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Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies Paperback – January 1, 2004

by Tracy L. Barr (Author), Peter F. Veling (Author)
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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!

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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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 1st edition (January 1, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764568809
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764568800
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
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Tracy L. Barr has authored or coauthored several books, including Adoption For Dummies, Cast-Iron Cooking For Dummies, and Latin For Dummies.

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Shirley M. Hicks
5.0 out of 5 stars Puppy sale gift
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
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I swear by this book ever since I got my first yorkie. Now that I breed yorkies I give every new client this book for free when they pickup their new puppy. This book is so very informative that any questions a person might have can be answered by looking in this book.
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Sonja
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for first time puppy owners.
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2014
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I have read and enjoyed a few "For Dummies" books in the past and this one has the same easy to read quality. When I got my shih tzu puppy 5 years ago, I read "Shih Tzus for Dummies" and it was a tremendous help. I would have to say that it was much more thorough than this one, though. Much of the information was the same, which is fine, but when it came to the details I was hoping for, I found it to be lacking. I had great success using the suggested training methods in the shih tzu book, so I will be revisiting those techniques to refresh my memory. I would recommend this book, but also suggest that you read more than just this one when prepping for your yorkie puppy. Like any book that has training methods, it has guidelines that may/may not work based on what the dog responds to and what the owner feels comfortable with. Little things like making your dog sit before she/he gets their meal is very basic and effective, but other highlighted techniques seem questionable. I, personally, don't feel like tethering my dog to me (literally) so that she has to follow me around the house is a good idea. I do, however, believe that the positive reinforcement style is the best one that you can use when training your dog. The section on housebreaking and trick training is quite thin (this is where I was hoping for more content). Since yorkies are commonly regarded as hard to housebreak and a little stubborn, I thought there would be some breed-specific tips. It did mention that a shih tzu is harder to train so maybe--comparably--I don't have much to worry about. :o)
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kcarp
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for the beginner!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2011
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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.
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J. White
5.0 out of 5 stars New to puppies? New to Yorkies?
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2009
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My wife and I have never owned a dog. For Christmas, my kids begged and pleaded. My wife and I gave in. My wife researched small/toy dogs and discovered the Yorkie. This book was a lifesaver. Very accessible. Great resource. We would have been lost without it.

Incidentally, we bought another book as well--published by Animal Planet. Not nearly as helpful, but my nine-year-old enjoyed the pictures and general information.

If there is a better book for first-timers, I would be surprised. Good luck with your Yorkie.
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Z. D. Barnes
5.0 out of 5 stars Dummy No More!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2007
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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.
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CrystalRe
3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to read
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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Wasn’t able to get through it
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D. Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for New Puppy Owner
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2014
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Bought this for my Aunt and Uncle. They got a 6 week old Yorki. They are learning a lot about their new puppy thanks to this book. They get very excited telling me about what the book says. I'm glad they are getting a better understanding as to the personality traits of their new puppy as well as how to take care of it. The Yorki is training them well. :)
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Fudgebum
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book and would recommend it if you are looking ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2017
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This is a great book and would recommend it if you are looking into buying a new breed of dog that you are not familiar with. It has helped me understand Yorkshire terriers better and has aided me in looking after my new addition to our family.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good resource for new Yorkie owners or people thinking about getting a Yorkie
Reviewed in Canada on August 7, 2014
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I already knew a great deal about Yorkshire Terriers having had mine for over 12 years now. I purchased this book for my daughter who will soon be getting a Yorkie puppy. I did read through the book myself before passing it on to my daughter. The book is easy to read, it is well written, and it's full of great information. I even learned a few new things, like not giving your Yorkie puppy too much space to sleep in or else she may use some of it as her potty... in other words don't take your new puppy to bed with you or you may wake up with a warm, wet spot down at the foot of your bed. This also applies to the pet carrier you may opt to crate your puppy in... if it's too big the puppy will use part of it as her potty and this defeats the purpose of using the carrier as a house training tool.
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Elisa
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book all about yorkies
Reviewed in Spain on April 14, 2014
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I really liked this book, it has a very dog friendly attitude, whoever wrote it must adore these dogs. It has all the information you're looking for about Yorkies. The only thing is that it has a lot of information for people living in the USA, like the kennel club there, etc, but it's a great book. I ended up getting a papillon, but still was able to use it as a reference book.
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Alessandra
4.0 out of 5 stars ottimo
Reviewed in Italy on July 28, 2013
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Un manuale completo, in inglese, ma di facile comprensione per chiunque l'abbia almeno studiato a livello scolastico. Molto scorrevole e strutturato in modo da poter accedere facilmente ai singoli capitoli in base all'argomento che si desidera approfondire. Lo consiglio!
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Mrs T
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - easy to understand and if u actually do ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2018
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Brilliant - easy to understand and if u actually do as it says it works . My yorkis now 2.5 and an angel - maybe barks a bit much but other wise an angel
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