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: #655292 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08-20
• Format: Bargain Price
• 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

Great information on Yorkies
Nothing much more I can add that hasn't been said in the other reviews...I bought this as a birthday gift for my girlfriend as she someday hopes to own a Yorkie. Besides the great information of before owning a Yorkie and when you do take the step to own one the thing that stuck out to me is the color pictures. May not seem like much but from the past for Dummies books I've seen they were usually just text and maybe a black and white photo here and there.

Yorkies for Dummies
Solid book, but nothing I really didn't find on the internet. I guess you can either buy this book or just search online for a good hour or two on dogs and yorkies.

Good info with a snob point of view
This book got a lot of great reviews and I tend to like the "Dummies" books. It did follow the traditional format the Dummy books are known for and it was informative and helpful. However, the lack of two stars are for what seemed to be the lean towards AKC snobbery. Come on, a pet Yorkie should never be bred because she isn't show quality? We are getting our Yorkie because we want her to be loved and a member of our family; but this book seemed to written for those who have an allegiance to the AKC and only own Yorkies for strutting in shows. By the way, there are other organizations to register a Yorkie with than the AKC!!
May I recommend the Animal Planet Yorkshire Terriers book instead?.