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Yorkshire Terriers - Care

The owners of Yorkshire Terriers should supply their pets with necessary care. Basic care includes regular check ups. Clean the eyes of your Yorkshire Terrier every morning. Hairs between the toes of the dog should be removed every two weeks. If the nails are too long, trim them with special scissors. A neat pad should resemble that of the cat.

As for washing, it is advised to wash the Yorkshire Terrier once in two weeks. A show dog may be washed more often. Pay attention to the ears and teeth of the dog. Yorkshire Terriers change their teeth at the age of 4-6 months.

Yorkshire Terriers live for about 12-14 years provided they are appropriately cared for. Breeders and owners of Yorkshire Terriers should be well aware of health problems the breed is prone to. Thus, the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to patellar luxation, teeth problems, and can suffer from allergies. These dogs do not bear vaccines and some other medication. Besides, they cannot stand cold and should wear special clothes. Some Yorkshire Terriers can suffer from low blood pressure.

Generally, health issues of the Yorkshire Terrier are the concern of many responsible breeders and breed clubs. There are a number of tests that Yorkshire Terriers should undergo. It is advised to test the breeding stock for PRA. It is one of the most common diseases in Yorkshire Terriers.

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