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Mastiffs, Yorkies, Cats

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Yorkies live a long time compared to bigger dogs

My sister had a Mastiff once, the biggest and yet gentlest dog she has ever owned, and poor Hazy died at the age of only seven years.  The cat mourned for days (which I understand is a long time for a cat}, because Hazy was the gentlest playmate that cat had! I know I am generalizing about things I could be more specific about if I got the facts, but I know in my experience the biggest dogs have often been the easiest to get along with.  Big ol’ labs and retrievers let the house’s toddlers pull their manes and crawl all over them, using them as horses or trucks or tractors or punching bags!

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Cheesy Tuna Treats – Healthy Dog Treats

This is a new and exciting recipe, if I can judge by my dog’s enthusiasm when he ate it.! In fact, I actually tasted it myself because I thought it must be really tasty, and it tasted a little like bread flavored with tuna; I couldn’t really taste the cheese.  If you want to add more cheese for your dog, you might throw in a little more Parmesan or even melt American or cheddar on top; whatever your dog likes.  My dog has a sensitive stomach, so I try not to overdo the richness of his food.   I don’t ever want to see pancreatitis in my house again!

This takes a little more time than the apple carrot frozen treats, but it’s pretty simple.  You’ll probably need to double the recipe if your dog is bigger than mine (9 pounds and a few ounces) or if you want more or bigger treats.  With this recipe I ended up with 45 treats, approximately 1” x 1” x ½.”

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Yummy Hot Weather Dog Treats

Well, they aren’t exactly pops, and your dog couldn’t handle the popsicle stick anyway, but for a dog they are perfect!

As you probably already know, except for the apple seeds (which contain cyanide), the core (a choking hazard) and the stems and leaves (which MIGHT contain cyanide), apples are extremely healthy and delicious for dogs, just as they are for humans.  My little Yorkie Mason dearly loves apples.  When I start to core and slice one for myself, he begins his little four-foot straight up in the air jump that I thought only cats could do!  The difference is cats do it when startled (maybe from encountering a sinister cucumber), and Mason does it when he’s super excited (when it’s time for a walk or I’m preparing food he wants to share.)

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Flavia De Luce

Mason and I get so excited when a new Flavia De Luce novel comes out! Actually, Mason just lets me read it as long as I periodically throw his favorite ball for him to retrieve. This is inside, not outside the house; I just have to tear my attention away from Flavia long enough to avoid lamps or other breakable objects with the ball .

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More Reasons to Choose a Yorkie in the First Place: Yorkie are Small Dogs – Great for Apartment Living

Considering a Small Dog?

Do you want a small dog?  The typical Yorkie is 3 to 7 pounds, not often much bigger, as it is a toy breed.  My Yorkie is a little over 7 pounds, but I’m glad because he is sturdy and not so fragile.  Yorkies are fragile dogs, as tiny as they are, and must be handled with care.  They shouldn’t jump from high places, and you don’t want to drop things on them, so you have to constantly keep your Yorkie from getting underfoot in places he can be hurt, like in the kitchen if you accidentally drop a can of soup on him!!!  I wouldn’t even think of taking her with you to the gym!

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More Reasons to Choose a Yorkie in the First Place: Yorkies Are Hypoallergenic Dogs

Yorkies are hypoallergenic dogs

Yorkies are hypoallergenic dogs.  This means that if you are allergic to dog hair you aren’t going to have much of a problem with this one!  Dog hair is not going to be spread all over your bed, your carpet, your entire living space.  I have several allergies, including an allergy to dog hair, and my Yorkie doesn’t trigger it at all.  This is important to me because this is an allergy I can control, unlike ragweed, pollen, dust, and mold allergies, which flare up with the seasons and even on my walks.

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