Yorkshire Terriers

Offers tips on grooming, feeding, obedience, and health care.

Preface

3

(4)

Basic Facts about Yorkshire Terriers

4

(8)

Sassy Yet So Lovable

4

(2)

Origin of the Breed

6

(1)

The Ancestors of the Yorkshire Terrier

6

(1)

Yorkshire Terriers in America

7

(1)

Meet the Yorkshire Terrier

7

(3)

The Breed Standard

10

(2)

Suggestions for Would-be Buyers

12

(8)

Will a Yorkie Suit Your Lifestyle?

12

(1)

Basic Considerations

12

(1)

Male or Female?

12

(1)

Puppy or Full-grown Dog?

13

(1)

One Yorkie or Two?

14

(1)

Yorkies and Other Pets

14

(1)

Yorkies and Children

14

(1)

Dos and Don'ts for Yorkie Buyers

15

(1)

Where to Buy a Yorkshire Terrier

15

(1)

Where Not to Buy a Yorkshire Terrier

15

(1)

Selecting a Puppy

16

(1)

Vaccinations

16

(1)

Worming

16

(1)

Feeding Plan

16

(2)

Registration Papers

18

(2)

Acclimation and Daily Routine

20

(12)

The Trip Home

20

(1)

The First Days at Home

20

(1)

The First Nights

20

(2)

Picking Up the Puppy

22

(1)

Housebreaking the Puppy

22

(2)

The Yorkie's Behavior

24

(2)

How-To: Basic Training

26

(3)

Out and About with Your Yorkie

29

(1)

The Yorkie's Bad Habits

29

(1)

How-To: Spending Time with Your Pet

30

(2)

Grooming a Yorkshire Terrier

32

(7)

Basic Grooming Aids

32

(1)

Start Grooming the Puppy Early

32

(1)

Care of the Eyes

32

(1)

Care of the Ears

33

(1)

How-To: Care of the Coat

34

(2)

Care of the Teeth

36

(1)

Care of the Feet

37

(1)

Bathing a Yorkie

37

(1)

Drying Is Important

38

(1)

If the Yorkie Has Dandruff

38

(1)

Care in Winter

38

(1)

Feeding a Yorkshire Terrier

39

(6)

Appropriate Foods

39

(1)

Commercial Dog Food

39

(1)

Home-prepared Meals

40

(1)

Dos and Don'ts for Buying Dog Food

40

(1)

Where to Feed Your Yorkie

40

(1)

When and What to Feed Your Yorkie

40

(2)

How Much to Feed Your Yorkie

42

(1)

The Right Weight

42

(1)

Successful Weight Loss

42

(1)

Drinking Water Is Important

43

(1)

Treats between Meals

43

(2)

Health Care and Diseases

45

(7)

Recognizing Symptoms of Disease

45

(1)

Hereditary Disease

45

(1)

Dangerous Contagious Diseases

45

(1)

Common Health Problems

46

(1)

Internal Parasites

47

(1)

External Parasites

47

(2)

Sterilization and Spaying

49

(1)

The Old Yorkie

49

(1)

How-To: First Aid

50

(2)

Breeding Yorkshire Terriers

52

(4)

Prerequisites for Breeding

52

(1)

The Stud

53

(1)

Estrus

53

(1)

Mating

54

(1)

Pregnancy

54

(1)

Preparations for the Whelping

54

(1)

Whelping

55

(1)

After the Whelping

55

(1)

Development of the Puppies

55

(1)

Feeding the Puppies

55

(1)

Showing Your Yorkshire Terrier

56

(4)

The Purpose of Dog Shows

56

(1)

Assignment to Classes and Evaluation at Dog Shows

56

(1)

Getting Ready for the Show

57

(1)

Grooming a Show Dog

58

(2)

Index

60

(2)

Useful Literature and Addresses

62

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