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Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies (Paperback)

Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies

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So you want to adopt or are thinking about adopting a Yorkshire Terrier.  The 6th 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!



    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



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    13 Comments so far

    1. Raed on April 1st, 2010

      5.0 out of 5 stars
      The Best Yorkie Book
      I am a first time yorkie owner so before I picked her up, I read five books on yorkies to better acquaint myself with the breed.

    2. Audrina on April 1st, 2010

      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!

    3. Ripley on April 1st, 2010

      3.0 out of 5 stars
      Basic information
      Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies is a very basic book. Most of the information contained in this book can be found on the internet.

    4. Ipo on April 1st, 2010

      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.

    5. Nuha on April 1st, 2010

      4.0 out of 5 stars
      great
      great book, esspecially good for information about what breeder to look for. could have some more information such as using baby food for 8-10 week puppies who should eat baby…

    6. Valora on April 1st, 2010

      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.

    7. Octavio on April 2nd, 2010

      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Don’t be afraid to do the wrong thing with your Yorkie…she’s probably smarter than you!!
      I have had mine for nearly three years.I saw this book ,so I picked it up to see if I could learn anything,see if I had done the right things,or what I might have done…

    8. Tadelesh on April 2nd, 2010

      5.0 out of 5 stars
      GREAT BOOK
      VERY GOOD BOOK FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN YORKIES, SIMPLY WRITTEN, VERY EASY TO FOLLOW, WELL ORGANIZED.

    9. Anonymous on April 2nd, 2010

      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Good information
      I found this book very helpful. I covers a wide range of yorkie info which was helpful for me.

    10. Laisha on April 2nd, 2010

      4.0 out of 5 stars
      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.

    11. Viva on April 2nd, 2010

      4.0 out of 5 stars
      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.

    12. Helia on April 2nd, 2010

      3.0 out of 5 stars
      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…

    13. Ireland on April 2nd, 2010

      4.0 out of 5 stars
      Fantastic
      This book is great. I bought it after already having Logan. I wish I would have bought it before hand.

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