Grooming your Yorkshire Terrier

Grooming needs is one of the most important things to be considered with Yorkshire terriers, these needs is to be taken care of to look great. Yorkshire terriers are very small and fragile, and due to this reason many people do not take their Yorkies to a groomer. Lots of people therefore groom their yorkies at home, this saves their time and money and also you will not get worried about handling your Yorkie to a stranger.

Brushing your Yorkie

The important steps to groom a Yorkshire terrier is to brush your Yorkie every day, if thats not possible then make it a habit of brushing your Yorkie every alternate day. There are many brushes available in market for your Yorkie. Try to look for brushes which are made from tight wire bristles. Always take the best brush which suits your hand perfectly! Before brushing remove all clothes and collars your Yorkie may be wearing. Now using a brush or a doggie comb, gently brush the fur to remove any knots or tangles. You can use a scissor to cut the knotted fur of your pup. Always replace the brush if they start to wear.

Bathing your Yorkshire Terrier

Bathing is very necessary for your Yorkie. You must bathe your Yorkie once in a month. Fill half of your bathtub with lukewarm water. Place your Yorkie in the bathtub and pour some water over the fur. Once your dog is wet use a mild soap or a dog shampoo, after completing this procedure use a cup to rinse your pup. It is very important to remove all soap or shampoo from your pup’s hair. If not removed properly it may cause irritation or skin problems for your dog. Make sure you dry your Yorkie properly with a clean towel, you can also use a dryer but make sure that the heat level isn’t set to high!

There is more to grooming rather than just brushing the hair. You must decide about the types of hair cut necessary for your Yorkie, as we properly maintain our hairs, so the same also lies with your Yorkshire. Their hair should also be maintained properly and well trimmed.

If you don’t want to take all this headache regarding maintaining your Yorkshire terrier, then it is important to invest some money in getting the right tools to groom your Yorkie properly. Don’t think about the price you will invest, think about your Yorkie instead who will look good and be healthier after you invest money for the quality groom!