Synopses & Reviews
So you want to adopt or are thinking about adopting a Yorkshire Terrier. The 6
th most popular dog in the U.S., Yorkies are energetic, playful, and loving companions—and they’re cute as a button! But it’s wise to know enough about the breed to determine whether or not a Yorkie is the right dog for you. This fun, friendly guide helps you decide if a Yorkie suits your lifestyle and gives you expert advice on keeping your dog healthy and content.
Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies is for you if you’re thinking about getting a puppy or adult Yorkie and want to know the best way to take care of this perky little pet. This guide gives you the straight facts on everything you need to know about the health and well being of your Yorkie, featuring expert guidance in:
- Finding the right Yorkie for you
- Preparing your home for the new arrival
- Managing nutrition and health
- Exercising and entertaining your Yorkie
- Handling behavioral problems
From feeding and training to socializing, you’ll see how to meet a Yorkshire Terrier’s special needs and develop a long and positive relationship with your dog. You’ll discover the most important questions to ask a breeder and how to select the perfect Yorkie, as well as choose the right supplies. Then, you’ll see how to acclimate a Yorkie to your home and your family, housetrain him, and set up a daily routine that works for both of you. You’ll also find savvy tips on:
- Making it through the first night with your Yorkie
- Finding a veterinarian
- Teaching the most important commands
- Grooming your Yorkie’s gorgeous long coat
- Spotting symptoms of common health problems in Yorkies
- Breeding or showing your Yorkie
Complete with an immunization schedule, a guide to puppy-proofing your home, a list of online resources, and an 8-page full-color insert, Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies is the fun and easy way® to keep your little Yorkie happy and healthy!
Synopsis
Currently ranked as the 6th most popular dog breed in the U.S., the Yorshire Terrier has become one of the most popuilar breeds of small dogs in the U.S. Yorkshire Terriers -- AKA: "Yorkies," are cute, energetic, playful, loving, and fearless.
Synopsis
Packed with step-by-step grooming tips from head to tailSee how to meet your Yorkie’s special needs
Yorkshire Terriers are energetic, playful, and loving companions. This fun, friendly guide helps you decide if a Yorkie suits your lifestyle and gives you expert advice on keeping your dog healthy and content. You’ll get helpful information on the breed standard, feeding, training, visits to the vet, and much more.
The Dummies Way
- Explanations in plain English
- "Get in, get out" information
- Icons and other navigational aids
- Tear-out cheat sheet
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
- Find the right Yorkie for you
- Prepare your home for the new arrival
- Manage nutrition and health
- Exercise and entertain your Yorkie
- Handle behavioral problems
Synopsis
Packed with step-by-step grooming tips from head to tailSee how to meet your Yorkie’s special needs
Yorkshire Terriers are energetic, playful, and loving companions. This fun, friendly guide helps you decide if a Yorkie suits your lifestyle and gives you expert advice on keeping your dog healthy and content. You’ll get helpful information on the breed standard, feeding, training, visits to the vet, and much more.
The Dummies Way
- Explanations in plain English
- "Get in, get out" information
- Icons and other navigational aids
- Tear-out cheat sheet
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
- Find the right Yorkie for you
- Prepare your home for the new arrival
- Manage nutrition and health
- Exercise and entertain your Yorkie
- Handle behavioral problems
About the Author
Tracy Barr has been part of the Dummies phenomenon for over a decade. In that time, she has served as editor, editorial manager, writer, and consultant to folks who write and edit
For Dummies books. Most recently, she coauthored
Adoption For Dummies and wrote
Cast Iron Cooking For Dummies. A dog lover and owner her whole life, she is especially fond of the littlest terriers.
Peter F. Veling, DVM, a 1981 graduate of the Purdue University Veterinary School, owns Caring Hands Pet Hospital in Indianapolis. He is married to Jane Veling and has three children, Rob, Drew, and Caitlin. They share a home with a variety of four-footed family members including dogs Ruby and Jade, and cats Mungo, Tiger, Nellie, and Bob.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part I: Finding Your Dream Dog.
Chapter 1: Yorkies and You: A Match Made in Heaven?
Chapter 2: Good Things Come in Small, Furry Packages.
Chapter 3: Gonna Find Me a Yorkie: Breeders and Rescue Groups.
Chapter 4: Dreaming Up and Choosing the Ideal Yorkie.
Part II: The Homecoming.
Chapter 5: Getting Ready for the New Arrival.
Chapter 6: Picking Up Your Dog.
Chapter 7: Welcoming Your Dog to His New Pad.
Chapter 8: Good First Steps.
Part III: Taking Care of Your Yorkie.
Chapter 9: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!
Chapter 10: Doing the ’Do: Grooming.
Chapter 11: Keeping Your Yorkie Hale and Hardy.
Chapter 12: Critters, Crises, and Health Conditions Common to Yorkies.
Part IV: Training with TLC.
Chapter 13: Rules to Train By.
Chapter 14: Housetraining.
Chapter 15: Teaching Basic Commands.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Ten (or So) Fun and Useful Yorkie Web Sites.
Chapter 17: Ten Things to Know about Showing Yorkies.
Chapter 18: Ten Fun Facts and Interesting Claims about Yorkies.
Index.