Tropical storm Ida hits the Carolina's, time to try some K-9 Cuisine

So what do you do on a rainy day with 3 Yorkies, who hate going out in bad wheather. Tropical Storm Ida arrived to the Carolina's with no regard to our Yorkies. High winds, heavy rain and lots of flooding hit our area today causing major problems. The picture below is of a local soccer field...anyone up for a swim. Makes me wish for spring already...if this had been snow we would be sledding with the dogs right now...they hate rain...they love sledding...well, we do..they come for the ride.So we decided to try out some more of the dog food we got from the Yorkies favorite site, K-9 Cuisine - Premium Dog Food . First, we tried the "GO! - Natural - Duck Formula" dog food. It's formulated for optimum nutrition through all life stages.

The Yorkies seemed very interested in the rattling of the bag. They came a running to see what new item they were getting. It's easy to get them to come, it's hard to get them to like it. Yorkies are very picky animals, so this would be a good test. We knew they would eat it, but would they continue to eat it after that first bite.

They kept coming back for more, and more..we had to put the bag up or they would have eaten it all on the first day. We put a little in with their regular food and let them have fun.

Later that day we were still home bound by the rain so we gave the Yorkies a second treat of the day, "Fruitables - Pumpkin and Banana Mix - Dog Treats".

Carly was eager to give it a try and was about to open the bag herself. I stepped in and gave her a little help, after all she didn't have thumbs, so opening a bag would be a challenge. As I opened the bag the other Yorkies came running. It might be the aroma of cinnamon, vanilla and the different fruits...smelled like a warm banana muffin on a cold rainy day.Carly was first in line and still seemed hungry even after eating all that duck dog food earlier. They had a great day trying out their new food and we enjoyed spoiling the dogs. But we are Yorkie owners, that's our job in life, isn't it? Hope you visit K-9 Cuisine - Premium Dog Food and check out their site.

Take it from Carly, the food is excellent and Yorkie approved. It's a great site to look at on a rainy day. If you have questions just email me at watersideyorkie@yahoo.com and I will answer you as soon as I can. And let them know you read about them on my site if you would...we want them to know we appreciate them and have been blogging about their great website. They have given me a 10% discount code to give to my followers....just enter "WS Yorkie" in the discount code area of your order. Have fun looking and remember our animals deserve the best...now you can get it.

The Yorkies are on baby watch.

The Yorkies were eager to see Maddy come for a visit...they love that little girl, not as much as Pawpaw and Nana do, but quite a bit. They come a running when she gets here...sniffing, trying to lick, complete fools. Shiloh supervised as we set up the swing and bouncer for Maddy. As the lone male dog of the house he is always on guard, protecting us from evil. And at about 5 pounds would put a hurt to someone's ankles if he was provoked. So Maddy is safe tonight for sure...we all are...Shiloh is on duty.

Tinkerbell takes a more low key to babysitting...she rests a little, plays a little, then rests some more. She thinks Maddy is a sister we believe and wants to be near her at all times...except when she needs a quick nap to recharge her Yorkie engine.

But after a good nap, she climbs the couch to watch over the little angel who is playing with Pawpaw on the floor...watching each movement, every little thing. She too is a vicious animal...can't you tell.

So the little angel who came to visit, is a very protected and loved baby. Maddy will always have someone or some Yorkie to play with, lay with or chase around the house. But she too has to rest every now and then and recharge her little motor too.

So the Yorkies and us had a great weekend...babysitting and playing...tough stuff for sure....we are very blessed. We have 3 Yorkies who love us to death, and love our 2 grandkids also. Not a normal thing for Yorkies to love little hands and babies. But for some reason we have never had any problems...both the animals and the babies have worked out who does what and when. Maybe we just have smart Yorkies, we think they are anyway...after all we did breed, and raise them. We have had the same bloodline for over 16 years, and love them dearly.

So Maddy will be going back home and the Yorkies will only have each other to entertain each other...back to normal around the Waterside Yorkies house.

K-9 Cuisine...Christmas for the Yorkies has come early

I had the FedEx tracking code that they had given me so I was able to track where the box was at all times...Shiloh, Carly and Tinkerbell were eager to get their new treats and food. As their owners we were excited too. And everyone knows that Yorkies are one of the most picky dog breeds around.

We had placed the order on Sunday night..gone to their site and found heaven for any dog owner. Multiple lines of dog food and treats that have a very detailed description of ingredients, feeding instructions and nutrition facts. The hardest part was trying to decide what we wanted to get for the Yorkies. After looking over their site...a true enjoyment for any pet owner..we decided on a wide variety of dog treats and dog foods. We decided that we would share our experience with you. We will give you our review and our dogs review on each item. We sent over the order Sunday night and today we received a large box of goodies for our Yorkies...nice turn around and free shipping on that equals less burden on us.

First up was a treat we got for Shiloh...our senior Yorkie, who at 6 years of age is starting to act as if his joints are stiff at times. Overly active dogs usually get a little arthritis in their legs and joints, so he was eager as we were to try it out.

Zukes HipAction came in beef formula and had glucosamine added to support and maintain joint function. It has 300 mg of glucosamine and 50 mg of chondroitin in each treat and was just the right size for Shiloh to try.

We will now let Shiloh tell you in his own words...."Your kidding..that giant treat is mine..all mine...give me, give me...come on...it smells so good". And with that he ate it like we had been starving him for days. He took it and ran under the table, a normal thing for Shiloh, to eat it without having to share it with the other dogs.

If the other items we got from K-9 Cuisine are as great as the HipAction treats, we will be the most loved Yorkie owners in America, or at least North Carolina.

K-9 Cuisine takes the hard part of going to the pet store lugging large bags of food home. With most online site you have shipping, handling, etc..at K-9 Cuisine shipping is free with all orders over $50...we can spend that on treats alone at the pets stores..after all we have 3 Yorkies at home, and 2 more in the family. So treats are expected at our house from everyone with 4 legs.

We look forward to trying the other items and letting you know how they are either liked or disliked. Yorkies are great test marketers of dog treats, food, toys, etc...

Thanks for stopping by and go try K-9 Cuisine - Premium Dog Food" and remember Christmas is coming...even our 4 legged friends deserve something under the tree...and in their bellies too. If you are like us, finding a company that you can rely on is a treat for us, I believe we are going to enjoy K-9 Cuisine as much as the Yorkies are.
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Welcome to K9Cuisine.com - Organic Dog Food & Dog Treats

We will be testing some products that K-9 Cuisine carries on their website in the next few months. Please make sure to come back and check out what we are trying and how our herd of Yorkies are enjoying them. We will be honest, and frank about each product and will give you both the pets and the owners opinion on each product. We look forward to trying K-9 Cuisine and hope you will enjoy the many entries that the Yorkies and I will be posting. Please check out their website and the many products they carry...go to http://www.k9cuisine.com/t-free-sample-policy.aspx and get some free samples . We were quite impressed with the wide variety of products and their costs...and they send out your order for free if it's over $50...and they state that they shipout on the sameday of placing your order. That alone is reason to give them a try. We welcome your questions and comments...email us at watersideyorkie@yahoo.com and we will answer your questions. We are not affiliated with K-9 Cuisine, but are owners of Yorkies who are in need of a good dog food supplier.

Yorkies hate cold weather...can you tell

The cold winds of winter are coming in....just look how we found Tinkerbell one morning...she had managed to snuggle into our bed, under the blanket, and was toasty like a newborn baby. With cold weather comes the realization that our dogs become the fastest peeing and pooping yorkies known to man...they go out, they go and fly back to the door to get warm again.Shiloh is very content with just playing with his football..it is that time of year too. We still have Zoe visiting while her mommy, my mother-in-law, recovers from a illness. Zoe has had a great time, playing with her relatives and running from the grandkids...she's fast for a 13 year old Yorkie.

She will let them get only so close, before she runs like the wind...I think she kinda enjoys the chasing and running. She keeps coming back for more....playful at 13 still.

Our granddaughter in her trick-or-treat bib watches as the dogs roam around her. They love when the grandkids come to visit. It gives them someone new to sniff, lick and love.

Ryder, our grandson, watches the Yorkies as they tend to their business outside. Note his shirt, very fitting for fall don't you think.

Here he is helping Pawpaw by giving the Yorkies a rawhide to chew...a very giving little boy. Soon he will be running after the Yorkies...keeping them really on their paws. Lookout spring....here come Ryder, and he has his track shoes on.

Little Maddy just takes it all in...she's still too little to play with the Yorkies...but soon she too will be chasing, running and grapping the herd of Yorkies. I guess the Yorkies will really have their paws full this coming spring for sure.

But Yorkies are lovers, they are very mild dogs, full of love for all people, little and big. They learn quick how to avoid little hands and know just where to hide to be safe. And in Tinkerbells case, hide under our covers, in a nice warm bed...I know she's just hoping it won't be too cold of a winter...she really hates the cold...but she does have a wide variety of coats and sweaters to wear if it gets too cold..pictures to be posted as they are taken...thanks for the visit and please come back.

September...Yorkies love cooler weather..so do we.

It's been awhile since I posted...have had a busy couple of weeks. First our granddaughter was born...isn't she beautiful. She seems to be very protected by the Yorkie Security Patrol. When she cries, they come running. When she's visiting, they come running. They love this little girl..guess they can't wait to play dress-up with her.

Fall flowers are blooming...there's a new feel in the air...my 'maters are slowly going away and our Yorkies are starting to love being outside again. They sure hate hot weather...cool weather is their favorite..they will sniff forever if you let them.And for some reason we seem to be under surveillance...and so scared of the Yorkies...isn't he...sad...very sad...but our dogs are lovers, not a mean bone in them.

We have been spend time with both our grandkids..and loving it. Ryder is walking already...at 10 months too. Smart little man...and cute as a button. He has really gotten to the grabby stage...watch out Yorks..here he comes.

Fall is a good time for Carly to start her cuddle time ways...she gets more affectionate as the temperatures go down. But we don't mind..well until she wraps around your neck...that get uncomfortable after awhile.

We got to keep Maddy over the past weekend...she spent Friday night with us. And as all infants do, she slept about 2-3 hours and woke up hungry and wet. She cried and Carly would fly up the stairs to check on her...our Yorkies love our grandkids...do they think of them as someone else to love them, or play with. Anyway...she was a angel and we enjoyed keeping her.

She's so cute...like her sleeper said..a real "Cutie". There is no better home then one with grandkids and Yorkies...but that's my opinion..and a good one.

We got some pictures of 2 of our puppies we had this past spring...Toby seems to be growing into a handsome Yorkie...he's still Rowdy to us..we really appreciated the pictures..we will always love our puppies.

Tanner seems to be doing ok in South Carolina...he moved the farthest away. Friends of our daughter got him and he is living large in SC. Tanner (Ozzy) does have a very intelligent look about him. But then, he is one of our puppies, so he has to be smart, right?

With winter months ahead Shiloh starts his blanket naptime routine. He loves to sleep on a throw..this spotted one is his favorite. We put it on the top of the couch so he can get a nap and a view...aren't we good parents. With his snowball fur..he blends into the throw..almost invisible isn't he.

We also still are taking care of Zoe...the senior Yorkie of the Waterside clan. She is the great-grandmother of Tinkerbell, our youngest Yorkie. She's been spend some time with us, while her mommie gets better from a illness she had. Zoe fits into the yorkie herd, just like she never left.

It's fun to watch her and Tinkerbell play together..generations apart..yet able to still connect.

So that's about all that's been going on at Waterside Yorkies. We'll keep posting pictures as we collect them and update you on the yorkies. Thanks for coming by, and please vote for our 2 dogs that are still in the contest on the left.
September brings cooler weather..the yorkies love it and we do too. When I hear John Denver's "Country Roads" song it reminds me of fall fishing trips to Pawpaw, West Virginia..great times and cool valleys in the hills. The John Conlee song is just for me...a happening song at that time in my life..makes me want to slow dance at Partner's Two...my old hangout up in Virginia..great times in that old country bar..I learned to clog there..my legs are starting to hurt thinking about it...I need to go sit and rest...Pawpaw is getting old...where's my Shiloh and my rocker......

Yorkies make it to finals

We are very proud to say that 2 of our Waterside Yorkies have made it to week 7 of the Cutest Dog photo contest. Congrats to them both...Shiloh, the older, wiser Uncle and Rowdy, the littlest puppy of the last litter, and a handsome devil too.
So please take time and vote for Rowdy below: And please vote for his uncle also. Shiloh is a true Yorkie lapdog and a very good boy. When any one comes to our house he's the one they always want to take home...that's why I search people as they leave.If we win the contest I will shave my head...well my mustache at least...I will post pictures of the event. Please take time and thanks for your effort.

Thinning of the Herd

As Yorkie owners we love our dogs and only want the best for them. You feed them, love them and take care of them. We had 4 adult Yorkies when we had a litter of 5 more. We started to sell the puppies as each one got old enough and could survive without their mommy.The Fab Five were beautiful Yorkie puppies, yet we had the hardest time finding good homes for them. Oh, we had replies that would take a puppy for free. Trade one for a older Yorkie, or for a CKC Yorkie. We even got a offer of a talking bird for a puppy. Crazy, but we fished through the replies, the phone calls and the visits to find 5 great homes. Each puppy has a family that loves them and provides for them.

We have received some email updates on them and hope that the people will always keep us updated..we love all of our Yorkies.

We also decided to find a new home for one of our older Yorkies. She's gone up the road apiece to a loving family and other Yorkies to play with.

We are down to 3 Yorkies, alot more easier to handle and feed. We will stay at 3 for awhile, to be able to travel easier, live less crowded and cut the costs alittle too.

Have you ever had to relocate a animal...it's not easy...and it wears you down. I will post a picture of the 3 Stooges...our Yorkie herd.

Yorkies get new person to play with.

The Yorkies of Waterside have a new person to play with...her name is Madelyn Audrey and she was born on August 24th. She is doing well, except for the need to get her hair done...she's beautiful. So Ryder will have a helping hand in corralling the herd of Yorkies. He has been doing a excellent job, but will appreciate the help that will be coming soon from his cousin.

Meanwhile, Shiloh gathers his things and starts to worry 'bout another set of small hands. He has learned to bob-and-weave like a NFL runningback. But they all have learned to get along..just like they should.

Once the dust settles I will be back at blogging more often...hard to do with new puppies, new babies and such.
Oh, by the way, we sold our last puppy....all 5 puppies have found great homes. We also found a home for one of our adult Yorkies, Patty. She's living a little ways up the road from us with her new family. She's already adjusted to her new home and is settled in.

We had asked the Lord's help in finding homes for our Yorkies, and with time, he has provided us with great one's for each of them.