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Strange pig-like sounds from my Yorkie
Asked Jul 22, 2010, 05:29 AM
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21 Answers I have a Yorkie (Muttley) that is about 3. He is a rescue and the vet estimated his age while he was fixing his teeth, so I'll go along with 3. When he gets excited he makes a snorting sound that resembles the sound pigs make. I noticed it soon after I got him and asked the vet about it and he said it was something to do with a condition all Yorkies have and not to worry. I've had him about 6 months now and it seems to be a little more often and a little louder. I also noticed he makes the same sound , but greatly muted when he sleeps. This I am not sure if it is a new development or not because it it is so subtle. I am asking for a few "second opinions" to ease my mind about this. This the first Yorkie or any little dog I have been around for any length of time. It didn't take long to get really attached to Muttley. What a great dog. Learns fast, doesn't bark or shed,really affectionate and has the fearless attitude of a lion when he thinks he needs to be protective. I'd appreciate any input. I've come to admire and respect the opinions of the people on this site since I been spending some here.  Thanks |
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| Paul, please understand that I believe it is probably nothing to worry about. I just thought it was important to have his trachea checked out just as a precaution. It sounds as if this little guy was just what the doctor ordered for you, and vice versa! I will definitely post a pic of the new addition/foster due to the uniqueness of the breed. It appears I will be getting a different dog than the one I was expecting. Same tiny breed though -- chinese crested powder puff! I usually foster larger dogs, pit breeds or mixes. From what I understand the poor boy has some issues so I have my work cut out for me. I am picking him up today so I might not be online much over the next few days. In two weeks, I am expecting two more pit mixes! So, this should be a very interesting end to the summer. J_9, yes, they are pretty funny. I don't know why but for me, it brings out such a swell of love for the dog when he/she snores. Very irrational, completely emotional. | ||||
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| Apparently there is a simple surgery that can make the dog able to breathe easier. That hereditary condition can cause death when flying particularly as cargo in a plane. I recently read about it because of some team mascot who happens to travel frequently. The short nose apparently also interferes with cooling and that's how they die on plane trips and the surgery helps that too. | ||||
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| This is an interesting experience with this little dog. He has done some of the funniest stuff I ever seen. I got home late the other day and expected to find a puddle or pile. He had been in for 6 hours. But there was neither. I knew he must have to go pretty badly so I hustled him out and he ran to his favorite pee bush lifted his leg and peed and pee d and pee d. I don't know how he held it. So he put his leg down and I started to walk off when he spun around and lifted the other leg and continued to pee. I guess he got tired standing on one leg for so long. I lost it. That was one of the funniest things I've seen for a while. Also I was going to haul him to the vet anyway. He needs his 6 month tooth check. | ||||
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| I have a 140# German Shepherd - she snores to the point that you can feel the floor vibrating. My other dog will lift her head, startled out of a sound sleep now and then, and stare at the GSD, sort of sigh and then put her head back down. We're used to it so we usually sleep right through the noise. | ||||
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