There are times that when a white yorkie ‘misbehaves’, his owner automatically thinks he is really misbehaving on purpose. Little did the owner know that there may be something wrong with his dog?

I think many people before labeling their white yorkie a bad dog would be wise to consult a vet or someone who thoroughly understands white yorkies. This is to find out whether there is some physical reason for the white yorkie’s unpleasant behavior before attempting to clean him.

A good example is this: many dogs, even white yorkies, are deaf without their owners knowing it.

This may be caused by canker, or by some inherited factor. Make sure that your white yorkie does hear you when you call him before labeling him a ‘bad dog’.

Generally speaking, pain the ear can cause a dog to snap without warning: he is frightened you are going to hurt him. Many unsuspecting white yorkie owners clean inside their dog’s ears as a routine, thus causing the white yorkie’s eardrum to become inflamed.

Ears should only be wiped clean on the external parts; it is extremely dangerous to try to clean delicate parts inside it.

Ear drops will do anything that is necessary without poking with your finger, which is far too thick to be safe.

Grooming a white yorkie with painful ears can cause him so much pain – so do you wonder that he bites to protect himself?

Sometimes injections by the vet can leave residual painful swelling which the owner fails to notice, and the white yorkie bites when you touch his shoulder, perhaps. Make sure this isn’t the case before you decide that your white yorkie is vicious.

Well, white yorkies get headaches and have off days too, like human beings. Be certain your dog is quite well before labeling him as stubborn when he doesn’t obey you quickly. If he has a cold nose and no temperature you can reasonably sure that your white yorkie is in good health, providing he has not diarrhea.

But always go by the look in his eye; a dull eye means something is wrong.

A too sleepy dog usually indicates indigestion. Be sure your white yorkie’s diet is right, and he gets plenty of raw meat – for that is a dog’s natural and best diet.