I'm fortunate enough to get lots of mail from lots of great dogs and dog-owners. A few have gone on to become good e-mail friends. As you watch your browser's scroll-bar SLOWLY move downward, you'll realize that there's a lot here -- but read on -- much of it's very good. Here's a small sample of my mail (arranged most recent first):

Visit Alex's Yorkie Care FAQ Page

Dear Shooter,

My parents wont let me get a Yorkie. I love them and I really want one. What should I do to persuade them?


Dye your hair green and tell 'em you'll go back to your natural color once you get a Yorkie. If that doesn't work, consider piercings. If that fails, just ask for a turtle and let the Yorkie wait till you move out.

Good luck,

Shooter







Dear Shooter,

I have a two year old Yorkshire Terrier, he is 2 years old and his name is Feisty, because he always barks at stuff when it falls down or goes by. He even barks at the mailman. I have another yorkshire terrier her name is Lucky and she is 13 years old. Feisty always bothers her and she starts coughing. I do not like that. But I am sure glad that I got Feisty and Lucky. They always keep me company. I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up.

Feisty has a doggy door and whenever I keep stuff laying around he drags it into his doggy house. When it was Christmas he dragged in a fake Santa Claus. I do not leave stuff on the floor anymore. Feisty is barking right now and I do not know why.

Sincerely,
Holly

Holly,

Yorkies are very protective and will bark to protect you.

I'm glad Feisty didn't drag in the real Santa or a lot of little boys and girls would be sad.

Thanks for the sweet and surreal note,

-Shooter



Hi, I'm Daisy!! I'm two years old and I 'm almost potty trained. I'm a yorkie just like you but I think I look more like Alex. I've been checking your profile and I think we would make a great team! I have tons of stuff I stole to chew on under my mommy's bed and nobody knows about it. Strange though sometimes it disapears and I have to start over again! The other day I drank 1/2 a bottle of baby oil. Whoa! That was weird! My bum was leaking for two days and everywhere I sat I left an oil slick! My mommy was panicking and she called the vet but I was fine, jeez it was just oil! So what if I sat on her pillow ha ha ha! Anyways, just a little tip... Beanie Baby eyes are the best, if you chew them long enough they just pop right out! Then you can throw them around for hours!

Daisy :o)

Wow, your a Yorkie Exxon Valdez! If you lived near the coast they'd have to write an environmental impact report.

Beanie Babies take some work to get pop their eyes off -- You ever try those Taco Bell Chihuahuas? Their nose will come off in under 10 minutes! And if you squeeze them at 3:30 AM they make noise and everybody jumps up with guns drawn.

Take it easy on the baby oil, or at least switch to polyunsaturated.

-Shooter


Shooter Sez a Custom Engraved Brass Compass makes a Great Gift



My name is Precious Shana of York but just call me "Precious," I am 15 years and weigh 2 1/2 pounds.... or at least I used to. I passed away in my mommies crying arms. The doctors told her that they didn't know what was wrong with me, but that she needed to leave. So mommy left crying.
She called back in an hour to ask how I was doing... they told her that my kidneys had gone bad. They told mommy that they could do nothing or try anything that they could think of. Well, my mommy is the best. She told them to do whatever it took -- as long as I wasn't in pain. Mommy then called back at 12:00 and they told her that they were getting ready to try some procedures. Mommy started crying and wanted to be with me - but they said no. They told mommy to call back at 5:00.
Well, when it comes to me my mommy is very spoiled rotten. I have been by her side since I was 9 days old. I take baths with mommy, sleep with mommy, and go with her to work. She needs me with her at all times. I am her babygirl.
Well, it's 5:00 and mommy is at the doctor's office. Don't know what they are telling her because I am just so weak, but I hear her crying. The doctors tell mommy that none of the procedures worked and that I am dying. I hear mommy ask if I am in pain. They say no. They also tell her that except for a slight heart beat, I haven't lifted my head, or moved for over 2 hours. They tell mommy that I look like I have gone to sleep already. Mommy begs them to let her see me.
They bring me to my mommy (the best mommy in the world). My mommy lays me on her chest and sings to me while she is crying -- poor mommy. The doctors are sitting and watching the whole time. I lift up my head and give my mommy a big kiss and smile at her. She loves me so much....would do anything in the world for me....and believe me she has. And the stories I could tell you about the two of us.
I kiss mommy again and she puts me back on her chest and tells me how much she loves and adores me. And that I am the little angel in her life. The doctor asked mommy if she wanted some time alone. Mommy said yes. So for 30 more minutes my wonderful Mommy sang to me, hugged me, kissed me --- and then she did it. She told me it was ok. I thought ok what is she talking about. She picked me up to her face and kissed me on the nose and said, "Precious I give you permission to go to sleep." So I closed my eyes and was doing what mommy said (even thought she wouldn't stop crying) and in came the doctor. Mommy said Precious is now going to sleep. So the doctor checked my heart beat and said yes it is very very slow now. I will give you some more time. Well, I was trying to do like mommy said --- but I didn't want to loose her because without me she would have nothing.
The doctor came back in, my mommy was going into shock. The doctor told us that they needed to give me something to sleep because now I was crying and in pain. Well, I hung on for my mommy just as long as I could, the doctor came in and by this time I had not moved for 45 minutes. When he went to give that shot I jumped out of my mommies lap and climbed up to her face and gave her a big kiss. I wouldn't let them move me. The doctor gave me the shots and I fell asleep in my mommies arms.
So as you can tell I passed away. I died in my mommies loving arms on January 20th, 1999. My mommy will never be the same - nor will I.
Mommy had me cremated so I could be at home. And the doctors sent flowers and a card. Mommy was so happy when she could bring me back home. She went and got me a HOPE Beanie Babie to go next to my urn. That was one I had really wanted....even though I already had 20 Beanies.
Well, I just wanted the world to know what a wonderful life I had, and that I had the best mommy on Earth. I will truly miss her as much as she misses me. I can see her as I write this letter. If I was at home with mommy, I would be in her lap watching her type.
I miss you mommy and I love you with all of my heart! Please stop crying, your babygirl loves you.

Love,

Precious

P.S. My mommy could really use some good friends right now that love yorkies. It would maybe help to make her happy. I know that she is probably in bed crying because I am not under the covers with her --- and she doesn't have anyone else to take care of her. Can someone please watch over my mommy???

Precious,

You are truly blessed to have lived such a long life and been so loved by caring people. It's harder than you can imagine on those left behind when a Yorkie must leave them.

It's been seven months since I've added a letter to my letters page, and yours is certainly deserving.

If you would like to send me a picture, I'd be honored to add it to my Yorkies page with a memorial note.

If you like, I will give sensitive Yorkie lovers a means of contacting your mom.

-Shooter



Shooter-
I love your page so much that last nite when I was at my job, about 10 of my freinds and I went to your page at 1 time (ha ha about 12:00am).. They all thought that it was so cool... I would like to know if it would be ok to take an image of Shooter and put it on my Super Links Page to have your page always able to be linked.....
I have been on the net a little over a year and I must say your site is one of the best I have ever seen... I will tell alot of people about it....
Take care again I thank you alot,
mark j

Mark-

I'm glad I'm contributing to the productivity of our nation. I hope you and your nine buddies aren't air traffic controllers.

We let anybody use our graphics for non-profit use, with a link to our main page. Knock yourself out!

Thanks for the note and visit again!

-Shooter



Hi Shooter,

I am one of your #1 fans. The only sad part is AM I A YORKIE OR NOT?
My name is Pumpkin, I am female,6 years and I know I have Poodle, Beagle and Terrier, BUT WHAT KIND OF TERRIER? I like to say that I am a Yorkie but don't like to think I am lying. Oh well. Do you have any tips on how to be a convincing Yorkie?

-Pumpkin

Pumpkin-

I'd just make up something if I were you, and sound convincing when you say it. Like "Southern-Yorkshire Badger Hound" or something.

-Shooter



Dear Shooter,

Hi, my name is Kala. I am six months old. I live with my mother, Bandit, my father Kody, and my brother Buster. I have an adopted mommy named leslie and my adopted grandma's name is Robin. Bandit is four years old. She pretty much keeps to herself and is usually pretty grouchy. She stays in the house with me. Kody is three years old, and is a really good friend of mine. He is always in a good mood, and he always wants to play with me. Buster is two years old, and is very shy. He only opens up to my adopted grandma, Robin. Kody and Buster get to stay outside all day and play. I envy them so much. I love to go outside. My mommy took me outside for the first time when I was only three weeks old. I have never wanted to go inside since.

My mommy reads me your web site all the time, and we read about peoples dogs getting hurt or dying. I just want to say that my mommy knows a great deal about that. She has always had dogs, but us four are the only ones she has looked as like her children. Bandit got in a cat fight when she was a puppy and got her eye scratched. Mommy had to doctor it up for awhile. Then Buster tried to play with her Labrodor when he was six weeks old. The big dog bit him in the head and blinded him in one eye, knocked his teeth out of place, and caused a little brain damage. He was a strong puppy though, so he adjusted with it and is a very happy dog now. Then Kody fell down a flight of wooden stairs. He broke two ribs and one of his bones punctured his lung. It took him about six weeks to recover fully, but he's o.k. now. I try to stay out of trouble because I don't want her to have to go through another dog being hurt. So far, so good. Well I'm getting sleepy now and mommy says it's past my bedtime. I'll write you again sometime.

Bark,bark,
Kala-Bell

Kala-

I'd call your insurance agent right now and get a Yorkie insurance policy... Or maybe wear Yorkie chainmail! It sounds dangerous where you live -- I'm glad you're unscathed and your buddies recovered.

I know what you mean, older dogs can get a little grumpy. But then puppies have too much energy.

Thanks for writing and don't step on any cracks,

-Shooter



Shooter,

I am very sad. We had to put our 4 1/2 month old Yorkie, Rosie, to sleep this morning. She was diagnosed with a liver problem that was terminal. She was the sweetest dog, and she took up a big part of our hearts. She will be sadly missed. I think that this was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Our 2 year old yukie Maggie is also very sad. they said their goodb-byes this morning, and now maggie is looking all over for Rosie. Is there any easy way to grieve for Rosie? My husband wants to get another puppy--he was very attached to Rosie. Do you think this is wise? Thank you for providing me with an outlet to voice my problems and concerns.

Sincerely,

Mindy Emenaker

Mindy --

I'm so sorry for you. It's so hard to lose a puppy. They seem too perfect, innocent, loving, and trusting. Was it Liver Shunt? Liver diseases are so hard and painful on the dogs.

I fear there is no easy way out of your loss. It's the price for all the love they bring us. Knowing that there is a world of wonderful Yorkie Lovers out there that Sympathize with your loss may help.

My advice is that when the time is right -- in a few weeks or months -- look into getting another puppy. A reputable breeder should offer you a replacement pup. The downside is that liver problems are hereditary so you should look closely at the pedigree and maybe pick a different line. I'll forward this to Terri Shumsky. Terri owns Vassar Square Yorkies (which appears in my pedigree). She's a very dear friend, an outstanding Yorkie breeder with 30 years experience, an AKC-approved judge, and has written an outstanding must-have book on Yorkshire Terriers / Small Dog care. In fact, Terri and my buddy Alex co-wrote Alex's Yorkie care FAQ page. She can help you with researching a breeder or reviewing a pedigree. Also, there's my Global Yorkie Breeders Directory where you can read survey information from Yorkie breeders in your area.

Again, I'm sorry for your loss but I'm sure you did the right thing.

-Shooter



My wife & I haven't had so much fun in a long time. She laughed till she piddled like the puppie.
-Tom & Rita

Your wife piddled while looking at my page? I'm not responsible for that! Get some Depends and visit again.

-Shooter



Shooter-
I am now the proud parent of a bouncing baby boy (yorkie). His name is Bailey. He survived being shipped by plane ok. He was a little lethargic the first 24 hours but recovered (oh boy did he recover, what a handful!). I picked him up from the airport on December 19th. Just in time for Christmas. This has seemed more like a TV show than real life. I will keep you updated on Bailey's life and health. We have another vet appt. on Saturday. Thank you again. Without your website, none of this would have ever happened. Isn't serendipity strange?
-Sharon

Sharon-

Congratulations on your new Yorkie. Gee, I feel like a Godfather since I had something to do with it. Now that you have Bailey, your life will change in magical ways.

Please keep in touch and send pictures!

-Shooter



Hi Shooter!
My name is Sprite and I just turned a year old in September. I weigh almost 3 pounds and most people I meet think it's all orneriness. My best friend is an 8 year old Llasa Apso named Blondie. I really love to torment her and usually she's pretty mellow about it all, but sometimes she gets a little rough with me. It drives my Mom crazy when we get too rambunctious as Blondie knocked me out one time and Mom had to give me CPR. I quit breathing! Mom had never given CPR to anyone before and was scared that if she blew too hard she'd blow up my lungs! She loves me so much that she didn't mind sticking my whole head into her mouth to breathe for me. She took me to the vet and the vet said she did the right thing but I was in shock and had a concussion. It took me about a week to start feeling better. Now Mom thinks I must have a cat somewhere in my ancestry as I have more than one life. My problem now is that she is too overprotective with me. Any time I start playing with my pal she yells at me to quit it. She's so scared that I will get hurt again and thinks that Blondie doesn't know her own strength. How do I help her get over this fear?
Thank you for your cool home page, by the way. Mom and I read it a lot.
Your Friend,
Sprite

Sprite-

It sounds like mom has a good reason to be protective. Wow, that sounds scary! Glad mom knew doggie CPR and you're OK. Maybe you can wear a little Yorkie hockey outfit when you play with Blondie. Or get a "Yorkie body by Jake" video and protein drink and kick Blondie's butt next time.

Alex and I play a lot but for a puppy, he doesn't bite hard. I let him know when he gets too rough.

Take care and play safely,

-Shooter



Shooter,
I am a 2yr old male yorkie living in Ohio. I've been watching your page for a while now.
Love it! I see you have a new friend. I've been trying to convince my Mom and Dad I need a companion. One other than the cat. He's not much fun. Just lays around and stares at me when I want to play. Mom is convinced, but I'm still working on Dad. I think he will give in soon , after all I am his little buddy and he always gives into me.
Catch Ya Later!
Harley

Harley-

I think two years old is a good age to get a friend. We waited about a year too long with me, but after three days of my ignoring the new guy, we're the best of friends. All it took was for Barbara and Eric to go back to work and for us to play all day.

Actually, they left Alex in a pen, but he gets out almost every day. He slowly and methodically climbs the cage wall -- Like King Kong going up the Empire State Building! It's cool to watch! The first week he got out 5 of 7 days! They even put an anti-Spiderman slick lining in the pen but he ripped it down and scaled the wall! Last night they bought a top for his four-foot square pen so it looks like the fun is over. Maybe I'll help him break out...

Anyway, two dogs are no more work than one, and they are fun to watch play.

Good luck!

-Shooter



Hi,
Just had to let you know, your webpage is amazing! Great job! How did you do those adorable animations of Shooter. You should be very proud. I just got a Yorkie on Saturday, and I am completely in love with her already. Do you have any other pets? I have 2 bunnies. Let me know if you want to see my webpages. I have a personal and bunny page, and 2 pages based on my soap operas.
See Ya,
Elissa

Elissa-

Thanks! Congrats on your new Yorkie. I'd love to see pictures of her. If you have a good photograph, I'll put your puppy on my Yorkies page.

Shooter's home tonight from being neutered. Last night was his first night away from family. He's being a tough little trouper!

-Eric & Shooter

[Note: This was a pretty normal cute and happy letter. At this time, I'm averaging 10 to 30 e-mails per day. About a month later, after I was all healed from and surgery and best friends with Alex, we receive the following letter:
-Shooter]

Hi Eric,

Amber died last week all of a sudden. I have been in hell since. I loved her like a child,and I am angry and still in shock. I haven't even gone to work since. If you want to know what happened go to my page, I can't explain it, or I will cry.

Elissa :(
http://members.tripod.com/~ez22/index.html

---

Excerpt from Elissa's page:

This is my new puppy, Amber, who came home with me 2 months ago. I loved that dog like she was my own child. On November 24th Amber died. The vet said it was a seizure or a blood clot. I still don't understand why this happened. She was a healthy normal puppy, and died within a minute. One minute we woke up together. I left the room, and heard her screaming. I ran back, picked her up and held her against me. I laid her down on the bed and she went limp. I rushed her to the vet right away, but it was too late. She died instantly. I would like to thank everyone for their support. This was a big shock to me and I am still taking it very hard. I even missed a week of work. I have lost 2 pets in the past 4 months. Anyone who knows me, would understand how I am taking this. I love my pets as if they are my children. In the short time I had Amber, I grew to love her, and became so attached to her. I am so sorry that she wasn't given the chance to have a life. I hope in her short time with me, she was happy.
Amber, wherever you are now, I love you so much and every second away from you is killing me. I hope your in peace and I will never forget the love you brought to my life.

i have been waiting to ask you this. how can a dog open up their own website and email people? If a dog can do that they must be a smart dog.

please advise

from chris

Chris-

The secret to a dog getting his own web site is the proper use of credit. Unless you use GeoCities, you'll need a credit card for the monthly fees to the ISP. To get your own domain name as I have, InterNic wants $100 and you can charge that too. The secret to getting a credit card is to get a Social Security number and a good job.

So if you're a dog and want your own website, get good credit and be responsible with it.

-Shooter



Dear Shooter,
I love your new updated page. It looks great.
I wanted tell you about this mean dog that tried to eat me. It was a 25lb Anui. A dog from Japan. It was trained for hunting larger game. Well it got me!! I was walking and out of no where came this Beast {Anui}. It grabbed me like a rag doll and shook me in its jaws. Mom tried to free me, but this Beast would not let go. So Mom put her hand in the Beast mouth and I ran away. She had a bloody hand, but was really worried about me. She took me home and placed me in the bath tub to make a clear diagnosis. When Mom heard air coming from my wound. It was on the posterior of my tail. The Beast made hamburger meat out of the right side of my tail nearly missing the nearly missing the nerve to my tail. I went to an emergency animal hospital and went into surgery. The next day I had 13 stitches and a drain in my wound.
I've been looking at your web page and it makes me smile. Thanks for having a great page. I know this letter is so long, but Mom is making this attack into a journal. Look for it one day.
Keep smiling,
Malibu's Suring Yorkie [limping around until I get well :)]

MSY-

I hope you're doing better! I'm so sorry that you were attacked like that! Did you puncture a lung? It sounds serious!

Was the Anui on a leash or running loose? I spoze you know that the owner is responsible for your mom's and your medical costs. Do you know who the owner was?

I looked at your page and didn't see any news on this incident.

Twice I've been walking and have been attacked by another bigger dog. Both times Eric yanked me up by the leash and I didn't get bitten. People shouldn't let their dogs run loose. There was a little Maltese in our old neighborhood who got really injured by a large loose dog -- She recovered fully.

Please let me know how you're doing. Get well soon -- You're a cutie.

-Shooter

Follow up:

Dear Shooter,
I had to go back to the vet and I had more surgery. My sutures were coming loose and my wound was opening up again. Mom was really worried. The vet had to cut some of my skin off near my tail---she said it was dying. Better the skin then me. Mom wants to have the other dog (Beast) destroyed. I think her hand is a good reminder of that night.
Thanks for the reply. Mom is losing weight over me, because she does everything for me. I still love to look at your web page, it makes me smile. That's when I'm not sleeping. Well time for bed (in the morning!!!).

P.S. This beast wasn't running free, two asian women were holding the beast lease.

Malibu Surfin Yorki



I can't thank you enough for your web site. I had a Yorkie for 3 years. His name was Tiger and he died when I took him in to have him neutered. The anesthesia was contaminated. One year later I got another Yorkie who was a victim of a little too much breeding and had several birth defects. She died after only 1 year. I miss them both terribly! Tiger was my constant companion and the best listener in the world. Your pictures look so much like him, it is as though some of them are from my collection. Thank you again!

Sharon
Florence, S.C.
Sharon-

I am so sorry to hear about your Yorkies! It's so hard on the family when a dog that's lived a full life passes on, but when a dog dies at a young age -- That's so much harder to accept. And when it's a perfectly healthy dog like Tiger... That's so sad.

I'd worry that when the vet said "The anesthesia was contaminated," the truth was more like "We gave your Yorkie the same dose as the last dog (a German Shepherd)." I'm almost five years old and haven't been neutered, so I'll make sure Barbara and Eric read this.

Then to have your next Yorkie die so young. I hope that you know that we Yorkies aren't all defective and do usually live full lives. Perhaps when you're ready, you'll find a reliable family-owned breeder and get another Yorkie.

Thanks for visiting please know that you have my deepest sympathy.

-Shooter
Follow up:

At first the Vet thought the assistant had given Tiger too much anesthesia, and this very honorable man immediately told me this. He was up all night crying when Tiger died. It was the next day when a silky terrier was being operated on and lapsed into a coma while being administered anesthesia that the culprit was found. The vet's office offered to buy my next dog as compensation. The vet that was so very honest throughout all of this was a junior partner at an animal hospital. The principle vet owner did not want him to tell me anything. Now that the junior vet has left and started his own business, I refer as many people as possible to him. Thank you for writing back to me. I really appreciate it!

Sharon




Shooter,

Hi. I'm a Yorkie that just turned 5 months old. Some of my puppy teeth have already fallen out. Is this normal? I don't know if they just fell out when I was playing shirt (or sock, or rope), or if they fell out naturally because it's time. My owner said she saw your picture on the Web several months ago and thought you were so cute that she had to have one like you. That's why she came and found me! Thanks! Let me know what you think about my teeth, okay?

Your friend and Yorkie Brother,
Jumanji

Jumanji-

Not to worry, that's normal. They'll find those teeth everywhere. Put them under your dog bed and the Yorkie Tooth Fairy will bring you a pig's ear to chew on -- They're so yummy!

Did they really buy you cuz of MY site???

-Shooter



Shooter,

I am a nine year old, 8 pound Yorkie. Recently, I lost my left eye to a cat in a fight. (she came into the yard but was too dumb to know how to jump the wall back out). After attempts to save the eye, it became apparent that the reoccurring infection in that eye was always going to be a threat to my health and quality of life. The eye was removed last week and I am feeling so much better now. Back to my regular eating, sleeping, playing and walking. I am back to my normal routine and happy once again. I still have stitches holding my eyelid closed but will have those removed next week. I have an implant where the eye was to keep it from sinking in. Do you know of any prosthetic eyes for dogs? My mom thinks it's silly for a dog to have a glass eye. What advice do you have for my owners in dealing with the loss of my eye and is there such a thing as a glass eyes for dogs?

Thanks for everything,
Tramp

p.s.- one of my owners has a link from his website to yours..... http://members.aol.com/halfbrothr
Tramp-

That is so sad about your eye! I'm so sorry. You seem to be taking it very well. If it were me, I think I'd be writing to Guedo, the cat killer.

I'm never in our backyard unattended cuz there are coyotes in our area, and when we're out on walks, Eric & Barbara are very careful around cats for that reason.

I know nothing about prosthetic eyes for dogs. It sounds cool, unless the surgery is painful or traumatic. I would think your vet would know about it, or be able to refer you. Did you ever see the movie "Water World?" Well, if you haven't, then don't. There's an amusing prosthetic eye scene in it.

Again, I'm really sorry to hear about your eye, but I'm glad you're OK. Thanks for the link!

-Shooter



My wife just called to say she was going to bring home a Yorkshire Terrier. I had no idea as to what one looked like, so, I ventured onto the internet had happened upon your website. The pictures have captured my heart and interest. Now the possibility of "bringing" another doggy into my home is more on the positive side. I hope you little Yorkies are well behaved. I'll write back and fill you in on whether I too have become a "pop" to a lil Yorkshire Terrier.

- William

P.S. This is the BEST website I have seen. (and I have seen a lot)
William-

You life will be pure bliss when you get a Yorkie -- They steal your heart! Yorkie Puppies are the cutest things in the world! And they want nothing more from life than to please you!

Write back and tell me what happens!

-Shooter



Shooter, I LOVE your page! I have visited many Yorkie pages but yours is the best. I especially like the pictures of you driving. I have often thought of that myself but wasn't sure it was allowed. It's good to know you have paved the way for the rest of us. BTW I am a 6 year old Yorkie guy, slightly overweight (7lbs.) My name is Coconut but most everyone calls me Cokie for short. I got my name because I sort of resemble a shaggy coconut still in the shell. My Mom spends an enormous amount of time brushing and fussing over my hair but I usually just give myself a good shake when she finishes to get it back the way I like it. Do you do that? Also I noted that you like shredding tissues. I prefer paper napkins, especially ones that have some scent of people food still on them.

Your page is kind of famous. I've found links to it in many places. I think one reason is that we Yorkies are so adorable and you show how brilliant and talented we are too. My mother's friend has a Golden who she trained to jump up and ring the doorbell when he wanted to get back in. My mother said that Yorkies were just as smart, so she suspended a large jingle bell from a string and hung it just at my nose height. Every time I had to go out to the bathroom she would take my paw, tap the bell and say "ring the bell." It only took me two days to get the idea and now whenever I want to go out, I just RING THE BELL! Pretty smart, huh?

Love,
Coconut
Cokie-

Yes, I think it's OK for a mature and properly trained Yorkie to drive. I learned by sitting on Barbara's or Eric's lap while they drove, with my paws on the steering wheel. I got lots of amazed looks by other drivers.

I definitely shake and roll on the carpet after I'm bathed and groomed. They don't get mad, except when I rub against the carpet on the stairs.

Yes, I've shredded some napkins in my day, but tissues are still my favorite. I think it has to do with tissues being harder to pick up.

That "ring the bell" thing is pretty smart. I've never heard of that -- I'm impressed. I just bark when I have to go. In my younger days, I couldn't always make it through the night without having to go outside to go to the bathroom. I knew that Barb and Eric were sleeping, so I made the quietest little bark you ever heard. I just kept barking until one of them got up.

Thanks for the note,

-Shooter



Hi, Shooter!

I see you're doing really well. You have YOUR OWN DOMAIN!! Really cool. My mom and I are so impressed! In fact, we think you have the best web page we've seen, and we've done our fair share of surfing. We think you should win an award for it--although you already got the Danny Golden WOOF! award, and that is neat!

Also, I can't tell you how my mom hooted and howled when she saw that you're now driving!! She has told more people about your site and how they just *have to* go there and check it out--especially to see the pictures of you driving your cars!

Anyway, my mom has a goofy friend who is sending her these brain teasers to test her. The very first one was about the guys crossing the bridge. Well, she remembered seeing your answer to someone who thought they could trick you (silly boy), so she immediately went there, did a little copy and paste, and wowed her friend, who apparently thinks she doesn't have it in her. (Actually, she doesn't, but wants him to think she does!)

So anyway, this silly friend of hers sent her another one, and she's wondering if you can provide us with a solution. I don't think it is clear what he wants, but then, I'm only 9 months old. Here it is:

You have unlimited water and two jugs: A 3 gallon jug and a 5 gallon jug. Using only those jugs come up with EXACTLY 4 gallons.

Any ideas?

Another thing, buddy--I'm a little nervous about something. My mom informed me that I'm going under the knife next week. Apparently she and my older sister (Crumpet, who is about 4-1/4 years old and thinks you're dreamy, especially since your hair grew) have had enough of my "male-ness. " I tell you, I just can't help it. But, I guess she's thinking this "neutering" procedure is going to calm me down. Did you go through that? Did it hurt? Any advice for an upcoming victim?

Oh, and yeah, it sounds like you're not getting bell peppers from McDonald's any more. Sorry about that. My mom doesn't want me eating people food, either, but, thanks to your advice, I look at her real cute and she gives me just about anything I want!!

Good talking to you, Shooter. Look forward to hearing from you.

Monty
Monty-

Thanks for all the kind words about my pages. Yes, I like to drive and encourage all Yorkies to drive responsibly.

Regarding your math teaser. I'd heard it a long time ago but forgot the answer. Lets' see:

You have unlimited water and two jugs:   A 3 gallon jug and a 5 gallon jug.
Using only those jugs come up with EXACTLY 4 gallons.

OK:

1) Fill the 5 gallon jug
2) Fill the 3 gallon jug from the 5 gallon one. Now the 5 gal jug has 2 gallons left in it.
3) Toss the water from the 3 gallon jug and pour the 2 gallons from the 5 gallon jug into it.
4) Refill the 5 gallon jug.
5) Fill the 3 gallon jug from the 5 gallon jug again. Since it already has 2 gallons in it, it will only take 1 gallon from the 5 gallon jug.
6) Your 5 gallon jug has 4 gallons in it.

Maybe there's a faster way, but heh, I'm just a dog.

Sorry, but I can't help you with neutering thing. I'm still fully plumbed. Ouch, I have to sit down and cross my legs just thinking about that!

Take care,

-Shooter



Shooter,
You have lightened my heart. My Yorkie baby of 10 1/2 years just passed away unexpectedly and I have just been devastated. Some people grieve by hiding pictures and removing all of the little one's belongings. I am just the opposite. I have been going out back and talking to him and looking back at my photo albums. I loved him so much and I still don't want to believe I won't see him again. It was funny to notice that out of about 15 huge photo albums, 3 out of 4 pictures are of him or he's in them. I think he knew how he rated in my heart. The same as in my photos. Undoubtedly #1. Shooter, you resemble him a little as a puppy. I love the photo on the very top of you cocking your head back and forth. The lady I bought my "Paws" from has been a life long friend of the family and she is still breeding. This Christmas when I visit back home I am going to get a new friend which will be one of his cousins more than likely. I just wanted to say that of the (at least 200) Yorkie pages I've looked at tonight, this one is just what I needed to lift my spirits. It is nice to know that someone loves you enough to adore your every action and brag on you by putting you on a web page. I have enjoyed you and the stories of your personality on this page and I have taken some peace in knowing someone else out there is as wacko about there baby as I was.

Thank you very much!
I'm so sorry to hear about your Paws passing away unexpectedly. Us little Yorkies really have the ability to crawl into your hearts. We had our Whiskey die at about the same age as Paws and it was so hard on everybody.

I know it will be difficult for a while but I hope you some day find another Yorkie to brighten your days. Thanks for the note and the compliments.

-Shooter



Dear Shooter,

I am Max's new owner, he is only 9 weeks old. Keep in mind that I am 40 years old and always have said I do not want a dog. End of story. I have been afraid of animals for as long as I can remember, but Max is adorable. The only reason we have a cat is because I married a man with a cat. ( but she loves me the most!)

Well my 15 year old daughter started 6 months ago on this escapade of getting a dog. Well she wanted a Shar-pei, Husky or German Shepherd. Needless to say i said NOOOOOOO. She had visions of running with this big beautiful dog about once a week when she feels she is "fat" She only weighs 100#. We looked around for the last 3 months and finally decided on a Yorkshire Terrier. The other 2 kids 12 and 13 love Max, the 15 year old does too but wont admit it as readily. I know as her Mom there is no way she could have taken care of a BIG dog. Please tell me all the reasons why Max will be a good part of our family.

We purchased him from a breeder here in Ocala. I will be honest we were not looking for show dog qualities, just a nice pet. and every thing we read about Yorkies showed me that they were smart, nice and fun? True?? Max is the runt of the litter, but boy does he have the spirit. I sometimes think he may be a little crazed, but my husband says it is because he is just 9 weeks old and a puppy. When will you outgrow this "puppy stage" and act like a normal dog?? Any tips on the training stage and when will Max quit harassing the cat ( who has claws and is very prissy and regal) ? It would be nice if they would live in harmony.

Keep me posted as to all of the good qualities in Max. I do feel guilty that we spoil him on the weekend than leave him every Monday for work and school.

Thank you for your time.

New owner of Yorkshire Terrier.

P.S. I still can't believe I have a dog, worse yet I am writing to one. Go figure.
New Yorkie Owner-

So did you write to your husband's mother and ask for a list of his redeeming qualities?

Yorkies are very intelligent, devoted, and people-oriented. They're sturdy for being a small dog, and will stand up to larger dogs. Your daughter can hold Max while she's on the Stairmaster.

If you want more info, look in my Yorkie Links:
http://www.shooterdog.com/links.htm
There are a few list-makers there.

Depending on how much fun YOU are, Max will act like a puppy for several years -- Getting toys out, barking at you to play.

I was the male runt of the litter and see how well I turned out?

-Shooter



Hello Shooter!

My name is Roxie; I'm a four pound female Yorkie from Memphis, Tenn. I visited your home page last week and especially enjoyed your pictures--you are very handsome! I think I have a crush on you.

I had my second date with a boy named Alex last week--he came over to play. I think my mom is planning for him to come and sleep over some time in June. I'm not sure what this is all about and I'm nervous--do you have any advice? I've never been with a boy before.

I was especially glad to see that you like tissues too--I thought I was the only one with this fetish. Aren't they yummy?!

See you later--

Roxie
Roxie-

I've never been to Memphis. According to all the books and movies, only sweaty lawyers live there.

Alex wants to sleep over after a second date? You move fast! If he's nice and his pedigree checks out, wear something sexy.

Tissues are the best, followed by paper towels and envelopes with windows. Tissues make the biggest mess.

-Shooter



Dear Shooter,

I know I'm not that old, but I have questions. Why are CATS so defensive? Do you sick while your riding in the car? {Front seat or Back seat} I know i have to follow many rules, but do I have to like them? How many toys do you have? What do you eat? Do you ever get PEOPLE food? {I've never been given the choice.} Do you like cat food? {I do.} What makes you sick? Does your mommy and daddy brush you every day??? What kind of shampoo do you use? I know these are simple and common sense questions, but I want to make sure that I'm doing everything correct.
Please answere ---please help!!!!

Malibu's Surfin Yorkie
Pooh Bear
Pooh Bear-

Poor self image; No {No, No}; No; Tons; Mornings: Max mini-sized kibble dry dog food, thrown to me on kitchen floor. Evenings: 75% Max kibble food, 25% Science Diet Maintenance canned food; Not any more; Dunno; People food, grass, manure, high taxes; No, but frequently; Duet One-Step Pet Shampoo and Creme Rinse (followed by people conditioner, followed by leave-in de-tangler)

-Shooter



Why did you call your dog shooter?
From
Curious
Good question.

From Michael Douglas's nickname in the movie "Basic Instinct."

Our previous Yorkie's name was "Whiskey." Later we realized these were both alcohol-related names (that wasn't our intent with "Shooter" and were not drinkers).

-Eric & Shooter



Hi Shooter

I love your web site. My name is Sir Walter and I am an 8 year old 6 lb yorkie. I have a step sister named Princess who is also a yorkie. She is 1 year older than I am.

We get along like any normal brother and sister. We sometimes fight over toys and treats. My mom and dad leave us home alone all day when they go to work. But since we moved to our new house, they put us in a 5 x 3 pen all day. This is because I cant resist marking the furniture and every corner in the house. At first they tried giving us the whole living room and using a child gate to prevent us from leaving it. But Princess did not like it, she scratched up the wall and took off all the paint. Now we have an even smaller area.

I really cant complain though, we get almost anything we want. We both sleep in their bed. The bed is too high for me to jump up on, but dad helps me up. He couldn't stand to hear me whine all night.

My mom and dad call me their social butterfly because when we go to the park, I greet everybody, let them pet me and ooh and aah about how cute I am, then I go on to the next person.

I enjoy visiting you and hope to hear from you soon

Sir Walter & Princess
Sir Walter and Princess-

In our old house, the kitchen and dining room were covered with ceramic tile, and it was gated off so I spent the days there. I never messed up except when I got sick. Once we moved to the new house, they trusted me to wander free. I've never messed up here (even when sick).

I'm not allowed on the bed any more. I sleep in my own room -- a huge walk-in closet.

Thanks for the note!

-Shooter



Hello!

Shooter's page has got to be THE CUTEST pet page I have seen!!! I am happy to send you Danny's Golden WOOF! Award for Excellent Pet Pages!

Danny, how many awards does Shooter get? WOOF!

That's right but if I had an extra special award for the best of the best you'd get it.

Keep up the good work!!

Kelly Golden WOOF! Award
Kelly-

Thanks you so much for Danny's Golden WOOF! Award for Excellent Pet Pages. Your praise is sincerely appreciated and we'll display Danny's award proudly. We used to be opposed to plastering awards all over the page but that was before we had any. Then we thought if Shooter had a bunch of awards posted that people would think that Shooter thought his, you know, goods were too small.

Thank you and Danny for the honor; and Danny, keep up the math.

-Eric & Shooter



Hello Shooter!

I was very impressed with your math skills. I was never any good in my math classes...I just couldn't understand it! It has always been my dream to have a Yorkshire Terrier like you and I am hoping that my husband will surprise me with one soon! I told him that since he was a State Trooper for Virginia that he could use my puppy for a K-9 dog. I think they would get along great! Keep up the good work in that math!

Love,
Amy Borszich
Amy-

Don't worry, math is an acquired taste, like coffee and beer.

If the K-9 dog thing doesn't fly, maybe you could convince your hubby that the Virginia Treasury could use a talented Yorkie to balance the state budget.

-Shooter



Dear Shooter and Eric,

Hi I'm Angela McLain. I just got my first yorkie puppy a few weeks ago we all love "Sally" she's not our family's first dog, but she's definitely the most lively one. Anyways, she's really cute now, but she's kind of aggressive maybe aggressive isn't the right word, but she tries to bite a lot. Of course, it's only in play, but now she's starting to be snappy when she's not playing. We always tell her no and she stops it. Was Shooter like that? Will she calm down? She's really not that bad but I was just wandering if you could shed some light on this for me.

Thank You,
Angela McLain

P.S. Sally and Shooter have the same B-day.
Angela -

It just takes some patience with puppies; but believe me, puppies want nothing more than to please you! If you spend time with them and you're loving and consistent, all will be well.

Yeah, puppies bite a lot with those needle sharp teeth. It'll pass soon. Just say "NO!" if it hurts or if Sally chews something she shouldn't. I've never snapped at anyone, but Terriers are possessive. Just say "No!" and touch the person they snapped at like they're your buddy.

Enjoy Sally while she's still a puppy -- in twelve years when she's old, fat, lazy, and crotchety, you'll miss those puppy days.

Cool about the birthdays. Take lots of pictures,

-Shooter



Hi, My name is Baily - I'm a little girl, 9 weeks old. My mother is about to kick me out of the house because I don't understand what housebroken means. Mom has tried everything with me. She limits my water intake, she has me on a schedule to go outside, she always corrects me when I make a mistake, but I don't have any idea what she is talking about. We have been going through this for 3 weeks now and I haven't shown any improvement. How does Shooter know not to go inside??

Thanks for any suggestions,

Baily
Baily-

Geeez, nine weeks old -- How housebroken was your owner at 9 weeks? Those bladder muscles take time to control.

I was fortunate enough to have around-the-clock attention during my first months. They'd frequently take me outside, and every time I did my business, well, you'd think I'd won the Nobel Prize or something. When I messed up, they saw me do it and they yelled "No!" and quickly put me outside. When I'd resume, they'd get all giddy again. Within a few months, I'd go to the door and bark to go outside. The first two - three years, I might occasionally bark in the middle of the night to go outside, but not since. Now I'm Mr. Bladder Control. They can leave me in the house at 8:30 AM, and I'm fine at 8:00 PM.

Oh, and I spent A LOT of time on tile floors my first year.

You'll be fine,

-Shooter



Hello Shooter

My name is Pam, I wanted to let you know that I enjoy visiting your web page frequently. I use to own a Yorkie but he passed away about 1 year ago. I am thinking of getting another Yorkie soon because I miss Boots very much. I never had a dog with such a great temperament as my Boots. It has taken me this long to get over my loss but even just talking about his loss has me in tears now. I hope you keep up with this page for a long time because I really enjoy visiting with you often. I will be checking in again in the near future. I hope you have a great day. Hope to see you soon.

Pam
Pam-

I'm so sorry to hear about your losing Boots. Yorkies are always such a close part of the family, it's devastating when they die. But I know that a Yorkie brings more love when it's part of your life than the sadness when it passes on. Since people live 6 - 8 times longer than Yorkies, it's too all common to deal with the grieving. When you're ready, get a Yorkie puppy. Your heart will be overflowing with love again,

-Shooter



shooter,
i saw your home page so i thought i would write. my name is little miss lucy farrer but my friends call me lu or lucy. 2 weeks ago my boy friend got hit by a car and died. he was not a yorkie but i loved him . i did not eat for 5 days after he died. i am 5 and 1/2 lbs and 1 year 2 months old and spoiled. i have 14 sweaters , some pj's, 6 shirts,and 5 dresses.

love ,

little miss lucy farrer (lu)
Lu-

That makes me sad. Cars can be evil things. My predecessor, Whiskey got run over by a car but was perfectly fine. The car went "over" him and never touched him. Small dog blessing.

You have a big wardrobe for a little dog. Women always go shopping when they're depressed.

I have one sweater and hate it -- mats my hair.

I'm so sorry about your loss,

-Shooter



Shooter-

Since you're so good at math, can you figure this out?

There are 4 men who want to cross a bridge. They all begin on the same side.

You have 17 minutes to get all of them across to the other side. It is night. There is one flashlight. A maximum of two people can cross at one time. Any party who crosses, either 1 or 2 people, must have the flashlight with them. The flashlight must be walked back and forth, it cannot be thrown etc. Each man walks at a different speed. A pair must walk together at a rate of the slower man's pace.

Man 1: 1 minute to cross.
Man 2: 2 minutes to cross.
Man 3: 5 minutes to cross.
Man 4: 10 minutes to cross.

For example, if Man 1 and Man 4 walk across first, 10 minutes have elapsed when they get to the other side of the bridge. If Man 4 returns with the flashlight, a total of 20 minutes have passed, and you have failed the mission.

-Todd from Washington State
Todd-

1 & 2 cross first: 2 minutes
2 comes back: 4 minutes
10 & 5 cross next: 14 minutes
1 comes back: 15 minutes
1 & 2 cross again: Ha!

-Shooter



Hi Shooter,

I meant to write to you for a long time. I've been watching you on your homepage since my parents got a computer a few months ago. My name is Munchkin. I'm a 3 1/2 lbs. female yorkie. I was born in El Paso, TX. in 1993. Two years later, we moved to Japan. I was really scared of that LONG flight, but I got to cuddle up with my older step-sister, Pebbles, also a yorkie. Pebbles assured me that I was gonna be okay. Older step-sisters know, right! Well, I adjusted just fine. But, a crazy thing happened a few months after we got there. Pebbles told me that she got tired of being the older sister, and that she wasn't going to share our parents love anymore. She wanted it all for herself. So we were having dogfights every day. That made me and my parents very sad. Pebbles was sad, too. She had to stay in her kennel most of the time, and we couldn't play together anymore. Then, we both had to get hormone shots from the vet. Ouch! But, it did not stop Pebbles from fighting with me.

Then, one day my parents sent Pebbles back to the States to live with our grandparents. Boy, did that change everything! We are all happy again. Pebbles gets undivided love--LOTS OF IT!!! So do I. Sometimes, my parents are still sad and miss her a lot, but I'm so glad that I don't have to fight anymore. I hate fighting. I get to sleep with my parents every night. I'm so small, I don't take a lot of room, besides, there was enough room for Pebbles, too. My mom would love to have a lot more dogs, even yorkies, but now she's a bit scared of us all not getting along. Nevertheless, she's a true dog lover. Dad, of course, loves dogs, too.

Which brings me back to you, Shooter. I'm in love with you! You know, your x-mas pictures reminded me of our Christmas three years ago. My grandmother bought Pebbles and me Santa hats. You reminded me a lot of Pebbles with that Santa hat on. I knocked mine off right away, but Pebbles had trouble getting it off. Man, I tried to help her. I did everything possible. Finally, I peed on her. Thought that might help. That just made my family laugh. Well, thanks for bringing back such memories. I look at your pictures a lot, and I must say -- YOU LOOK MARVELOUS!!!

Love,

Munchkin
Munchkin-

I'm glad you wrote! Sorry to hear that you and Pebbles had to be separated. I guess Terriers are very possessive of their owners. I've heard similar stories before. They usually end with separating the dogs. At least you're all happy now (but don't pee on other dogs any more -- it gives us Yorkies a bad name).

I want to walk around with a badge that says "I'm the Alpha Dog" so there's never any confusion.

Thanks for visiting and check back often. The site's been changing a lot lately. Why don't you send a picture?

-Shooter



Hello Eric,

I am on the verge of buying my first dog and am in love with Yorkies ! I have read up on the breed quite heavily to ensure that I don't go making the wrong decisions...I cant afford to!

I know of some Yorkies locally that are wonderfully adorable things...but I also know one or two that are monsters - tearing up wallpaper...constantly barking..jumping etc; is this normal for this breed? I'm not experienced at all with dogs but I've read that this kind of behavior is probably due to one or more things - 1/bad obedience or socialization training when a pup 2/ not enough exercise and fresh air *or* 3/ not enough loving from its owners. Am I right on this? Also it should be a personal choice when you buy a pup, if you see the parents of the pups acting outlandishly then chances are the pups will be the same.

You sound like you really love your Yorkie ... so you should be the best one to ask for advice with this breed. And I have to say this Shooter is gorgeous ! I'm always heading to your page for new pictures. Any advice or experience you could pass on would be greatly appreciated.

bye for now
Steve Thomas
Steve-

Shooter was never destructive and became house-trained quickly. He's amazingly well behaved but does sometimes likes attention when friends visit. Since he's been trained to "speak" and "do math," he's more vocal than some Yorkies but I wouldn't call him yappy.

I've never researched what makes a bad dog bad, but when Shooter was a puppy, my wife Barbara was off work so he got a lot of love and attention. We spend a lot of time with him and are very consistent with praise / discipline (discipline is confined to yelling "NO!" -- We never hit him).

It sounds like you have a good handle on how to raise a puppy.

Shooter gets at least one long walk a day. There are coyotes in our neighborhood so he spends weekdays inside. He has NEVER had an accident in the house when we were away.

We bought Shooter from a local breeder and we believe strongly that you should find a healthy, beautiful puppy from a clean, loving home, and make sure that parent-dogs have the characteristics you want, and make sure that the last three generations had no incidents of Tracheal Collapse, Liver Shunt, or Patellar Luxation. Take a look at our Yorkie Breeders Directory and look for a good breeder near you. Please don't get a puppy from a pet store. It probably came from a puppy mill.

Good luck and I hope you find the perfect Yorkie.

-Eric



Haven't gone through all of the Homepage, but definitely will get back to it. It's absolutely the best I have seen. Can't wait to get back to it. I was going through Shooter's letters and came about the cough bit. This has me concerned. I have a 2 1/2yr, 4 lb. female Yorkie. About a month ago she started to cough...almost like a 'kennel' cough. Took her to the Vet, he examined her pretty thoroughly, put her on amoxicillin and Torbutrol, a cough suppressant. She went through that, but she is still coughing. The Dr. said she does that when she is excited. I know our Dani, and before a month ago, she never coughed like this. It is every day now. I am going to bring her back to the Dr's. tomorrow for a more thorough check, as we are flying to Oklahoma City and then on to Phoenix for a few weeks, on the 1st of Feb. Do you think she might have a collapsed trechea??? What is a collapsed trechea and how does it happen. Should I suggest it to the Dr.? I am at my wits end and am very worried. Does Shooter have a collapsed trechea? If so, what do you do for it? Have been at your homepage longer than I should have been and have delayed doing things I should be doing. I will definitely write you again and have a more pleasant chat, but would so much appreciate hearing from you asap re the above.

Thanks in advance.....

Kathy
Kathy-

Thanks for the note. There's some (newer) detailed information on Tracheal Collapse on Shooter's Links page. Tracheal Collapse is degenerative and usually occurs in older Yorkies. We were concerned that Shooter may have it, but no, he just snorts (when he's excited). Tracheal Collapse can sound like a cough. What Shooter has sounds nothing like a cough -- He kinda snorts -- like a child immitating a pig, or a disgusting old man clearing his postnasal drip. His body stiffens and he'll have difficulty breathing in. It's not pretty but doesn't appear to be life-threatening. Rubbing his throat and calming him down helps. The Vet said Shooter probably has Epiglottal Entrapment, which is a flap of skin that flops down and makes it hard to breathe.

Keep in touch,

Eric & Shooter



Eric & Shooter,

Thank you so much for answering so soon. I took Dani to her Dr. yesterday and he gave her a very thorough check up. He said she was just fine, lungs, heart, etc. and told me she would get over the cough eventually, and that she is in sound health for the flight. Even tho' she was still perky, frisky, devilish, & loving, the cough just threw me for a loop. Just an over anxious Mother, I guess.

I would like to tell you Dani's story. Shooter, like Freddie, in your 'Letters to Shooter' column, (and I have read every one), Dani was an abused dog. It tore my heart out when I first saw her.....will have to go back a bit....

Although my husband & I have spent the last 26 years overseas, the last 17, were spent in Bahrain...a small island off the coast of Saudi Arabia. My husband was a pilot for Gulf Air, an airline owned jointly by the UAE (United Arab Emirates), and I worked at the Bahrain School, which was actually, a Dept. of Defense Dependent's School, built to school the children of the military contingent there, which were not all that much, until after the Gulf War. (At the start of the Gulf War, all military dependents were evacuated). The school was also open to all nationalities, which by the time we left, had 56 different nationalities enrolled, numbering 800 students (military dependent children numbering about 198, versus before the Gulf War, numbering max about 36).

Every year, we had a dog show at Bahrain School, organized by Dede, the school nurse....all kinds of competitions, etc. At the time I met Dani, at the last dog show I would attend, I had two Shih Tzu's, Sheikha, and Toro (brother & sister). I had left them at home, as each year the dog shows got bigger & bigger. They were 15 years old, and didn't like the hassle of so many strange dogs. The school nurse, Dede, was carrying Dani around in a blanket. She was the cutest little thing I ever laid eyes on. She asked me if I would hold her while she was judging, which delighted me. She came to me with her eyes twinkling, licking my face. I noticed a huge ugly sore on her back, which must have been four inches long, and two inches wide, it practically covered her back. I was horrified. After the judging, Dede came to me and I just pointed. She said that the owners lived down the street from her and were very friendly with her....that's how she met Dani and another little Yorkie. Every time Dede would visit, the dogs were shut in the bathroom...no water, and she could see that the children were abusing them. The owners (Egyptian) gave the other little Yorkie away and the next time Dede saw Dani, she had this huge sore on her back and no attempt was made to bring her to a vet or heal it on their own. Dede said if they could not take care of the dog, she would be happy to take Dani. They gave Dani to her on the spot. Dede took Dani to the vet and she was horrified also. At that time, Dani only weighed about 2 lbs. Have to insert this. The owners got Dani and the other little one from South Korea, and had them shipped (by air) to Bahrain.

After the dog show, Dede asked if I would take her, or knew of anyone who would take her (Dede having 6 dogs herself) and a few very jealous of little Dani. We were to leave Bahrain for good in two months time. I already had 2 dogs, 3 cats and an African Gray to take home with me. If it wasn't for that, she would have gone straight home with me. I told my husband about Dani and he, knowing me too well, said Noooooooo! A week later, Dede brought Dani into school and asked me again if I would take her. Well, what could I do? I told Dede I would take her home, give it a few weeks to see if my other pets would accept her. (My husband was off on a flight for a week so he would not be there to say Nooooooo!!)

Well, within 24 hrs., Dani was accepted by everyone...even the cats. When my husband is not home, all the pets except Clyde, the parrot, sleep with me on the bed. Dani just curled right up against Suriwong, one of our cats, and fell asleep. Well that was that! Now I only had to contend with my husband.

When he arrived back home, Dani greeted him with such enthusiasm, he couldn't resist her, even with his earlier, two 'definite' Noooooo's'. Within one day, she was Daddy's little girl. When my husband is home, the pets do not sleep on the bed.....but guess who made an exception with Dani? She has slept with us ever since. Always curled up by Daddy.

The time to move was coming closer. I told Dede that we had nothing on Dani, tho' she had said she had all her shots. She went back to the owners and asked for the paper work. She had the shot record, but the only info we got from South Korea, was the shipping papers. All it stated was that she was a dog, female and 4 months old. That was dated December 12, 1994, so we figured Dani had to have been born in August 1994. We got her health clearance, shots, etc. to get her stateside. We all arrived on the same flight, same day...July 30, 1995. Tho' Suriwong, Jonathan & Foxy, (the cats), Sheikha & Toro were very much traumatized from the trip, Dani just leaped out of her cage, ran around licking the pets, us, strangers with a....'what's the big deal, anyway'?

Well that's Dani's story.....long winded, huh? She continues to catch the heart's of all that meet her. Sheikha & Toro, who have become her surrogate Mother & Father are pleased and proud of her too, although, they can no longer keep up with her tearing around the house and trying to get them to play.

Thank you Eric & Shooter for your swift reply. Your homepage is not only FANTASTIC, but mind-boggling. I haven't even 'scratched the surface' and it is an adventure, each time I return to it. Where do you ever get the time to do all this....even your up-dates are always are updated. By the way, your Piccasso's are great!

Take care both of you....Shooter, you are a handsome little devil, too bad you already have a girlfriend. I think Dani is ogling Ming, our neighbors Shih Tzu.

All for now.

Kathy
Kathy & Dani-

Dani's certainly a lucky girl to have come into your life. It's unimaginable how anyone could abuse a dog, let alone a two-pound Yorkie. I'm glad Dani is doing well with you and it's good to hear the cough is improving.

I checked out Dani's page -- I was visitor number 47. It looks like it will be very nice. I'll add a link next week. I look forward to seeing more pictures.

I'm amazed you found your way around all our web pages, and surprised you found Picasso. Today a Site Map was added to Eric's meager page.

Thanks for the note and telling Dani's story,

-Eric & Shooter



Hello,
I live in LaGrange Kentucky and I have two yorkies. My name is Barbara and my female yorkies name is Kara Lynna. My males name is Buster. Kara Lynna came from North Carolina... henceforth the name. Anyway, she is silver and gold in color, petit, 5lb.4oz. in size and beautiful. Buster is black and gold and 5lb.8oz. (both dogs are around two years old) they are my babies but I was wondering exactly what color are yorkies suppose to be? I have one book that shows show dogs of Kara Lynna's color and another book that show's show dogs of Buster's color. They are both AKC registured and perfect in every way. Do they both have show quality colors? Should I even care? After all... I love them as much as my own children.
Thanks for your time.
B.B.
Barbara-

Your Yorkies sound adorable. If you look through my Letters page, you'll see that I answer plenty of questions where I have no idea what I'm talking about but presently I'm at a loss.

I call myself "Tri-colored" for three reasons:

1) I have 3 colors: blonde, gold, gray/black.
2) AKC doesn't recognize "Tri-colored." They have two color choices and they both have "blue" in them.
3) I'm not blue. I've never seen a blue dog (except once in Hollywood).

My pedigree states I'm "Blue & Tan" although I have neither color. Goes to show you that AKC really has their finger on the Yorkie pulse.

If you want a proper answer, see some of the more Anal Dog Show folks listed in my links.

Sorry that didn't help,

Shooter



Dear Shooter,
I think you're a very cool dog! My name's Rocky and I'm only four months old so I'm really just a puppy. I am not too familiar with my home because I've only been at this home for a month. Were you ever a wild puppy and want to tear up things? I like to chew and bite any dog stuffed animal that people say is so cute and huggable. That makes me super mad. Did you ever have a role model? I wish that I could be as smart as you or that dog on that tv show "wishbone." Me and my owner loved your photo gallery. If you could, could you tell me how you get your own home page? Also, I want to ask you if it took you awhile or very long to learn that math. That's a great talent you have. Sorry I asked so many questions.Bye!

Love,

A puppy named Rocky
Rocky-

I remember being 4 months old. The frustrations of youth...

I was never a destroyer, though I STILL prefer stuffed animals over plastic squeekie toys. I have quite a collection of fuzzy animals and like to get them out one-at-a-time and leave them all around. Somehow they always get put back. Amazing.

My role model is Michaelangelo. Or maybe DeVinci. Beethoven, Mozart, ... Of course, they walked erect and didn't sleep nearly as much as I.

Don't know "Wishbone" -- Not a TV sorta dog. Only watch dog shows. Eric even recorded one for me. I bark at them and run to the front door thinking they'll prance in here. The ugly ones always win.

As far as homepages go, you have to learn to type like this:

<CENTER>
 <TABLE BORDER=0>
  <TR>
   <TD ALIGN=CENTER VALIGN=MIDDLE>
    <IMG ALIGN=CENTER HSPACE=10 BORDER=0 SRC="shootlgo.gif" ALT="Shooter's Logo" 
    WIDTH=324 HEIGHT=139></TD>
   <TD ALIGN=LEFT VALIGN=BOTTOM>
    <FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#000000">
     <STRONG>
      Hi, my name is Shooter.  

If you get an infinite number of Yorkies into a room with an infinite number of keyboards, at least one will program in HTML. Just bark when you need a hand.

Math isn't so hard to learn, as long as you learn early to ignore fractions. Word problems are tougher: If a train leaves Chicago going east at 60 MPH... What a headache!

Thanks for the note,

Shooter



My name is Tiffany,

I'm 8 years old, and don't laugh ... I weigh 15 pounds (of pure love). I know, I could crush you.

I live in New York City with my life-long companion, Gizmo the shih-tzu. He's a younger man. We were adopted by our mommy and daddy two years ago and it didn't take me long to have my daddy wrapped around my little paw. Mommy took a little longer.

Some of my cute tricks are scratching mommy and daddy with my paws until I get what I want and resting my little head on their laps or hands never fails.

In the beginning mommy didn't let us sleep in the bed. You see, she never had dogs before so I had to train her (with daddy's help, of course). We've done a great job, now I sleep on her head, and gizmo at her feet, comfy and cozy with daddy, all four of us in a double bed.

I really like your web page and I'm going to have a talk with daddy to find out why I don't have one. He spends all day on the computer. I never knew there were yorkies surfing the web before!

We'll, gotta eat now. Don't want to waste away you know. Drop me a line.

Tif
Tiffany-

If I lived in NYC and ate soft pretzels all day, I'd weigh 15 lbs too.

I still don't sleep in the big bed, but I'm happy. I bark in the morning to be picked up and held. I get in a little trouble with the early barks on the weekends.

It seems a lot of Yorkies surf the web, write, and want web pages. Maybe we'll make a new page "Shooter teaches HTML." If you want a homepage, start with good quality pictures.

Stay warm in NYC and never look up,

-Shooter



Hi Shooter!! My name is Arnold and I'm not a Yorkie, but I can identify with you pretty well. I'm a Maltese and I don't like bows in my hair either!!! I was looking through your photo galleries and really enjoyed your photos(it's nice to see a dog with a little color, all my friends are just snow white, gets a little old if you know what I mean!). Anyway, have you thought about making your photos downloadable? My owner says they would make great wallpaper for a computer!

Oh yeah, my owner also wants to know if you have any trouble with tangles in your hair? She seems to think that my hair gets unruly at times, but I tell her that I'm a MAN dog and don't need all that grooming.

Well, it's dinner time, gotta go!

Arf!

Arnold-
Arnold-

Malteses are my second-favorite dogs after Yorkies! Third are Cockers. I heard that Yorkies have Maltese in their bloodline.

My photos *ARE* downloadable. Actually, every image you see on the web can be downloaded. Point at the image, click your RIGHT mouse button (on most browsers), and click "Save image as..." or somesuch. The image will be stored where you want. Magic.

Yes, we long-haired dogs need daily brushing. Also, about every ten days I get a bath. They use dog shampoo, human conditioner, and then some spray-on detangler. Seems to do the trick.

Take care,

-Shooter



I am a female yorkie and i am 5 weeks old and i need help finding a name.

Can you help?
Yes. I have picked out the perfect name for you and it can be found at:

http://www.petrix.com/dognames/

-Shooter



This may be a silly question, but, is this page from a breeder? I'd like to inquire about purchasing a Yorkshire Terrier.

Thank you,
Stacy
Taunton, MA
Stacy-

That's not a silly question. Silly questions are:

Q: What should I feed my new puppy?
A: Puppy food.

Q: Should I bathe my Yorkie when after she gets poop stuck in her hair?
A: Yes.

Q: What should I do when my Yorkie coughs up blood?
A: Take your Yorkie immediately to the vet.

Anyway, no I'm not a breeder, I'm just a dog who's good at math. Actually, I'm the only dog in the household. But I get a lot of questions about where to buy a puppy. I suggest looking at our breeder directory and find a breeder near you. I'd only buy from a family-owned breeder where I could see the home environment and the mom & dad.

Good luck,

Shooter



Shooter you are very cute. You look just like me! My name is Boomer. I am a 5 pound male yorkie. I was born February 10, 1996. My owners lost a yorkie about 14 months before they found me. They said it was like losing a human child. They said that I am filling the hole he left in their heart really well. So I am proud of that. I love to stand on my hind legs and open the door to my kennel and I also love flipping my bowl over and making it hit the floor over and over again until they realize I am out of water. I also have a very bad habit of burping a lot. Although I think it is cute, myself. I live in Georgia, but hope to be going to Germany sometime in the future. My owners are military and they hope to get orders there, but it hasn't happened yet. Maybe I can send you a picture of myself, if you like.

Love,

Boomer
Boomer-

I'd love to see a picture of you.

I stand on my hind legs when I get my one-fourth of a vitamin every morning -- They're pretty good. And I prance when I think they're gonna ask me to go for a walk.

I've never been in a kennel before. I'd probably want out too.

I don't burp. Do you drink beer? I don't care for booze. Some dogs do. I used to fart a lot but not since they put me on an all dog food diet. Sorry to be so graphic.

Stay warm in Germany!

-Shooter



Hi Shooter, my name is Oscar and I am also a male Yorkshire Terrier. I tip the scales at 9.7 lbs. and enjoy licking myself, eating socks, burying things, chasing cats, and licking myself.

A agree that no male yorkie should ever have a bow put in his hair. Once mom and dad put a sweater on me and paraded me around the block - how embarrassing.

Like most Male Yorkies, I am afraid of very little and will stand up to most collies, shepherds, and other so called "bigger" dogs; however, I am concerned with the vacuum and most rolled up magazines. I can jump a four foot tall chain link fence but have done it only once.

Once mom and dad left me at home for a week of vacation with the house sitter, when they got back I peed on their luggage - that will teach them.

I am offended as I am sure you would be at being called a "Dorkie" Yorkie. My household continues to call me this along with the more formal "Dorkshire" Terrier. I would appreciate any advice you may provide.

Regards,

Oscar
Hi Oscar-

Wow!-- 9.7 lbs. You must work out or something!

I've never buried anything. I guess I'm not much of an outdoor dog -- More of a city boy.

Yes, vacuums are scary, as are umbrellas.

I've heard Dorky Yorky before, but it never stuck. I'd suggest burying things of increasing value until it stops. That and peeing. Humans aren't hard to train -- Just requires consistency.

-Shooter



So Shooter, if you're so smart, how come you got tricked out of sleeping in the bed where you belong? My mom tried to teach me some of that math stuff, but I said, uh-uh, not until I get liver every day. You gotta learn to be firm with these humans. Also consistent. Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds and Yorkies, who also have little minds. By the way, me and Lilliput are two Yorkies who rule the roost. I am three and a half pounds, and my sister is not quite two. She's a twerp. She sneaks up on me and bites my rear end. She steals my toys and then acts like they were always hers. This last weekend we spent some time in a cold place called Tahoe. We had to sleep in a really crowded bed, just a double. So me and Lilli told the humans one of them had to go, otherwise, we might get crushed. So daddy left and mommy made us a nice nest and since it was cold, she said, wouldn't it be nice if we had another doggie, then it could be a three dog night. You don't have to know math to know three's a crowd. But say, Shooter, if you're looking for dates, and Peanut gives you the runaround, let me know. I'll introduce you to Lilli.

Your pal,

Mr. Bubba Zo
Bubba Zo-

I don't know what exactly happened. It's a new house, same furniture, same (tall) bed, but I can't sleep on it. Go figure! Sometimes they lift me up and I lay on their chests, but I don't sleep on the bed. I don't mind, cuz I have my own huge room with my own bed. They call it a walk-in closet.

How old are you and Lilli? You're both lightweights. Yorkies keep getting smaller. De-evolution. Soon we'll fly.

Peanut just keeps teasing me. She's cute though, very sweet, and a prolific writer. Where's Lilli live? Sounds like the puppies would be kleptomaniacs.

Stay warm and take care,

Shooter



Hi Shooter!

What a cool website you have. Maybe one of my mommies will make one for me (hint, hint). Anyway, my name is Katie. I'm a three-year-old Yorkie, and I live in Houston with my two mommies. No matter how hard they try to teach me, I don't do tricks. I just give them "the look, " they say "aaawwww, " and they suddenly lose interest.

I'm a great guard dog. So far, I've protected them from evil things like wind, leaves, thunder, the vaccuum cleaner, and various salespeople. My bark and imposing figure scare them all away...eventually.

My favorite activities are sleeping, eating, looking cute, making cute Wookie noises, curling up in someone's lap and herding my four kitty sisters. Sometimes, I'll wake one of my mommies up by putting her in the Ninja Yorkie Submission Hold (OK, I just sneak onto the pillow above her head and stand on her hair so she can't move). Then I look over her forehead and lick her face all over. If your daddy has long hair, you might want to try it. It's fun!

I read that you occasionally snort or may have a collapsed tarchea. I'm sorry to hear that. Me and my sister Kacey have that problem too. My vet-type person told me that it's common in us Yorkies and a harness collar helps, so my mommies got one for me. It's a cool shade of blue that looks great on my black coat, and it helps tons! Now I can get really, super, hyper-excited without problems almost all of the time. My mommies love that. They look annoyed and tired, but I know they're having fun.

Anyway, when I have to balance my checkbook, I'll write again. I can't do math, and neither can my mommies.

Katie
Katie-

If either of your moms runs in to trouble with your web page, I'll trade HTML advice for kibbles. I eat Max, adult, small kibble size.

You live with four cats? I like cats but haven't been too close. I've smelled their noses a few times. They arch their backs a lot. Eric & Barb worry I'll get my eyes scratched out.

I'll try the stand-on-the-hair thing sometime. I've been getting in trouble on weekends lately cuz I bark to warn them that their alarm didn't go off. It's not appreciated.

Eric's folk's Yorkie, Skipper, wears on of those harness things. At first I thought he was an acrobat and it was a safety device. They pick him up with it like he's some kind of suitcase. I should probably get one, but I'll just choke and snort for now.

Actually, I was pulling hard on my leash once, and hacking and snorting like a pig, and this lady asks "Is that how it barks? " Should've peed on her while I had the chance.

Oh, I never balance my checkbook. As long as I still have checks left, everything's fine.

See ya,

-Shooter



Hi Shooter,

I am a two year old female Yorkie...my name is Chelsea. My family and I are living in Jerusalem, Israel. In all my walks in the park, I haven't seen any one as cute as you! We are a rare breed here, but I have heard there is a Yorkie Club somewhere here in Jerusalem. My family hasn't made contact with them though. Also haven't found a proper groomer since we've been here, so I don't look very presentable!

I miss the grass of Oklahoma where I'm originally from!

Enjoyed all your pics!

Love,

Chelsea bat HaMelech (with some help from the King family)
Chelsea-

Well, I guess it's your job to promote the Yorkie breed in Jerusalem. They'll catch on.

I never go to a professional groomer. Eric carefully cuts the hair around my eyes and ears. Barb And Steph brush me almost daily and I get a bath about once a week.

Thanks for visiting my site and the kind note.

Shalom and stay out of the cross-fire,

-Shooter



Dear Shooter,

My name is Kara. I don't have a yorkie but I do have a weiner dog named Coco. My mom really wants a Yorkie puppy BAD! I am a young girl (9 years old) and I would be extra nice to you. Maybe then you might start to like some young girls! I really love your web page.

Love,
Kara and Terri (My Mom)
Kara-

It's not your fault I got beat-up by that little girl. I'm getting better around kids -- By that I mean I don't run away as fast. Before that incident, I LOVED kids.

I agree with Terri. Get a Yorkie. A nine week old puppy is perfect.

Thanks for writing and visiting my web page.

-Shooter



I know just a little about yorkies. My mom is a senior citizen and a perfect person to have a small dog. Any way to get a puppy for less? And any idea where I start to look?
I believe I saw some resources on the web for abandoned or abused dogs.

http://www.vni.net/~stacey/dogs/hart/newhart.html

http://www.paws.org/

Look around, and call your local pound. Look in the paper -- People relocate.

It'll be hard to find a Yorkie in your area and harder still to get a puppy.

From the friends I know, if someone is getting rid of a puppy, it often has behavioral problems.

The price of a puppy is nothing compared to how long you own them and the love they bring.

Good Luck,

-Eric & Shooter



Hello.

I am from Germany an i have visited your homepage. I thougt that i see Billy Idol (the music-Star)

But your dog is much nicer than him..Take care of you and your dog !!!

regards from cold germany

Stefan Stefan-

I'll bet it's cold in Germany. I spent a month in Branswaig (Northern Germany) through Christmas. A few days in Munich.

Shooter may sometimes look like Billy Idol, but he wears a helmet when he rides his motorcycle.

Thanks for visiting and the note!

-Eric & Shooter



My name is Susie Q. Wags. I was born on Jan. 6, 1996, and I think that your home page is the sexiest thing I have ever seen. I don't have my own home page yet, but I have been so inspired by your home page that I soon will have.

Love,

Susie Q.
Susie-

Sexy? Haven't heard that one yet. I'm blushing.

Actually I have a girlfriend -- Peanut. She lives 3000 miles away and we've never met.

I definitely think you should get a homepage. It's easier than it looks. Get some good quality photos scanned and you're half way there. Don't use a point-and-shoot camera. There are lots of HTML resources out there.

Send me your address when you do.

Thanks for visiting and the kind words.

-Shooter



Shooter,

My new 3 1/2 month Yorkshire, Tucker, enjoyed Shooter's home page. He was very impressed with the elaborate page. In fact he was a little jealous. The only thing he did not like was the audio of Shooter doing Math, he was very frightened by this and shook for quite awhile.

On a serious note, as a new Yorkshire owner, I was searching the internet and came across Shooter's home page. Tucker and I enjoyed it very much.

Michelle and Tucker
Michelle and Tucker-

Thanks for visiting and the note. 3 1/2 months old! Those were the days! Take lots of pictures. Yorkie pups are the best!

Don't be frightened of math. Math can be your friend.

Take care,

Shooter



WE REALLY ENJOYED LOOKING AT YOUR PHOTO ALBUM ! OUR DOG, BREWSTER, IS A 5 LB YORKIE WITH THE SAME COLORING AS SHOOTER. WHILE SHOOTERS PICTURES CAME UP, BREWSTER SAT INTENTLY WAITING FOR EACH PICTURE TO BUILD. HE KISSED THE ONE WITH SHOOTERS "PINK TONGUE". THANKS FOR SHARING SHOOTER.

JULIE, DARREN & BREWSTER PENMAN
JULIE, DARREN & BREWSTER PENMAN-

I don't think Shooter's received a web-kiss before. Thanks, Brewster! Shooter wants an invite when Brewster gets a page.

Thanks for visiting and the kind note,

-Eric, Barb, & Shooter



Hi! I'm Chiclet a 4lb Canadian bear. I was born April 26 of this year and now live with my new mom and dad, Michelle & Mike. Just wanted to let you know I loved your home page!!! It was Grrrrrreat!! I too live by your motto "What's this? Can I eat it?." I like playing with kleenexes too but one word of advice go for the toilet paper roll - it's much more FUN!!

Lil' Miss Chiclet

P.S. my owner's want to make a few comments too:

Hi! I was extremely impressed by your page. It's been the best one I've seen on the Net. Pictures and animation were great. Keep it up!

M&M
Chiclet-

Thanks for visiting my site and for the kind words. You're the first BEAR to write.

So we're the same weight (but not for long). Exactly how big do Canadian bears get? Not your average house pet. Where do you live? Do you sleep in Michelle & Mike's bed? In a few years I bet you'll sleep wherever you damn well want.

I'll try out the toilet paper roll idea. Thanks.

-Shooter



Hello Shooter! My name is Piper, I live in Lewisville, Texas with my owners, Jennifer and Scott Thomas. Your achievements are very impressive, I haven't learned to shake, though Scott keeps trying. I can rollover and dance. Jennifer really thinks I'm cute, I humor her, she takes care of me.

I was born on February 22, 1995 and I weigh 5 pounds. Piper is an unusual name for a boy, but Scott is a pilot and he likes airplanes. He got me for Jennifer, because he travels all the time. He didn't want her to be lonely... I really love them both, they take very good care of me.

Jennifer and I enjoyed your pictures, and reading about you. Jennifer could tell you some really amazing stories about my adventures, but I don't like to brag. I sleep most of the day, but I like to watch "Wishbone" when Jennifer returns from work. I get to watch over the place while she's gone. I help her with dinner, making sure she doesn't burn it.

All this excitement has made me sleepy, I think I'll sign off now and go take a nap. Have a good life!
Piper-

You'll learn to shake before you know. It's one of the easiest tricks. You didn't mention if you're a Yorkie. If so, us Yorkies are such finicky eaters that praise is more important than treats. Have Scott use both. At first, just have Scott grab your paw, praise you and give you a treat. Before you know, you'll extend your paw on your own. Then after a whole, just the word "shake" will make you extend your paw, even if Scott isn't holding out his hand. Consistency works best.

I never learned to lay down or roll over. My predecessors did. A dog named "Maxi" even learned to jump through a hoop. I got involved with that "Speak" and math side track.

I like to sleep too. Especially when Barbara & Eric are away at work.

I get a lot of mail from Texas. What's the deal? New Jersey too.

Thanks for visiting my web site and writing the note. Please keep in touch and write back from time to time.

-Shooter



Hi! Scooter is absolutely adorable!! I just got a Yorkie last month. She is 3 months old and her name is Lilie. I was wondering if I could ask you for some "Yorkie" advice. I already have a Shih Tzu who was incredibly easy to train. Lilie is NOT catching on to "going outside" at ALL! Do you have any suggestions??

Thanks,
Susan and Lilie
Susan and Lilie-

My first Yorkie took a while to house train but Shooter caught on right away. The pet stores sell a treated that you can put inside that smells like something they want to pee on. I didn't think much of it. Shooter just wanted to shred it. What I think will work best is just spend a lot of time with her and if she starts to pee inside, IMMEDIATELY pick her up and put her outside. When she pees, always make a big deal of it and praise her. Shooter's almost four and we still praise him for relieving himself.

NEVER rub her nose in her mistakes. It confuses 'em. Dogs want nothing more than to please you. Just be there and be consistent.

Also, Doggy bladders aren't fully controllable until they're a year old so expect a few accidents. Clean it up right away with some scent-removing goo sold at the pet stores so they don't think that's the place to go.

Shooter NEVER messes up inside. We leave for work at 8:00 AM and get home sometimes after 7:00 PM and he holds it.

I don't think you'll have a problem. Thanks for the note and for visiting Shooter's Site.

-Eric & Shooter



You're right, you are the cutest Yorkie in the world.
The pictures I like best are "Tennis Anyone" and "What do you mean you blew your nose on it? "
Email me back, OK?
Rein in San Antonio, TX
age 8
Dear Rein,

Thanks for looking through my pictures. I don't play tennis much. It's hard to run AND carry a racket. Actually, it's hard to get a tennis ball in my mouth.

I LOVE to shred tissue. Paper towels are OK but tissue is the best. I NEVER clean it up. I also open my own presents at Christmas.

Thanks for the note. They mean a lot to me,

Shooter



Dear Shooter,

You have an excellent homepage. I have two yorkies, Barney Ruble and Maximillian Von Lickenbowl. Barney is 8 months old and Max is 1 yr. Your pictures are the best and I am impressed by the math skills!

Tamara McDonald
Tamara-

Thanks for visiting my site and the kind note.

Two Yorkies? Wow, I wish I had a brother. Eric sez maybe I'll get a brother or sister 9 months before they recarpet. The bad news is that the house and carpet are new!

When Barney and Maximillian (cute full names) get a home page, I'd be glad to help. (Or if they need a math tutor).

Take care,

-Shooter



dear shooter,

i have just read all about you and i loved all your photos. you are indeed a very handsome yorkie. my name is Penelope and i am 17 months old. i belong to a wonderful person named Renee. she takes me everywhere and spoils me completely, indulging my every whim.

i love riding in the car and visiting friends and family. i have been to the post office, the supermarket, the orthodontist, pet nosh, the bank, the beach, the mountains, school, the neighbors...you name it, i've been there. the only person i don't like is the gas station attendant. he is too noisy and the gas smells icky. the lady at the bank is very nice. she always gives me a dog biscuit (which is very dry and tasteless) but i always pretend to like it. i just spit it out in the car.

my owner makes very elaborate hair decorations for my top knot, and i get a lot of attention this way. we only walk in areas that are very clean, because i do not like to get my feet wet or dirty. when Renee goes on vacation, i stay with Aunt Susan who makes me all sorts of special things to eat, and lets me eat out of a crystal bowl. she is a great cook! last time i stayed there i put on some weight, but now i am back to my usual 6 lbs. i keep fit by playing with Sophie, the OTHER dog. Sophie is a big mutt, but fun to play with. i let her chase me all around the house until we are both out of breath. then it's time for a nap.

well, got to go now. if i look at the computer screen for too long i get dizzy.

please write back. woof woof woof!

penelope

p.s. my friends call me "Peanut. "
Peanut-

17 months! Oh, to be young again!

I get to go out a lot too. My favorite is McDonalds. I've never been kicked out. I love the bell peppers they put on their salads.

You go to an orthodontist? That's a new one. Yorkie braces.

I don't mind getting dirty. I was in the backyard yesterday and laid in the cool mud. Eric & Barbara went ballistic. I usually jump over puddles though.

I don't like biscuits either. Yuck!

Thanks for the note and for visiting my site.

-Shooter

Editors note: Since this note, Peanut has become an excellent pen-pal and Shooter's Web-Girlfriend. Visit Peanut's homepage.]



Hello,

We are yorkie lovers in Spokane, WA. We have 2 yorkies, a little 3lb. female named Snickers, and a crazy fun loving male named Gizmo. They are spoiled rotten and they love carrots. They have total control over us and we prefer it that way. Your homepage is adorable!

Sue & Steve
Sue & Steve-

Snickers and Gizmo -- That's pretty cute! Shooter liked their names.

Shooter prefers bell peppers over carrots. I pick the damn things off my McDonalds chicken salad and Shooter thinks they're the best thing since chicken (we don't give him chicken since he got colitis).

Shooter pretty much runs our house too. At least we broke him of sleeping with us. We moved and told him the new place doesn't have a bed. He bought it. We don't often get to put one over on him.

Thanks for visiting and the kind note,

Eric & Shooter



i think you are cute, SHOOTER...
i am a little boy yorkie born on june 28, 1995 in west palm bch florida. i now live with my two daddies, brian and steve in boynton bch. almost every day i visit my grandma when my 2 daddies have to go to work..........
sunday is my favorite day cause brian and steve play with me a lot even though i don't like the pool and they always put me on the raft..........
i rest on mondays and tuesdays at grandma's just to recover from sunday playing. ..if you want i'll send you pictures.just have your mommy and daddy tell my family.........
bye for now
Tobey-

Thanks for stopping by and the kind note. We all LOVE Yorkie pictures here. Why not make a home page?

I've never been in a pool. Once I walked on a floating plastic Jacuzzi cover and it didn't feel too secure. Oh, and twice I fell in the water at the marina. I had a leash on and was quickly yanked up. I play a lot and receive daily walks.

Do you have scanned pictures?

-Shooter



Hi Shooter!!
I'm the same sex, breed, and weight...but I HATE MATH!!! I was an abused puppy, rescued by my mom, Helen, when I was 18 months old. My former parents split up, and I was assigned custody to my dad, who never really liked me to begin with.. Anyway, he beat me with a hairbrush pretty often, until one day some neighbors called the vet, who contacted the original breeder, and I was sent to her. Helen was her friend and she was just about to buy a female from the breeder, but when Helen came to see her, I was there...so I jumped up on her lap, curled up in a little ball, AND SHE TOOK ME HOME INSTEAD!!!! I've been with her ever since and, boy!, do I live like a KING!! My only problem is I get a little seizure about once a year..the vet says it's from old scars on the brain..but that makes my mom love me all the more...Oh, I like getting mail,too!! Nice to meet you, Shooter!!

Love, Freddie
Freddie-

If anyone beat me I'd pee on their feet. Pretty sick -- especially to hit a Yorkie. Well, I'm glad you've found a great home with someone who loves you. Seizure? What's that like?

I occasionally snort and have trouble breething -- When I'm too excited or pull to hard on the leash. Lots of Yorkies and small breeds have that.

A little girl once chased me and when her Mom said to put me down, I was dropped onto hard asphalt and landed on my knees. Ouch! One of my knees has Patellar Luxation. We don't know if it's congenital of due to injury. Now I stay away from kids.

Thanks for visiting and the note,

-Shooter.

P.S. Math's not so bad.



Shooter,

Loved your page. SO nice. Enjoyed the animated gifs!! Very cool. I agree about not letting anyone put bows in your hair when you are male. I absolutely refuse em. :-) Your page is very clever. Congrats!!

Bandit
Shooter is too macho for bows. It was work getting him to wear that Santa hat. Shooter is my second Yorkie. My first, (Whiskey) was kidnapped from my folks. Actually, they baby-sat him while I was in Europe and got so attached they kinda stole him. He drown a few years ago in their Jacuzzi. It was quite sad. They recently got another Yorkie, Skipper.

Bandit's a great looking Yorkie. Nice page. We recently moved and Shooter believes this house doesn't have a bed. He adjusted quite nicely to sleeping alone. He snored too much anyway. And he'd stretch and push his little paws into your side at 3:00 AM.

In a few days, (as soon as Shooter figures out how to compress 3 Meg of 8-bit .WAV sound files) we'll post Shooter performing math. It's pretty cool. No cheating!

Check back.

-Eric & Shooter



HI! I came by your place in Heartland to welcome you to Geocities. Please stop by and see me at my place:
http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/1094

Shooter is absolutely precious! I had a Yorkie for 14 years - his name was Whiskers. My mom has a 4-year old female that only weighs 2-1/2 pounds and every time I go home for a visit, I threaten to sneak her out in my suitcase.

He is beautiful and I hope you have as many wonderful years with him as I had with Whiskers!

Take care!
Cindy
Dear Cindy-

Thanks for Shooter's first fan mail. Shooter is my second Yorkie. He has a great personality and is amazingly well behaved.

My parents kinda stole my first Yorkie. I had them watch him (Whiskey) while I was in Europe for a month. They fell in love with him and kept begging to have him "visit". After a while he would only visit me. He drowned a few years back by falling in their Jacuzzi. It was tough on all of us.

They replaced Whiskey with Skipper, a very sweet Yorkie.

Next time you visit Whiskers, go ahead and steal her (just cover your hot tub). If Whiskers makes it to California, maybe Shooter and she can visit (or more!).

-Eric & Shooter

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