| Part 1 | The King of Terriers | 1 |
| 1 | Is a Yorkshire Terrier the Right Dog for You? | 3 |
| Dog Ownership Is a Responsibility | 4 |
| The Pros and Cons of Dog Ownership | 8 |
| A Yorkie's Unique Characteristics | 10 |
| 2 | What Is a Yorkshire Terrier? | 15 |
| The History of the Breed | 16 |
| The Yorkie in the United States | 18 |
| The AKC Breed Standard | 18 |
| The Yorkie Today | 25 |
| 3 | The Yorkie Is a Terrier! | 27 |
| Terriers Are Different | 28 |
| Some Popular Terriers | 32 |
| 4 | Finding a Yorkie for You | 37 |
| Finding a Reputable Breeder | 38 |
| Take a Look at Yorkie Rescue | 45 |
| Choosing the Right Dog for You | 48 |
| Part 2 | There's a Puppy in the House! | 51 |
| 5 | Prior Planning Is Everything! | 53 |
| Puppy-Proofing Your House | 54 |
| Puppy-Proofing Your Yard | 57 |
| Pet Professionals Can Help | 59 |
| A Supply Checklist | 61 |
| 6 | Begin Establishing Household Rules | 67 |
| Your Yorkie Needs a Leader | 68 |
| Your Yorkie Needs Rules | 70 |
| Decide on the Rules | 72 |
| Rules Prevent Problems | 74 |
| 7 | Housetraining Can Be a Challenge! | 77 |
| Tiny Dogs Can Be Housetrained! | 78 |
| A Crate Can Help | 79 |
| Housetraining Your Yorkie | 83 |
| Dogs Are Creatures of Habit | 85 |
| 8 | Socialization Is Vital | 91 |
| The Importance of Socialization | 92 |
| How and When to Socialize | 94 |
| Watch for Fear Periods | 99 |
| Socialization Is a Process | 101 |
| Part 3 | The Healthy Yorkshire Terrier | 105 |
| 9 | Grooming Your Yorkie | 107 |
| Ah, That Yorkie Coat! | 108 |
| Grooming Is a Process | 111 |
| Trimming Toenails | 119 |
| Ears, Teeth, and More | 121 |
| 10 | Keeping Your Yorkie Healthy | 125 |
| Your Partner in Your Yorkies' Health | 126 |
| Spaying and Neutering Are Important! | 133 |
| Taking Care of Your Yorkie | 136 |
| Get Out and Have Some Fun! | 137 |
| 11 | Good Nutrition Is Important | 143 |
| All About Canine Nutrition | 144 |
| Commercial Dog Foods | 146 |
| Cooking for Your Yorkie | 151 |
| Taking a Look at Supplements and Treats | 155 |
| When to Feed and How Much? | 156 |
| 12 | Health Problems to Watch Out For | 159 |
| Inherited Health Problems and Birth Defects | 160 |
| Small Dogs Have Special Problems | 163 |
| Dangerous Canine Diseases | 164 |
| Fleas, Ticks, and Other Bugs! | 166 |
| 13 | Emergency First Aid | 175 |
| Know Where to Get Help | 176 |
| An Emergency First-Aid Kit | 177 |
| Restraining Your Yorkie | 179 |
| Canine CPR | 181 |
| Emergency First-Aid Guidelines | 183 |
| Natural (and Other) Disasters | 189 |
| Part 4 | The Well-Behaved Yorkie | 191 |
| 14 | You Are Your Yorkie's Teacher | 193 |
| Training You and Your Yorkie | 194 |
| Training Techniques and Tools | 195 |
| Teaching Your Yorkie | 203 |
| Be Your Yorkie's Leader | 205 |
| Make Your Training Successful | 206 |
| 15 | The Eight Basic Obedience Commands | 209 |
| Let's Start with the Basics | 210 |
| Teaching the Heel Command | 221 |
| Tips for Successful Training | 223 |
| 16 | Yorkies Will Make Mistakes | 227 |
| Why Do Yorkies Get into Trouble? | 228 |
| How Do Dog Owners Cause the Problem? | 232 |
| Common Behavior Problems and Solutions | 235 |
| Suggestions for Additional Canine Problems | 239 |
| 17 | Understanding Yorkie Behavior | 241 |
| How Dogs Make Sense of the World | 242 |
| Understanding Hunting Dog Behavior | 245 |
| Looking at the Strange Things Dogs Do | 247 |
| Common Questions and Answers About Dog Behavior | 248 |
| Appendixes | |
| A | A Doggy Dictionary | 251 |
| B | Yorkies (and Other Dogs) on the Internet | 255 |
| Index | 259 |
