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Whitney Veterinary Hospital and
Cat Care Clinic

4707-4715 N. Sheridan Road - Peoria, Il. 61614
309-685-4707 - 309-685-4715

Yorkie

Casey is a Yorkshire Terrier!

The Yorkie has a distinctive long - blue and tan, blue and gold, black and gold or black and tan coat. The puppies are born black and tan. When considering the life-expectance of 12-15 years, it is more important to find a healthy puppy than to be concerned with its size. Most breeders consider any female that is under 5 pounds as unsuitable for breeding because of the difficulty during birthing the puppies.

These extra tiny dogs are often susceptible to a range of health problems, including vomiting, skin problems, allergies, falls, being stepped on and being attacked by other dogs. They need routine teeth cleaning to prevent tooth and gum problems and their small size may cause a poor reaction to anesthesia.

This little guy is oblivious to how small he is! They can be quite curious, bold and stubborn. They tend to exercise themselves inside the home, but love to go for a walk in the outdoors. The long coat definitely will need brushing every day or two.

We are pleased to welcome Casey to our practice!