Bringing Home Your Yorkie Puppy: What Every New Owner Should Know

Welcoming a Yorkshire Terrier into your family is exciting, joyful, and just a little bit overwhelming. These tiny bundles of personality are one of the most beloved toy breeds in the world — and for good reason. At East Coast Yorkies GA, we specialize in teacup and micro Yorkies, with some traditional-size litters as well, and we know just how important it is to start your new puppy off with the right care.

Here’s a guide to help you prepare for life with your new best friend.

Why Yorkies Are Unique

Yorkies may be small, but they have big needs. Because of their size, they can be more sensitive to things like blood sugar levels, stress, and diet than larger breeds. Teacup and micro Yorkies especially require attentive care in the early months to make sure they thrive.

Watch for Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

Yorkies are prone to hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. This can happen if they go too long without food, experience stress, or during times of high activity.

Signs of low blood sugar include:

• Lethargy or weakness
• Trembling or wobbly walking
• Refusal to eat
• Appearing “out of it” or unusually tired

If you notice these signs, act quickly. A small amount of nutritional gel or sugar source can help stabilize them until they eat. In severe cases, seek a veterinarian immediately.

Feeding Your Puppy

• Frequent meals: Offer small meals several times a day. Tiny stomachs can’t hold much, so consistent feeding helps prevent sugar drops.
• Free feeding: For teacup and micro Yorkies, it’s often best to keep dry food available at all times in the first months.
• Encourage eating: If your puppy seems reluctant, you can soften dry food with a little warm water or offer a small amount of wet food.
• Hydration: Always provide clean, fresh water.

Helping Your Puppy Adjust

Moving into a new home is a big change for such a small puppy. Stress from travel or new environments can affect appetite and energy levels.

• Provide a quiet, safe spot to rest
• Offer food and water often
• Limit overwhelming activity in the first few days

Long-Term Yorkie Care

• Vet visits: Schedule regular checkups to keep your Yorkie healthy.
• Monitor weight: Teacup and micro Yorkies are delicate, and even small changes in weight are important to track.
• Gentle handling: Always supervise play with children and larger pets.

Why Choose East Coast Yorkies GA

At East Coast Yorkies GA, we’re passionate about raising happy, healthy teacup, micro, and traditional Yorkies. Our puppies come from strong bloodlines, are raised with care, and are well-socialized before going home.

Whether you’re looking for a playful companion or a sweet lap dog, our Yorkies are bred with health, temperament, and lifelong companionship in mind.

Ready to bring home your new best friend? Explore our available puppies here and learn more about what makes East Coast Yorkies GA the perfect place to find your Yorkie.