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The Yorkie Read the Whole Newspaper. Every Last Piece of It.

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The blue and tan Yorkshire Terrier sits at attention near the sofa, nose pointed toward the left side of the frame. Across the wooden floor lies a landscape of shredded newspaper, thin gray strips and tiny confetti scraps scattered like a miniature blizzard. A lamp glows softly behind a pile of laundry, and a pair of shoes rests next to the sofa. She has clearly seen nothing at all.

Yorkshire Terriers have a big personality packed into a small body. They are alert, brave, and very curious, and they often decide that a rustling paper is worth a closer investigation. That makes newspaper a great toy and a troublesome one. Printed paper is usually not poisonous in small amounts, but swallowed pieces can irritate the stomach, so keep an eye on a dog who loves to shred. A rotation of safe chew toys and some daily play helps keep curious minds busy. If your dog eats a lot of paper, call your vet.

We will call her Pixel. She holds her head high, her silky fur parted down the middle, and her gaze fixed on a point where nothing is happening. It is an impressive show of calm for a dog standing beside a small mountain of newsprint. By tomorrow, she may have a new plan, but for now the headline writes itself.

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