risk of serious tooth decay and dry food keeps their teeth strong and sharp.

Yorkie dogs can also run the risk of bronchitis; fragile bones can easily lead to fractures.

Most Yorkies will live to be approximately 12 to 15 years old.

Suitability

If you have an apartment, the Yorkie is an excellent choice. They enjoy being indoors and will find their activity inside happily.

Because the Yorkie considers himself a companion pet, he enjoys senior citizens and others who will be happy to take him on adventures. If possible, he should not be placed in a house with young children who might be a little too rough with him.

Yorkies can make surprisingly adequate watchdogs.

More Information

Further information about the Yorkshire Terrier can be found here.

There are many types of terrier: American Pit Bull, Scottish, Jack Russel, Cesky, West Highland White (Westie), Airedale, Staffordshire, Yorkshire (Yorkie), as well as Boston terrier to name a few!

The American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the most popular types of terrier. Unfortunately, this breed has gained a somewhat notorious reputation as being vicious when they became a popular choice for dog fights. This poor breed would be intentionally bred for quantity, rather than quality, and some owners would even abuse them as pups to raise them to be ferocious in dog fights in which they would bet on the dog. This is a very unfair and limited portion of the pit bull’s history. What about Sergeant Stubby—the pit bull who took part in World War II? He began as a morale boost for the 102nd infantry, yet soon became a valued soldier when he began warning his unit of poisonous gas, found wounded men in “no man’s land,” and could warn of the incoming artillery shells.

Next, we are going to tell you about the Yorkshire Terrier. This is a pretty little creature that has a silky coat that is very long and parts down the spine. They have a head that is rather flat with V shaped ears. These pets, just like any of the other terriers are eager to go on an adventure.

Additional information about terriers can be found online, in books, or through a veterinarian. Although some of them require quite a lot of grooming, such as regular brushing and bathing, others are much less maintenance. Overall, they are loyal to the core and brave to boot. They also have tons of energy, so if you’re looking for a jogging partner or even a “partner in crime,” this mischievous breed could be perfect for you!