TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction1
Glossary of Dog Terms4
Chapter One: Yorkshire Terrier in Focus10
Facts About Yorkshire Terriers11
Quick Facts13
Yorkshire Terrier Breed History15
Chapter Two: Yorkshire Terrier Requirements17
License Requirements18
United States Licensing for Dogs18
Great Britain Licensing for Dogs19
How Many Yorkshire Terrier Should You Keep?20
Do Yorkshire Terriers Get Along with Other Pets?21
Ease and Cost of Care21
Initial Costs22
Monthly Costs27
Pros and Cons of Yorkshire Terrier30
Chapter Three: Tips in Buying a Yorkshire Terrier33
Finding a Reputable Yorkshire Terrier Breeder34
Tips in Choosing a Reputable Breeder34
Rescue Dogs Adoption36
List of Breeders and Rescue Websites37
U.S. Yorkshire Terrier Breeders37
U.S. Yorkshire Terrier Recues38
U.K. Yorkshire Terrier Breeders39
U.K. Yorkshire Terrier Rescues39
Selecting a Healthy Yorkshire Terrier40
Tips on How to Puppy-Proof Your Home42
Chapter Four: Caring Guidelines for Yorkshire Terriers46
Ideal Habitat Requirements for Yorkshire Terriers47
Supplies and Equipment for Your Yorkshire Terrier48
Setting Up Your Yorkshire Terrier’s Crate51
Chapter Five: Nutritional Needs of Yorkshire Terrier53
The Nutritional Needs of Dogs54
How to Select a Healthy Dog Food Brand56
Tips for Feeding Your Yorkshire Terrier59
Toxic Foods to Avoid60
Chapter Six: Training Your Yorkshire Terrier63
Socializing Your Puppy64
Tips in Training Your Yorkshire Terrier66
Tips in Housebreaking Your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy68
Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Yorkshire Terrier72
Recommended Tools for Grooming73
Tips for Bathing and Grooming Yorkshire Terriers74
Other Grooming Tasks77
Chapter Eight: Breeding Yorkshire Terrier80
Basic Dog Breeding Information81
Mating Behavior of Dogs81
Tips for Breeding Your Yorkshire Terrier83
Labor Process of Yorkshire Terriers85
Chapter Nine: Showing Your Yorkshire Terrier88
Yorkshire Terrier Breed Standard89
Tips on Preparing Your Yorkshire Terrier for Show94
Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Yorkshire Terrier Healthy98
Common Health Problems of Yorkshire Terriers99
Recommended Vaccinations for Yorkshire Terriers114
Signs of Possible Illnesses116
Yorkshire Terrier Care Sheet118
Basic Yorkshire Terrier Information119
Habitat Requirements120
Nutritional Needs121
Breeding Information122
Index124
Photo Credits132
References134
