Yorkshire Terrier
HundKleinGewicht 1.5–3.5 kgLebenserwartung 13–16 J.
The silk-coated little terrier — watch for tracheal collapse, patellar luxation and portosystemic shunt; start dental care in puppyhood.
Wesen: Bold and confident, devoted, self-image of a big dog
🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken
Hoch
Tracheal collapse
Goose-honk cough — use a harness
Häufig
Luxating patella
Common small-dog joint issue
Häufig
Portosystemic shunt (liver)
Yorkies are a high-risk breed — investigate odd puppy behavior
Hoch
Periodontal disease
Retained puppy teeth are common — remove promptly
Häufig
Hypoglycemia
Frequent small meals as puppies
📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz
- #1Dental check (twice yearly)
- #2Knee + trachea check (annual)
- #3Liver workup for abnormal puppy development
🍚 Ernährung
Small-bite formula; frequent small meals as puppies; obesity worsens the airway.
🛁 Tagespflege
Brush the silky coat daily or clip short; warm in winter; harness for walks.
🔗 Verknüpfte Symptomseiten
VomitingAbdominal pain (flinching when touched / praying position)Limping / holding a leg upReluctant to move, climb or jump
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