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The yorkie coat is very similar to human hair. Special care must be taken to ensure that the hair around the anus of these dogs is kept clean. Because of their long hair, it is common for these dogs to become matted in this area, and this can lead to compacted feces. Apart from making the dog very sore and uncomfortable, this may, if left unattended, cause more serious problems. Please don't ignored this!

Yorkie puppies may have "tipped" or "tilted" ears until they are around 6 months old. I am frequently asked about this when owners purchase a 12 week old puppy with nice erect ears, only to find that the ears drop again around 4-6 months of age or earlier. This is because at this time the yorkie is teething, cutting it's adult teeth, which can cause the ears to go up and down daily. Owners should not be concerned during this natural stage. However, it is important to keep the hair on the top third of the ear flap trimmed very short. This will stop the ears from being weighed down by excessive hair until they are permanently and firmly set in place. Also, the hair should be plucked from inside the ears, and ears checked regularly for wax and mites. After their weekly bath, don't forget to gently dry the inside of their ears with Q-tips. Otherwise, you'll have a Yorkie batting at its ear and bothered by the moisture therein.

Yorkies should also have special attention paid to their eyes, and teeth. The long hair should be prevented from falling into their eyes, thus causing irritation and infection, either by tying it back or trimming it. As with most toy breeds, yorkies may have a tendency to tartar build-up on the teeth. If regular attention is given to the teeth, this should not be a problem. As the owner, you should brush the teeth on a regular basis. Many groomers also offer this as an additional service. Ask about it.

Yorkies do not have an undercoat, and even with a long coat, they feel the cold very easily. Like most toy breeds, they prefer the comfort, coziness & warmth of their home. They enjoy being pampered and loved. Yorkies are definitely not a breed to keep outside in a kennel. When going out in cold or wet weather, they will appreciate a warm doggie coat or sweater to wear. In a pinch, a clean, dry towel will do if you're carrying them.