Shelly Patrick, Author at Yorkies & Cross-Breeds

Yorkies Teeth: Issues and Treats

by Shelly Patrick | Dog Health & Wellness

There’s something about your Yorkies teeth Oh yorkie teeth issues, when they are bad – they are terrible! Yorkies are very prone to teeth issues and the easiest way of identifying them is by observing the behavior of your dog. In most cases, the Yorkie...

5 Tips For Keeping Your Yorkie Cool This Summer

by Shelly Patrick | Dog Health & Wellness

Keeping Your Yorkie Cool is a Hot Topic! During summers weather warms up and people prefer to spend less and less time outside when it’s sweltering. You don’t like being overly hot. Maybe you don’t like “getting some sun.” Perhaps you would rather stay inside...

Hypoglycemia in Yorkie Puppies

by Shelly Patrick | Dog Health & Wellness

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a common health issue among Yorkie puppies. It is most common in puppies aged 5 weeks to 4 months. Why Yorkies Are Prone To Hypoglycemia Yorkie puppies, like other toy breeds, are prone to hypoglycemia because they cut their teeth...

Two Legendary Yorkies

by Shelly Patrick | Dog Breed Profiles

Meet Two Legendary Yorkies Worth Knowing About There’s no dispute among Yorkie lovers about the endearing qualities of our favorite companions. They are bright, joyful, loyal and exceedingly beautiful. Most of us are as fiercely loyal to them as they are to us, and we...

Why Your Yorkie Social Skills are Important

by Shelly Patrick | Dog Behavior & Training

Why are Yorkie social skills important? Being happy and comfortable in the world of humans is so important. Many Yorkshire Terriers and other dogs lack basic social skills, either because of limited exposure to other dogs and people, or a lack of positive experiences....