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Owner Tries to Speak “Dog” with his Yorkie
This owner is trying to talk to speak “dog” with his Yorkie. He tests out a low, growling-like sound and his dog responds the only way he can…with a similar sound in dog language. What is this Yorkie saying back to his owner? See if you can figure it out! https://youtu.be/djAccWR3oKk What a cute conversation! We don't know about you, but it's kind of hard to decipher. Guess we don't speak dog, or at least we don't know much about barking. We do, however, know a little something about deciphering dog body language. Learn more about that, here. And while that Yorkie and his owner are chatting away, Miss Molly Mae is showing off her skills. This little pup may only be 3 months old,
7 Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About Yorkshire Terriers
As one of the AKC’s top 10 breeds year after year, Yorkshire Terriers are popular toy dogs, offering a big personality in a tiny package. Here are seven surprising facts about Yorkies and the people who love them: 1. Yorkies Are the “Tomboy Toy” Don’t be fooled by this toy breed’s tiny stature—they are five to seven pounds of pure tomboy. This spunky personality has earned the Yorkie its nickname, “the tomboy toy.” The breed standard references the breed’s trademark confidence and courage, saying, “The dog’s high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance.” Because of these traits, Yorkshire Terriers do well at everything from dog sports, like agility, to therapy work and makes them great travel
Are Yorkies Smart Dogs? – Here’s Why Yorkshire Terriers are Highly Intelligent
Written by Richard Jeng The Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie for short, is the most popular toy dog breed due to its affectionate personality and lively attitude. However, you may be wondering how smart these lap dogs can actually be. So, are Yorkies smart? How smart are they? Yorkshire Terriers are highly intelligent dogs. According to canine psychologist Stanley Coren, Yorkies are “above average” intelligent dogs. And for working and obedience intelligence, they’re ranked the 34th smartest dog breed out of 138 qualifying breeds. Though Yorkies are some of the best when it comes to obedience and learning, they are smart dogs in other ways. Let’s examine what actually makes Yorkies super smart toy dogs. How We Measure a Yorkie’s Intelligence As mentioned, there’s no denying
Yorkie Abandoned With Heartbreaking Note Gets a Second Chance at Life
There are two types of dog guardians in existence. There are the ones who treat these animals like furry versions of babies, spoiling them to no end and realizing that they have a lifelong commitment to their pet. Then there are the ones who treat dogs as if they are objects that should be quiet, fuss-free, and inexpensive. Unsurprisingly, the latter is the type of person who abandons their precious pets like old furniture on the curb. While we know that abandoning a pet can be difficult and sometimes people who had full intentions of keeping an animal only realize they’re in over their head once it’s too late, unwanted animals should always be taken to shelters. In an animal shelter or rescue
A 7 Inch Yorkie Saved 250 US Soldiers three days of digging and kept 40 US Planes Operational During WWII
Dogs have been a part of warfare since the beginning of history. What people usually envisage is a German Shepherd or some other trusty and above all sizeable canine companion – probably not a 4 pound (1.8 kg) female Yorkshire terrier! The terrier, Smoky, indeed proved that size is not everything and that even the smallest of creatures can be brave. Smoky was first found in an abandoned foxhole in February 1944, in a jungle in New Guinea. Soon afterward she was purchased by Corporal Bill Wynne, for two Australian dollars. Wynne became very attached to Smoky, allowing her to sleep in his tent and sharing his food with her. As she was not officially a “war dog” Smoky could not receive
How a tiny Yorkie became a World War II hero
Bill Wynne was in the Pacific during WWII for air reconnaissance when he met Smoky, a spunky terrier that would end up with its own dramatic war stories. Stationed on the New Guinea coast during World War II, Ed Downey tried to maneuver a Jeep out of a muddy field and was shocked to hear a dog’s whimper coming from a nearby foxhole. Wading through tall weeds on that March day in 1944, he sensed movement. “A pair of dark eyes, glinting in the dull light, gazed up at him, imploringly. They seemed disproportionately large for the sodden floor-mop of hair they seemed to inhabit,” writes Damien Lewis in the book, “Smoky The Brave: How a Feisty Yorkshire Terrier Mascot Became a
