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This book (Silky Terrier) provides you with a through description and positive attributes of this breed including origin, purpose, history, normal heights and weights, acceptable colors and behavioral traits. Our books differ from most books on dog breeds because this book also provides you with a comprehensive and authoritative source of all the known predisposed hereditary health syndromes for the breed. You will find extensive references for each problem described. We also provide the breed club address for this breed and a list of laboratories and organizations that can provide professional help and information. As a small animal veterinarian, I have always been intrigued by the way dogs have been bred to fill a purpose in life and further impressed that they also tend to love performing that service. Greyhounds and other sight hounds are built for speed with aerodynamic bodies consisting of small head, deep chest, narrow waist and large leg muscles. On the other hand Dachshunds take their name from German words meaning “badger dog” and they use their long nose, long body and short legs to both track, enter and dig into badger dens. After developing a practice that catered to clients with show dogs, my interest in each breed continued to grow as I studied and observed more and more about the unique predisposition and incidence of health problems in each breed. Breeders of purebred dogs for show were a challenge and inspirational for me to research and help them with their unique health problems. Historically references to hereditary problems are scattered throughout various Veterinary medical texts and journals such as ophthalmology, neurology, gastroenterology, cardiovascular and dermatology. This book, as well as the other books and articles I have written, is researched and compiled with the intention to provide both veterinarians and dog owners with comprehensive and authoritative predisposition information under the breed name. At the date of this publication, The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation and the The Kennel Club of England reports over 400 known hereditary health syndromes throughout the dog kingdom. At the writing of my first book in 1983, less than 50 hereditary issues are able to be predicted and or diagnosed. Sequencing of the canine genome, DNA tests, metabolic testing including blood tests and urine testing; plus, phenotypic examinations such as radiographs, ultrasound, and CERF or OFA eye registry exams by a Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist have advanced the science of breed related health and behavioral problems. This book will provide veterinarians, researchers, pet owners and breeders with a comprehensive guide to all the known problems veterinarians and dog owners should consider during pet selection and throughout each life stage of our canine friends.

Have fun understanding and training your Silky Terrier with these fun and helpful tips to help make your dog a really good dog and family member! 1. The Characteristics of a Silky Terrier Puppy and Dog 2. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 3. How to Select Treats To Train Your Dog With 4. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Silky Terrier Puppy 5. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Silky Terrier? 6. How to Crate Train Your Silky Terrier 7. When Should You Spay Or Neuter Your Dog? 8. When Your Silky Terrier Makes Potty Mistakes 9. How to Teach your Silky Terrier to Fetch 10. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Silky Terrier 11. When Your Silky Terrier Has Separation Anxiety, and How to Deal With It 12. When Your Silky Terrier Is Afraid of Loud Noises 13. How to Stop Your Silky Terrier from Jumping Up On People 14. How to Build A Whelping Box for a Silky Terrier or Any Other Breed of Dog 15. How to Teach Your Silky Terrier to Sit 16. Why Your Silky Terrier Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In 17. How to Stop Your Silky Terrier from Running Away or Bolting Out the Door 18. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Silky Terrier Puppy 19. How to Socialize Your Silky Terrier Puppy 20. How to Stop Your Silky Terrier Dog from Excessive Barking 21. When Your Silky Terrier Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies 22. What you should know about Fleas and Ticks 23. How to Stop Your Silky Terrier Puppy or Dog from Biting 24. What to Expect Before and During your Dog Having Puppies 25. What the Benefits of Micro chipping Your Dog Are to You 26. How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly without Surgery 27. How to Clean Your Silky Terrier's Ears Correctly 28. How to Stop Your Silky Terrier from Eating Their Own Stools 29. How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog 30. Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat 31. How to Make Sure Your Dog is eating a Healthy Amount of Food 32. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Silky Terrier 33. How to Clean and Groom your Silky Terrier 34. How to Trim a Puppy or Dogs Nails Properly 35. The 5 Different Kinds of Worms that can harm your Dog 36. How to Deworm your Silky Terrier for Good Health 37. What You Should Know About Dog Rabies 38. Some Helpful Healthy and Tasty Homemade Dog Food Recipes

Silky Terriers, or Australian Silky Terriers, are a toy dog breed with Australian roots. The name of these dogs comes from their luxurious, silky coat. In several canine classification systems, they are placed in the toy group and are so often referred to as toy or little terriers. Some distinguishing features of Silky Terriers are as follows: - Silky Terriers are petite dogs, standing about 9 to 10 inches (23 to 25 centimeters) at the shoulder and weighing 8 to 11 pounds (3.6 to 5 kilograms) on average. - Coat: Their coat is normally blue and tan in color and is extremely fine and silky. To maintain the quality of their coat, regular grooming is required. - Silky Terriers have an energetic and loving temperament. They have a reputation for being pleasant, bright, and on the lookout. They make for devoted pets and friendly households. - These dogs have a high energy level and love to play, but they are still tiny enough to be suitable apartment pets. They need to exercise frequently to maintain their health and happiness. - Silky Terriers are trainable dogs because of their intelligence, yet they can be difficult at times. They respond well to training that is both consistent and uses positive reinforcement. - The Silky Terrier originated in Australia, when the Yorkshire Terrier and the Australian Terrier were bred to create a new breed. They were first developed to target small game and rodents. - Patellar luxation (knee joint difficulties) and dental issues are two health concerns that can affect Silky Terriers, as they can affect other small dog breeds as well. Visits to the vet on a regular basis are crucial to their health. If you have the time and energy to give a Silky Terrier the attention and exercise it needs, you will be rewarded with a beautiful companion.

The Ultimate Silky Terrier book has the answers you need when researching this toy terrier companion breed that loves to bark, chase and dig. Find out whether or not this active purebred canine with the fearless attitude and inquisitive nature will be the perfect choice for you and your family. Learn everything there is to know, including little known facts and secrets and how to care for every aspect of the Silky Terrier's life. This manual contains all the information you need, from birth to the Rainbow Bridge, including transitioning through house breaking, care, feeding, training and end of life, so that you can make a well-informed decision about whether or not the Silky Terrier is the breed for you. If you already have a Silky Terrier, this book will teach you everything you need to know to make your dog a happy dog and to make you a happy dog owner. The author George Hoppendale is an experienced writer and a true animal lover. He enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home. Co-Author Asia Moore is a professional Dog Whisperer, Cynologist and Author, living on Vancouver Island, off the west coast of British Columbia, in Canada, who believes that all humans and dogs can live together in harmony. She and her dog whispering team, which includes an 8-year-old Shih Tzu named Boris, teach dog psychology to humans, to help alleviate problem behaviors that arise between humans and their canine counterparts so that everyone can live a happy and stress-free life together. Covered in this book: - Temperament - Vital statistics - Before you buy - Choosing the right dog - Health - Daily care - Feeding - House training - Medical care & safety - Grooming - Training - Poisonous Foods & Plants - Caring for your aging dog .... and much more.