Wild and Crazy Dogs

A few readers sent me those photos!

They are on the FLICKR site!

They are not all Yorkies, of course,

but I thought they were wild and crazy

and made me laugh!

Abandoned Yorkie is Saved in Florida

I am always amazed when I read stories of people who

are hurtful. They hurt animals, or they hurt other humans.

Do people not have hearts or is something wrong with them?

If you have a pet you can not care for, find someone who will.

You don't throw it away! This piece came from Vicoria Macchi

and the Naples Neopolitan News...

As a rule, The Humane Society of Naples does not take in strays. But when they discovered a shivering 4 pound Yorkie, toothless, and covered with bald patches, abandoned and left outside in a pet carrier, they had to take her in. “You could see the fleas crawling,” recalls shelter manager Karen Sesso, who took Pippin home at night so he could get round-the-clock attention.
His weight was stable, but his eyes and ears were badly infected. A skin condition meant bald patches covered his body. He had tapeworm, and all his teeth were missing."

Enter the Kaufmans. The Kauffmans visited the dog several times at the shelter. They knew they wanted a small, senior dog that could handle condo life. He was renamed "LUCKY" and they gave him a new home. His beige and silver coat, now shiny and healthy, covers the bald patches. He is down from six medications to just one for a cough he can’t seem to shake.

Despite any neglect he suffered, Lucky is living large now. He eats organic wet food (he can’t chew kibble), visits the groomer often, likes riding around in the convertible with the top down, and, at night, sleeps in a doggie bed between Amy and Jim.
“Life just went the wrong way for him,” says Amy, holding Lucky’s face up to hers.

“He’s got a lot of life left!”

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5 Things You May Not Know About Yorkies

Many assume that, because the Yorkie is such a small dog, it will have few needs. This is not true. As with any breed, the Yorkie has elements that may make it your perfect pet... or the worst choice you could make. Before deciding on any dog, you must consider certain aspects.

One: grooming. The Yorkie has a good deal of hair that requires high maintenance. You must brush every day and clip regularly. Though this breed sheds little to no hair, which makes it excellence for allergy sufferers or those concerned with ruining furniture, it still requires extensive care. Many owners chose to have their Yorkies professionally groomed, but this costs money. If you are not willing to take the time to have your Yorkie groomed, or to do it yourself, this is not the breed for you.

Two: health concerns. Though the Yorkie is a sturdy dog, it is still a little one and prone to certain problems. Its size makes it likely to get hurt more easily from a fall or roughhousing. This does not make it suitable for families with young children. Also, Yorkies can suffer from teeth problems. The best way to handle this is to use dry food only to build up strength, and have regular Vet visits. Finally, if you intend to breed Yorkies, you must realize that females can have problems delivering due to their size.

Three: exercise. Yorkies are, by nature, active dogs. Routine exercise will be at minimal since they will keep themselves busy during the day. Still, these dogs love to go for walks or to play in the yard. You must make sure they are secure, however, as they might run away. A Yorkie has high hunting instincts and is inclined to chase.

Four: training. The Yorkie is a bit of a contradiction. Though it can be easily trained, it will ignore that training when it sees fit. This can make it appear to be a breed of lesser intelligence. This is not true. Yorkies are actually quite clever and capable of handling most problems. They just also happen to be stubborn creatures. Training will be a constant thing and will require time and attention.

Five: temperament. Yorkies are blessed with that infectious, fearless Terrier temperament. This is both a blessing and a curse for owners. These dogs demand your time and attention. Also, they will do as they please--this extends to chasing down whatever animal happens to cross their path if they are able (including dogs as large as Great Danes). Because of this fiery nature, Yorkies require an owner with patience and a disciplined mind. Your Yorkie will be devoted to you; he just might not always listen.

If any of these characteristics seem too overwhelming, the Yorkie--or any other Terrier--is probably not for you. These are not timid animals and do not need timid owners. Instead, you must be willing to face the challenges of owning this breed for, with those challenges, comes a wonderful pet.

Richard Cussons is a champion for dogs of all breeds and Yorkshire Terriers in particular. You can find out more about Yorkies at http://www.yorkshireterriersavvy.com/.

Funny Yorkie Humor

The Top Ten Reasons Why a Dog Is Better than a Woman:

10. A dog's parents will never visit you.

9. A dog loves you when you leave your clothes on the floor.

8. A dog limits its time in the bathroom to a quick drink.

7. A dog never expects you to telephone.

6. A dog will not get mad at you if you forget its birthday.

5. A dog does not care about the previous dogs in your life.

4. A dog does not get mad at you if you pet another dog.

3. A dog never expects flowers on Valentine's Day.

2. The later you are, the happier a dog is to see you....

And the number one reason why a dog is better than a woman:

1. A dog does not shop.

Top Ten Reasons Why Dogs Are Better Than Men:

10. Dogs don't feel threatened by your intelligence.

9. Dogs are already in touch with their inner puppies.

8. Dogs are very direct about wanting to go out.

7. Dogs think you are a culinary genius.

6. You can house train a dog.

5. Dogs feel guilt when they've done something wrong.

4. Middle-aged dogs don't feel the need to abandon you for a younger owner.

3. Dogs mean it when they kiss you.

2. Dogs don't care whether or not you shave your legs.

1. Dogs obsess about you as much as you obsess about them.

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Turbo Tagger

Tokyo Pet Fashion Week

Pet Fashion Week New York, a U.S.-based concern

that started holding dog runway events at trade shows

it organizes in New York two years ago, targeted

puppy-mad Tokyo for its first overseas foray.

"In the U.S. dogs are dressed to a degree,

but not as meticulously or as coordinated as you

see" in Japan, says Mario DiFante, a partner and

executive director of Pet Fashion Week.

Pet fashion has been hot ever since Paris Hilton

was snapped toting her uber-chic Chihuahua Tinkerbell

to society soirees (Ms. Hilton has since launched her

own line of pet clothing and accessories).

Tokyo-based Yano Research Institute estimates

that owners in Japan spent $10 billion in 2006,

the latest figures available, on everything from food

to clothes to the purchase price of the pets.

Designer Manfred of Sweden displayed a Swarovski

crystal-bedecked gold-and-silver colored leather

jacket retailing at $5,000 at the trade show. Manfred

also makes a $20,000 diamond-encrusted leather

doggie jacket. At the lower end, there are "hoodie"

sweatshirts, made of stretchable sport material

emblazoned with a snapshot of the Beatles,

which sell for about $300 each.

Some of the humans came hoping to leave with

new ideas to spur their puppy-fashion sales.

"The challenge that the market has right now

is that it's difficult to find really innovative fashion,"

laments Poochonline.com chief executive Marjorie

Scholz. "That's one reason we came to Japan, not only

to show what we're innovating but also to see what

they're innovating here. The Japanese take everything

they do very seriously, and they do it to extremes."