Yorkie Mail

I get the nicest mail!

I got this letter today...

"Hi Coco and Coco's daddy,
I have just been enjoying your Blog

and thought I'd write a note to say how wonderful

it is with all of the pictures and stories, etc. Such a nice thing to do.

We have two Yorkies named TeddyBear (boy who is 4 1/2 yrs.)

and BabyDoll (girl who is 4 yrs.). They are half-brother and sister

and they are wonderful little treasures. Such personalities and

incredibly loving. I feel sorry for people who haven't

experienced the unconditional love of a dog ...

especially a toy breed.

Our human child is grown and has left the nest,

so these two Yorkies are most definitely our babies and

we are not embarassed to say so. Dogs are little angels

sent from heaven to enrich our lives and to help us experience

what true devotion is. They are a tremendous blessing.

Thanks so much for sharing with the rest of us Yorkie lovers.

I am most fortunate to have purchased Coco's book from

eBay a couple of years ago and when I wrote to tell

her daddy how much I loved the book ... he generously

sent me another copy as a gift ...

so thoughtful and much appreciated!"

Yorkie hugs,
TeddyBear, BabyDoll & Mommy

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings!

DOGGY BREATH - CARING FOR DOGS TEETH

Bye-Bye Doggy Breath -- Dental Care for Dogs

Author: Marian Brown

Dental care in dogs and cats has become quite common

over the last six years. Like humans, dog teeth

and gums are also susceptible to the same oral health problems -

Gingivitis and Periodontal disease.

Unlike humans, animals rarely get cavities.

This is because cavities are primarily caused by the

high sugar content of the human diet.

Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria and plaque

which attach the soft gum tissue of the mouth.

The first stage of periodontal disease is gingivitis.

This is very common. In this stage, the bacteria have mixed

with saliva and formed plaque. The plaque adheres to the teeth

and hardens, forming tartar and calculus.

These tartar deposits irritate the gum tissue and cause

inflammation, swelling and infection.

It is this stage that gingivitis is most notable.

Early warning signs of gingivitis are sensitive gum tissue,

redness or bleeding gums, trouble eating/chewing and

bad breath. Yes, the dreaded "doggy breath"!

The breath may take on a sulfur (rotting eggs) odor from the

by-products of the bacteria in the mouth.

This is often the first sign of gingivitis and serious dental problems.

There are now pet oral hygiene solutions on the market

that can be added to pets' drinking water. These are convenient to use

and are formulated for animals. Owner compliance with these

programs, unlike with daily brushing, is much higher.

They are odorless and colorless.

Marian Brown has been active in holistic health

care for over 20 years. She is editor of Holistic Health News.

Visit our site at http://www.hhnews.com

for more information!

Yorkie Helps Family With Disability

A story from the UK I found -

Sometimes people forget that little dogs can
be much more than just fashion accessories or toys

for celebrities to carry around in purses.

All too often little dogs are not given much discipline or

direction and they become nasty little beasts as they grow up.

Sadly, this reflects on the entire breed.

But it isn’t just the big, mature dogs—the Golden Retrievers,

and German Shepherds—that work as service dogs.

Small dogs work especially well in situations with young children.

One tiny young black Yorkshire Terrier

has shown that he can be extremely crucial in

helping a family with disabilities.
A national charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People,

honored Frazier, a Yorkshire Terrier hearing dog.

His owner, Dawn Munslow, is deaf.

She has three small children; one is also deaf and two

have special needs. Frazier had been with the family for only

4 ½ months, when he proved himself to be a vital family

member and now they can’t imagine life without him.

One morning Frazier came up to Dawn and tapped

her with his paw as he has been taught to do when the

doorbell rings, but this time the tapping was a lot more urgent.

She quickly followed him upstairs where her four

year old daughter had collapsed and was crying in pain.

She rushed her daugher to the hospital.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People selects and trains dogs

to respond to sounds and to alert deaf people by touching them

with a paw and leading them back to the source of the sound.

For smoke and fire alarms they are trained to lie down.

Seventy-four per cent of them are rescued or unwanted dogs.

After training they are provided at no charge to the people

who need them. More than 1200 hearing dogs have

been placed since it was begin in 1982.

Cataracts and the Yorkshire Terrier

About 2 years my vision started to slip

and my daddy noticed. And one of my eyes

got a little cloudy.

Yorkies tend to develop cataracts in their old age, but

luckily, our small size limits the effects of conditions such as arthritis.

In most cases, the cataracts can be removed. They

could not remove all of mine - but I still see pretty well.

The problem can occur in one or both eyes

and can lead to blindness. So make sure

you keep an eye on your dog's eyes!

Yorkie Candy Bar

My dads thoughtfully brought this clever

candy bar back from their trip to England.

A great blend of chocolately goodness but I don't

really get it......

Not for girls?

Not available in pink?

I don't get it....

Gildas House and Sparkle Yorkshire Terrier Benefit

The mission of Gilda's Club is to provide meeting
places where men, women and children living with
cancer and their families and friends join with others
to build emotional and social support as a supplement
to medical care. Free of charge and nonprofit,
Gilda's Club offers support and networking groups,
lectures, workshops and social events in
a nonresidential, homelike setting.

There are chapters of the club in many Eastern cities,

and a few more scattered around the US.

Gilda's Club South Florida unveiled their new ‘Gilda’s on the Go’

van.After the ceremony, the staff and volunteers hit the road on a mission.

They plan to visit more than 30 hospitals in a single day

to distribute nearly 3-thousand Sparkle plush toys,

named for Gilda Radner's favorite Yorkshire Terrier,

to children and their families touched by cancer.

Sparkle!

The same playful and expressive face that made the

real-life canine companion of Gilda Radner a cherished pet has

been recreated by RUSS' talented design team to

commemorate the joy for life that the comedian shared with the world.

he can be ordered online,

and will benefit Gilda's House.

IAMS FOOD RECALL

URGENT!

MENU FOODS RECALL!

A manufacturer recalled 50 brands of dog food and 40

brands of cat food over the weekend after its products were linked

to kidney failure and death in 10 animals.

The products were gravy-style foods packaged in cans

and pouches. They were sold at national retailers including

Wal-Mart, PetSmart and Safeway.

The manufacturer, Menu Foods, said it hasn't yet

discovered the cause of the problem, which affected

brands including Iams and Eukanuba.

Yorkshire Terrier Dognappings

Tiny dogs are often the target of dognappings.

In the UK recently,

A devastated dog owner is joining police in

an appeal for witnesses after a Yorkshire terrier was stolen from

outside a shop. Poppy, a three-year-old dog,

was tied up outside a store. Film footage shows the dog being taken away

by a young man or boy while its owner was inside.

Jacqueline Horner, 51, said: "She's lovely and would

go with anyone - she's too nice and not aggressive."

That's the problem with so many dogs.

They have such kind hearts they would in fact

go with anyone.

A Texas town has reported a string of

dognappings. A Yorkshire Terrier was stolen right out a woman's

parked car. Since then, more stolen terriers have popped up.

The owner of a Boston Terrier says her dog was taken

right out of her fenced yard. Since her dog "Radar" has gone

missing, Lynn Kelly says she's placed ads in the paper

and put up fliers. Because of it, she says she's received many calls

from other owners claiming their terriers have also been stolen.

Lynn says she thinks someone is stealing the dogs and

reselling them, leading her to believe there's a stolen dog ring,

right here in East Texas.

"I don't know if people are just cruising by and you know,

maybe they're keeping their eyes open for them,

maybe it's spur of the moment, maybe they are seeing

them and coming back, I don't know....but I think something's

going on, something's going on," she says.

"They didn't steal my dog, they stole my heart."

BE CAREFUL.

NEVER LEAVE YOUR SMALL DOG UNATTENDED!

Yorkshire Terrier Saffy Swallows Needle

Animals are like children.

And you really have to pet-proof your house in a

similar way you would child-proof it. Animals are

inquisitive. They like to investigate things!

Little Saffy was taking to her vet with a bad cough.

Come to find out, she swallowed a 2-inch sewing needle!

Saffy's owner Susan comments: “I caught Saffy playing with

the cotton reel, but had no idea the needle was missing.

It was only when she started making retching noises and

pawing at her mouth that I realised something

was wrong and she needed to see a vet straightaway.”

Saffy was taken to the hospital where a long thin

object was discovered at the back of her throat. Veterinary Surgeon,

Eva Rodriguez, comments: “Saffy must have caught sight of the

shiny needle and while playing with it, accidentally

gulped it down. She was very lucky not to have swallowed it!”

Saffy’s throat was very sore, so she was given

medication to reduce the swelling. After a few hours rest,

she was bright, alert and very hungry!

Susan says: “It was heart-breaking to see Saffy so distraught.

She’s usually so happy and bursting with energy.

“Although she’s been on her best behaviour

since the accident, my sewing box is now locked away

and the whole family makes sure we don’t leave any small

items lying around the house, just in case!”

Moral of the story: pay attention to what your dog investigates.

Don't leave small items out.

If a child could choke on it, so could a dog.

Custom Yorkie Yarn from Your Pet's Hair

I have never heard of this,

but a lady from Nebraska contacted me and

said she can turn your pet's hair into yarn

that you can then work with or she can even make into

a keepsake scarf!

"Fur-Ever Creations specializes in making this yarn,

sometimes called cheingora, so that you can have a lasting

memory of your pet and a great way to brag about

the special member of your family. We can spin just about any

kind of hair, provided that it is at least 2” long.

The longer the hair, the better the yarn will be."

· It’s a wonderful, lasting memory of your pet.

With a little TLC, your yarn will last a lifetime—or longer!

· It’s a great way to show off your award-winning pet!

· It’s chic! More and more people are discovering

that they can make fashion statements with garments

made out of their pet’s hair.

· It’s a great way to get some use out of all

that hair your pet sheds anyway.

· It’s warm! Animal hair is meant to keep your pet warm,

so it makes sense that it will keep you warm, too.

There’s nothing like using your pet’s hair to make a scarf,

sweater, or hat to keep you warm on a cold winter’s day!

Flying Yorkies

If you own a small dog,

you have probably heard about hawks

swoopping down of them.

Also, high winds, will literally life me off the

the ground sometimes!

I read that in 1993, a tiny Yorkie in Texas,

was airlifted clear out of her yard!

"we knew she had been carried away,"

said owner Jim Davis, "because a neighbor

saw her flying in the air about 15-20 feet up!"

The tiny dog actually survived the air flight!

She was found 2 days later about 2 miles away!

The Quarter Pounder

According to the Guinness Book,

The world's smallest dog living is Whitney,

(this photo IS NOT HER)

a Yorkshire terrier who measured 3 inches to the shoulder and

9.5 inches from nose to tail-tip on November 26, 2002.

Whitney is owned by Christopher and Patricia Sheridan of Essex, UK.

In 1945, allegedly, there was a Yorkie who was a mere 2 1/2" tall

and 3 - 3/4" long! The pup weighed 4 ounces!

THAT'S SMALL!!

Exercising Cat

I just had to share this

funny picture!

I hope it makes you laugh!

Where Did Yorkies Come From?

(some of my Yorkie Flickr Friends!)

It is said,

Many years ago in England,

a wee breed of dog was developed from humble terrier stock

of many a disputed source. Its spirit was tenacious

and unquenchable - with an added spoon full of mischief.

Faithful and true was the heart they gave him.

Though coated with soft, shining blue and gold fit for

a queens parlor - this little one seldom stays beautiful with grass,

dirt and holes to explore.

Being designed as companion to Yorkshire’s weavers small homes -

this small fellow handled the vermin population which sought food

in the residences around the Factories and mills.

If ever man was meant to have a dog so perfect a friend -

it would be the Yorkshire Terrier!

Designer Dog - Monogrammed Yorkie

This cute photo was posted in

THE ONION this week.

Known for their crazy news, I guess

this shows how far some people will go

with their designer dogs!