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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,
Winnie the Yorkie, a Small Dog With a Big Purpose
“What she lacks in size, she makes up in spirit!” Meet Winnie the six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier. She may be a small dog, but she makes a big difference in the lives of children. Winnie is a registered therapy dog and volunteer at Brenner Children's Hospital. We sat down with Winnie's owner, Casaundra, and talked to her about Winnie's therapy work. AKC: Why did you decide to get Winnie involved in therapy work? Casaundra: When Winnie was about 2 years old, I read a book called The Genius of Dogs, co-authored by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods (Dutton 2013). It was fascinating to read about all of the scientific discoveries that had been made at the Duke Canine Cognition Center and other research facilities
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 recovering after being found in sealed container outside Pa. SPCA
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A tiny four-pound Yorkshire terrier is on the mend after someone left her to die outside the Pennsylvania SPCA's headquarters on Erie Avenue in Philadelphia over the weekend. The dog, now known as Gertie, was covered in fleas and dirt when a volunteer found her inside a sealed plastic container on Sunday. Despite being dumped in 90-degree heat, Gertie was okay. "Gertie was left inside a large plastic container with a lid on in a 90 degree plus heat day, so we consider ourselves pretty lucky and (her) pretty lucky that our volunteer happened to be walking by," said Gillian Kocher with the PSPCA. It's not clear how long Gertie had been inside the container before a volunteer happened to see
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