| If you are planning on showing your Yorkie dog or just | | | | one that is used by many Yorkie breeders and |
| want your Teacup Yorkie to look his or her very best, | | | | owners alike is the puppy clip. This clip is basically a |
| using the correct clipping techniques and the proven | | | | short all over cut that is similar to the natural hair of the |
| tricks of the trade for keeping your Yorkie dogs | | | | Yorkie puppy, hence the name. This is an ideal cut for |
| looking tip top is important. | | | | busy Yorkie dogs and is the most common clip used |
| Yorkie breeders, especially those that are actively | | | | on Teacup Yorkies. |
| involved in showing their dogs are the true experts at | | | | Another clipping option is the Schnauzer clip which is |
| keeping Yorkie dogs looking their very best. Yorkshire | | | | slightly more stylized. In this clip Yorkie breeders and |
| Terriers will need routine grooming to prevent their | | | | groomers clip the hair on the body short, but the longer |
| coats from becoming matted and uncared for, so | | | | hair on the legs and around the face is shaped and |
| starting early in developing a sound grooming routine is | | | | trimmed, not completely clipped. |
| important. | | | | Clipping or trimming of the face and ears of the |
| In addition most Yorkie breeders will clip or shape | | | | Yorkshire Terrier needs to be done with caution to |
| Yorkshire Terriers coats before a show. This adds to | | | | avoid any possible chance of injury to the dog. Even |
| the overall appearance of the dog but it is also | | | | with small Teacup Yorkies having someone else hold |
| important to ensure that you stay within the breed | | | | the Yorkie dog's head is a good idea. Start with only |
| standards for clipping for a show. The key factors for | | | | small amounts of hair being removed, you can always |
| Yorkie breeders with regards to showing the Yorkie | | | | cut a bit more if needed but cutting too much can lead |
| include: | | | | to an uneven or unbalanced look. |
| One of the most important features of the Yorkshire | | | | Most Yorkie breeders have enough experience to clip |
| terrier is its distinctive long coat. | | | | correctly the first time, but new owners should start |
| The coat should be very shiny and glossy and very | | | | with small cuts and then move into more complete |
| fine textured. | | | | cuts and clips once they gain proficiency. |
| The coat should extend to the ground and should be | | | | The clipping and trimming advice provided by Yorkie |
| absolutely straight and not curly or wavy. | | | | breeders will be very specific to the breed, which is |
| The coat may be trimmed to make movement easier, | | | | ideal since a grooming routine as well as clipping and |
| and the hair on the feet may also be trimmed for | | | | trimming is critical to keeping Yorkie dogs looking their |
| appearance. | | | | very best. Since Yorkie dogs, like any other breed, |
| The hair on the head can be parted to the side and | | | | have their own needs and requirements, working with |
| tied back with two bows, or can be tied with one bow | | | | someone with specific breed knowledge and |
| in the center of the head. | | | | experience rather than just working with someone that |
| The hair on the muzzle is very long and should blend | | | | is familiar with dogs is very important. |
| with the hair on the chest for a nice presentation. | | | | Typical advice from Yorkie breeders on clipping is |
| The hair on the ears can be trimmed to give a neat | | | | basic, simple and will definitely make this task easier on |
| appearance. | | | | both the dog and the owner. If you are planning on |
| The Yorkie does not have a furry undercoat, so there | | | | using a professional groomer, start by asking Yorkie |
| is little shedding. It is necessary to keep the long hair on | | | | breeders for recommendations. This will be particularly |
| the face pulled back unless it is clipped short. Many | | | | important if you are planning on showing toy, standard |
| owners that are not showing their Yorkies simply cut | | | | or Teacup Yorkies in any type of event. The groomer |
| the hair, to keep it out of the dog's eyes and mouth, | | | | will need to be aware of the correct type of clips and |
| and to keep the Yorkie looking neat | | | | cuts that are acceptable in the ring. |
| The most common clip for a Yorkshire Terrier, and | | | | |