Yorkshire Terrier (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) - Hardcover

Keyes, Rachel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1593782071 ISBN 13: 9781593782078

Publisher: Kennel Club Books Llc, 2003

Synopsis

Traces the history of the breed, describes breed standards, discusses care and grooming requirements, and includes information on training.

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Distinctive for his diminutive stature and glossy steel blue coat, the Yorkshire Terrier makes a hardy pet, a glamorous show dog and an animated, affectionate friend. The Yorkshire Terrier is counted amongst the most beloved toy dogs in the world, popular for his exquisite appearance, his sensible approach to life and his uplifting spirit. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Yorkshire Terriers and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup’s arrival and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to!
know about life with Yorkshire Terriers. Whether it’s housebreaking problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Yorkshire Terrier. Topics discussed include: Origins of the Yorkshire Terrier; The Yorkshire Terrier Standard; Owning a Yorkshire Terrier; Everyday care of your Yorkshire Terrier; Housebreaking and training your Yorkshire Terrier; Health care of the Yorkshire Terrier; When your Yorkshire Terrier gets old; Showing your Yorkshire Terrier; Understanding your dog's behaviour.

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Whilst the Industrial Revolution lead most of the world toward pursuing the bigger and better, some brilliant engineers sought smaller and better. The Yorkshire Terrier is a remarkable man-made creation of the mid-nineteenth century, at a time when British dog enthusiasts were crossing many types of terriers in order to develop dogs handsomely suited for their needs. In the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, the breed we now know as the Yorkshire Terrier emerged in its most recognisable form. The first shows for toy terriers in Great Britain began in 1860, and 'Yorkshires' from these two textile counties were counted amongst the first ribbon holders.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kennel Club Books Llc
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593782071
• ISBN 13: 9781593782078
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 158