Official Standard of Golddust Yorkshire Terrier Temperament Golddust Terriers seem oblivious of their small size. They are very eager for adventure. This little dog is highly energetic, brave, loyal and clever. With owners who take the time to understand how to treat a small dog, the Golddust is a wonderful companion! Affectionate and loving animals, Golddust Terriers are easy to train, although they can sometimes be stubborn if owners do not give the dog proper boundaries. The Golddust is an excellent watchdog. When owners display pack leadership to the Golddust, it is very sweet and loving a ..read more

The Russian Salon Dog The Russian Salon Dog is a relatively new breed of dog, created in the early 21st century by crossing Yorkshire Terriers with Shih Tzu and a few other toy breeds. The Russian Kennel Federation recognized the breed in 2013. This is a spirited little dog with an outgoing and friendly nature. They are also highly empathic and will adapt to the mood of their owner. All they ask in return is they be given plenty of attention, affection and company – this is a dog that needs lots of quality time with their human family! Russian Salon Dogs are also obedient and take well to trai ..read more

When your eight or ten-week-old pup comes to you, remember this photo. Images a very young puppy and shows how early dogs are at this age. Their bones don't even touch yet. This is why puppies are so sweet around us on their clumsy big paws - because their joints consist entirely of muscles, tendons and ligaments covered with skin. Nothing fits closely together yet and the pan and joints are not fully shaped yet. Exaggerating running or not limiting traffic and keeping a puppy from physical practice means that we are depriving the dog of the chance of developing properly. Every big jump or exc ..read more

Is there anything better than adopting a new puppy? How about bringing home two puppies - from the same litter? Dr. Karen Shaw Becker Feb 23 Most dog trainers and vets do not recommend adopting two puppies from the same litter The primary reason is that the dogs may bond more closely to each other than to human family members, but this is controversial and depends on a multitude of variables Sibling rivalry (fighting among littermates), or developing an unhealthy emotional dependence on one another, should also be considered If you adopt littermates, you can help them grow into well-adjusted ..read more

"HOW MUCH FOR A PUPPY" For the ones who say they can only afford a couple hundred dollars. The person who calls and after hearing a price surprisedly states: “I can buy a cheaper pup elsewhere”. I also address you; the person who doesn’t care about papers because I want “just a pet” No dog is “just a pet”! For the backyards breeder that wants breeding rights and is upset because some breeders don’t give out their rights. Good breeders work very hard to just “give” up their lineage. Behind every pure bred puppy/dog is a BREEDER. I’m using capital letters to differentiate a breeder from a pet fa ..read more

Dogs that flushed out and killed rats in clothing mills in Northern England in the mid 18th century were useful little dogs. These dogs came to be known by that county where they were found and developed. The counties of Yorkshire and its adjoining county of Lancashire had many clothing mills that needed these small but feisty dogs. Small dogs from Scotland of the terrier type influenced the look and utility of the developing breed. The Paisley Terrier and the Maltese breed were part of the early profile of the breed. At first, the breed clubs did not differentiate among the various types of ..read more

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What is a Puppy Broker and Commercial Breeder? This blog is to learn more about,"what is a puppy broker and a commercial broker?" Along with how to determine if the breeder you are contacting falls under one or both of these categories. If they do, please do not support them. Find a reputable breeder. A breeder who is trying their best to better the breed and bring healthy, happy puppies to this world. Puppy Broker: A puppy broker is someone who buys an entire litter from a breeder to resell them to a pet store or sell the pups themselves. Years ago, this term was only for those who sold them ..read more