Featured Doggy: Yorkshire Terriers

The Yorkshire Terrier AKA Yorkie is a breed of dogs belong to the Toy Group, they are one of the smallest dogs in the world. Originally from the UK, the Yorkshire Terrier was developed from a combination of Scottish and English black-and-tan terriers, Maltese, and the now extinct Clydesdale Terrier. From each litter the smallest dogs were selected for breeding, and gradually to the Yorkie we know and love today!

Yorkies are born Black and Tan/Golden and their coat will usually turn steel-blue/blue/gray (a good estimate would be the colour of their parents!) as they mature.

They are spirited, bold, adventurous and highly intelligent! Do not let their size fool you, if their human do not lead them like a pack leader does, they will start to take over! This usually leads to snappy behavior and even aggression!

Because they are so smart, they learn tricks and commands really quickly, they also quickly learn how humans react to his/her behavior. As they are pure terriers, they tend to be independent and might not like to follow commands. The trick is to use motivation, things he/she likes, to get him to do the action that you want. Then, slowly phase out instant gratification and practice delayed gratification. Your yorkie will be an angel in no time =) They definitely require us humans to be firm and disciplined. Yorkies are ideal for lively owners who appreciates their bubbly character!

Yorkies are tiny dogs which requires owners to be gentle when handling them. As a generally rule, the smaller the dog, the less sturdy the dog is, so supplements should be considered for this breed of dogs. As their bones and body parts are more fragile than larger dogs, it is not advised to walk them with a collar as it might damage their trachea.

(Putting a leash on a dog's collar is advised for other dogs as it encourages obedience and gives a better window for correction of unwanted behavior. Even though a harness encourages pulling, it is recommended for smaller dogs as it is gentler on their necks. Therefore, owners should pay EXTRA attention to your Yorkie during walks and not let them walk in front of you, pulling you, tugging you!)

The cuter the dog (yorkies are insanely cute if you haven't noticed) the more likely the owner is going to baby the furry companion. This is psychologically very unhealthy for a dog! Do not tolerate any signs of dominance and correct it at once! If you catch your dear lil' doing something he's not suppose to do, no matter how cute it looks, (of course please use compassion and logic to evaluate what is wrong or right for a dog to do) correct him/her with any humane technique to let him know that this particular behavior is unacceptable!

Here in Singapore, it is recommended that Yorkies' coats be clipped short for practical reason. That said, regular brushing is needed to prevent their coats from tangling or matting!

Yorkies are available here at PreciousPups, contact us if are interested!

Featured Doggy: Cavalier King Charles!

Cavelier King Charles

CKCs are also known as the "happy" doggy, with their long tails always wagging everywhere they go! They are extremely eager to please and are most affectionate. These little ones are also very intelligent, and are easy to train! They are extremely well tempered and gets along well with other pets and children!

However, these doggies do not do well alone, and should not be left at home by themselves for too long a period of time. As of all doggies, they need to be walked before they are left to soothe themselves. CKCs are considered alright as apartment dogs, but do not do well outdoors in the heat (so for those who have yards, do remember to leave an opening at the door for them to walk in when it gets too warm!)

CKCs are hunting dogs, and thus have extraordinary eyesight and sense of smell! They need to also be socialized well, as they are less warm to strangers. 

Image from kingcharlescavalierdog.com

There are 4 kinds of coats for CKCs!
King Charles: Black and Tan
Blenheim: Red and White
Ruby: Rich Red
Prince Charles: Tri-coloured
CKCs are average shedders.

CKCs live to about 15 years of age; and will be your best fellow couch potato!

OUR CKCS ARE COMING; HANG ONNNNN TIGHT!! :D

Featured Doggy: POODLE!

Toy Poodles (also known as Teddy Poodles)

Despite the cuddly and innocent looks of the Toy Poodle, this little one is actually one of the most responsive and trainable breeds around! The Toy Poodle absolutely loves to be around people, and are extremely cheerful and keen on impressing  you. This little Teddy Bear can be quite a spitfire too! Protective of their owners, they can actually be pretty good watchdogs for their tiny size! Toy Poodles are generally good with other pets too!

However, be sure to read up about this breed before bringing them home! Toy Poodles have to be given clear rules to follow and have to know which places and things are out of their limits. Also, this little one may bark a fair bit more; so training would be good for these little ones!

Toy poodles are a really active bunch, and will pester you for walks! hehe. However, if their walking(exercising) needs are met, they can be pretty good apartment dogs too! They are extremely smart, so be sure to stimulate them mentally, or you'll find yourself being brought about in circles by your little one!

* AKC recognized Poodle sizes go by height! your little one should not be more than 25cm down from its highest point! (:

thankyou dogbreedinfo, and have a p-p-p-p-poodle fun time! :D

Featured Doggy: SHIHTZU!

Shih Tzu (also known as Lion Dog)

Americans (and most Singaporeans now hehe)  commonly pronounce the Shih-Tzu as SHEET-sue, 

but did you know; the actual original Chinese translation of this adorable little one is - [SURE-DS]! (like sure, plus a "ds" like in "birds")

More about the little one

The Shih-Tzu is an alert, lively, little dog.  The gentle loyal Shih-Tzu makes friends easily and responds well to consistent patient training. They make a very alert watch dog. Playful and spunky, this affectionate little dog likes to be with people and are generally good with other pets. Some can be difficult to housebreak. 


Remember, with any dog, they needall of the humans in the house to be pack leader, with the rules of the house made consistently clear. Owners who allow their dogs to take over may find them to be snappish and show signs of aggression.

The Shih Tzu is good for apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard. This breed is sensitive to the heat.  

Do not over feed this breed or it will quickly become fat.

They generally live up till 15 years!

Have wheelcarts of fun with your little shihtzu from us here at Precious Pups!