[Dummies 01] • Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies by Barr, Tracy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Contents Introduction

About This Book Conventions Used in This Book What You’re Not to Read Foolish Assumptions How This Book Is Organized Icons Used in This Book Where to Go from Here

Part I : Finding Your Dream Dog Chapter 1: Yorkies and You: A Match Made in Heaven?

Yorkies in a Coconut Shell It’s a Dog’s Life Good Doggy! Why Yorkies Are Great Pets If I’d Only Known: Why a Yorkie May Not Be for You Quick Questions to Help You Decide A Final Word on Initial Thoughts

Chapter 2: Good Things Come in Small, Furry Packages

The Breed Standard Personality Plus! The Illustrious History of the Mighty Yorkie

Chapter 3: Gonna Find Me a Yorkie: Breeders and Rescue Groups

Distinguishing Hobby Breeders from Backyard Breeders What Good Breeders Do Finding a Reputable Breeder Taking In an Older Dog

Chapter 4: Dreaming Up and Choosing the Ideal Yorkie

Final Decisions before Picking Your Dog Let the Inspection Begin! Paying for That Doggy in the Window

Part II : The Homecoming Chapter 5: Getting Ready for the New Arrival

Necessary Yorkie Supplies Setting Up the Perfect Space(s) Puppy-proofing Your Home and Yard Finding a Vet and Scheduling the First Appointment Making a First-day Game Plan

Chapter 6: Picking Up Your Dog

The Scouts’ Rule: Be Prepared What You’ll Bring Home Over the River and Through the Woods: Making the Trip Home

Chapter 7: Welcoming Your Dog to His New Pad

Introducing Your Dog to Her New Digs Meeting the Other Family Members Surviving the First Night

Chapter 8: Good First Steps

Socializing Your Puppy Calming Common Puppy Fears Setting Up Your Daily Routines Let the (Pre-)Training Begin!

Part III : Taking Care of Your Yorkie Chapter 9: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!

The Main Menu, Garcon Snack Time! Hangin’ with Your Yorkie

Chapter 10: Doing the ’Do: Grooming

The Long and the Short of It: Grooming Options Setting Up a Grooming Schedule Caring for the Coat Tackling Other Grooming Tasks

Chapter 11: Keeping Your Yorkie Hale and Hardy

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, to the Vet We Go Ouch! Vaccine Facts Let the Good Times Roll: Neutering and Spaying ID-ing for Safety Caring for Your Older Yorkie

Chapter 12: Critters, Crises, and Health Conditions Common to Yorkies

Eeew! Parasites Emergency! When to Call Your Vet Conditions and Diseases Common to Yorkies

Part IV : Training with TLC Chapter 13: Rules to Train By

Positively Marvelous: The Positive Training Method Knowing How Your Yorkie Operates Thinking Like a Dog Basic Training Tips

Chapter 14: Housetraining

Housetraining Fundamentals Training Your Yorkie When Accidents Happen

Chapter 15: Teaching Basic Commands

Training Technique Commands for Control and Safety Minding Manners

Part V : The Part of Tens Chapter 16: Ten (or So) Fun and Useful Yorkie Web Sites

Yorkshire Terrier Club of America (YTCA) Yorkie.org American Kennel Club (AKC) Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue, Inc., and Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Network, Inc. Yorkshire Terrier Connection Shooter Dog.com Yorkieland Yorkies Direct Animal Stamps.com Not in My Backyard!

Chapter 17: Ten Things to Know about Showing Yorkies

Eligibility Requirements Cosmetic and Surgical No-Nos Types of Shows Point Shows Versus Fun Matches Competition Categories Pointers on the Point System Marching through the Match All the Pretty Ribbons Conformation and Kids Getting Started

Chapter 18: Ten Fun Facts and Interesting Claims about Yorkies

Yorkie Firsts in the U.S. and U.K. Rich and Famous Yorkie Owners Toto Was a Yorkie (Maybe) War Hero Yorkie Greyfriar’s Bobby Was a Yorkie Yorkies in Mines The Smallest Dog Recorded Westminster Best in Show, 1978 Huddersfield Ben: Father of Modern Yorkie Gaining Popularity

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