Yorkshire terriers are one of the most loveable, loyal, and playful breeds around - which explains why they're continually among the top ten most popular breeds in America! Their humble size makes them ideal for smaller homes and apartments, too. As lively, attentive companions, Yorkies exhibit as much energy as their larger canine counterparts - without taking up all the space! Written by pet expert Cheryl Smith, The Everything Yorkshire Terrier Book is the one handbook you need to help you and your Yorkie make the most of your special bond. With professional advice on nutrition, health care, and grooming, you'll soon become well versed in all your Yorkie's needs. The Everything Yorkshire Terrier Book helps you: Train and socialize your Yorkie Develop a balanced diet and exercise routine Teach effective discipline Identify common health problems Choose a veterinarian And more With advice like this, your Yorkie is in good hands - yours!

Traces the history of the Yorkshire terrier, explains the standards of the breed, tells how to feed and care for them, and includes advice on preparing them for show

The books in this series contain the latest and best information about each breed covering everything from the history of the breed, choice and selection through to grooming, feeding, training and showing

Celebrating the world's most popular and beloved toy breed, the Yorkshire Terrier, this Smart Owner's Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.Each Smart Owner's Guide offers a description of the breed's character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy's homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call "It's a Fact," "Smart Tip," "Notable & Quotable," and "Did You Know?" Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called "Pop Pups" and "True Tails." Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the "Try This" feature pages.The Smart Owner's Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Yorkie, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, there's a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes.The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owner's Guide is fully indexed.

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.

For the new owner of the Yorkshire Terrier as well as the person contemplating the purchase of a Yorkie, Breeders' Best Yorkshire Terrier offers the best possible start for admirers of this irresistible blue and tan toy dog. This colorful, fact-filled book presents accurate, helpful information that addresses all of the questions that new owners must frequently ask. This responsible and reliable handbook contains precisely what new Yorkie owners need to know. From how to find a reliable breeder to how to select a beautiful, healthy puppy, the author guides you every step of the way. Written by highly regarded canine authority and breed Muriel P. Lee, Breeders' Best Yorkshire Terrier offers helpful advice about house-training, coat care, feeding, veterinary concerns and much more!

If you're looking for just one book about Yorkshire Terriers that covers everything you want to know, Y.I.C.'s GIANT Book of Yorkshire Terrier Care is it. This amazingly comprehensive book will help you raise the healthiest, happiest Yorkie possible. From Day 1 of bringing your puppy home, to ensuring your dog has a smooth transition into the senior years, this 362-page in-depth book is your guide for each step and phase of your Yorkie's life. Every topic that you care about is thoroughly explored with incredibly helpful detail: Yorkshire Terrier appearance, barking (all possible scenarios), every behavioral issue you may encounter (29 sections), body part specific care, care by season, skin & coat care, hierarchy and command training, exercise, feeding and nutrition (10 sections), female issues (including full pregnancy and whelping info), grooming (13 sections), and health issues (32 sections - including an incredibly helpful and thorough allergy guide, health conditions the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to, those that are common with toy breeds, and issues applicable to canines in general). In addition, learn about keeping your Yorkie active, leash aspects (choosing accessories, refusal to walk, training for heeling, and more), exact step-by-step housebreaking (including how to avoid every possible setback, resulting in a remarkably well-trained pup), territorial marking, separation anxiety remedies to help your dog gain self-confidence and be okay when home alone, socialization and desensitization training, a detailed chapter dedicated to keeping your Yorkie safe, and much more. Importantly, there are no topics that are skimmed over, leaving you wondering what to do next. This extensive Yorkshire Terrier book offers exact answers including reactions, resolutions, treatments, and training. Y.I.C. (YorkieInfoCenter), your #1 Yorkie informational site, has access to a substantial database. This allowed us to include helpful statistics that breaks down appearance, behavior, and health of 2,146 Yorkshire Terriers. The results are enlightening. You'll also have 2 growth charts showing the stats of 128 Yorkies tracked through their first-year weigh-ins. Contributors include several top reputable AKC breeders and author and trainer Faye Dunningham who provides special-edition training sections. Being 8.5x11" and 362 pages, this Yorkshire Terrier book for puppies and dogs truly is GIANT; expect to have a lot to read. However, you'll never feel overwhelmed. Great care went into formatting via distinct fonts, headers, and bullet points, for enjoyable reading. And, throughout your book, you'll see helpful charts, graphs, sidebars, and lots of adorable photos (b&w). Whether everything is going along great and you just want to plan ahead for your dog's next phase in life, or there's lots of things to work on, today is the day to start fresh. Let's begin the journey to providing optimal health, comfort, safety, and happiness to your Yorkshire Terrier.