Loving and affectionate with their owners, Chihuahuas and Yorkshire terriers need to be treated with respect and should not be spoiled just because they are small. Small dogs can turn into household tyrants very quickly if the owners choose to not set house rules from the very beginning. Yorkshire Terriers are more demanding in terms of grooming than Chihuahua dogs.
Yorkies have a long, smooth coat that continuously grows and needs daily care to keep the dog's hair free from tangles and mats. Yorkie owners need to be prepared to brush the dog frequently and to give Yorkie a trim once a month or so.
In comparison to Yorkies, Chihuahuas are less demanding when it comes to grooming. Both, long haired and short haired Chihuahuas need an occasional brushing to keep the coat neat. Despite their small size, Yorkies can participate in and excel at canine activities such as rally, agility and obedience, and many Yorkies serve with their human partners in roles such as therapy work. If you purchase training treats at a pet store, for dogs of this size, you can split the treats in half to reduce the calories your dog eats that day.
If you choose to use human food like hot dogs or baked chicken, be sure to diced them into tiny pieces. Socialization is crucial to raising a well rounded dog. The more positive experiences you offer your dog, the more socialized and well rounded he or she will be. Raising a well rounded, socialized dog prepares your dog to enjoy life rather than suffer through stress in unfamiliar situations. Socialized dogs are easier to live with in general and they are more adoptable because they could be integrated into more homes.
When you begin training, be sure to be consistent with your dog. Enforce the same rules and only reward positive behaviors. If you are inconsistent with what you ask of your dog, he or she will not learn what you are trying to teach them. It is very easy to let a little dog boss you around.
Be firm and do not let your Chihuahua or Yorkie walk all over you. When he or she does something, if you would not let a pound dog do that behavior, do not let your 6 or 7 pound dog do it either. Both the Chihuahua and the Yorkie make excellent pets. Before adding either breed of dog to your family, be sure that you are prepared to give your furry friend a forever home for their potential life span. Be sure to visit us at Yorkie Universe!
We also have a new Facebook group here. Which do you prefer? Chihuahuas or Yorkies? If you have both breeds, tell us about them in the comments. Do they get along? There is about 9 or 10 years between my two. If my chi growls or gets snippy my Yorkie thinks she has to respond.
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