Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))
Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets)) book cover

Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

Paperback – Bargain Price, August 20, 2004

Price
$32.90
Format
Paperback
Pages
296
Publisher
For Dummies
Publication Date
Dimensions
6.1 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
Weight
13.6 ounces

Description

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 Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists Top ten lists A dash of humor and funDiscover how to:Find the right Yorkie for youPrepare your home for the new arrivalManage nutrition and healthExercise and entertain your YorkieHandle behavioral problems A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Find the right Yorkie for you Find the right Yorkie for you Prepare your home for the new arrival Prepare your home for the new arrival Manage nutrition and health Manage nutrition and health Exercise and entertain your Yorkie Exercise and entertain your Yorkie Handle behavioral problems Handle behavioral problems 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.

Features & Highlights

  • 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
  • Finding the right Yorkie for you
  • Preparing your home for the new arrival
  • Preparing your home for the new arrival
  • Managing nutrition and health
  • Managing nutrition and health
  • Exercising and entertaining your Yorkie
  • Exercising and entertaining your Yorkie
  • Handling behavioral problemsFrom 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 YorkieFinding a veterinarianTeaching the most important commandsGrooming your Yorkie’s gorgeous long coatSpotting symptoms of common health problems in YorkiesBreeding or showing your YorkieComplete 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!
  • 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
  • Making it through the first night with your Yorkie
  • Finding a veterinarian
  • Finding a veterinarian
  • Teaching the most important commands
  • Teaching the most important commands
  • Grooming your Yorkie’s gorgeous long coat
  • Grooming your Yorkie’s gorgeous long coat
  • Spotting symptoms of common health problems in Yorkies
  • Spotting symptoms of common health problems in Yorkies
  • Breeding or showing your YorkieComplete 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!
  • 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!

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Excellent book for the beginner!

I've never had an indoor pet before, and purchased this book in time for the arrival of my new Yorkie puppy. It has proven to be invaluable! I've gotten so much advice from friends with puppies, but always turn to this book before acting on it. Funny how much unsolicited advice is incorrect! Love having this as a guide to the history of yorkies and house training that seems specific to this breed. It definitely mentions lots of things I never would have thought of without it. The book has a little humor and makes for good reading! I don't plan on breeding or showing my dog, and it was easy to skip these particular chapters. All the things I need to know can be quickly located. Loved this book & continue to use it as a handbook for these first few weeks.
4 people found this helpful
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Should have read it first

The Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies is a good book but I should have read it completely before even agreeing to get my Yorkie. The book had positives and negatives for Yorkie buyers and is spot on. Haven't had complete success yet with potty training so reading the rest of the book went out the window and have been just going with the flow of my dog`s nature and high energy.
1 people found this helpful
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Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies

I use this book as a reference when I am concerned with some aspect of raising or training my Yorkshire Terrier. It is very informative and helpful.
1 people found this helpful
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We're going to the dogs!

Answers all our questions
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Five Stars

Excellent book.
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This is a great book!!

I brought this book a little while before we got our Yorkie puppy. This book has a lot of good information in it regarding Yorkshire Terriers. I have always had Poodles so I thought this book was very informative.
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Review book

Excellent and I have had Yorkies for 42 years. I would recommend this for any first time owner. Much to be learned!
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Fun facts

We get a kick outta some really cool stuff about yorkies and tips on health care do's and don'ts maybes
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Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies

Very nice book and easy reading for people who get a Yorkie for first time. I would recommend this for anyone getting a yorkie.
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Adorable!

As my Yorkies, this book is adorable. I didn't rate it with 5 stars because I would like more color pictures.