Terriers - Scottish - Yorkshire - Differences? [Dog Breeds]

What Differences are There Between Terrier Types?

Kawartha Lakes Dog Sitter blog reader Amanda asks

What is the difference between a Scottish Terrier and a Yorkshire Terrier?

Good question!

There are many different types of Terriers.  Many people have popularized the cute Scottie dog or Scottish Terrier. You'll often see black Scottish Terriers parading across sweaters, mugs and the like. You may even glimpse them in cartoons spouting thrifty proverbs in a Highlands accent.However, it is the Yorkie that has become the second most popular dog breed in the USA.
This post has information about the dog breed differences between Scottish and Yorkshire Terriers.

Vintage Scottish Terrier Planter

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So, what are the differences between Scottish and Yorkshire Terriers?

Meet Morkies! [Cuteness Alert!]

Morkies - Cute Adorable Sweet Natured Small Dogs!

Kawartha Dog sitter fans may already know a lot about Morkies, but these puppy pics a reader sent in are soo adorable, we just had to share them!
We personally know the woman who has these puppies that she helped bring into the world in her loving home.
What are Morkies?
Well, meet Mum and Dad.

Kawartha Lakes Morkie Mum and Dad

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Morkies are a combination of a Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier as seen in the picture above.
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-Morkie Gifts for Morkie Owners

Yorkshire Terrier Dog Yorkie, Sitting Trinket, Jewelry, Pill, Pin, Treasure Box— CA$38.46 (Save 9%!)This little Yorkshire Terrier is sitting pretty with a pink bow in her top-knot and adoration for you in her eyes. She has everything you've ever wanted in a Yorkie, a good example of her breed. She's small like her breed with Austrian Crystals inset. Click the link above for more views and details. A matching necklaces is also available.

Yorkshire Terrier Dog Yorkie, Sitting Trinket, Jewelry, Pill, Pin, Treasure Box

This little Yorkshire Terrier is sitting pretty with a pinkbow in her top-knot and adoration for you in her eyes. She has everything you've ever wanted in a Yorkie, a good example of her breed. She's small like her breed 2 1/2" x 2" and is made of a metal body pand-painted with a baked enamel that gives a glass-like surface. Then Austrian crystal are set into her. Her box is hinged at the top of the tail and clasped at her chest with two tiny magnets. She comes resting in her own form-fitted gift box that keeps her safe during travel. She will be treasured for years. There is a matching necklace that can be ordered separately.

28.49 USD InStock

Ready for super cuteness?

Alert ! Ontario Abusive Veterinarian Statement Creates Questions About Training !

Ontario Veteranarian Abused Animals - Excuse? Normal Treatment in Homeland!

Kawartha Lakes pet owners will want to verify where their veterinarian trainined, if we are to believe the excuse of an abusive Ontario veteranarian whose treatment of dogs and cats was reported by four former employees.
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Mahavir Singh Rekhi, of St. Catharines, Ontario, plead guilty to professional misconduct at the College of Veterinarians of Ontario in July after four former employees filed a complaint about his conduct.
What was his excuse?

Dog Secrets- Does Your Kawartha Dog Just Wanna Have Fun?

Kawartha Lakes Dogs Wanna Have Fun?

Kawartha Lakes dog owners haven't posted a lot of crazy video footage like the video we discovered of this dog having a whale of a time home alone in the swimming pool.

Secret Video Captures Dog Activities Home Alone 

However, if you asked them, you would probably hear a story or two about what they discovered when returning home after leaving their dog to their own resources.
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Do you have a story to share about what your dog does when you're not home?
🐶 Related:Does Your Dog Have a Favourite Toy?
Remind me to tell you sometime about how we discovered the importance of a dog sitter after leaving our playful Samoyed named Stormy home alone.

Kawartha Dog Poll: Does Your Dog Have a Favourite Toy?

Kawartha Dog Blog Asks: What is Your Favourite Dog Toy? 

Kawartha Lakes dog owners are fortunate to have many beautiful trails to enjoy with their K9 friends and even off leash dog parks in some areas.
🐶 LOL - Dog Secrets - Dogs Just Wanna Have Fun [Video]
Play is an essential part of life for everyone, dogs included. Just like their owners, dogs develop preferences for different toys.
Does your dog have a favourite toy?
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Seeing this Dog Monkey toy today reminded me of a dog friend and her favourite toy.
3 Pack of Monkey Squeaker Chew Dog Toys - $9.99
from: Jammin Butter
Why do we think Sunny would have loved playing with a Dog Monkey?

4 Paw Salute to First Dog Allowed in BC Courtroom!

Working Dog Highlight - Trauma Dog Caber!

Caber, a trauma dog, becane the first canine allowed in a British Columbia courtroom last May when he assisted a child sexual assault victim who had to testify at trial.

Working Dog Highlight - Caber First Dog in B.C. Courtroom

Sexial assault cases in Canada are notorious for causing victims even further trauma as they recount their assault in  order to convict their predator.
So how did Caber get permission to be in court?

#ad 6 Meaningful Dog Lover Gifts !

Kawartha Lakes Pet Lovers What Do You See As Meaningful Gifts?

Do you know a dog lover?

Seeking meaningful gifts for pet lovers can be tricky.
Sometimes you just have to shake your head and wonder:
 "What on earth were they thinking?" 
For example, a friend of mine once received a cat figurine made with real cat fur.
EWWWW!
What meaningful gifts have you received?
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Other gifts, especially those that support pet rescues like these from Pawzaar  are definitely more suitable pet lover gifts.

Here are six meaningful pet lover gift ideas.