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Ash The Great · 06-11-2008, 02:32 PM

I was just wondering why dogs lick non-stop

erino77 · 06-11-2008, 02:43 PM

Cause they love you!!! lol! I don't know the reason I just couldn't resist!

Nancy1999 · 06-11-2008, 03:05 PM

If you really do mean non-stop, there might be a problem; something might be irritating them. Are you referring to them licking themselves or giving you "kisses?" I think they lick us because they like out scent and taste. Maybe they lick themselves for the same reason, but Joey licks me more than he licks himself.

kdlmon · 06-11-2008, 09:11 PM

Cooper is a licker. He will lick my hands and feet constantly. After awhile it drives me a little CRAZY!

Beabble · 06-12-2008, 12:38 AM

I'm not totally sure why they love to lick so much, I chalk it up to they love us and it's a way of showing affection. Perhaps they think we need a god grooming or a shower, lol, who knows. I often tell Lil Miss Maggy may, "nope, there's no potatoes in Mommies ears, you can stop now, lol." Her favorite place to kiss us is out ears, our eyeballs and our faces, she's actually licked my tongue before in the process of me trying to tell her that's enough kisses or awe, thank you, Mommy loves you to girl. The one thing that drives me up the wall is when she wants to lick my nose none stop, lol. Who wants a puppy tongue up there nose? Ya know, lol.

chimicole · 06-12-2008, 01:14 AM

My little Cordell is not a licker, but our Chihuahua and Shih Tzu both are! They will lick for hours on end it seems...especially my husband, who allows it! LOL!

Mayas Mommy · 06-12-2008, 01:59 AM

...... there not licking .... there kissing you ....

Meggie · 06-12-2008, 02:01 AM

One of mine is particularly obsessed with licking between your toes

Mayas Mommy · 06-12-2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Meggie

One of mine is particularly obsessed with licking between your toes

... your Furbaby has a 'Foot Fetish' .... he he ... that's funny ......

JoanneV · 06-12-2008, 03:00 AM

My female Tinka, loves to lick my hands while I'm holding her. I spoke to the vet about it and he said that Yorkies are a bit obsessive compulsive, but I think it is cos they are been affectionate.

cesar49 · 06-12-2008, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ash The Great

I was just wondering why dogs lick non-stop

kiss, kiss, kiss...and they want us to kiss them back...

red98vett · 06-12-2008, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ash The Great

I was just wondering why dogs lick non-stop

Cause they can....if you could read their minds they're probably thinkin......"Ummmmm....tastes like Chicken !"

PROLINKer · 06-12-2008, 04:40 AM

I really can't answer that question but Jini is a licker too. She loves to lick my ears and nose. My rottie is a licker too imagine the difference between a yorkie and a rott.

Sugar's Mom · 06-12-2008, 05:07 AM

Cause they can!!!!!!!!!!

Lexi Rae · 06-12-2008, 05:19 AM

i was just going to say that..

06-11-2008, 02:32 PM	#1
Ash The Great Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 77	Why do dogs lick anyway? I was just wondering why dogs lick non-stop

06-11-2008, 03:05 PM	#3
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	If you really do mean non-stop, there might be a problem; something might be irritating them. Are you referring to them licking themselves or giving you "kisses?" I think they lick us because they like out scent and taste. Maybe they lick themselves for the same reason, but Joey licks me more than he licks himself. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

06-11-2008, 09:11 PM	#4
kdlmon ☺Cooper☺ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 775	Cooper is a licker. He will lick my hands and feet constantly. After awhile it drives me a little CRAZY! __________________ Cooper RIP Austin 1999-2011 Member of the Yorkie Moms Who Love Baseball Club: Go Giants!

06-12-2008, 12:38 AM	#5
Beabble YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,104 Blog Entries: 4	I'm not totally sure why they love to lick so much, I chalk it up to they love us and it's a way of showing affection. Perhaps they think we need a god grooming or a shower, lol, who knows. I often tell Lil Miss Maggy may, "nope, there's no potatoes in Mommies ears, you can stop now, lol." Her favorite place to kiss us is out ears, our eyeballs and our faces, she's actually licked my tongue before in the process of me trying to tell her that's enough kisses or awe, thank you, Mommy loves you to girl. The one thing that drives me up the wall is when she wants to lick my nose none stop, lol. Who wants a puppy tongue up there nose? Ya know, lol. __________________ ~Tracy~

06-12-2008, 01:14 AM	#6
chimicole Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 188	My little Cordell is not a licker, but our Chihuahua and Shih Tzu both are! They will lick for hours on end it seems...especially my husband, who allows it! LOL! __________________ Mommy to Riley , Connor , Chimi , Cole and Cordell

06-11-2008, 02:43 PM	#2
erino77 Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,503	Cause they love you!!! lol! I don't know the reason I just couldn't resist!

06-12-2008, 01:59 AM	#7
Mayas Mommy ..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,190	...... there not licking .... there kissing you .... __________________ I LOVE MY LIFE AS A MOMMY AND A WIFE

06-12-2008, 02:01 AM	#8
Meggie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 784	One of mine is particularly obsessed with licking between your toes

06-12-2008, 03:00 AM	#10
JoanneV Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 71	My female Tinka, loves to lick my hands while I'm holding her. I spoke to the vet about it and he said that Yorkies are a bit obsessive compulsive, but I think it is cos they are been affectionate. __________________ Joanne TinksTyke

06-12-2008, 04:40 AM	#13
PROLINKer Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Posts: 125	I really can't answer that question but Jini is a licker too. She loves to lick my ears and nose. My rottie is a licker too imagine the difference between a yorkie and a rott.

06-12-2008, 05:07 AM	#14
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	Cause they can!!!!!!!!!!

06-12-2008, 05:19 AM	#15
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	i was just going to say that.. __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...