| Yorkshire Terriers make wonderful pets. They are | | | | them regularly, at least one to two times a week. This |
| small and so they are easy to pick up and get around, | | | | will keep dirt and grime out of their hair, as well as |
| but they also make great watchdogs. They are | | | | keep it from getting matted and tangled. There are |
| obviously quite fragile and therefore are not the best | | | | many good dog shampoos on the market to choose |
| protectors, but they are always alert and will notify you | | | | from, and remember to be careful when washing |
| if there is any movement or noises that you may not | | | | around the dog's eyes because you do not want to |
| be able to hear yourself. They truly make wonderful | | | | get soap or water in them. |
| pets, even if there are children in the home. | | | | One way to cut down on daily grooming time is to |
| They should be trained, just as with any other type of | | | | maintain a Yorkshire Terrier puppy cut on your pet. |
| dog, but as long as you give them proper obedience | | | | The Yorkshire Terrier grooming process may seem a |
| training when they are young they will make not only | | | | bit complicated and may take a bit more time than |
| an ideal pet but also a great companion. Just keep in | | | | other dog grooming, but it is really all worth it to have |
| mind that Yorkshire Terrier grooming is often | | | | such a delightful pet as the Yorkie. They are adorable |
| considered as being a downfall to this breed, as they | | | | and loving and extremely loyal. They are also very |
| require a great deal more care and maintenance. As | | | | active and alert so they are always a lot of fun and |
| long as you are going to be willing and able to make | | | | love to get out and go for walks. |
| time for this however, you should have no problems. | | | | With proper Yorkshire Terrier grooming you can keep |
| Before you begin your Yorkshire Terrier grooming, it is | | | | your Yorkie looking and feeling at their very best and |
| important to know that they are a single coated breed. | | | | this is particularly important for their confidence and |
| This means that they do not have an undercoat. Unlike | | | | self esteem. Many pet owners are not aware that by |
| most other breeds of dog, their coats are very similar | | | | grooming your pet you are helping boost their |
| to human hair. This does not mean that you should use | | | | confidence, and in turn this will affect the way they |
| human shampoo on your dog's hair however, because | | | | feel about themselves and also the way they act |
| dog's have different chemical balances than humans | | | | towards others. If you ever need help or advice on |
| and so using this type of shampoo on them can result | | | | grooming your Yorkie you can contact your |
| in dry and flaky skin. | | | | veterinarian and ask them for more information on this, |
| Bathing is also a very important part of Yorkshire | | | | and of course you can also do your own research as |
| Terrier grooming, and it is important that you bathe | | | | well. |