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appearance. See breed standard • A • arthritis, 189, 190 AAFCO (Association of American Feed ASPCA (American Society for Control Officials), 142, 143 the Prevention of Cruelty to accidents, 200, 226, 231–232 Animals), 91 activities Association of American Feed Control car rides, 154 Officials (AAFCO), 142, 143 challenging natural abilities, 151 attention competitions, 153–154 reinforcing nature of, 21 games, 83, 152 withholding, 212, 221 adenovirus, canine, 183–184 avascular necrosis of the femoral head adoption and neck, 205 from animal shelters, 57–58 older dogs, 64–65 • B • from rescue groups, 54–57 ads, 53 baby gate, 84 Advantage, 194 backyard breeders, 40 affectionate nature, of Yorkies, 34 baking powder and soda, 150 aggression banding, 168–169 between dogs, 22, 111 barking, 243 fear-related, 120 bathing food protectiveness, 243–244 equipment, 159–160 punishment-based training and, 214 frequency, 158 in puppies, 69–70, 71 steps, 160–161 agility events, 153 bathroom areas, identifying, 225–226 AKC. See American Kennel Club bed, puppy use of family, 87 alcohol, 149 bedding, 81, 190, 191 allergy, 16–17, 194 bedtime routine, 117–118, 132 alpha status, 22, 216, 217 beef, 142 American Kennel Club (AKC) A Beginner’s Guide to Agility A Beginner’s Guide to Agility, 153 (AKC publication), 153 breed definition, 26 behavior. See also training breed popularity rankings, 38, 262 attention, reinforcing nature of, 21 competition events and, 153–154, barking, 243 251–257 fears, calming common, 124–129 fees, 101 food, 216, 243–244 pedigree from,COPYRIGHTED 47 interactions, MATERIAL control of, 216 registration, 46, 63, 101–102, 252 puppy temperament, 69–70 Toy breeds recognized by, 11 redirecting and interrupting unwanted, Web site, 29, 105, 153, 248–249, 257 212, 225 American Society for the Prevention of rewarding undesirable, 152 Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 91 space issues, 216 anemia, 150, 197–198 territorial, 10, 18 anesthesia, 186 bells, 231 Animal Poison Control Center, 91 Bitter Apple spray, 85 animal shelters, 57 bladder stones, 208 Animal Stamps.com, 250 bleeding, 200 animals, introducing dog to, 122 blindness, 207 anus, trimming hair around, 167–168 bloat, 145 27_568809 bindex.qxd 7/15/04 12:27 PM Page 264
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blood sugar, low, 206–207 breeds blow dryer, 127–128, 163–165 most popular, 38 blue slip, 102 in origin of Yorkshire Terriers, 36 boarding, cost of, 24 Toy, 9–11 body, breed standard, 29 bringing home a Yorkie body language, 220–221 age of puppy, 43 bones, 149 first night, 116–118 bordetella, 184 first-day game plan, 93 bowls, 77–78 introduction to children, 113–116 bows, 31, 156, 168–169 introduction to home, 108–110 breed representative, rescue group, 56 introduction to housemates, 110–113 breed standard brushing body, 29 hair, 162–163 choosing a puppy, 64 teeth, 158, 172–173 coat, 27, 29–31 colors, 31 description, 25–26 • C • general appearance, 27 caffeine, 149 head, 29 canine adenovirus, 183–184 legs, feet, and tail, 29 canine distemper, 183 part specifics, 28–31 canine parvovirus, 183 source of, 27 car rides, 128–129, 154 breeder carbohydrates, 139 ads, 53 cardiomyopathy, 208 AKC registration, 46–47 carriage, 27 breed improvement by, 46 cat food, 150 club participation by, 47 cat, introducing dog to, 112 competition participation by, 48 Chase the Ball (game), 152 cost of puppy from, 54 chicken, 142, 148 finding reputable, 48–54 children and Yorkies good breeders, actions of, 40–48 breeder’s questions concerning, 45 health guarantee, 47, 51, 100, 177 deciding to get a Yorkie and, 18 health records, 47, 98 introductions, 113–116 hobby breeders versus backyard Junior Showmanship, 256–257 breeders, 40 limiting and controlling interactions, interviewing, 49–51 135–136 interviews by, 44–45 picking out a dog, 66 as money makers, 46 training help from children, 134–136 paperwork provided by, 46–47 chocolate, 149 puppy care by, 42–43 choker chain, 81 puppy choice by, 71 choosing a Yorkie puppy-care kit from, 98 advantages of Yorkies, 16–17 sale of puppies, 43, 54, 70, 72 age, 63–64 veterinary appointment breeder, choice of puppy by, 71 stipulation, 177 children and, 66 visiting the kennel, 51–53 disadvantages of Yorkies, 18 what you’ll bring home from, 97–105 disposition, 69–70 breeder contract, 47, 100, 177 gender, 60–61 breeder referral, 48, 248 health, 68–69, 98 breeding letting the puppy choose you, 70 age of female at, 41, 42 litter evaluation, 67 closely related dogs, 44 older dogs, 71–72 decisions made by good breeders, pet-quality, 62–63 40–42 show-quality, 61–62 27_568809 bindex.qxd 7/15/04 12:27 PM Page 265
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two puppies instead of one, 65–66 Stay, 238 what to look for, 67–68 tone of, 219 classes, dog show, 253–254, 255 training technique, 233–234 cleaning. See also grooming Wait, 217, 240–241 ears, 172 communication teeth, 158, 172–173 body language, 220–221 clicker, 234 connecting words and movements, clippers, 83, 165, 167, 168 219–221 clipping nails, 158, 170–172 hands, use of, 220–221 clubs. See also American Kennel Club leaning forward, 220 (AKC); Yorkshire Terrier Club of turning or looking away, 221 America (YTCA) competitions breeder participation in, 47 agility, 153 breeder referral by, 48 breeder participation in, 48, 49 conformation events, 257 conformation, 153, 251–257 Yorkshire Terrier breed information on, 248 recognition by, 26 obedience, 153 Clydesdale Terrier, 36 titles, 104 coat. See also grooming tracking, 154 breed standard, 27, 29–31 conditioner, 159–161, 162 long, 156 conformation events, 153, 251–257. See part, 30 also dog show short, 157 Coren, Stanley (The Intelligence of Dogs), soft versus silky, 156 215 wrapping, 156, 169–170 coronavirus, 185 coccidia, 198 cost coffee grounds and beans, 150 AKC registration fees, 101 collapsing trachea, 15, 207 crate, 79 collar, 81–82, 187 deciding to get a Yorkie, 23–24 color grooming, 24 breed standard, 31 puppy, 54, 61–62 health problems associated with shelter fees, 58 off-colors, 30 veterinary care, 23–24 coma, 204, 206, 207 courage, 33–34 comb, 82, 162–163, 168, 169 crate Come command, 235–236 cost, 79 commands functions, 78 bathroom, 230 for housetraining, 226–227 body language, 220–221 introduction to, 108 Come, 235–236 placement of, 85–88 connecting words and movements, size, 80 219–221 styles, 79–80 consistency of, 222 for travel, 96, 105–106, 129, 154 Do It, 230 cryptorchidism, 208 Down, 220, 237 cues, training, 212 Drop It, 239–240 Enough, 218 Go, 230 • D • inflection, 219–220 dairy products, 149 name, 234–235 dam, 53 No, 109 Dandie Dinmont Terrier, 36 Outside, 225, 229, 232 deciding to get a Yorkie, issues in phrasing of, 220 advantages of Yorkies, 16–17 Settle, 217, 221, 238–239 basic needs of Yorkies, 12–16 Sit, 217, 236–237 cost, 23–24 27_568809 bindex.qxd 7/15/04 12:27 PM Page 266
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deciding to get a Yorkie (continued) roundworms, 198 disadvantages of Yorkies, 18 seizures, 202–203, 204, 206–207 grooming, 18–19, 23, 24 tapeworms, 199 home environment, 22 ticks, 195–196 lifetime commitment, 19–20 vomiting, 201 replacing a beloved pet, 21 dishes, 77–78 why a Yorkie?, 20–21 disposition, assessing puppy, 69–70 demeanor, 27–28 distemper, canine, 183 dermatitis, 194 Do It command, 230 desensitization, 122, 125 dog show determination, 34, 215 all-breed shows, 253 dewclaws, 98, 252 awards, 255–256 diarrhea, 149, 183, 197–199, 201, 202 classes, 253–254, 255 diet. See food finding breeder’s at, 48 diseases/disorders fun matches, 253, 257 anemia, 150, 197–198 group shows, 252 bladder stones, 208 order of events, 254–255 bloat, 145 point shows, 253 bordetella, 184 specialty shows, 252 canine adenovirus, 183–184 dog-dog introductions, 110–112 canine distemper, 183 dog-food packages canine parvovirus, 183 feeding directions, 143 coccidia, 198 guaranteed analysis, 140, 141 collapsing trachea, 15, 207 ingredients list, 140–143 coronavirus, 185 nutritional adequacy statement, 143 cryptorchidism, 208 product name, 143–144 diarrhea, 149, 183, 197–199, 201, 202 dominance, 22, 111, 216 emergencies, 199–203 Down command, 220, 237 fleas, 194–195, 199 Drop It command, 239–240 fontanelle, persistent open, 15 dryer/drying, 127–128, 163–165 genetic, 44 giardia, 198–199 heart disease, 208 • E • heartworms, 197 ear mites, 196 heat stroke, 200–201 ears hookworms, 197–198 cleaning, 172 hypoglycemia, 130, 206–207 trimming hair around, 31, 158, 166–167 hypothermia, 200–201 eating area, 88 hypothyroidism, 208 eggs, 148 infectious canine hepatitis, 184 emergencies, 199–203 Legg-Perthes Disease, 15, 205 Enough command, 218 leptospirosis, 185 epilepsy, 202–203 luxating patella, 15, 179, 205–206 equipment. See supplies/equipment Lyme Disease, 184, 195 exercise, 13 mites, 196 exhibitor, 251 parainfluenza, 184 external parasites, 194–196 parasites, 193–199 eyes portosystemic shunt, 14–15, 204–205 cleaning around, 161 PRA (progressive retinal atrophy), 207 PRA (progressive retinal atrophy), 207 questions to ask breeders concerning, 50 rabies, 182–183 • F • retained teeth, 208 famous Yorkies and owners, 260–262 ringworm, 196 fats, 140 27_568809 bindex.qxd 7/15/04 12:27 PM Page 267
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FDA (Food and Drug Administration), 140 fears • G • author’s apple example, 127 games blow dryer, 127–128 Chase the Ball, 152 car rides, 128–129 Find So-and-So, 152 noise, 124–125 Go Fish, 152 people, 121–122 Hide-and-Seek, 152 vacuums, 125–127 tugging, 83 feet gate, 84 breed standard, 29 genetic diseases, 44 nail clipping, 158, 170–172 giardia, 198–199 trimming hair around, 165–166 gift, giving animal as, 21 females Go command, 230 age at breeding, 42 Go Fish (game), 152 choosing a puppy, 60 grapes, 150 in dog shows, 254 Greyfriar’s Bobby (famous Yorkie), 261 season, 41, 185 grooming fence, invisible, 91 bathing, 158–161 fiber, 140 bows, 31, 156, 168–169 Find So-and-So (game), 152 brushing, 162–163 finding a Yorkie commitment to, 23 animal shelters, 57–58 cost, 24 breeders, 40–54 ear cleaning, 172 older dogs, 54–58 as health issue, 16 pet stores, 58 instructions from breeder, 99 rescue groups, 54–57 location, 159 first night, surviving, 116 long coat, 156 flea comb, 82 nails, clipping, 158, 170–172 fleas, 194–195, 199 older dog, 190 fontanelle, persistent open, 15 puppy cut, 23, 29, 157 food safety, 159 adult, 77 schedule, 157–158 amount to feed, 16, 145–147 Schnauzer cut, 157 changing, 77 short coat, 157 dangerous, 149–150 show-quality dogs, 62 feeding frequency, 146 supplies/equipment, 82–83, 159–160, feeding schedule, 99, 129–130 162–165 nutrients, 139–140 teeth cleaning, 158, 172–173 packages, 140–144 time required for, 15, 18–19 premium brands, 144–145 top knot, 156 puppy, 76–77 training for, 159 selecting, 76–77, 144–145 trimming, 165–168 for senior dogs, 189 Westie cut, 157 table scraps, 147–148 wrapping, 29, 156, 169–170 training use, 217, 222 guaranteed analysis, 140, 141 treats, 147–150 Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 140 • H • food protectiveness, 243–244 hair. See coat; grooming foster care, 55 hands, communicating with, 220–221 fruit, 148 head, breed standard, 29 fun matches, 253, 257 health guarantee, 47, 51, 100, 177 health insurance, 181 health records, 47, 98, 182 hearing, 125, 190 27_568809 bindex.qxd 7/15/04 12:27 PM Page 268
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heart disease, 208 ingredients list, dog food, 140–143 heartworms, 197 injury, 200 heat cycle, 60 insurance, health, 181 heat stroke, 200–201 intelligence, 33, 214–215 Heinz body hemolytic anemia, 150 The Intelligence of Dogs (Stanley Coren), hepatitis, infectious canine, 184 215 Hide-and-Seek (game), 152 internal parasites, 197–198 hip joint, degeneration of, 205 Internet, locating breeder on, 48 history, 35–38, 259–260 interview hobby breeders, 40 by breeder, 44–45 home of breeders, 49–51 dog-free zones, 89 introductions eating area, 88 to cats, 112 environment, 22 to children, 113–116 introducing dog to, 108–110 to new home, 108–110 pooping area, 89 to other dogs, 110–112 puppy-proofing, 89–92 to other people, 120–122 quiet area, 88 to small pets, 112–113 sleeping area, 86–88 socialization classes, 123 hookworms, 197–198 to strange animals, 122 housetraining invisible fence, 91 accidents, dealing with, 226, 231–232 confinement areas, 227–228 consistency, importance of, 18, 228–229 • J • crate use, 226–227 Junior Showmanship, 256–257 fundamentals, 223–229 identifying bathroom areas, 225–226 indoor potty spot, 89 • K • length of time for, 18, 224 kennel clubs. See clubs positive approach to, 224–225 kennel cough, 184 retraining, 232 kennel, visiting, 51–53 scheduling potty breaks, 131 knee, trick. See luxating patella steps in training, 228–230 tips, 231 Huddersfield Ben (famous Yorkie), 262 • L • human companionship, need for, 12, 18, lactose intolerance, 149 34, 35 latex band, 168–170 Humane Society, 57, 90 leash hypervitaminosis A, 148 retractable, 82 hypoglycemia, 130, 206–207 as tether, 133 hypothermia, 200–201 training to walk on, 241–243 hypothyroidism, 208 Legg-Perthes Disease, 15, 205 legs, breed standard, 29 leptospirosis, 185 • I • life span, 17, 19 icons, used in this book, 4–5 limited registration, 46, 50, 63, 101, 102 identification linebreeding, 44 microchip, 55, 70, 187–188 liver shunt, 14–15, 204–205 tag, 85, 187 luxating patella, 15, 179, 205–206 tattooing, 55, 188–189 Lyme Disease, 184, 195 immune system, 180 inbreeding, 44 independence, 33, 215 • M • infectious canine hepatitis, 184 macadamia nuts, 150 inflection, of commands, 219–220 27_568809 bindex.qxd 7/15/04 12:27 PM Page 269
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males Orthopedic Foundation for Animals choosing a puppy, 60–61 (OFA) certifications, 104–105 in dog shows, 254 outcrossing, 44 Maltese, 36 Outside command, 225, 229, 232 Manchester Terrier, 36 mange, 196 mats, 162, 164 • P • McCullough, Susan (Senior Dogs For pack behavior, 215–216 Dummies), 190 Paisley Terrier, 36 meat by-products, 142, 145 parainfluenza, 184 medical care. See veterinary care parasites medications coccidia, 198 flea prevention, 194 fleas, 194–195, 199 heartworm prevention, 194–195, 197 giardia, 198–199 microchip, 55, 70, 187–188 heartworms, 197 mineral oil, 160 hookworms, 197–198 minerals, 140 mites, 196 mines, Yorkies in, 261 roundworms, 198 mites, 196 tapeworms, 199 mold, on food, 150 ticks, 195–196 muzzle, 200 parvovirus, canine, 183 patella, luxating, 15, 179, 205–206 pedigree, 47, 99, 103–105 • N • pen, yard, 84 nails, clipping, 158, 170–172 people, introducing Yorkie to, 120–121 name, teaching recognition of, 234–235 personality National Dog Registry, 188 affectionate nature, 34 needs, basic breeding decision and, 41 exercise, 13 common sense, 35 food, 12 courage, 33–34 grooming, 15–16 description, general, 10–11, 16 love and companionship, 12 determination, 34, 215 medical care, 14–15 independence, 33, 215 shelter, 12 intelligence, 33, 214–215 training, 13–14 joie de vivre, 35 negative punishment, 213 older dog, 71–72 neutering, 50, 55, 100, 186–187 spunk, 33 newspapers, 85, 228 stubbornness, 215, 224 No command, 109 traits that effect training, 215 noises, fear of, 124–125 variation in, 32 Not in My Backyard! (Dale Taylor), 250 pet store, 58, 76, 120 nutritional adequacy statement, 143 pet-quality dogs, 62–63, 101, 102 nuts, 150 petting, 218 phrasing, of commands, 220 pin brush, 82, 162 • O • poison, 90–91, 203 obedience events, 153 portosystemic shunt, 14–15, 204–205 OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for positive dog training Animals) certifications, 104–105 benefits of, 213–214 older dogs defined, 211 adoption, 64–65 how it works, 212–213 choosing, 71 positive reinforcement, 213 onions, 150 potty-training. See housetraining origins, of Yorkshire Terrier, 36 progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), 207 protein, 139, 140 27_568809 bindex.qxd 7/15/04 12:27 PM Page 270
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punishment-based training, 211, 213–214 puppy • S • American Kennel Club (AKC) safety, 14 registration, 46, 63 Schnauzer cut, 157 breeder’s care of, 42–43 scissors, 83, 165, 168 choosing, 60–71 screener, rescue group, 56 cost, 54, 61–62 season, 41, 185 fears, claming common, 124–129 seizures, 202–203, 204, 206–207 feeding frequency, 146 selective breeding, 26 home preparation for, 85–92 senior dogs, caring for, 189–191 housetraining, 223–232 Senior Dogs For Dummies (McCullough, socialization, 42–43, 52, 119–123 Susan), 190 temperament, 69–70 Sentinel, 195 training for grooming, 159 Settle command, 217, 221, 238–239 vaccination, 179–180 shampoo, 83, 159–161 veterinary visits, 176–178 shelter, 12, 84 puppy cut, 23, 29, 157 shock, 200 puppy food, 76–77 Shooter Dog.com, 249–250 puppy mills, 56, 58, 120, 225 showing Yorkies puppy socialization classes, 123 competition categories, 253–254 puppy-care kit, 98 cosmetic and surgical no-nos, 252 eligibility requirements, 252 fun matches, 253, 257 • Q • getting started, 257 questions Junior Showmanship, 256–257 by breeders, 44–45 order of events, 254–255 for breeders, 49–51 point shows, 253 quick, nail, 170–172 point system, 254 quiet area, setting up, 88 ribbon colors, 255–256 types of shows, 252–253 show-quality dogs, 61–62 • R • shunt, portosystemic, 204–205 rabies, 182–183 sire, 53 ratters, Yorkies as, 10, 35, 37 Sit command, 217, 236–237 references, breeder, 48, 51 size registration, American Kennel Club advantages of small, 16 (AKC), 46, 63, 100–102, 252 breed standard, 27 reinforcement, positive, 213 health problems in small Yorkies, 32 Remember icon, 5 life span link to, 17 replacing a beloved pet, 21 smallest dog on record, 261–262 rescue groups teacup Yorkies, 31–32 adoption from, 56–57 theories on Yorkie’s small size, 37 finding, 55 skin mites, 196 services offered, 55–56 skin scrapping, 196 sources of dogs, 56 Skinner, B.F. (behavioral scientist), 213 retractable leash, 82 Skye Terrier, 36, 261 rewards, 212, 222, 224–225, 234 sleeping area, 86–88 ribbons, dog show, 255–256 smell, sense of ringworm, 196 housetraining and, 225–226 roundworms, 198 socialization and, 120 routines, daily snacks. See treats bedtime rituals, 132 socialization dining schedule, 129–130 by breeders, 42–43, 52 potty breaks, 131 classes, puppy, 123 rubber mat, 85, 164 description, 119–120 27_568809 bindex.qxd 7/15/04 12:27 PM Page 271
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meeting other animals, 122 ticks, 195–196 meeting other people, 120–122 Tip icon, 5 soybeans, 145 titles, 104 space issues, 216 tone, of commands, 219 spaying, 50, 55, 100, 186 toothpaste, 83, 173 spraying, 186 top knot, 156 stain-and-odor remover, 85 Toto (famous Yorkie), 260 stature, breed standard, 27 Toy breeds, 9–11 Stay command, 238 toys, 13, 83, 109 stool trachea, collapsing, 15, 207 samples, 177, 178, 197–199 tracking events, 154 strange, 202 training. See also housetraining stubbornness, 34, 215, 224 barking, stopping, 243 stud service, 62 body language and, 220–221 supplies/equipment boundaries/rules, setting, 134 baby gate, 84 children’s help with, 134–136 bedding, 81 commands, basic, 235–241 Bitter Apple spray, 85 connecting words and movements, collar, 81–82 219–221 cost, 23 consistency, importance of, crate, 78–80 109–110, 222 dishes, 77–78 cues, 212 food, 76–77 food protectiveness, dealing with, grooming, 82–83, 159–160, 162–165 243–244 leash, 82 food use in, 217, 222 for picking up your dog, 96–97 for grooming, 159 stain-and-odor remover, 85 importance of, 13–14 toys, 83 leash walking, 241–243 yard pen and shelter, 84 length of session, 221 location for, 222 name recognition, 234–235 • T • owner as pack leader, 217–218 table scraps, 147–148 positive, 212–214 tag, ID, 85, 187 pre-training, 132–136 tail punishment-based, 211, 213–214 breed standard, 29 puppy classes, 123 docked, 29, 252 rewards, 212, 222, 224–225, 234 tapeworms, 199 safety issues, 14 Tattoo a Pet (database), 188 socialization, 119–123 tattooing, 55, 188–189 technique, 233–234 Taylor, Dale (Not in My Backyard!), 250 tethering puppy to you, 133 teacup Yorkies, 31–32 thinking like a dog, 215–216 Technical Stuff icon, 5 time for, 221 teeth tips, basic, 217–222 caring for senior dog, 189 traits that work against you, 215 cleaning, 83, 158, 172–173 traits that work for you, 214–215 retained, 186, 208 two puppies at once, 65–66 veterinary care, 23 travel temperament, 69–70 car rides, 128–129, 154 terriers, 10 ease of, 16 territorial behavior, 10, 18 expenses, 24 testicle, undescended, 208 picking up your dog, 96–97, 105–106 tether, 133, 217 treats theobromine, 149 bad, 149–150 thyroid disease, 208 good, 148 27_568809 bindex.qxd 7/15/04 12:27 PM Page 272
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treats (continued) parasite diagnosis and treatment, table scraps, 147–148 195–199 training use of, 222, 234 puppy visits, 92, 176–178 tri-fold paper, 169–170 reasons for calling the vet, 203 trimming hair at rescue groups, 55 around anus, 167–168 senior dog checkup, 190 around ears, 31, 158, 166–167 spaying and neutering, 186–187 around feet, 165–166 vaccination, 179 frequency of, 158 vitamin A toxicity, 148 tools, 165 vitamins, 140 vomiting, 201 • U • United Yorkshire Rescue, 55 • W • U.S. Department of Agriculture Wait command, 217, 240–241 (USDA), 140 walking on a leash, 241–243 Warning! icon, 5 water, 140, 147 • V • Waterside Terrier, 36 vaccination wax-paper, 169 adult, 180–182 weight booster, 179, 180 breed standard, 27, 37 bordetella, 184 judging correct, 146 by breeders, 43 monitoring in senior dogs, 189–190 canine adenovirus, 183–184 teacup Yorkies, 31–32 canine distemper, 183 weighing during veterinary canine parvovirus, 183 checkups, 178 choices, 182 Westie cut, 157 coronavirus, 185 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, 262 how it works, 180 wrapping, 29, 156, 169–170 infectious canine hepatitis, 184 Wynne, William (soldier), 260–261 laws concerning, 182 leptospirosis, 185 Lyme Disease, 184 • Y • parainfluenza, 184 yard pen, 84 puppy, 179–180 yard, puppy-proofing, 89–92 rabies, 182–183 Yorkieland (Web site), 250 reactions to, 185 Yorkie.org, 248 vacuums, fear of, 125–127 Yorkies Direct (Web site), 250 vegetables, 148 Yorkshire Rescue, Inc., 55 veterinarian Yorkshire Terrier Club of America breeder referral, 48 (YTCA) breeder’s questions concerning, 45 breed standard, 27 importance of, 175–176 breeder participation in, 47 veterinary care breeder referral, 48 adult dog checkups, 178–179 PRA screening requirement, 207 breeder’s care of puppies, 43 Web site, 153, 247–248, 257 cost, 23–24 Yorkshire Terrier Connection, 249 emergencies, 199–203 Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue, Inc., first appointment, 92 55, 249 health insurance, 181 Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Network, Inc., health records, 182 55, 249 need for, 14–15