Mensonides Kennels
Yorkies
NURSERY NEWS
*Lizzy has 3 girls & 1 boy available*Nadia has 1 boy available
*Shay has 2 boys available
Updated 2/22/12
We have two wonderful gentleman: Hendrik and Evert. Hendrik is our quieter, lap dog and Evert is our more active boy.
Most of our girls are second generation as we owned their parents and the one that wasn't out of a dog we owned is still related to our girls so we have years of history.
If you drag your mouse over Gentleman or Ladies it will list individual names so you can see pictures and information of them. Please be patient as we are still in the process of building this site so we do not have everyone's page done. Thank You
Most of our girls are second generation as we owned their parents and the one that wasn't out of a dog we owned is still related to our girls so we have years of history.
If you drag your mouse over Gentleman or Ladies it will list individual names so you can see pictures and information of them. Please be patient as we are still in the process of building this site so we do not have everyone's page done. Thank You
HYPOGLYCEMIA
Yorkies are very small puppies and fragile. There are many "stressors" that can lead to Hypoglycemia and the puppy becoming very ill or even death. Stressors: new homes, baths, shots, traveling, worming, etc. If you are considering a Yorkie puppy from anyone please read this article: www.marvistavet.com/html/body_toy_breed_hypoglycemia.html. I liked this article and it will help you understand when I discuss hypoglycemia or tell you to have nutri-cal on hand when you pick up your new puppy.
READY TO GO HOME
Our goal is to send your puppy home ready for a new challenge so we do not base it on age.
1) Puppy needs to be on dry kibble. Strong eaters have less chance of Hypoglycemia. Often the transition of canned to dry is a "stressor" for both the puppy and the new owner and the last thing you both need, especially when things are new. However, as part of the puppy going home, we'll send a tub of Cesar puppy food and instruct you to give it to them when you first get home. They think they are getting a treat but more importantly, their getting their food to help get them over the first stressor of a new home.
2) When we take the puppy to a new area, such as grass outside or wooden kitchen floor, does the puppy take off running or does it stay in one place or lay down. If they are off and running then they are usually ready for the adventure of a new home. If they don't than they aren't ready and you have a great chance of a hypoglycemic puppy.
3) After those things, than we take into account their age. Yorkie puppies must be at least 8 weeks even if they've passed the above tests. Evert's puppies very on when they are ready; however, Hendrik's puppies have never been ready before 9 weeks.
WHAT DO YOU NEED
1) Nutri-Cal: Petco has it in different forms. Petsmart unfortunately changed to the GNC brand and it stinks horribly so puppies hate it.
2) Warm place for them. Floors are usually colder than what your thermostat says at shoulder height. Their bodies are so tiny and they can not hold heat in well. I like wire crates because they can see you and you can see them but they feel protected. They need quiet time so they can sleep. If you need too, you can always cover with a blanket.
3) Carrier for the car & vets. Until they've had their 3rd shot, please use a carrier and do not let other pet owner's at the vets touch your puppy. You do not know why their puppy is there. Like humans with chicken pox, puppies can carry and spread Parvo for up to 2 weeks before their new owner knows that they are sick. For that same reason, I'd never take a puppy into a pet store, parks, etc. until they have had their 3rd shot.
4) Metal, ceramic or glass food and water dishes.
5) Eventually a leash and harness; however, the smallest size harness will not fit them until they are ready to go out in public places after their 3rd shot. I've heard of several horror stories about collars damaging Yorkies fragile trachea. Besides, if you need to get your tiny Yorkie off the ground fast - big dog comes up - rather than bending down and putting your face in the threatening place, you can pull your puppy up with the harness. Not something I recommend doing often; however, it has been known to save a puppy.
6) Toys
Yorkies are very small puppies and fragile. There are many "stressors" that can lead to Hypoglycemia and the puppy becoming very ill or even death. Stressors: new homes, baths, shots, traveling, worming, etc. If you are considering a Yorkie puppy from anyone please read this article: www.marvistavet.com/html/body_toy_breed_hypoglycemia.html. I liked this article and it will help you understand when I discuss hypoglycemia or tell you to have nutri-cal on hand when you pick up your new puppy.
READY TO GO HOME
Our goal is to send your puppy home ready for a new challenge so we do not base it on age.
1) Puppy needs to be on dry kibble. Strong eaters have less chance of Hypoglycemia. Often the transition of canned to dry is a "stressor" for both the puppy and the new owner and the last thing you both need, especially when things are new. However, as part of the puppy going home, we'll send a tub of Cesar puppy food and instruct you to give it to them when you first get home. They think they are getting a treat but more importantly, their getting their food to help get them over the first stressor of a new home.
2) When we take the puppy to a new area, such as grass outside or wooden kitchen floor, does the puppy take off running or does it stay in one place or lay down. If they are off and running then they are usually ready for the adventure of a new home. If they don't than they aren't ready and you have a great chance of a hypoglycemic puppy.
3) After those things, than we take into account their age. Yorkie puppies must be at least 8 weeks even if they've passed the above tests. Evert's puppies very on when they are ready; however, Hendrik's puppies have never been ready before 9 weeks.
WHAT DO YOU NEED
1) Nutri-Cal: Petco has it in different forms. Petsmart unfortunately changed to the GNC brand and it stinks horribly so puppies hate it.
2) Warm place for them. Floors are usually colder than what your thermostat says at shoulder height. Their bodies are so tiny and they can not hold heat in well. I like wire crates because they can see you and you can see them but they feel protected. They need quiet time so they can sleep. If you need too, you can always cover with a blanket.
3) Carrier for the car & vets. Until they've had their 3rd shot, please use a carrier and do not let other pet owner's at the vets touch your puppy. You do not know why their puppy is there. Like humans with chicken pox, puppies can carry and spread Parvo for up to 2 weeks before their new owner knows that they are sick. For that same reason, I'd never take a puppy into a pet store, parks, etc. until they have had their 3rd shot.
4) Metal, ceramic or glass food and water dishes.
5) Eventually a leash and harness; however, the smallest size harness will not fit them until they are ready to go out in public places after their 3rd shot. I've heard of several horror stories about collars damaging Yorkies fragile trachea. Besides, if you need to get your tiny Yorkie off the ground fast - big dog comes up - rather than bending down and putting your face in the threatening place, you can pull your puppy up with the harness. Not something I recommend doing often; however, it has been known to save a puppy.
6) Toys
