All dogs hide their treats

Thank you for this article. It seems people are still falling for the “unique,” although a huge disservice to a new litter, their potential owners and for those who have worked for decades and more to preserve the breed standard of a Yorkie. A dog that can be registered with the AKC. If people would just educate themselves about “these breeders,” the world be better. I just met our newest family addition. She’s a “teacup.” She was just a couple hundred dollars less than my Spinone Italiano who is showing, will be a CH by 9 months. We picked him up at 8 weeks, puppies are decided upon for the family, not other way around. He was housebroken and sleeps about 24 hrs. straight at night — from a litter of 11. Has a purpose in the role of this world. His mother is a Russian import to improve the breeding pool; both parents are grand champions. I have 24 hr. help with either breeder and for any reason, excuse, I can return my boy to the breeder and he stays in my registered name. They are a very old European breed. We trained GSD for the blind and for yrs. now I see online breeders who will get you a dog in 24 hrs.; the network of these people is astonishing. No OFA on parent’s hips, no cardiac tests, thyroid or anything done on the parents and the prices are ridiculous. And, I love that breed. We were in bloodhounds for 20 yrs. and I’m not opposed to backyard breeding when people study and learn what they are doing — especially because they are potentially bringing a huge litter of pups into this world. But, this cross-breeding of purebreds — even though producing darling, beautiful dogs is a disservice. Purebred dogs have caused the human race to survive and we should respect that little fact. And to take an already darling, little Yorkie and make them smaller — increasing health problems and selling them for prices of pups whose parents went to Westminster; stupidity. Out of all the gorgeous AKC dogs, there’s not one breed that tickles your fancy, you have to go for something “different?”

Hi Fern. My name is Debbie and I live in Mt Dora. If you need a good groomer and don’t mind traveling a little bit, go to Paw Spa in Winter Garden. Ask for Kayla. She’s good. Their number is 407-654-0410. She will help you decide what to do with your baby. My little Yorkie is 2lbs and her name is Maggie May. Named for Rod Stewart’s song. Hope this helps you.

Hi Fatih,

Yes, it is normal for dogs and Yorkies to hide their snacks. It is an inborn instinct they have. They store food on different places for times when it will be difficult for them to find. Completely normal.

Regards,

Roddy

Congrats! Hope they grow healthy and happy! 🙂