Wednesday, August 08, 2007

YORKIES AND BIG DOGS-WARNING

Yesterday I received an email from one of my prospective parents. She has an acqaintance who told her of some really disturbing news. It seems this gal has a yorkie who has a dalmation neighbor as a play friend. The other day while playing in the yard, like they always have, the dalmation attacked the yorkie, grabbing it by his neck and shook it violently. The poor little guy was still alive when this was reported but in the hospital. His injuries are neurological, as in "shaken baby syndrome."
What precipited the attack? They are not sure. It could have been the heat, a toy, a smell..... who knows. I have heard of this many times.......... It really is unfortunate but it can happen.
This serves as a rude warning to all regarding big dogs and yorkies. Don't forget, Yorkies have personalities of big dogs.......they are fearless, outgoing and will challenge even a very large dog, except they are NOT big. All play with other dogs should be monitored and supervised. Protect your little one like they are your baby.
My mentor out in Michigan has lost 2 dogs over the last 2 years, and almost a 3rd recently from pack fights. She only has yorkies but from time to time, they will fight among themselves. Once a fight starts, many of the others will join in..........and if you are a victim, you might not live without human intervention. The strongest survive. We have experienced that here between certain dogs. Never ever leave your dogs unsupervised. I crate my family every time I leave the house. I do not want any mishaps.
Heed the warning and remember it can happen when you least expect it! Holly

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