Book 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!
Customer Reviews:
Great Book.......2007-10-06
This book really helped me decide if I wanted to get a Yorkie. I felt it didn't sugar coat them and made them feel real.
biting?.......2007-09-16
I cannot believe there is no chapter on biting as a puppy. It is a thoroughly obnoxious habit--thought this book would have had some words of wisdom.
Yorkies.......2007-09-13
It's a very good book and it made me realize that I don't want a Yorkshire Terrier. Too small!
Dummy No More!.......2007-07-24
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.
Yorkies for Dummies book.......2007-05-13
Came quickly. Was a good deal. Book has been very handy to have.
Customer Reviews:
If you buy only 1 Yorkie book, get this one!.......2004-01-13
I doubt any breed has as thorough a book on it as does this book for Yorkshire Terriers. This is a complete book resplendant with photographs and information.
Perhaps the only thing not discussed is how to make a profit with Yorkies. I suspect nobody makes a financial profit with these guys, because if they're all like our Buddy, you just could not part with even a single pup!
My wife and I, and those of us at LJ's Breaking Free$ could not be pleased more than we are with this book - Bill Anderson (LJ).
Very complete book of the Yorkshire Terrier.......2001-12-25
This is a very good book. If I could only get one book this is the book I would buy. Book has 17 chapters 346 pages. Covers everything you would want to know about this breed. Lots of colored pictures. Discusses the history, who's who in the fancy, showing, grooming, breeding , selecting puppy , puppy care, career in dogs.
If you own a yorkie or would like one,this is your book!!.......1999-08-03
Could not put it down,Tells you everything from A to z. the best and most complete book on yorkies you"ll ever be able to find. beautiful full color pictures and knowledgeable text. Was able to find a champion relative of my own dog.
Customer Reviews:
Bailey has just become the newest and possibly the most important member of our family........2005-11-19
Back in February of this year we lost Binki,a Lhasa Apso cross Poodle after 17 wonderful years.Prior to that we had a Dachshund,Max, who spent 14 years with us as our 3 children grew up.So,as we are now seniors,our children are all married,and now that we have 8 Grandchildren;we faced the facts and felt our dog owning days were probably behind us.
That is what we thought,we found Bailey,she has now joined the two of us and getting a new puppy was one of the best decisions we've ever made.She is a Yorkshire Terrier cross Teacup Poodle.She will be small,about 7 pounds,doesn't shed and has all the features of what we could want in a dog.She is 12 weeks old,we've had her over a month,and I believe she finds us acceptable.By this point, you can see Bailey is a pet,a member of the family is more like it,and we have no intrest in breeding or showing.Maybe I should qualify that bit about showing.We do a great amount of showing as a matter of fact,everyone in the neighbourhood has fallen in love with her and we can't complete a 10 minute walk in less than a half hour while showing her off and making friends with every person and dog we meet.
We,as the case of a lot of people who have dogs,tended to operate by trial and error in raising them,heck,didn't it work with the kids? Anyway ,I saw this book and thought maybe I could learn something.You've heard the old saying "You can't teach old dogs new tricks"There is simply no truth to that.I am learning lots and there is much more to be gleaned fom this book.
The book is only 160 pages and covers everything you could or should want to know about Yorkies.It will also be kept nearby for reference in the years ahead.
The book discusses how intelligent this breed is,and we have already seen signs of that.If there is anything that I might fault the book for,it is this.I am a very avid reader,but very disappointed that Janet has given absolutely no attention at all on helping me with teaching Bailey to read.I have already been reading to her,she obviously comprehends,nods at the right time,and even dozes off if the story gets too dull.I am convinced she could easily be taught to read,but for that,I guess I'm on my own.
Like I've already mentioned,and so have a couple of the other reiewers,the book covers a lot about breeding and showing in competitions,but that should not deter you from getting it.All the same principles apply,and your little friend is just as important to you and those around you as a Best of Show is to its owner and the show Judges.
Bailey is a great addition to our family and we intend to give her a lot of happiness and I know she will return any love many times over and that doesn't even take into account the companionship we'll all enjoy.
Oh yeah, one other thing,Carol touches on the cost one takes on with getting a dog;but remember this;
"All it takes is money to buy a fine dog,but it takes love
to make it wag it's tail."
Yorkie.......2005-10-10
Being a new owner, I wanted a more practical book on the breed.
I found the author to be focused on the competitive aspect and
"quality" breeding lines. For someone who was looking at entering dog shows, this would be a useful book. For me, who
was looking for some insight at the pet level, it lacked practical applications.
GREAT for Yorky lover!!.......2005-09-27
This is a good book for anyone who love littles cuty monster,YorkShire Terrier. U will gain more understanding about this cute little one and it will help u to make a decision if u r fit with this little one or not. This book has many useful things u need to know about yorky. I LOVE THIS BOOK :)
A New Owners Guide to Yorkshire Terriers.......2000-01-18
I wish this book had been available when I got my first Yorkie! Very well written; she approaches the subject with common sense --plus it is great fun to read. Super book--super breed!
Best book for new Yorkie Owners out there.......1999-07-13
This is a most comprehensive book, written with humor and obvious delight and love for the breed. I wish I'd had this book when we were training our first Yorkie. I highly recommend this book!
Customer Reviews:
An Absolute "Must" for the Yorkie lover!.......1998-07-17
Joan has done an outstanding job with this book. This book is written for the Yorkie lover in mind. Joan's expertise from years of experience is absolutely priceless. This book is written for both the pet lover and the show lover in mind. This book is extremely informative and an absolute must to own!
A Wonderfully Thorough and Expressive Book.......1998-06-25
This book is truly a wonderful book for any one involved with Yorkshire Terriers. It gives plenty of information on its history, so maybe by understanding it, you'll know your Yorkie a little better. Great tips on grooming, show, breeding, obedience, and many other things about your Yorkie. I think this is a wonderful book and wouldn't trade it for the world.
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Yorkshire Terriers (Owner's Companion)
Osman Sameja
Manufacturer: Crowood Press, Limited, The
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Product Description
92 pages, paperback, 6 1/2" x 8". All you need to know about feeding, training, grooming and caring for your dog's health. Special features include professional color photos, helpful sidebars and lists and expert tips.
Customer Reviews:
A Yorkie Lover's View.......2007-01-16
Thoroughly enjoyed the book. While somewhat fewer pages than expected, the text was very enlightening and the photos were exceptional!
Great Book.......2006-08-04
I have bought several books on Yorkies and this one is by far the best. If you are thinking about getting a Yorkie, please get this book first!!!!!!!! It is full of information on the Yorkies personality and tempermant. It will truly help you get an understanding of the breed.
Essential Yorkshire Terrier.......2000-09-07
This book has great information on yorkshire terriers. It's wonderful illustrations give great demostrations like grooming, care tips etc. It 's a good book for beginners.
Product Description
Now in a new edition with updated information and fine full-color photos and line drawings, this manual tells owners and prospective owners everything they need to know about Yorkies. Here is advice on purchasing, health care, nutrition, training, exercise, grooming, and information on breeding and showing this handsome and popular little dog. Paperback / 64 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 1996
Customer Reviews:
Helpful- a good guide!.......2002-07-08
This is a really helpful, interesting book about Yorkies, and dogs in general! This is a great book is you're getting you're first dog, or first Yorkshire Terrier! It covers all the basics, and if you're thinking about getting dog this is a great book. Although some things like training would require aditional information, this book is a clear, easy to read guide to owning a dog, more specifically a Yorkie. I have refered back to this book many times in my first year with my dog!
Not as good as 1st edition with Jurgen Grunn as co-author.......1999-07-04
The first edition had better photographs, less obedience information, more on the Yorkshire Terrier, less general information - (which does not apply to Toy dogs usually). In the first edition - which had Jurgen Grunn as co-author, there was a photograph on page 29 which shows the difference between a very young puppy and its dam.This has been extremely useful to show buyers who sometimes wonder, seeing an 8 week-old puppy, if that is a pure-bred Yorkie since it so very different from its parents.
A very basic beginners book for someone researching yorkies........1998-08-24
A very basic book for someone trying to learn a little more about yorkies. Especially good for someone trying to decide if a yorkie is the dog breed for them. Reviews the AKC standard, the basic care, grooming and feeding requirements of yorkies. A very informative book for the novice buyer.
Book Description
Give Your Yorkie the Best Possible Care—for Life!
As a caring Yorkshire Terrier owner, you want the best for your pet. But you may not know all the special steps you need to take to raise a happy, healthy Yorkie.
Your Yorkshire Terrier's Life was written with one purpose in mind—to give you the most up-to-date information and guidance you need about the health, nutrition, training, and care of your dog. Reviewed by a nationally known veterinarian, this book shows you how to give your Yorkshire Terrier the best life possible—whether you've just welcomed a new puppy into your family or adopted an older dog.
Includes a special training section written by renowned training expert Liz Palika.
Inside—What Every Yorkshire Terrier Owner Wants to Know:
·Is a Yorkshire Terrier the right dog for me?
·How do I choose the best food for each stage of my Yorkie's life?
·Do Yorkshire Terriers make good companions for children?
·How often should I groom my Yorkie?
·What's the best way to house-train my Yorkshire Terrier?
·Will my Yorkshire Terrier get along with my other pets?
·How do I ensure that my Yorkshire Terrier gets the best-possible medical care?
Customer Reviews:
Very little breed specific information.......2006-12-20
The fact that this book is mostly made up of generic dog information is only part of the problem. I picked up this book because I wanted more information on Yorkies specifically. Since Yorkies are so small, there's a lot of stuff that may be different when caring for them as compared to, say, a Golden Retriever. Don't get me wrong; much of that kind of information is universal, and it is helpful to know the things that apply to all dogs. But this book is being sold as a book about caring for Yorkies, and that is what I expected. There are many generic dog care books out there, and frankly, many of them are much better than this one.
Aside from that, this book is poorly written and edited. I found many grammatical and syntactic errors in the first few chapters.
I also have Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies, and I think it is a much better book than this one. Choose that one instead.
Your Yorkshire Terrier's Life.......2006-03-22
Great book for anyone who is planning on getting a Yorkie and an awesome reference for you after you get your Yorkie !! I have had my 2 Yorkies for 4 weeks and have referenced it MANY times. I highly recommend it.
Your Yorkshire Terriers Life.......2006-03-15
Alot of good information I didn't know. Very helpful for someone who has never had one of these unique little doggies.This book probably helped to save my puppies life by describing symptoms of a genetic disease common to Yorkies I kept persuing answers to my dogs unusual behavior. He eventalyy was diagnosed with a liver shunt and under went surgery 2 weeks ago. All is GREAT now.
A lot of health information........2004-06-22
I found this book to be helpful. I am not yet a Yorkie owner but a Yorkie owner in training. This book has a great deal of health-related information about Yorkies, including the standards tips for raising a puppy vs. an adult dog. It was very similar to The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yorkshire Terriers, by Liz Palika, which I liked better for the information regarding potty training and obedience training.
Clear advice for new Yorkie owners.......2004-04-09
I've been researching purchasing a Yorkie puppy (as a pet and companion not to show or breed) and this is the best of the books on caring for the breed that I've read thus far. I started with Janet Jackson's book and the Complete Idiot's Guide to Yorkshire Terriers by Liz Palika. Both are very good, but I found Gewirtz's book to be more thorough for my needs. It doesn't just stress the importance of socialization or obedience training, but tells you the right age to begin these processes. Also, the information is presented in a clear, well-organized fashion. It's simply easier to find the information you need. Obviously, you shouldn't just buy one book on the breed or raising your dog, but this should definitely be on your list.
Book Description
Dogs don't know deceit, dishonesty or ingratitude. They're loyal, loving, don't hold grudges and give undivided attention and affection. When looking for a role model for a healthy and happy relationship, who better to turn to than the family dog? "DogSense" is the study of human relationships through the eyes of the family pooch. Humorous and entertaining photos of our furry friends are accompanied by gentle reminders of how we can keep our own relationships healthy and happy. For dog lovers everywhere, this book is not only a celebration of canine splendor but a wonderful primer on how being a little bit more like our dogs can make our human relationships that much better.
Customer Reviews:
DOG SENSE.......2006-11-14
I JUST KEEP ADDING MORE AND MORE PEOPLE TO MY GIFT LIST THAT WOULD BE THRILLED TO GET SUCH A "COOL" GIFT. EACH PAGE MAKES ME SMILE. THE AUTHOR'S WORDS ARE SOOOO TRUE TO WHAT THE PHOTOGRAPHER SO PERFECTLY CAPTURED. THIS IS A PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION, PARTICULARLY HOLIDAY TIME. IT MAILS EASILY (I'VE ALREADY MAILED 10!) AND WILL LOOK JUST GREAT UNDER ANYONE'S TREE. PERFECT BOOK, PERFECT TIME TO BUY SEVERAL; A REAL FUN BOOK!
STOCKING STUFFER/HANUKKAH/JUST GIVING.......2006-11-10
THE BOOK HITS HOME WHEN IT COME TO OUR BEHAVIOR TOWARDS EACH OTHER. KIND OF MAKES YOU THINK. GOOD BOOK
DogSense: 99 relationship tips from your canine companion.......2006-11-10
DogSense is a delightful book to curl up with.Also makes a wonderful book to give as a gift.
Great Book.......2006-11-03
A perfect "coffee-table" book. Cute pictures with great stories to go along. Who can resist dogs? (I'm not just saying this because me and my dog are in it!!)
Book Description
The story of Little Big Dog
The history of the Yorkshire Terrier is truly a rags to riches saga. Originally bred as a ratter, the earliest Yorkies were considerably larger than the glamorous little dogs we are familiar with today, but they were working terriers that provided both sanitation and sport for the Scottish weavers who bred them in England's industrial north. Now a world authority on the breed traces her favorite from its humble beginnings to its emergence as the canine epitome of style. In fourteen chapters, the whole story of the Yorkshire is charmingly told. Chapters on origin, history and standard join discussions of puppies, rearing, showing and breeding. Of particular excellence is the chapter on grooming, so essential to the health and beauty of the Yorkie.
Customer Reviews:
Today's Yorkie, Not Just A Pretty Face.......2000-11-30
Ms. Sameja-Hilliard has captured the versatility of the yorkshire terrier. The book covers everything from your new puppy, to showing and training your yorkie in conformation, obedience, and performance events. History of the yorkie, complete with many photos of the early yorkshire terrier, shows how this breed has evolved. The breed standard is also covered, as well as grooming and health issues. Although this is a Britsh author, American yorkie breeder/judge Betty Dullinger also discusses the American yorkies today in the final chapter. A good book for any yorkie enthusiast. Easy reading, nice layout, and lots of pictures to correlate with the text.
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