Answer: Mickey and Madelaine are Twin Yorkshire Terriers and are 5 years old. They are rescued dogs who now are loved and happy in their new home.

Answer: Mickey and Madelaine are REAL Twin Yorkshire Terriers.

Answer: Mickey and Madelaine live with their family, Mom and Dad, in downtown Vancouver, Canada.

Answer: When Mickey and Madelaine go for a walk everyone stops to meet them and tell them how cute they are. They get asked many questions. They want to share their stories and lives with you. They also want to share some of their learning with you. It is fun!

Answer: No, Mickey is a full grown male Yorkshire Terrier that is 5 years old, although, he is very sweet and playful like a puppy. Also, like a baby, he likes to be burped after his meals and likes to be held lying on his back, with his tummy tickled.

Answer: Mickey’s tongue is too big for his little mouth, or his little mouth is too small for his tongue. It always sticks out a bit. Madelaine’s tongue sometimes sticks out a little bit if she is too hot. That helps her cool herself down after a long walk or when she rests in the sun.

Answer: A runt is the member of a litter which is smaller and weaker than the others. Due to its small size, a runt in a litter faces some disadvantages, including difficulty in competing with its siblings for survival and possible rejection from its mother. Therefore, in the wild, a runt is less likely to survive. Do you remember that Wilbur from the story Charlotte’s Web is a runt?! Mickey is not as strong and healthy as Madelaine. He needs lots of special care.

Answer: A litter is a group of newly born, young animals from the same mother and from one set of parents. Mickey and Madelaine were the only puppies born from their mother at the same time. They have the same birthday.

Answer: Yes, Mickey and Madelaine like taking a bath. They have a bath once a week. Mickey likes a quick bath and then runs around the house and like treats. Madelaine likes her spa time. She likes to be rolled up in a warm towel and held tightly as she naps for about an hour. Then they get their hair blow dried and they both look and feel great.

Also, everyday after their walk they love to have play time in the tub. They run into the bathroom and try to jump into the tub. They like a couple inches of warm water in the tub and all their tub toys. Then they play. This cleans their feet after their walk. Sometimes Madelaine will jump into the tub and stand there without water wanting to have play time started. She played hide and seek one day and she couldn’t be found. She was standing in the tub waiting for her tub time. What a clever girl!

Answer: Mickey and Madelaine eat the Yorkie Magic Meal REALLY! When they were puppies the veterinarian suggested this diet. As they got older they tried many other foods however the “Magic Meal” was the one that they liked best and the veterinarian supported. They like their treats too!