The Care of Young Male Yorkie Poos

House training

• Success with a Yorkipoo puppy̵7;s house training will depend on your consistency as an owner, and the dog itself. Traditional Yorkies can be tough to train, whereas, typical poodles are rather easy to train. Crate training is a popular method of housebreaking in a new puppy. The theory is that a dog will not go to the bathroom where it sleeps, so you must keep the puppy in the crate at night, until you̵7;re ready to take it out to relieve itself in the morning.

Socialization

• Yorkipoos are the social butterflies of the dog world. They can get along with other dogs, or even cats that they̵7;ve been raised with. Yorkipoos enjoy mixing it up with other dogs at the dog park, but also need plenty of downtime to nap at home. While amiable in temperament, young male Yorkipoos can turn destructive by barking incessantly, or chewing furniture, books and clothing if they are bored, or left alone for long periods of time.

Health

• All puppies should be seen by a regular vet and put on a vaccine schedule. A Yorkipoo puppy is small and can be fragile. If your dog is acting sick, throwing up, or seeming lethargic, it̵7;s best to take the dog to your local vet. Healthy dogs have wet noses and seem alert. If a dog̵7;s nose is dry, or a dog̵7;s eyes are no longer alert, take your young dog to a vet. Diarrhea, especially in young, small animals, should be considered a sign that something is wrong and should not be taken lightly. Get your pet examined by a vet if it has diarrhea to check for dehydration or parasites. Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar can affect Yorkipoos from 6- to 12-weeks old. Poor diet, expending a lot of energy without eating enough, stress or chill can bring on low blood sugar in a young Yorkipoo; if you suspect hypoglycemia, consult your veterinarian.

Hazards

• Be very careful what kind of treats you give your Yorkipoo puppy. Small dogs have fragile systems and should not be given bones, which can either choke the dog or be digested, then break into sharp shards in the intestines and cause tears that may lead to infection and death. It̵7;s also very important to monitor your puppy with rawhide chews, which can get small enough to be digested, but still large enough to get stuck in a dog̵7;s throat and cause choking. Young puppies are similar to babies in that they put everything in their mouths and can choke easily. It̵7;s crucial to monitor your puppy whether you̵7;re giving it treats or dog toys, which can come apart and become hazardous.

Grooming

• Yorkipoos have silky coats that can be straight, wavy or curly, depending on whether they take after the Yorkie or the poodle side of their gene pool. While they rarely shed, Yorkipoos do need to be brushed every day to avoid mats in their long hair. Regular trips to the groomer for bathing, haircut and nail trimming are important to maintain a healthy coat.

Neutering

• Male Yorkipoos can be spayed at 2 months of age, with the average procedure being performed on a dog at 4 months. According to The American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs recover more quickly from surgery when they are young. Spaying not only controls the animal population, it helps keep your dog healthy by preventing urinary issues that arise in unaltered dogs and prevents the growth of some cancerous tumors. Spaying may also keep your dog from marking its territory by urinating in your house, as well as every tree in the neighborhood. Neutering your dog will also save you some money, when you register your dog for his license; most towns charge substantially more money to a dog that is unaltered.