Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies [Paperback]

Tracy Barr (Author), Peter F. Veling (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 20, 2004

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!

Editorial Reviews

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (August 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764568809
• ISBN-13: 978-0764568800
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #95 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Zoology

More About the Author

Tracy L. Barr has authored or coauthored several books, including Adoption For Dummies, Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies, and Latin For Dummies.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Yorkie Help, April 12, 2006

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Shelly "shellyrichardson" (Grapevine, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies (Paperback)

I was considering getting a Yorkie for awhile so I bought this book to better inform myself. It is so full of information and it is written so that anyone can understand it (Dummies!?) It definitley helped me make the decision to get my precious Yorkie. So much of the info in this book was the same stuff that the breeder told me. So many things it tells you to expect are exactly what happened. For example, it tells you what to do before you bring home your puppy. Like getting it a blanket and a cuddle toy. My Yorkie looks for his blanket and his stuffed elephant everytime he is ready to lay down! It continues to be a big help with training. I recommend it for sure!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dummy No More!, July 24, 2007

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Z. D. Foster (Scotch Plains, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies (Paperback)

This book was a God send. I'd highly suggest buying it and reading it from cover to cover before bringing your little Yorkie home. The book is an easy read and because of the format, you can skip to what's important to you and read the rest at a later time. We bought our little puppy from the breeder when he was a mere 6 weeks unlike the standard 12 weeks, which I was actually a little nervous about. However, the book was right on the money with instructions on what to expect when picking him up from the breeder to his very first night in his new home. We just recently took the little guy to his first appointment with the vet. That too is covered in the book! The vet was impressed with how much I knew about the breed and puppies in general. I have this book to thank for that. I really would have been lost without it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great advice for a novice!, August 21, 2006

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H Rooke (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies (Paperback)

This book was helpful because I have always owned large dogs. There are a lot of differences with the size of dog you buy. I liked her housing breaking tricks and have found the book very easy to read.