The author tells new and prospective owners, as well as experienced owners of Yorkies virtually everything they need to know about purchase, care, nutrition, behavior, training, and breeding of this delightful canine. She discusses selecting a healthy dog, coping with breed-specific concerns, specialized grooming, small-dog nutrition and training, competitions, health care, first aid, and much more. BarronÂ’s Pet Handbooks are extra-large versions of the well-known Pet OwnerÂ’s Manual series, with more detailed information, more photos, and more advice.