| The Yorkshire Terrier is known for its long & flowing | | | | tangles. |
| coat, to maintain this appearance the coat requires | | | | Grooming does not just involve the brushing & |
| daily grooming. Yorkshire Terriers possess what is | | | | combing of your canine friend it should include |
| known as a 'single coat,' simply meaning that they do | | | | checking your dog's ears, eyes, teeth, paws & their |
| not have an undercoat. Their hair is incredibly soft & | | | | nails. Of course these other checks do not have to |
| silky & is often referred to as being very similar to | | | | be completed on a daily basis but it is a good idea to |
| human hair. This fact is wonderful for people that are | | | | adopt a regular routine, perhaps every couple of |
| perhaps allergic to normal animal fur. | | | | days. |
| Yorkshire Terriers do not have the normal 'fur' of | | | | Take great care when clipping your dog's nails if they |
| other dogs therefore they are less prone to possess | | | | are done frequently it makes it easier as you will not |
| the normal 'doggy' smells another bonus is that the | | | | have to cut so much off each time you clip them, |
| breed does not shed its fur as most other dogs do. | | | | just 'tip' the very ends. If you cut too far down the |
| Their hair grows permanently & can become very | | | | claw you risk catching the 'quick' this is the term for |
| easily matted so needs regular trimming hence the | | | | the nerves & blood vessels that supply the nail. If |
| reason for the topknot. A lot of people mistake the | | | | the worst happens & you accidentally clip the quick, |
| band or bow placed so perfectly in the dog's fur as | | | | do not panic, have some powder to hand even |
| just a decorative piece, in truth without it the dog's | | | | talcum powder will do & pop some onto the claw in |
| hair would be constantly in its eyes. | | | | question. The powder will aid in coagulating the blood |
| Some owners prefer to keep their Yorkshire Terriers | | | | therefore stemming the flow. |
| clipped short for ease, this is a good idea but you | | | | Never attempt to stick anything into your dog's ears, |
| must ensure that you are prepared to keep this up | | | | simply just wipe around the outer ear & very gently |
| every few months. | | | | around the inner ear. Look at your dog's ears |
| Before you brush your Yorkshire Terrier lightly mist | | | | regularly & become accustomed to their normal |
| their coat with a solution of warm water & a normal | | | | appearance, this way you will be instantly aware if |
| mild dog conditioner this will assist to soften the coat. | | | | anything alters. |
| If you groom the coat completely dry it can make it | | | | It is important to clean your Yorkshire Terrier's teeth |
| harder to work through any tangles & there is more | | | | regularly with a special dog toothbrush & paste, |
| chance that you will break the hair. | | | | encouraging your dog to chew at hide based treats is |
| Refrain from using a natural bristle brush, as they are | | | | also a good idea as this will help to reduce tartar |
| likely to 'snag' the dog's coat. The best type of brush | | | | building up. |
| for the fine, silky hair of the Yorkshire Terrier is a | | | | The two main reasons for regular grooming are: |
| good quality pin brush with a rubber backing to it. | | | | 1. If your Yorkshire Terrier looks great he/she will |
| Keep away from the pin brushes that have the little | | | | feel great. |
| balls on the ends of the pins as they have a | | | | 2. As you are grooming you can check for any sores, |
| tendency to pull at the coat & break the fine hair. | | | | lumps or cuts on your dog. |
| After brushing your dog's coat thoroughly use a wide | | | | Help to keep your Yorkshire Terrier happy & healthy |
| toothed comb to gently go over the coat again as | | | | by grooming him/her regularly, after all if your dog is |
| this will just ensure that you have removed all the | | | | happy you are happy! |