How to Cut Hair Off Yorkshire Terriers
Yorkshire Terriers are a fun small breed dog with long black and brown hair. While the dog itself is small, grooming can be a big job. For full grooming a professional is recommended. If you are ready to attempt grooming a Yorkshire Terrier on your own follow these steps to help with the process.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Grooming Table with Grooming Straps
- Professional Dog Clippers
- Professional Grooming Scissors
- Clipper Blades: #10, #4, #4F (other lengths are optional)
- Clipper Coolant and Cleaner
- Combs
- Brush
- Matt Breaker
- Dog Nail Clippers
- Styptic Powder
- Dog Ear Cleaner
- Cotton Balls and Swabs
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Grooming a Yorkshire Terrier
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Place the Yorkshire Terrier on a table or other sturdy surface in order to bring him or her to a comfortble working height. This wil give you more control over the dog.
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Use a #10 blade on the dog clippers to clip under the hind legs of the dog and under the tail.
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Comb through the entire dog coat and remove any matts prior to bathing the Yorkie.
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Bathe and condition the Yorkshire Terrier using a professional dog shampoo and conditioning treatment. If a medicated shampoo is being used leave it on for the full recommended time.
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Completely dry the dog before proceeding with the grooming process. Trying to clip a wet dog will clog clippers and scissors and result in an uneven finished groom appearance.
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Comb through the entire dog coat after drying.
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Tie a top knot now if one is desired. A top knot is the tuft of hair tied up on the top of the Yorkshire Terrier's head, often tied with a ribbon or held with a barrette. Gather the hair from the base of the back of the head to the front of the ears and tie with a rubber band or hair clip.
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