| The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the smallest and cutest | | | | schedule. Since their hair is so long, it is prone to getting |
| breeds of dog available today, and as such as | | | | tangled, as tangles can turn into matting which can in |
| experienced a massive rise in popularity. These dogs | | | | turn cause your dog lots of discomfort. Acquiring the |
| are highly sought after and enjoyed by singles and | | | | proper brushes and combs are the first step in |
| families alike. If you are considering getting a Yorkshire | | | | grooming a Yorkie. You must find a long-toothed metal |
| Terrier puppy or adult dog, it is important to recognize | | | | comb and a thin pin brush, both of which you will use |
| the chores that go along with owning such a breed, like | | | | to get through tangles on your dog's coat. These |
| grooming needs. | | | | types of brushes and combs are necessary, as bristle |
| Yorkshire Terriers are interesting in that they do not | | | | brushes or other types of brushes can actually break |
| have an undercoat. Because of this, they barely shed | | | | your Yorkies coat or irritate the skin. Brushing and |
| and are considered hypoallergenic breeds of dog. The | | | | combing with the proper tools will instead stimulate |
| lack of an undercoat and the style of their long, silky | | | | blood flow to the skin and keep your Yorkie's coat |
| hair makes their fur feel a lot like the hair on the head | | | | shiny and healthy. When brushing and combing your |
| of a human. Yorkies come in many coat varieties, all | | | | Yorkshire Terrier, you will want to mist their coat lightly |
| multicolored. The color combinations can include any | | | | with water or heavily diluted conditioner to prevent |
| variety of black, tans, golds, browns, and blues. | | | | breakage of the hair. Depending on your Yorkie's |
| The most important aspect of grooming your | | | | activity level, brushing should occur every day to every |
| Yorkshire Terrier is developing a regular brushing | | | | other day in order to prevent tangling. |