Grooming Your Yorkie
One of a Yorkies most prominent features is their beautiful, silky coat. Many people decide to own Yorkies for this reason. This, along with their intelligence, makes them a good choice for showdogs, and competitions. However, their coat requires special attention and grooming. This article will help understand the correct way for grooming your Yorkie.
A Yorkies hair is very much like human hair. It is soft, fine, silky, and doesn't shed much. This makes Yorkies a good choice for people with pet allergies, since there is almost no shedding and pet dander.
You will need a gooming comb for your Yorkie to comb their coat. Find one that is soft for their delicate skin, using one that is hard can be painful to your Yorkie. Make it a daily habit to comb your Yorkies coat of hair. Combing through your Yorkies hair daily keeps their coat untangled and clean.
Yorkies have long coats which become dirty fairly easily, which is why it is important to give your Yorkie a good bath at least once every other week, depending on how dirty your Yorkie gets. You can bath your Yorkie with special small dog shampoo found at most pet stores. Simply use the instructed amount of the shampoo with warm water and a towel, scrubbing everywhere on your Yorkie, rinse and dry-off, and your done.
It is common for mucus to accumulate around the eyes of Yorkies. You can clean this by taking a warm towel and gently wiping it off, followed by gently drying the area with a dry cloth.
You will need to check for Yorkies ears regularly for mites and excessive wax buildup. It is important to keep the hair trimmed inside the ear also; this is something which should be done by a professional groomer.
Pay close attention for tarter buildup on your Yorkies teeth. There are countless products out there for cleaning your dogs teeth, but every Yorkie is different, and you will need to ask your groomer or Veternarian for which one is right for your Yorkie.
It's easy to want to buy the cheap, store-brand dog food when you go shopping. However spending a few extra dollars and getting the premium dog food can mean a world of difference. Premium dog food can give your Yorkie a shinier, healthier looking coat.
Unless you have the professional knowledge and proper tools, you will still need to take your Yorkie to get professional groomed on a regular basis. They can do many things which most Yorkie owners are unable to do, such as proper hair trimming, and cleaning their anus glands.
Yorkies are small, with no undercoat, which means they may get cold in cooler climates. Putting something as simple as a shirt or sweater on your Yorkie can keep them warm, while looking high-class.
Yorkies are beautiful animals and loving pets. Let's keep our Yorkies looking clean and healthy. It only takes a small amount of devoted time and money to keep them that way. If you need to, schedule out when you plan on taking your Yorkie to get professionally groomed, and when you are going to spend time grooming them. This will make it much easier if you live a busy, or hectic life.
A Yorkies hair is very much like human hair. It is soft, fine, silky, and doesn't shed much. This makes Yorkies a good choice for people with pet allergies, since there is almost no shedding and pet dander.
You will need a gooming comb for your Yorkie to comb their coat. Find one that is soft for their delicate skin, using one that is hard can be painful to your Yorkie. Make it a daily habit to comb your Yorkies coat of hair. Combing through your Yorkies hair daily keeps their coat untangled and clean.
Yorkies have long coats which become dirty fairly easily, which is why it is important to give your Yorkie a good bath at least once every other week, depending on how dirty your Yorkie gets. You can bath your Yorkie with special small dog shampoo found at most pet stores. Simply use the instructed amount of the shampoo with warm water and a towel, scrubbing everywhere on your Yorkie, rinse and dry-off, and your done.
It is common for mucus to accumulate around the eyes of Yorkies. You can clean this by taking a warm towel and gently wiping it off, followed by gently drying the area with a dry cloth.
You will need to check for Yorkies ears regularly for mites and excessive wax buildup. It is important to keep the hair trimmed inside the ear also; this is something which should be done by a professional groomer.
Pay close attention for tarter buildup on your Yorkies teeth. There are countless products out there for cleaning your dogs teeth, but every Yorkie is different, and you will need to ask your groomer or Veternarian for which one is right for your Yorkie.
It's easy to want to buy the cheap, store-brand dog food when you go shopping. However spending a few extra dollars and getting the premium dog food can mean a world of difference. Premium dog food can give your Yorkie a shinier, healthier looking coat.
Unless you have the professional knowledge and proper tools, you will still need to take your Yorkie to get professional groomed on a regular basis. They can do many things which most Yorkie owners are unable to do, such as proper hair trimming, and cleaning their anus glands.
Yorkies are small, with no undercoat, which means they may get cold in cooler climates. Putting something as simple as a shirt or sweater on your Yorkie can keep them warm, while looking high-class.
Yorkies are beautiful animals and loving pets. Let's keep our Yorkies looking clean and healthy. It only takes a small amount of devoted time and money to keep them that way. If you need to, schedule out when you plan on taking your Yorkie to get professionally groomed, and when you are going to spend time grooming them. This will make it much easier if you live a busy, or hectic life.
