Product Description

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!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #132552 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

From the Back Cover
Packed with step–by–step grooming tips from head to tail

See 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.

Customer Reviews

Very good book.
If you're getting a Yorkie, or even just thinking about it, buy this book. It is well worth the money.

Don't get me wrong, if you're persistent enough you could find 80% of the content online, but the book is so well organised and thorough its worth it to have all the knowledge in one place.

The book is split up into four main sections: Finding your Dog, The Homecoming, Taking Care of your Dog, and Training.

The most useful sections are The Homecoming, Taking Care and Training. I would point out that the Homecoming section constitutes most of the 20% I couldn't find online. For some it would be worth the price alone for that section.

The book is well written and includes diagrams where needed. There are also 8 pages of colour photographs in the centre, which I thought was a nice touch.

So why 4 stars and not 5? The book is aimed at an American audience, which makes some chapters in the book irrelevant e.g. finding a yorkie, vaccination laws. Also, I'm still not sure how to tie a topknot!

Overall, the book is great, and a bargain to boot.

fab book ,
A MUST HAVE IF YOU HAVE A YORKIE , LOTS OF TIPS, AND TRAINING IDEAS ,VERY COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE .

Yorkies for Dummies!!!
I would hardly say I was a dummy but this book certainly taught me a thing or two. It's fantastic and goes into detail about everything you could possibly want to know about yorkies. I would recommend it to anyone.