There are many wonderful breeds of dog to choose from, but the Yorkshire Terrier is by far one of the most popular and for good reason. They are lovable, friendly, and loyal dogs and they are absolutely adorable. There are a few downfalls to owning a Yorkie however, which you of course will want to be aware of before you decide on this breed for yourself.
Yorkshire Terrier grooming in particular takes a fair bit of time and effort, and so if you are an extremely busy person then you may want to go with a different breed of dog. Grooming is of course important with all dogs but Yorkies more than almost any other need a lot of care and maintenance. Especially because of their long hair, duties such as brushing, shampooing and conditioning are going to be a regular task. Performing these grooming tasks, although beneficial to the owner pet relationship, can be outsourced to a professional groomer.
One of the most important things in Yorkshire Terrier grooming is bathing. Bathing will help to keep their hair clean and tangle free, and the best idea is to give them what is known as a pre-bath. During this pre-bath you want to go through their fur and look for any snarls or tangles, and get these free before actually giving them a bath. This is because if you do it before the hair gets wet you will find it easier to get out any knots.
You also want to make sure that you get their coat trimmed on a regular basis, and you can do this yourself if you have experience or know what you are doing. Otherwise you will want to bring them to a professional groomer for this so that you do not leave them with a butchered looking haircut. You will of course have to pay a fee for this service but it will be well worth it to have your dog looking great.
Yorkshire Terriers really do make wonderful pets. Not only are they great pets but they are great friends, and every Yorkshire Terrier owner is nothing less than superbly proud of their dog. As long as you perform proper and regular grooming, including Yorkshire Terrier cuts, you should not have any problems and you will have a beautiful and healthy dog.
Take care when you are choosing the grooming products and tools that you want to get for your dog, such as shampoo, conditioner, brushes and nail clippers. You want to choose items that are going to be high quality but which are not going to be overly expensive. Check out your local pet shops, but keep in mind that there are also many specialty pet shops you may want to browse through. Shopping online for your pet products is another great idea, but make sure that you take care when shopping over the Internet.
Susan Bailey loves everything having to do with dogs, including Yorkshire Terrier history. The Yorkshire Terrier was a much larger breed in the beginning. This author is currently writing a series of articles containing Yorkshire Terrier information for interested readers.
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