The Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) consistently ranks among America’s top ten most popular dog breeds. And why not-they’re adorable and outgoing dogs who love to play and cuddle! But all that long silky hair can be a challenge to groom (not to mention ear cleaning and nail trimming). The two speeds give you enough power to groom your entire Yorkie with a slower speed for sensitive areas like the potty paths, feet, and face. Here we’ll offer a few grooming tips for those of you who want to groom your Yorkie at home.īefore you begin, you will need to gather certain supplies. 1 Andis ProClip AGC Super 2-Speed Detachable Blade Clipper These are the preferred brand and style of clippers for many professional groomers. Even with a compliant dog that’s accustomed to being handled, a thorough grooming can take an hour or more. So be sure you have enough time to work though al the steps without rushing. If this is your first time, you may want to sit in with a professional groomer or watch a few tutorial videos to see the techniques firsthand.
Brushing Your Yorkieīegin by giving your Yorkie a gentle brushing. Brush until the hair hangs smooth and straight.īegin from the head and neck and move back to the body, legs, chest, and tail, in that order.īecause a Yorkie’s hair is virtually impossible to brush when wet, brushing should be done before bathing. Cleaning Your Yorkie’s Eyes And Earsīefore bathing, carefully remove any excess accumulations around the tear ducts. Since Yorkies are extra sensitive around the eyes, trimming the hairs there should be done with extreme caution. The idea is to trim away just enough excess hair to clear the dog’s field of vision and to remove any hairs that may curl back and irritate the eyes.
