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Like any purebred or designer breed of dog, the Yorkshire Terrier dog breed can inherit certain canine disorders from it's ancestors. We've provided information about common Yorkshire Terrier health problems below.

Please note that while these health issues can occur in the breed, buying a puppy from a highly reputable, knowledgeable Yorkshire Terrier breeder who is knowledgeable about health issues in the breed, and actively screens for these disorders can go a long way towards having a healthy, long lived and joyful Yorkshire Terrier companion. Choose your breeder carefully - and NEVER buy a Yorkshire Terrier puppy from a pet store or newspaper ad.

As with all other breeds of dog, the Yorkshire Terrier is susceptible to a variety of different health problems. Due to the extensive line-crossing and inbreeding that commonly occurs in pedigreed dogs, as well as the unethical practices of some breeders, one must take care when selecting a Yorkshire Terrier puppy. Here are some of the conditions that the breed is more susceptible to:

Collapsing Trachea
Cushing's Disease
Eclampsia
Hemorrhagic gastric enteritis (commonly known as HGE)
Hypoglycemia
Legg-Calve-Perthes (LCP)
Liver shunts
Pancreatitis
Luxation of the patella
Pharyngeal gag reflex (sometimes called reverse sneezing)

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Summary: Health Problems Issues in Yorkshire Terrier Dogs and Puppies - Online guide to Yorkshire Terrier dog and puppy illnesses, Yorkshire Terrier dog health problems and diseases. Learn about health issues that can occur in Yorkshire Terrier dogs.