Regular Grooming Is The Key!
The beautiful coat draws many eyes to the Yorkshire Terrier but as a hallmark trait of the breed can be discouraging to those thinking of the upkeep of a pet.
The regular grooming allows you more time with your dog than many people but remember much of this you can do while watching television or relaxing in the evening.
Yorkie puppies greatly benefit from this.
A regular grooming keeps your Yorkshire Terrier's hair and skin in condition and allows you to spot problems before they get to be big problems.
Keeping the coat free from mats and debris that tangles the hair can be a challenge.
The time you spend with your Yorkie is time many don't spend with their dogs.
Check his ears for signs of infection or signs they need cleaned.
Ask your Yorkie Breeder to show you the basic things to do.
Yorkie Puppies have a single coat, unlike the double coat of breeds like the Husky.
This allows the hair to lay flat like human hair.
Because of the difference in ph balance between dogs and humans, using a good quality dog shampoo is a better idea than human shampoo.
When you give your Yorkie a bath be sure to thoroughly rinse all the excess out after shampooing and conditioning - not doing so can mean irritation to your Yorkie's skin.
Gently brush the hair out as it dries.
If you keep a small spray bottle with a light mixture of conditioner and water it will help with daily grooming and break less of the hair off while grooming.
As Yorkshire Terriers of today are usually inside dogs having a clean dog makes for a much more pleasant household.
In choosing from Yorkie Puppies you have chosen a breed known for his coat.
He is bred for it, developed for it and genetically "wired" to grow hair.
This means more upkeep than a slick coated dog, but doesn't have to be impossible.
You may need to wash daily the area hit when a male urinates but other than that they can get by with periodic bathing.
A good quality pin brush and a comb are two important tools.
Use the brush first then comb thoroughly to remove any mats or tangles.
The faster and more often this is done the better for the dog.
They can be very uncomfortable if left to form larger mats.
Gently remove any accumulation or crusty buildup around the eye.
If you aren't showing your dog you can give a modified groom and remove the coat on the inside of the legs, behind the elbows and other areas that the small hairs get tangled.
Removing the hair around the anus helps with hygiene.
Grooming also includes trimming the toenails of Yorkie puppies, removing he excess hair between the toes, removing the hair on the top 1/3 of the ears.
Often the hair on the Yorkie's head is combed and tied into a ponytail on top of the dogs head.
If you bathe your Yorkie dog at home keep a good hold of them and have all of your supplies right there.
If you step away pick up your dog to do it - Yorkie puppies can jump off faster than you can imagine and because of their small size this can result in serious injury and broken bones.
If you blow dry your Yorkie watch the heat - the sensitive skin can be burned if the heat is too high.
If you use a towel gently squeeze the hair rather than touselling it as a short haired dog.
Care of the coat is a big part of having a Yorkshire Terrier, but it need not be an overwhelming problem nor should it dominate your day.
A few minutes daily keeps the coat up.
If you wish to depart a bit from the typical Yorkie Dog look you can give your Yorkshire Terrier a "puppy cut" or a modified schnauzer cut where the hair is shortened on the belly, making there less long hair "down low" to collect dirt and debris.
The Yorkie is a wonderful small dog and although the coat does take some special care it is a small amount of time to spend with your dog on a daily basis.
Your Yorkie will benefit from the regular attention and you will too! Yorkie Puppies are best taught to be handled for grooming from an early age.
While many have their dog professionally groomed this is something you can learn to do yourself.
If you make a mistake and cut too much off remember it's just hair and will grow back! The time spent with your Yorkie grooming is time well spent and can be positive for both.