As far as I’m concerned, you can’t beat a terrier for a companion. Their sweet little faces and playful movements remind me of puppyhood no matter how old they are, and everyone knows how cute puppies are!

Lately we have seen a huge increase in “designer dogs”, dogs that are a mix of purebred types. Breeders and buyers expect the best characteristics of a breed to be combined in a mix that results in a really good pet.

I myself have a Yorkie-Chon, half Yorkshire Terrier and half Bichon Frize. She is energetic, extremely friendly, intelligent, and daring. I’m sure some friends would say she’s too hyper, but that’s the Terrier in her.

A new owner wants to give their pup the best start in life. What you feed your pup is extremely important. A bichon puppy can have trouble digesting food, so you want to have good quality food, and that means meat. Check the label on the package. If you don’t include meat as the first ingredient, pass it on. Many foods will list corn as the first ingredient. Dogs need meat. Stay away from foods that list a lot of “food,” such as “chicken meal.” “Food” includes parts of the chicken that you definitely don’t want your dog to eat.

Yorkies are a toy breed that can be susceptible to low blood sugar. Because they are so active, especially as puppies, they can burn calories very quickly, resulting in a rapid drop in blood sugar that could even lead to a seizure. Therefore, always have food available to your puppy, so that he can eat what he needs. After about 3 months these blood sugar dips are usually not a problem and you can start taking food with you except at mealtimes which will make homeschooling much easier. Your pup always needs fresh water available at all times.

I once had a Yorkie who was very picky about what he would eat. She only ate soft foods which resulted in dental problems. This New Yorkie-Chon of ours only receives dry food that helps keep her teeth clean. When he first tried to beg at the table, he ignored her, so she doesn’t get the table scraps.

We love our little girl and want her to have the best of health and a long life. Your nutrition is vitally important to us. The best thing we can do for her nutrition is treat her like a dog, and give her only dog ​​food. All of our pup’s nutrition comes from dog food and hard dog treats.