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Added: 2015-03-13 10:41
Doggie hand me downs - sad but TRUE
Added: 2014-10-14 16:14
Added: 2015-03-13 10:41
Doggie hand me downs - sad but TRUE
Added: 2014-10-14 16:14
Our dogs and pups are fed with ACANA and ACANA ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Added: 2014-07-12 08:30
Foods to be avoided when feeding your dog.
Added: 2014-07-10 11:10
Added: 2014-07-12 08:30
Foods to be avoided when feeding your dog.
Added: 2014-07-10 11:10
Genuine teacup pups and dogs, NOT SUITED TO EVERYONE....
Added: 2014-06-13 11:27
HAPPY HOUNDS FUND RAISING EVENT, 30 MARCH 2014...
Added: 2014-03-26 10:25
Added: 2014-06-13 11:27
HAPPY HOUNDS FUND RAISING EVENT, 30 MARCH 2014...
Added: 2014-03-26 10:25
Information received regarding dogs purchased, dog sizes discussed etc, parvo virus explained and more
Added: 2014-02-05 14:23
Information received regarding dogs purchased, dog sizes discussed etc, parvo virus explained and more
Added: 2014-02-05 14:22
Added: 2014-02-05 14:23
Information received regarding dogs purchased, dog sizes discussed etc, parvo virus explained and more
Added: 2014-02-05 14:22
How to handle heatstroke in your pets
Added: 2014-01-18 16:12
More info on this sized pup/dog.
Added: 2013-06-20 14:31
Added: 2014-01-18 16:12
More info on this sized pup/dog.
Added: 2013-06-20 14:31
All you need to know.........
Added: 2013-02-06 13:10
Unbelievable photo's showing the devotion of a mother to her pups......
Added: 2012-10-25 08:26
Added: 2013-02-06 13:10
Unbelievable photo's showing the devotion of a mother to her pups......
Added: 2012-10-25 08:26
KENNEL COUGH - A cough that just arrives out of the blue mostly in the colder months of the year....
Added: 2012-05-07 11:22
Parvovirus - (Cat flu) in young adults and puppies. How to avoid ending up in this situation - treatment, signs etc.
Added: 2012-05-07 10:50
Added: 2012-05-07 11:22
Parvovirus - (Cat flu) in young adults and puppies. How to avoid ending up in this situation - treatment, signs etc.
Added: 2012-05-07 10:50
There can be NO grey areas regarding what DNA and DNA profiling is all about and what it determines and what it does not determine, once you have read this article written for MIJOY by a Professional.
Added: 2012-04-23 12:26
The attached story tells it all............
Added: 2012-02-25 10:10
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The attached story tells it all............
Added: 2012-02-25 10:10
There is always hope.......
Added: 2012-01-17 12:20
Added: 2011-12-17 10:12
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Added: 2011-12-17 10:12
Cream of the crop mobile dog parlours...... at your service
Added: 2011-10-20 14:37
Remember your yorkie, fun items to choose from
Added: 2011-09-27 16:16
Added: 2011-10-20 14:37
Remember your yorkie, fun items to choose from
Added: 2011-09-27 16:16
Before you think of any animals being stupid, uncaring and unfeeling, follow down on this article
Added: 2011-09-22 10:19
Professionals in their field of keeping your adored pet in stunning coat.
Added: 2011-09-11 09:10
Added: 2011-09-22 10:19
Professionals in their field of keeping your adored pet in stunning coat.
Added: 2011-09-11 09:10
Great treatment at hand for burns
Added: 2011-08-01 09:51
Thinking of adopting a new pup - male or female?
Added: 2011-07-29 11:19
Added: 2011-08-01 09:51
Thinking of adopting a new pup - male or female?
Added: 2011-07-29 11:19
Details attached
Added: 2011-07-25 11:16
All you need for home and professional grooming at this one stop shop.
Added: 2011-07-10 11:44
Added: 2011-07-25 11:16
All you need for home and professional grooming at this one stop shop.
Added: 2011-07-10 11:44
No more problems with bad breath, plaque, tartar buildup or bleeding gums. Plaque off.
Added: 2011-06-30 11:23
Stomach problems from unknown origins?
Added: 2011-06-30 11:21
Added: 2011-06-30 11:23
Stomach problems from unknown origins?
Added: 2011-06-30 11:21
Do your have a pooch with a joint problem? Cartilage problems - here is your answer to healthy healing
Added: 2011-06-30 11:05
You can make a difference to the future of unwanted animals...............
Added: 2011-06-10 10:22
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You can make a difference to the future of unwanted animals...............
Added: 2011-06-10 10:22
These dogs are in urgent need of loving, forever homes...... please help if you can.
Added: 2011-06-10 09:02
WAMPUM quality, professional accessories for your grooming
Added: 2011-06-07 18:17
Added: 2011-06-10 09:02
WAMPUM quality, professional accessories for your grooming
Added: 2011-06-07 18:17
Wampum - products on offer - spoil yourself by using these products on your treasured pooch....
Added: 2011-06-07 17:03
Why do dogs eat grass, explained....
Added: 2011-05-30 09:13
Added: 2011-06-07 17:03
Why do dogs eat grass, explained....
Added: 2011-05-30 09:13
Prem pup survives.........
Added: 2011-05-29 14:27
How important is it to sterilise your pet?
Added: 2011-05-29 12:53
Added: 2011-05-29 14:27
How important is it to sterilise your pet?
Added: 2011-05-29 12:53
The importance of being a responsible pet owner
Added: 2011-05-29 12:52
All you need to know about S.A's leading micro chipping company IDENTIPET market leaders in SA.
Added: 2011-05-26 11:15
Added: 2011-05-29 12:52
All you need to know about S.A's leading micro chipping company IDENTIPET market leaders in SA.
Added: 2011-05-26 11:15
Another article written by top ANIMAL BEHAVIOURIST for this site - KATHERINE BROWN
Added: 2011-05-02 13:28
Helping your pet NATURALLY
Added: 2011-04-29 08:20
Added: 2011-05-02 13:28
Helping your pet NATURALLY
Added: 2011-04-29 08:20
Helping your pet NATURALLY.........
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Helping your pet NATURALLY...........
Added: 2011-04-29 08:13
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Helping your pet NATURALLY...........
Added: 2011-04-29 08:13
Why did my small yorkie pup die?
Added: 2011-04-26 14:46
Everything for the chinchilla - buy direct from the importer..............
Added: 2011-04-22 11:58
Added: 2011-04-26 14:46
Everything for the chinchilla - buy direct from the importer..............
Added: 2011-04-22 11:58
This too can happen to a dog, as well as MILK FEVER....
Added: 2011-04-02 10:32
Safety hints and advice to rear that tiny
Added: 2011-03-29 13:36
Added: 2011-04-02 10:32
Safety hints and advice to rear that tiny
Added: 2011-03-29 13:36
What you need to know about deworming your pup/dog?
Added: 2011-03-28 16:34
Hydrotherapy / Rehabilitation for your PET.
Added: 2011-03-21 13:10
Added: 2011-03-28 16:34
Hydrotherapy / Rehabilitation for your PET.
Added: 2011-03-21 13:10
All you need to know about WALKIES>>>>>>>>>>>>
Added: 2011-03-08 15:01
Recommended doggie parlours from our readers and yorkie owners
Added: 2011-03-03 16:09
Added: 2011-03-08 15:01
Recommended doggie parlours from our readers and yorkie owners
Added: 2011-03-03 16:09
Interesting information
Added: 2011-02-20 09:57
Interesting facts about Hypoglycaemia......
Added: 2011-02-20 09:52
Added: 2011-02-20 09:57
Interesting facts about Hypoglycaemia......
Added: 2011-02-20 09:52
Some handy info about Dogs chasing cats..........
Added: 2011-02-06 10:23
All you need to know about walking your DOG
Added: 2011-02-06 10:21
Added: 2011-02-06 10:23
All you need to know about walking your DOG
Added: 2011-02-06 10:21
Did you know??????????
Added: 2010-12-02 10:23
Introducing new dogs to each other...................
Added: 2010-11-19 11:44
Added: 2010-12-02 10:23
Introducing new dogs to each other...................
Added: 2010-11-19 11:44
Our top priority to educate the public.
Added: 2010-11-10 10:16
32 years of owning that VERY small yorkie baby.....
Added: 2010-11-10 10:14
Added: 2010-11-10 10:16
32 years of owning that VERY small yorkie baby.....
Added: 2010-11-10 10:14
AGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR IN DOGS..........
Added: 2010-10-24 13:03
An easy way to do that topknot for your Yorkie.
Added: 2010-09-28 12:11
Added: 2010-10-24 13:03
An easy way to do that topknot for your Yorkie.
Added: 2010-09-28 12:11
How to remove a tick SAFELY from your treasured pet and ???YOURSELF???
Added: 2010-08-26 08:53
from the pen of Katherine Brown - DOG BEHAVIOURIST - another article of interest
Added: 2010-08-20 08:54
Added: 2010-08-26 08:53
from the pen of Katherine Brown - DOG BEHAVIOURIST - another article of interest
Added: 2010-08-20 08:54
Do the necessary before the summer starts..
Added: 2010-08-17 07:54
The answers you have been looking for regarding Poo eating???
Added: 2010-08-17 07:24
Added: 2010-08-17 07:54
The answers you have been looking for regarding Poo eating???
Added: 2010-08-17 07:24
All you need to know - about the coat puppy - to three years of age
Added: 2010-08-16 09:27
The latest report on Sh'Zen
Added: 2010-08-01 08:41
Added: 2010-08-16 09:27
The latest report on Sh'Zen
Added: 2010-08-01 08:41
A true heartwarming story - from one animal lover to another......
Added: 2010-07-12 08:41
What size yorkie is suited to you...........
Added: 2010-07-09 09:15
Added: 2010-07-12 08:41
What size yorkie is suited to you...........
Added: 2010-07-09 09:15
DOMESTICATION
Added: 2010-06-18 09:42
A readers letter, asking if she is a suitable TINY'S owner???
Added: 2010-04-22 12:42
Added: 2010-06-18 09:42
A readers letter, asking if she is a suitable TINY'S owner???
Added: 2010-04-22 12:42
Jumbalina returns update 27 October 2015 - 2015-10-27JUMBALINA RETURNS… Hi to all you nature lovers out there. I am sure some of you remember JUMBO who became JUMBALINA as she matured and by her call we realised this was a female and not a male. My granddaughter Rhaene rescued her, when we saw her on our driveway surrounded by three cats. She had obviously got lost ... more
Jumbalina returns update 27 October 2015 - 2015-10-27HI there all you nature lovers. An egyptian gosling was seen on our driveway in 2013 surrounded by a few cats. My young granddaughter rushed outside to do the rescue. She called the Gosling JUMBO and the only way we could raise JUMBO was to buy two baby chicks, which we did. Jumbo and those chicks grew up to adulthood and ... more
YOU ARE INVITED - FUN DAY..... come and join in the fun.... - 2014-03-26Happy Hound is having a FUN DAY, in aid of BORDER COLLIE RESCUE and ANIMAL INSTINCTS NPO. Please come and join us for a fantastic day out for a very good cause! Day: Sunday 30th March 2014 Time: 10h00- 15h00 Cost: R20, 00 per dog per class Classes Include: Most Ado... more
Geraldine - Pencil Sketch Artist, her story.... - 2014-03-02From: pencilsketchartist@gmail.com [mailto:pencilsketchartist@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 8:32 PM To: mijoy@wam.co.za Subject: Fw: for cat and dog breeders Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! From: Geraldine Swan
Sterilisation know the facts… So many people wanting a male pup – the reason being???? Well they need not be sterilized. WELL they should be. WHY???? It is amazing that in this day and age so few people actually know the benefits of sterilizing their pet be it dog or cat. NO marking of territory, in other words, no lifti... more
Sterilisation know the facts… So many people wanting a male pup – the reason being???? Well they need not be sterilized. WELL they should be. WHY???? It is amazing that in this day and age so few people actually know the benefits of sterilizing their pet be it dog or cat. NO marking of territory, in other words, no lifti... more
Sterilisation know the facts… So many people wanting a male pup – the reason being???? Well they need not be sterilized. WELL they should be. WHY???? It is amazing that in this day and age so few people actually know the benefits of sterilizing their pet be it dog or cat. NO marking of territory, in other words, no lifti... more
Sterilisation know the facts… So many people wanting a male pup – the reason being???? Well they need not be sterilized. WELL they should be. WHY???? It is amazing that in this day and age so few people actually know the benefits of sterilizing their pet be it dog or cat. NO marking of territory, in other words, no lifti... more
HOW to avoid complications with a tiny yorkie and an anaesthetic…. We must all realise that having an anaesthetic carries certain risks, be it for us humans or an animal……….. so one way or another, there is always a risk factor. There are certain anaesthetics available that are supposedly 100%... more
SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A TINY DOG???? Over the last good few months, actually years, I am becoming more and more frustrated with people who just do not seem to realize what a GENUINE TEACUP DOG is all about. The reason MIJOY explain it, as best as we can, 24/7 365days a year. This is what a teacup dog is all about.&nbs... more
SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A TINY DOG???? Over the last good few months, actually years, I am becoming more and more frustrated with people who just do not seem to realize what a GENUINE TEACUP DOG is all about. The reason MIJOY explain it, as best as we can, 24/7 365days a year. This is what a teacup dog is all about.&nbs... more
FIREWORKS BY LAWS City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality EMERGENCY SERVICES BY-LAWS (PUBLISHED IN PROVINCIAL GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY NO 179 DATED 21 MAY 2004 UNDER NOTICE NO.826) CHAPTER 3 CONTROL OF FIREWORKS 30. Use of fireworks prohibited in certain circumstances 31. Fireworks displays p... more
PETS AND YOUR INFANT/CHILD............ - 2012-08-29Pets and your infant - children... An article in a very popular weekly mag discussed infants and pets in the home. Mainly cats and dogs. Researchers found out that an infant of a year and under had far less inner ear infections and the need to be treated with antibiotics if there were pets in the house, than infants with NO pets in ... more
PETS AND YOUR INFANT/CHILD............ - 2012-08-29Pets and your infant - children... An article in a very popular weekly mag discussed infants and pets in the home. Mainly cats and dogs. Researchers found out that an infant of a year and under had far less inner ear infections and the need to be treated with antibiotics if there were pets in the house, than infants with NO pets in ... more
Please check if your questions are listed below - I have had so many mails sent in, in recent times, hopefully your question is answered below. Taping biewers ears – well the larger sized dogs are usually the one’s ears needing to be taped, the smaller the yorkie or biewer the less likelihood taping will be required. However i... more
UNDERSTANDING RABIES ...... Rabies has been mentioned for a while now, last year and the year before that, cases appearing in Gauteng, now it is causing havoc in KwaZulu Natal. How does one become infected? People become infected via the saliva of infected animals, it can be a bite wound, a lick that the saliva from a... more
By Dr. Natli Coetzee Various agricultural insecticide products as well as products used to control external parasites on animals are available on the market. A lot of these products contain organophosphates or carbamates as active ingredients (the poison). Carbamates and organophosphates are related t... more
Teacup sized dogs and the small pocket size yorkie.......... - 2012-04-16TEACUP SIZED DOGS AND THE SMALL POCKET SIZE YORKIE I always advise interested parties who approach me for the smaller dogs, that they are pretty rare, in some cases major rare. Teacup adult sized dogs at 600 – 800gms are RARE and periodically one comes across an 800gm dog, but it is a walking skeleton, NO substance to the do... more
Male or Female, BITCH or DOG, girl or boy??? Very often people are faced with the decision of what sex of pup to purchase. Most people have fixed ideas, some will say we only ever have males, while others will say no girls for me, I do not want that lifting of the leg story. WELL if you neuter your pups at a young age, the males... more
Your dogs teeth...... - 2012-03-06WITH THANKS TO DOG SOLUTIONS FOR THIS ARTICLE. Just like people, dogs can break or fracture their teeth. And just like us, they get gum disease too. Dogs are five times more likely to get gum disease than humans for a couple of reasons. First, dogs have a more alkaline mouth, which promotes plaque... more
Your dogs teeth...... - 2012-03-06WITH THANKS TO DOG SOLUTIONS FOR THIS ARTICLE. Just like people, dogs can break or fracture their teeth. And just like us, they get gum disease too. Dogs are five times more likely to get gum disease than humans for a couple of reasons. First, dogs have a more alkaline mouth, which promotes plaque... more
ECO- S CRATCH FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY Reg. No. G3045 (Act 36/1947) IND ICAT IONS This is an oral homoeopathic remedy for the treatment of animals with dry eczema and other skin problems. It assists in the treatment of: • Allergies - skin, alopecia, dandruff • Ear discharge, ear eczema of ear flap, ear shaking • Hair britt... more
Thank you so much M for these poems. I know only too well the pain and suffering one goes through when losing a much loved pet. Our sympathies to you. Thank you for sharing your touching story of your little guys life with me. Love Joyce From: MW Sent: 16 February 2012 11:30 AM To: mijoy@wam.co.za Subject: To My Baby &quo... more
Thank you so much M for these poems. I know only too well the pain and suffering one goes through when losing a much loved pet. Our sympathies to you. Thank you for sharing your touching story of your little guys life with me. Love Joyce From: MW Sent: 16 February 2012 11:30 AM To: mijoy@wam.co.za Subject: To My Baby &quo... more
HOLIDAY TIME AGAIN..... Once again we are headed for a super holiday season. Loads of people are headed to the coast and the coast people are normally headed to another coastal area and possibly even inland. All having such fun and the time of their life.. Family gatherings – great fun. Have you considere... more
A warm welcome to Driven 2 Groom another cream of the crop parlour added to our list. Driven-2-Groom is an owner supervised operation where we strive to you give and your dog the best possible service. We provide you with a CLEAN, STRESS-FREE, GENTLE, CAGE FREE, ONE-on-ONE pampering experience, and YOU total peace of mind. The team ar... more
A warm welcome to Driven 2 Groom another cream of the crop parlour added to our list. Driven-2-Groom is an owner supervised operation where we strive to you give and your dog the best possible service. We provide you with a CLEAN, STRESS-FREE, GENTLE, CAGE FREE, ONE-on-ONE pampering experience, and YOU total peace of mind. The team ar... more
A true story about a dog - her Master - 9/11 - 2011-10-04NOT ALL HEROS ARE PEOPLE James Crane worked on the 101st floor of Tower 1 of the World Trade Center .. He is blind so he has a golden retriever named Daisy. After the plane hit 20 stories below, James knew that he was doomed, so he let Daisy go, out of an act of love. She darted away into the darkened hallway... more
THIS ARTICLE IS A BIT PREMATURE ABOUT THE SUMMER - HOWEVER, WE HAVE SEEN REPEATED CASES OF BILLARY THIS ENTIRE WINTER, SO ONE THING IS FOR SURE, THE TICKS ARE STILL VERY MUCH AROUND........ Summer is here ….. Summer has once again arrived and with it the possible onslaught of both ticks and fleas. As I am sure you... more
TALES FROM A DOG BEHAVIOURIST: Myths and Legends I’m going to be blunt: there’s a lot of rubbish out there about how to correctly treat and raise dogs. And it’s generally the same rubbish! I hear the same things repeated from client to client, person to person. Much of my job involves dispelling the myths that people believe a... more
TALES FROM A DOG BEHAVIOURIST: Myths and Legends I’m going to be blunt: there’s a lot of rubbish out there about how to correctly treat and raise dogs. And it’s generally the same rubbish! I hear the same things repeated from client to client, person to person. Much of my job involves dispelling the myths that people believe a... more
CAR SEATS - Introducing the VOYAGER - 2011-06-08ORDER YOURS NOW 3P's Practical Pet Products [3ps@whalemail.co.za]... more
Why do DOGS dig???? Thank you to MERA for allowing us to use this article on our site. - 2011-05-02Why do dogs love to dig? For some dog owners digging incites a mild sigh, yet evidently for others it can be a real problem: Landscaping: by the dog! Our four-legged friends will convert almost any piece of soil into a huge crater with great enthusiasm. One should try to redirect this behaviour. We will give you some advice: Learn wh... more
Winter around the corner..... brrrrrrrrrrr... consider purchasing a book of knitting patterns available from MEG email address megs20@gmail.com Megs dog book Price list Tfh books with dvd R100 (various breeds available) The guide to owning a..R70 (various breeds available) &... more
HOW TO SOLVE YOUR PET’S SKIN CONDITIONS ® www.vondis.co.za www.shop.vondis.co.za Almost every pet suffers from some sort of skin condition. Eve... more
Please meet SHEBA - 2011-03-31Please meet SHEBA a cross collie rescue. She came to us a good many years ago when she was about 2 years of age, she is now close on 16 if not 16. She was the SPCA’s dog in Roodepoort at the time, when Marlene De Beer was manager. Sheba and her partner in crime Marmie, another cross bred dog were misbehaving and killing cats an... more
PROBLEMATIC SKIN, HEALTH PROBLEMS ………… I personally have never had problems with itching, dull, dry, oily skin and coats. BUT there again, I only feed a proper dog diet and do not add this and that. I do believe the minute treats, sweets, chicken, table scraps and the likes are added to your dogs diet, that is w... more
SAFE WAY TO REMOVE A TICK,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, - 2011-03-17Tick Removal - Don't let it be said that you were negligent or indifferent when removing a tick from your client's pet. It is ALWAYS a BAD IDEA to remove a tick with ones hands. All too often, especially in South Africa, Veterinarians and Groomers are reduced to using their hands or fingers to remove a tick. This fai... more
- 2011-03-1614 March 2011 Hi there, Tallulah is looking for a home. She is very sweet and easy-going - but definitely needs a companion, so a home with other dogs would be ideal. She is very gentle and used to children. Please let me know if you or anyone you know is interested. Best regards, Kare... more
From: Christine Sent: 03 March 2011 01:29 PM To: mijoy@wam.co.za Subject: Hallo there I saw your blog on the ringworm.(Omlope) Thank you so much for all your advice. That is really helping. My 2 yorkies of 1.5 years old both got ringworm. I suspect it happend at the new doggy palour I took them to for about 3 m... more
TWISTED WHISKERS PET DELI & SPA Come and have a look at our new Spa Lavish Range of colognes, shampoo's, conditioners, bubble bath and facial scrub (specially formulated for your white coated dogs). Not only do they smell divine but they each serve a different purpose and there is one to suit every pets need and type of coa... more
Sterilization of your pet. A calmer, happier content dog. It is sad to note how many people are either uninterested, uneducated (I do not mean this in an obnoxious way) or simply do not want to spend the money to have their animal sterilized. To sterilize we mean spay the female and neuter the male. This can be done at... more
PARROTS AND YOUR YORKIE....... - 2010-12-09I received a call this week (10/11/2010)from Janice. Janice has two of our Yorkies, which she adores. She does have one regret however, that she never got YORKIES many years ago…….. YORKIES are very special children. Janice enquired about keeping a parrot with her two Yorkies. Her friend had warned her it could be a p... more
TALES FROM A DOG BEHAVIOURIST: Grief and Mourning Losing a beloved companion animal is always a difficult and heart-wrenching event. It is amazing to think that we can form bonds with another species to the extent that their loss can shatter our world. But what of members of the same species? We mourn the deaths of people clo... more
Looking for a specific breed of dog - look no further. The Dog Directory. Breeders of all breeds of dog.......... ... more
Christmas ahead ….. Puppies as gifts…….. The Festive season is fast approaching and with it the choice of gift that we all have to make, for someone special. Often the thought of giving a bundle of fur is very appealing to some, without taking the consequences into account. DO&nbs... more
From: Sharon Sent: 11 November 2010 07:46 AM To: 'Mijoy Yorkies' Subject: RE: Diva Dear Joyce Thank you for a very informative website. I am in the Cape and have a yorkie girl. We decided on a yorkie last year and bought a beautiful little girl from a breeder here. I have always visited your site, ... more
A choking pup/dog…. I received a call yesterday (28 October 2010) from a member of the public, telling me of her horrific experience when her small yorkie started choking on a piece of chicken she had been fed by her daughter. The YORKIE is a smallish dog weighing 1.4kg. This is a frightening experience even for a seasoned dog own... more
Special offer on TOPKNOT BOWS…… For this month only – October we are offering you 6 bows – postage and packaging at our expense for the sum of R200-00. If you are uncertain with the terms used for your Yorkies size, eg, teacup, pocket, miniature (which is 2.5 – 3kg plus) standard, please send us the weights of your dogs. You are welcome... more
IF YOU HAVE BEEN RIPPED OFF BY A SCAMMER: 1. Take all details to your local police station. 2. Call the bank and telephone service provider, giving details of the scam, any proof (copies of email contact, etc), and the police report number. 3. Send the information and documented proof to safps@safps.org.za ... more
I have put this true story back on the front page as it is heartwarming and well worth the read to those who have missed it in the past. The backbone to this true story is only obvious a considerable way into the story --- take time to read. 2010-04-04 Donny's Dad Hello Joyce I visit your site periodically and noticed a while bac... more
I had a treasured little yorkie Pumpum. Where the name came from I have no idea, but the minute I looked into those baby brown eyes, out came the word Pumpum and the name stayed. I owned this little yorkie for 8 fun filled years. One day she died, very sudden, totally unexpected. She was on my bed covered with her own baby blanket as alw... more
TRUE STORY – Ladies get the tissues…….. This is MY STORY The names have been changed... more
----- Original Message ----- From: GS To: 'Mijoy Yorkies' Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 2:43 PM Subject: Little YORKIE Hello Mijoy Thank you for offering such a well informed site and adding the odd touch here and there of very interesting info. I never knew such things as Chinchilla’s existed until ... more
WRONG TIME OF YEAR TO BE CONCERNED WITH TICKS??? Think AGAIN…… Our climates are slightly haywire at this stage and therefore we still see ticks around in winter, although years and years ago, winter would have been bitterly cold and the ticks would be nowhere to be seen. BILLIARY – Tick Bite Fever……. Winter is ... more
LIVING WITH LIVER SHUNT............ - 2010-06-04NEW INFO REGARDING SH'ZEN AND HER DIAGNOSIS.... will update shortly............ This is an article written by the owner of a YORKIE with liver shunt.... The story of my baby, Sh’zen (written by Loraine ) Sh’zen was born on 23rd February 2007. I always wanted a Yorkie and so on my 50thbirthday my husband bought her for me. At ... more
Dear Mijoy We owned a yorkie a number of years ago, and he died at a ripe old age. Last year we purchased a small yorkie, not very small, but small. She has had regular bouts of hypoglycaemia. She is now 8 months old, and continues with this problem. Is this normal? A friend of mine also has a small yorkie and... more
MY beginning with MICRO CHIPPING my animals….. 16 or so years ago, we bought an Afghan, a breed of dog I had admired tremendously over the years. They were hard to find and when eventually I tracked a puppy down, it was a top quality pup and one well worth showing. My vet was the first person to ever mention micro chipping... more
Emergency - How do you cope? A fair percentage of the pets in Veterinary Clinics are there due to some trauma, accident etc. If your animal has been involved in some or other accident, but does not appear to be injured you should still see the vet. Often there are internal injuries which are not obvious and if left untreated, could lead to severe... more
Hi to you at MIJOY I want you to print my story – It has taken me a good few months, to even get as far as writing to you. My reason for wanting it printed – so the readers can get an idea from an owners experiences with owning a small . I definitely made a bad choice. I first phoned you years ago about a really small do... more
HI Mijoy I would like to say thank you for the effort you take in your website etc. I was too late to be saved by your information unfortunately, but am glad to see it is available to other future yorkie owners. A few years back I ordered two very small pups – Yorkies. I was so excited, I had just given up nursing – which I ha... more
----- Original Message ----- From: To: mijoy@wam.co.za Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 7:28 PM Subject: Enquiry Form submitted from website | Mijoy Yorkies and Mijoy Biewers Comments: hi there, i would like to share my experience with you and everyone out there. my wife and i purchased a yorkie from a very well know kennel,tha... more
Louise writes......... What can I do? My neighbor has five Yorkies, they obviously breed, as I have noticed the one is definitely pregnant. We have had terrible weather cold, wet and miserable, and these dogs are outside night and day. I have watched on their return home, the dogs are not fussed with, and most of the time run a... more
----- Original Message ----- From: Bev To: Mijoy Yorkies Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 1:40 PM Subject: Newsletter Good afternoon. I know I do not have one of your Yorkies but I feel like part of your family. Thanks for the wonderful newsletter. I look forward to reading all the informatio... more
DO I QUALIFY? Hi Joyce I am very interested in purchasing a small yorkie pup. My history, I have been brought up all my life with Yorkies, there was never a day that we did not have at least one yorkie in our home. My Mother bred two litters, but at the time of them having to leave home, it became such a problem, that my Dad stopped th... more
11-03-2010 I was contacted yesterday by a Lady asking whether a Biewer or Yorkie would be a better choice of dog for her 6 month old baby. Her comment to me that the 6 month old is just a baby - and will pull and tug at the fur. What if she is not around or the Granny is not around and the dog snaps at the baby????? NO small dog irrespectiv... more
These are mails received yesterday, from another VICTIM.... I have pondered over the idea of putting my previous readers mails on this site, but it is now time. It is really so sad, when a puppy is put to sleep as a result of its owner becoming totally desperate over this problem having tried everything and not knowing what to ... more
WILL I COPE????? Hi Joyce I did phone you once before when I had a problem with one of my Yorkies. I have another problem, well sort of. I have two Yorkies of my own. Two girls, spayed. I know the lady at the Restaurant at the Mall who also has Yorkies. Five. She has bred them over the last few years. She is now divorcing, a... more
Hello Joyce I visit your site periodically and noticed a while back that a member of the public wrote to you regarding her attempts at becoming a yorkie breeder. I milled over the idea of writing my experience to you, and now I have decided to do so. I have been on my own all my adult life, I worked for the same Company most of my life,... more
----- Original Message ----- From:Samantha - Lilly To: Mijoy Yorkies Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 3:00 PM Subject:Mail on site Hi Joyce I have noticed on your site recently a letter about a dog dying when it went for an op. I too had this problem some years back, when I had a small Chihuahua sent In for her teeth and spa... more
Where does your responsibility lie as a pet owner, and to what lengths should you go???? Well you may not particularly like this article and I do not like particularly writing it, but some people just do not think of the future...... You purchase a pup, it is just so cute, and so much fun, it is naughty but then again nice. You a... more
ANAESTHETIC AND YORKIES............. - 2010-03-28The anaesthetic story below has caused quite a commotion - please understand, a normal sized yorkie should be at no risk, I would only be concerned if the yorkie is a small one, and then starving for a lengthy period of time is not adviseable............ A letter from Caren..... anaesthetic??? ----- Original Message ----- From:... more
EAGLES & YORKIES....................... - 2010-03-28We have another story below regarding the Eagles in the Botanical Gardens Ruimsig/West Rand, their interest in yorkies..... and some pics as well. THE BEELD NEWSPAPER AND DIE BURGER 15 MARCH 2010 English report below the afrikaans report Thank you Corlia for sending in this info, Thank you Jitka for sending... more
Breed at a glance - THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER…. Interested in the breed, or possibly owning one, does the breed suit you, or your needs….. You do not know the Yorkshire terrier – but would like to know more??? You want the tiniest dog ??? Read on for further information. The Yorkshire Terrier fondly kn... more
WHY MICRO CHIP YOUR PETS? why IDENTIPET??? - 2010-03-11I am often asked WHY MICROCHIP YOUR PUPPIES/DOGS? If all my dogs and pups are chipped, I never have to concern myself with the possibility of them being mistaken for one another. I microchip every puppy that leaves my property - the reason, that particular puppy can be identified at any time. I do not d... more
WORLD WIDE RESISTANCE TO ROUNDWORMS …………… WORMING YOUR DOG/PUPPY …….. new information received recently…. Deworming of your pets is vitally important, whether they have worms or not. Some dogs/pups become resistant to certain makes of dewormers. It is now known that World wide, there is resistance in some makes of D... more
UNDERSTANDING YOUR DOGS VOCAL COMMUNICATION - what makes dogs bark, whine, growl or grunt ? Dogs make communication sounds in various ways, how well do you know the communication differences? They howl, growl, grunt, whine and bark. The Howl – dogs communicate with others long distance by howling, howling can also indica... more
Juliet versus ROMEO….. Choosing the sex of your puppy. Most people prefer females, they are easier to rear or are they? The males fight or do they? A puppy irrespective of sex must be sterilized. It is far easier and less expensive to neuter a pup than to spay. In my 30 years involvement with the Breed I have yet to... more
Hi Mijoy My interest lies with the smaller sized Yorkies, although having spent a lot of time researching the breed, and contacting the various breeders, there seems to be a rather dramatic opinion variation. Some breeders are very polite, while others totally obnoxious, rude, outspoken and arrogant. IF I as a member of the pu... more
FLEAS, FLEAS and more fleas………….. The life cycle of the flea….. On average, fleas live between 2 and 3 months. Every flea has the ability to produce 2 000 eggs in her life time. The cycle starts with the flea then her eggs, larvae and pupae. The eggs hatch, become larvae, the larvae feed from debris in... more
How safe is your pet while travelling in the car? I have mentioned this over the years in the odd article I have written. An unfortunate accident last week has brought it back into my mind again. I heard of a little Biewer Yorkie which died from brain damage, when the vehicle the dog was travelling in, was invol... more
Morning Mijoy I have been a visitor to your site for a pretty long time. I have noticed over the last few months especially, that you have a good few letters on your site from the public, fellow yorkie owners etc. This has prompted me to write to you and I hope you put this on your site, I have no objections to that at all. I have also ... more
A letter received from SHANNON............... - 2010-02-03PLEASE FOLK ..... watch out for your drain pipes, storm water drain , pools and koi ponds. All of these spell death to a tiny yorkie..... Please take care........... From: "Shannon To:
SUZIE …..the one and only A true story….. This story dates back a number of years to the early 1990’s when I decided to buy yet another tiny Yorkie for which I have a passion. I met Suzie one day when I went to a breeder in Walkerville in pursuit of a tiny yorkie pup. The Breeder concerned was not available howe... more
A TRUE STORY - Jessie the YORKIE rears orphan KITTENS...... - 2010-01-23A TRUE STORY---- JESSIE the YORKIE rears orphan newborn KITTENS YORKIE rears Kittens…… Early February 2008, a friend of my sons, while working in his Companies storeroom. Moved a cardboard box to find some newly born kittens. He obviously monitored them most of the day, hoping the mother would ... more
Children and dogs............... - 2010-01-11CHILDREN and dogs………… I have known pets all my life, I was born into a home with dogs. I have not lived one day without a dog and pets in my home. I honestly could not imagine my life without a pet. I owned dogs as a married woman, long before my babies arrived, and my Granddaughters have been born into a home with dogs.... more
Happy New Year to you and your loved one's. Please view our Blog/Newsletters loads of interesting stories etc to read.We also have a good few questions and answers on our FAQ division..... Questions from you our READERS........... Read on our blog about FORA - Friends of Rescued Animals Pixiedoll her life story so far...... more
Marmosets For those of you who are not in the know about the Marmoset monkeys, the more common ones of the species are the white ear and black ear type. We had white ears 18 odd years ago, then from about eight years ago we had both the white ear and the black ear. The Adult Male Beau, formed part of triplets t... more
We are unsure of the situation with FORA right now. We will bring you an update in January on our website. Please continue to support this PRO-LIFE Animal Rescue Centre. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. We just want to say we wish FORA, their staff, Management and all those animals, a very Merry Christmas ... more
Update on NOOGIE – 15 December 2009 If you have not read the TRUE story of NOOGIE on our blog, please do so. It will make this news – understandable to you. NOOGIE has recovered 100%. Noogie is off all soft food now, he is back eating his ROYALCANIN YORKIE KIBBLE and has been back on that diet for quite a wh... more
I receive a good few enquiries from people looking for reputable Breeders of various breeds of dogs. Look no further, here it is the DOG DIRECTORY............ published by Panorama Publishers, the same publishers as ANIMAL TALK..... YOUR guide to PEDIGREE DOGS.......... ... more
The easiest way to identify your pet............ - 2009-12-09We at MIJOY strongly recommend the use of the Identipet Microchip in your animals. ALL animals can be fitted with them. We have used Microchips in our animals for numerous years, and our boy Justin an Afghan passed away last year at the age of 15, he was fitted with a microchip as an 8 week old pup. ALL our babies leaving us for their n... more
Dear Joyce Finally back on home turf. We have been travelling a lot abroad, and very luckily for us, we have been able to take Ninja with us. He is such a stunning little guy, I must enter him in your Christmas Competition. I just want to say a big THANK YOU to you, I still remember the original Website where I... more
To: Mijoy Yorkies (Joyce) Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 8:25 AM Subject: Hey there :) Some cute pickies :) Hey Joyce, This baby Sushi of "YOURS" (but now OURS ;) is a CHARACTER AND A HALF!! She has us in stitches a lot of the time! Has really come into her own, especially lately!! Bounds about, bar... more
Dear Joyce What are the 4 yorkies needing homes - are they adults and what size are they? I went for Milly's 3rd follow up consultation with Dr Eckersley on Saturday. He is so pleased with her and said Milly is looking really good. Now I just have to wean her off the medication slowly, over a course of 3 mon... more
Hi-lights of this past year: Pixiedoll was a very special baby born in March. For those of you who do not know the history of Pixiedoll, she was taken to specialists as an almost five week old pup 140gms. The one specialist advised me to put her to sleep, and did his best to insist, purely because of her being so small. His opinion... more
THE KISS - CAN A DOG REALLY SAY "THANK YOU" ? - I think this story sums that up........ - 2009-11-20The KISS She is pregnant, he had just saved her from a fire in her house, rescuing her by carrying her out of the house into her front yard, while he continued to fight the fire. When he finally got done putting the fire out, he sat down to catch his breath and rest.&nb... more
We are unsure of the circumstances of FORA at this time, but would ask you to please continue your valued support of this Pro-life Animal Rescue centre. Irrespective whether they are raising funds to buy new premises or raising funds, in order that they may continue their ability to assist unwanted, stray, injured animals that come... more
PLEASE REMEMBER TO VIEW OUR BLOG PAGES.... loads of good advice and some TRUE STORIES......... Holiday pics ........ Hi there all you animal lovers. We thought we would have a bit of fun for the holidays, and invite all of you to forward us your Holiday pics of your favourite yorkie/s with or without their other animal or fam... more
SAFETY FIRST FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR PETS…….. We all buckle up for safety reasons, and very often the loyal family pet, just hops in and sits down. Is this a safe practice?? Some folk tether their dogs with a collar and lead to some part of the vehicle to stop the dog jumping around. Is this a safe practice??... more
This is the story of PIXIEDOLL a very tiny yorkie, who could have lost her life at 5 weeks of age, had we not persisted and taken further medical advice – she is now a perfectly happy, healthy baby, with attitude……. Pic taken of Pixiedoll one day short of five weeks old. Diary of Pixie Doll………… ... more
Can you help? I was referred to you by Sarah that has a pup of yours. We bought a townhouse recently, and prior to us signing, we enquired if we were allowed to keep a dog. The seller came to light with the rules and regulations of the complex. We then proceeded to sign and I could not wait to move in and get my beloved yorkie. ... more
To: Mijoy Yorkies Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:39 AM Subject: Re: With compliments - Newsletter November 2009 Thanks again for your wonderful newsletter,and your sympathy.It made me cry again as usual.It's so hard to get over losing her.When I'm ready we'll start looking for another little girl baby so please keep me in min... more
----- Original Message ----- From: Danica Moll To: Mijoy Yorkies Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:20 PM Subject: KENO Hi there Joyce; I just want to thank you for giving me this amazing little bundle of joy. We named him Keno..his name fits him so perfectly and he seems to like it as well. We love him already so m... more
Original Message ----- From: Danielle and Jean-Marc Maujean To: Mijoy Yorkies (Joyce) Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 5:23 PM Subject: Some more GORGE pictures :) Hey there, We had a little "dress-up" session this evening after her bath :) How beautiful is this little girl... more
EXTRACT FROM A LETTER FROM A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC….. I want to buy a yorkie, have visited many Breeders, but am petrified of buying an unhealthy dog. My sister purchased a yorkie and she lost it in the first year. I also would like a very small yorkie if at a... more
From: Danielle and Jean-Marc To: Mijoy Yorkies (Joyce) Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 5:23 PM Subject: Some more GORGE pictures :) We had a little "dress-up" session this evening after her bath :) How beautiful is this little girl! Thank-u again, for it must be the millionth time Joyce, she... more
I was mailed this today. Have no idea where it originates from, but it is sadly, oh so true of what happens oh so often............. The Five Freedoms &nbs... more
Dearest Joyce, As promised we just had a little 'photo-shoot' with our precious girl Sushi :) She is really incredibly beautiful, even more so in real life, and as u always used to say to me, the photos dont do her TINY frame and size justice, she really is the size of a large hamster or small guinea pig right now!... more
Don’t be in too much of a rush to give up on your dog…….. A TRUE STORY A good few weeks ago, a rescue I have who has been with us for about four years or so, took ill. He refused all food, and water. I could not work out what was wrong, and he ended up visiting the vet. His glands on either side of his... more
Christmas ahead ….. Puppies as gifts…….. The Festive season is fast approaching and with it the choice of gift that we all have to make, for someone special. Often the thought of giving a bundle of fur is very appealing to some, without taking the consequences into account. DO NOT&nbs... more
I heard of Dr Garry Eckersley some years back, when I had inherited a dog with a problem from a friend of a friend, a little yorkie pup. The owner wanted to put the pup to sleep. The dog in question had a liver shunt, and the original owners vets, had forecast death - doom and disaster. I took this little dog to Dr Eckersley, who did a th... more
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RESPONSE FROM A READER REGARDING A LETTER FROM LAST MONTHS NEWSLETTER: Corlia writes: On the topic of allergies, it is a long and heavy road until you know what it is. After months and months with Bibi scratching, blood tests, injections, etc. we by pure luck find the one thing she is most allergic too, apart from al... more
Latest update on Sushi, she is very well behaved, keeps her distance from visitors. Not a bad thing, considering all the problems we have heard of lately with yorkies being stolen, and dognapped. I guess very unlikely to happen in Dubai. Her mother(owner) Danielle says she is still like a little porcelain doll. Well we wish you all the ve... more
Spring is on the way, and no better time to take action to prevent ticks and fleas. If you have not been using preventative measures during the winter months, good time to start NOW. We use FRONTLINE available from your VET. We have used it for years. Flea prevention, safe to use the product every three months as ... more
JUNE 2008..... last year. We were advised that tail docking would not be allowed any longer. ... more
Yesterday Saturday 25 July, we consulted with Dr Garry Eckersley. Our main reason for the visit to Dr Eckersley was to have Pixiedoll examined. She is doing very well, and he was very impressed with her she is now 4.5 months of age and weighs 600gms. So yes she will be a small little girl. A lot of you folks know the story behind ... more
To: Mijoy Yorkies (Joyce) Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1:24 PM Subject: My (our) official Thank-you letter :) Dearest Joyce (and Pat), Where do I start?? So much to say, in a limited space! Joyce, I am writing this letter TO you, but also ABOUT you (hope this makes sense). Hopefully you will put it in your... more
WE bid farewell to a very special little yorkie pup, Sushi. We do not normally export at all, but how could we say NO to such a special couple who were longing to import a very small yorkie. The new owner (DAD) arrived in South Africa and came to collect his precious bundle on Saturday the 11th July, while a very excited MOM stayed in Duba... more
CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Deanne of BLINGDOG and her hubby Gavin on the arrival of their first born, GRACE AMBER on 27 June. Her hands will really be full now, what with her beautiful baby daughter and her handful of YORKIES. We look forward to a pic Deanne. FAREWELL: We bid farewell in July to Sushi, the baby we h... more
WINTER IS HERE - BELIEVE IT OR NOT STILL TICKS AND FLEAS AROUND???? Remember to apply whatever tick and flea protection you use on your pets. I still see a fair amount of ticks. My husband has just had tick bite fever, and my beighbour was hospitalised with it last year. Ticks are unheard of at this time of year. I have also ... more
EXTRACTS FROM OUR 'MAY" NEWSLETTER. CONTRACTS: Kennel Union of South Africa, recommend you sign a contract on the purchase of your pup. This protects both you the owner and the breeder in the event of something going wrong???? It also makes your rights and the breeders rights clear on any subject of health issues etc. S... more
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PRICE VARIATIONS FROM BREEDER TO BREEDER PRICE VARIATIONS IN YORKIES ?????????? from Breeder to Breeder……………… I am writing this article to shed some light on the above. Some people be they breeders ??? or breeders????? (because trust me they ... more
