Absolute Yorkies

The clothes basket is so comfy, mommy!

TODAY’S TIDBIT:  It’s a tropical heat wave outside today!  In fact it’s hotter here in London than Greece, India and Jamaica.  We’ll get your weekend started with some cool Funky Doggy Facts and summer safety tips for your doggy!

Did you know…

• Keep your backyard a “No Bone Zone.”  Real bones can splinter and choke your dog or hurt her insides.  And bacteria can breed on a real bone that’s left outside in the heat and sun.
• Sand at the beach and hot concrete sidewalks can irritate and burn your dog’s paws. So if he doesn’t want to walk outside it’s probably for a good reason.
• Make sure your dog wears a properly fitted floatation device designed specifically for dogs when he’s in your boat.
• Apply baby sunscreen to your dog’s nose and the tips of her ears to prevent sunburn.
• Keep the gate to your pool tightly closed and padlocked so your dog won’t fall in your pool.

Have a great weekend everybody and try your best to stay cool!  Remember to drink lots of water and don’t forget to give your Yorkie lots of fresh water too.  See you on Monday for TODAY’S TIDBIT.

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How do you like my summer "do", mommy?

TODAY’S TIDBIT:  It is muggy and hot today folks!  We’re coming into another warm and dry weekend.  Let’s start the weekend off with a few Funky Doggy Facts to help keep your doggy cool!

Did you know:

• Dogs regulate their body temperature by panting.
• A dog’s coat acts as insulation and protects him from bug bites and sunburn so shaving your dog in the summer to make him cooler is NOT a good idea.
• Not all dogs are natural swimmers so NEVER leave your dog unattended at the pool.
• Give your dog plenty of fresh water to drink so she stays hydrated.  When it’s warm she loses moisture during panting.
• Use a stainless steel bowl for your dog’s water especially outside.  Bacteria is more likely to breed in a plastic bowl.  And make sure to clean out her water bowl at least once a day if not more.

Enjoy the sunshine everybody!  See you on Monday for TODAY’S TIDBIT.

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I like sitting with you, mommy!

TODAY’S TIDBIT:  Rain, rain go away!!!  We went out for a quick walk between downpours but the wet ground plays havoc with long Yorkie hair!  Here are some funky doggy facts to read while you’re waiting for the rain to stop!

Did you know…

• It takes only minutes for a pet left in a vehicle on a warm day to succumb to heatstroke and suffocation. On a 78 degree day, temperatures in a car parked in the shade can exceed 90 degrees — and hit a scorching 160 degrees if parked in the sun!
• Dogs can get heartworms from being bitten by ONE infected mosquito.
• 87% of dog owners say their dog curls up beside them or at their feet while they watch TV.
• Puppies sleep ninety percent of the day for their first few weeks.
• Obesity and bad oral care are the number one health problems among dogs.

Have a great weekend everybody and try to stay dry!!!  See you on Monday for TODAY’S TIDBIT.

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Gideon loves you, Dad!

TODAY’S TIDBIT:  Happy Father’s Day to all the Yorkie Dads out there!  We’re taking my dad out to one of his favourite restaurant – The Mandarin – it’s a great Chinese food buffet if you aren’t from our neck of the woods.  We’ll start this special weekend off with some funky doggy facts!

Did you know…

• Toto’s role in The Wizard of Oz was played by a female Cairn Terrier named Terry.
• The vet is one of your Yorkie’s best friends.  Take the time to choose a vet you feel comfortable with.
• Two dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic, Miss Margaret Hays of New York brought her Pomeranian with her in lifeboat No. 7, while Henry Sleeper Harper of the publishing family boarded boat No. 3 with his Pekinese, Sun Yat Sen.
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids can help canine allergies.
• If you unfolded and laid out the delicate membranes from inside a dogs nose, the membranes would be larger than the dog itself.

Have a wonderful Father’s Day everybody and see you on Monday for TODAY’S TIDBIT.

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I love my summer dress, mommy!

TODAY’S TIDBIT:  Thank goodness it’s cooled down a little outside and we’re able to get out walking again!  I like the heat but 33 degrees celsius is just a little too hot.  It’s Friday and the weekend is starting.  Enjoy your Friday’s Funky Doggy Facts!

Did you know:

• The only mammals with prostates are humans and dogs.
• Dogs have about 100 different facial expressions, most of them made with the ears.
• The first search and rescue dog on the scene at the World Trade Centre 9/11 in 2001 was Bear, an 11-year-old Golden Retriever.
• A dog’s nose can get sunburned so apply a little suntan lotion that’s safe for use on babies.
• You can give your dog a little celery (cut in appropriate sized pieces for your dog) as an alternative to manufactured doggy treats.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and see you on Monday for TODAY’S TIDBIT.

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We can run fast too, mommy!

TODAY’S TIDBIT:  It was soooo hot for a couple of days this week that we couldn’t even take the Yorkies out for their walks!  But the weather is beautiful now so we’ll be walking a lot this weekend!  Start your weekend off with a chuckle by reading our funky doggy facts.

Did you know… 

• In one survey, 39 percent of pet owners had more pictures of their pet than their spouse.
• The fastest dog is the Greyhound that can run at over 40 miles per hour.
• The longest dog tongue ever recorded belonged to a dog named Brandy whose tongue was 17 inches long.
• A female dog’s pregnancy will last between 60-65 days.
• Dogs do not have an appendix.

Have a lovely weekend everybody and see you on Monday for TODAY’S TIDBIT.

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When will it stop raining, mommy?

TODAY’S TIDBIT:  I can’t believe it’s still raining out!!!  Gideon and Hope don’t like walking in the rain – especially Gideon who hates to wear his raincoat!  Anyway, we’ll share some funky doggy facts to brighten our day!

Did you know:

• Dogs have three eyelids. The third lid, called a nictitating membrane or “haw,” keeps the eye lubricated and protected.
• An adult dog has 42 teeth.
• People born under the sign of the dog in Chinese astrology are considered to be loyal and discreet, though slightly temperamental.
• Dogs don’t like rain because the sound is amplified and hurts their very sensitive ears.
• Small breeds like Yorkies have a heart rate of 100 – 140 beats per minute compared to a human’s heart that beats on average 72 beats per minute.

Try and stay dry everyone and enjoy your weekend!  See you on Monday for TODAY’S TIDBIT.

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We're going on a picnic, mommy!

TODAY’S TIDBIT:  It’s the Victoria Day weekend for us Canadian folks so be safe and enjoy the sunshine!  Be aware that loud fireworks can make some dogs very anxious and upset. 

Be sure to keep your Yorkie in her safe place and NOT outside in the backyard where she might try to escape the noise from neighbouring fireworks.  Reassure her that everything is ok. 

Here are a few funky doggy facts to start your long weekend off! 

Did you know:

• Apple and pear seeds contain arsenic, which may be deadly to dogs.
• Plato once said that “a dog has the soul of a philosopher.”
• A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
• Fleas feed on your dog and then jump off onto your bed, into your carpet and onto your skin.
• Keep the telephone number of the Emergency Vet Clinic in your area beside your phone in case you need to use it in a hurry.

Happy Victoria Day and have a great weekend!  Monday is a holiday so we’ll be back on Wednesday for TODAY’S TIDBIT.

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Welcome home, mommy!

TODAY’S TIDBIT:  Hi Folks!  We’re back from the sunny south.  We really missed Gideon, Hope and Tinkerbell but they were having such a great time with Marilyn and then my family that I’m not sure if they noticed we were gone!  Just kidding…one of the best parts of returning home from vacation is seeing the pure joy on their little faces when they see you coming!

It’s Friday the 13^th (but we’re not afraid of black cats or walking under ladders) so we’ll end the week with some funky doggy facts. 

Did you know…

• One survey reports that 33% of dog owners admit they talk to their dogs on the phone or leave messages on answering machines while they are away.
• Male dogs will raise their legs while urinating to aim higher on a tree or lamppost because they want to leave a message that they are tall and intimidating.
• Not all heartworm prevention products will prevent fleas and ticks as well as heartworm.  Check with your vet to decide what product is best for your dog.
• The safest place for your Yorkie while travelling in the car is secured in a doggy carrier.
• 70% of your dog’s body is made up of water.

Glad to be back everybody!  Have a great weekend and see you on Monday for TODAY’S TIDBIT.

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Where is the spring weather, mommy?

TODAY’S TIDBIT:  It’s the weekend!  And where did all that nice weather go???  Can’t wait for it to come back!  Anyway it’s Friday so here are some Funky Doggy Facts to get the weekend rolling!

Did you know:

• The name of the dog on the Cracker Jacks box is Bingo. The Taco Bell Chihuahua is a rescued dog named Gidget.
• Eighteen muscles or more can move a dog’s ear.
• Yorkies can experience seasonal allergies.
• Spaying your male or female Yorkie can help reduce their risk of ovarian or testicular cancer.
• If gum gets in your Yorkie’s coat, trying rubbing the gum with an ice cube and then cut it out.

Have a great weekend everybody and spring is almost here!  See you on Monday for TODAY’S TIDBIT.

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