The good news about Yorkshire Terriers is that they shed very little. This, however, does not mean they don't need to be groomed. Proper grooming of your Yorkshire Terrier will ensure that your dog feels good and looks good.
Yorkshire Terrier - Dog Lover
Showing posts with label grooming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grooming. Show all posts
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Puppy care - Yorkshire Terriers need constant grooming
Yorkshire Terriers need constant grooming. Make sure you are trimming your puppy's hair growth on his ears. At the age of six months his ears will be firmly set. If the hair has grown out, then the ears will not set up firmly. Keeping the hair around his rear end trimmed will help eliminate the build-up of feces.
Make sure to use a clean, warm, wet wash cloth to remove the gunk around his eyes, as this could promote unwanted bacterial growth and may rot the hair around his eyes. Make sure to feed your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy quality healthy puppy dog food. Good-quality food is high in price, but will help avoid costly veterinarian bills due to allergy problems in the future.
Yorkshire Terrier - Dog Lover
Make sure to use a clean, warm, wet wash cloth to remove the gunk around his eyes, as this could promote unwanted bacterial growth and may rot the hair around his eyes. Make sure to feed your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy quality healthy puppy dog food. Good-quality food is high in price, but will help avoid costly veterinarian bills due to allergy problems in the future.
Yorkshire Terrier - Dog Lover
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Owner guide - Be prepared to spend time on grooming and bathing
Be prepared to spend time on grooming and bathing your Yorkshire Terrier. Because they have long coats, Yorkshire Terrier must have baths and their coats must be trimmed short or shaved for convenience and hygiene.
Yorkshire Terrier - Dog Lover
Yorkshire Terrier - Dog Lover
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
DOG FAQ - I will be bringing my new Yorkshire terrier puppy home soon, what do I need?
- A trusted qualified vet who specializes in smaller breeds
- Small kennel/crate
- Safe toys
- Grooming items, shampoo/conditioners, brush/comb
- Food (most often breeders recommend your Yorkshire terrier puppy maintain the same diet that he/she is on when adopted. If you’d like to change your Yorkshire terrier’s diet change it gradually to decrease the chances of an upset tummy.
- Soft bed
- Food/water dishes. Plastic food and water dishes normally are not recommended as they can harbor harmful bacteria.
- Harness type collar with leash
- Yorkshire Terrier handbooks for reference
There will be some things that you will need to purchase and have ready after you get your Yorkshire terrier. He will need a bed,dog food, toys, hair brushes, food and water bowl, leash, and collar. If you plan on transporting your Yorkshire terrier much, you will also need to get a pet carrier.
Yorkshire Terrier - Dog Lover
- Small kennel/crate
- Safe toys
- Grooming items, shampoo/conditioners, brush/comb
- Food (most often breeders recommend your Yorkshire terrier puppy maintain the same diet that he/she is on when adopted. If you’d like to change your Yorkshire terrier’s diet change it gradually to decrease the chances of an upset tummy.
- Soft bed
- Food/water dishes. Plastic food and water dishes normally are not recommended as they can harbor harmful bacteria.
- Harness type collar with leash
- Yorkshire Terrier handbooks for reference
There will be some things that you will need to purchase and have ready after you get your Yorkshire terrier. He will need a bed,dog food, toys, hair brushes, food and water bowl, leash, and collar. If you plan on transporting your Yorkshire terrier much, you will also need to get a pet carrier.
Yorkshire Terrier - Dog Lover
Sunday, August 16, 2009
DOG FAQ - Why is my Yorkshire’s coat not shiny and silky like seen in books?
Genetics plays a major factor in determining the coat your Yorkshire Terrier will achieve. Some mature to have a silky shiny coat with no problems matting while others are wooly and wavy and seem to matt easily. It has been seen that no bathing products can change the type of coat your Yorkshire Terrier is destined to have but find some grooming products make a coat more manageable and more desired.
Yorkshire Terrier - Dog Lover
Yorkshire Terrier - Dog Lover
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
GROOMING
The Yorkshire Terrier is known for its long & flowing coat, to maintain this appearance the coat requires daily grooming. Yorkshire Terriers possess what is known as a ’single coat,’ simply meaning that they do not have an undercoat. Their hair is incredibly soft & silky & is often referred to as being very similar to human hair. This fact is wonderful for people that are perhaps allergic to normal animal fur.
Yorkshire Terriers do not have the normal ‘fur’ of other dogs therefore they are less prone to possess the normal ‘doggy’ smells another bonus is that the breed does not shed its fur as most other dogs do.
Their hair grows permanently & can become very easily matted so needs regular trimming hence the reason for the topknot. A lot of people mistake the band or bow placed so perfectly in the dog’s fur as just a decorative piece, in truth without it the dog’s hair would be constantly in its eyes.
Some owners prefer to keep their Yorkshire Terriers clipped short for ease, this is a good idea but you must ensure that you are prepared to keep this up every few months.
Before you brush your Yorkshire Terrier lightly mist their coat with a solution of warm water & a normal mild dog conditioner this will assist to soften the coat. If you groom the coat completely dry it can make it harder to work through any tangles & there is more chance that you will break the hair.
Refrain from using a natural bristle brush, as they are likely to ’snag’ the dog’s coat. The best type of brush for the fine, silky hair of the Yorkshire Terrier is a good quality pin brush with a rubber backing to it. Keep away from the pin brushes that have the little balls on the ends of the pins as they have a tendency to pull at the coat & break the fine hair.
After brushing your dog’s coat thoroughly use a wide toothed comb to gently go over the coat again as this will just ensure that you have removed all the tangles.
Grooming does not just involve the brushing & combing of your canine friend it should include checking your dog’s ears, eyes, teeth, paws & their nails. Of course these other checks do not have to be completed on a daily basis but it is a good idea to adopt a regular routine, perhaps every couple of days.
Take great care when clipping your dog’s nails if they are done frequently it makes it easier as you will not have to cut so much off each time you clip them, just ‘tip’ the very ends. If you cut too far down the claw you risk catching the ‘quick’ this is the term for the nerves & blood vessels that supply the nail. If the worst happens & you accidentally clip the quick, do not panic, have some powder to hand even talcum powder will do & pop some onto the claw in question. The powder will aid in coagulating the blood therefore stemming the flow.
Never attempt to stick anything into your dog’s ears, simply just wipe around the outer ear & very gently around the inner ear. Look at your dog’s ears regularly & become accustomed to their normal appearance, this way you will be instantly aware if anything alters.
It is important to clean your Yorkshire Terrier’s teeth regularly with a special dog toothbrush & paste, encouraging your dog to chew at hide based treats is also a good idea as this will help to reduce tartar building up.
Yorkshire Terrier - Dog Lover
Yorkshire Terriers do not have the normal ‘fur’ of other dogs therefore they are less prone to possess the normal ‘doggy’ smells another bonus is that the breed does not shed its fur as most other dogs do.
Their hair grows permanently & can become very easily matted so needs regular trimming hence the reason for the topknot. A lot of people mistake the band or bow placed so perfectly in the dog’s fur as just a decorative piece, in truth without it the dog’s hair would be constantly in its eyes.
Some owners prefer to keep their Yorkshire Terriers clipped short for ease, this is a good idea but you must ensure that you are prepared to keep this up every few months.
Before you brush your Yorkshire Terrier lightly mist their coat with a solution of warm water & a normal mild dog conditioner this will assist to soften the coat. If you groom the coat completely dry it can make it harder to work through any tangles & there is more chance that you will break the hair.
Refrain from using a natural bristle brush, as they are likely to ’snag’ the dog’s coat. The best type of brush for the fine, silky hair of the Yorkshire Terrier is a good quality pin brush with a rubber backing to it. Keep away from the pin brushes that have the little balls on the ends of the pins as they have a tendency to pull at the coat & break the fine hair.
After brushing your dog’s coat thoroughly use a wide toothed comb to gently go over the coat again as this will just ensure that you have removed all the tangles.
Grooming does not just involve the brushing & combing of your canine friend it should include checking your dog’s ears, eyes, teeth, paws & their nails. Of course these other checks do not have to be completed on a daily basis but it is a good idea to adopt a regular routine, perhaps every couple of days.
Take great care when clipping your dog’s nails if they are done frequently it makes it easier as you will not have to cut so much off each time you clip them, just ‘tip’ the very ends. If you cut too far down the claw you risk catching the ‘quick’ this is the term for the nerves & blood vessels that supply the nail. If the worst happens & you accidentally clip the quick, do not panic, have some powder to hand even talcum powder will do & pop some onto the claw in question. The powder will aid in coagulating the blood therefore stemming the flow.
Never attempt to stick anything into your dog’s ears, simply just wipe around the outer ear & very gently around the inner ear. Look at your dog’s ears regularly & become accustomed to their normal appearance, this way you will be instantly aware if anything alters.
It is important to clean your Yorkshire Terrier’s teeth regularly with a special dog toothbrush & paste, encouraging your dog to chew at hide based treats is also a good idea as this will help to reduce tartar building up.
Yorkshire Terrier - Dog Lover
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)