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- What do you need to cut a Yorkshire fur
- What to consider before cutting a dog's fur
- How to groom Yorkshire
- Types of grooming for Yorkshire
- When to cut a Yorkshire for the first time
if you don't know how cut the fur to a Yorkshire and you don't want to take you to a canine hairdresser, we at PeritoAnimal will help you in this task.
The grooming for Yorkshire must be carried out with constancy. In addition to being hypoallergenic, Yorkshire fur grows very fast and it's easy to care for. You can choose between different hairstyles and cuts for your pet. Keep track of the utensils you need, what you should be aware of before you do it, and the precautions you need to take. We remind you that the ideal is to take these animals to a specialized professional, who will certainly offer the best care for our furry best friend.
What do you need to cut a Yorkshire fur
The first thing that must be done before shearing for Yorkshire is to gather all the necessary material that will be used in the process. See below all the materials list:
- electric machine: there are several models for sale that will allow you to use one mode or another depending on the thickness and cut of the hair you want, in addition to being able to reach certain delicate areas such as paw pads without accidentally hurting your puppy.
- Scissors: scissors are an essential element when cutting a dog's fur, as with it you can define certain areas of the fur or cut the ends better. There are several models and types, but the most recommended are straight scissors to cut body hair and other smaller ones with rounded tips for the ears and face, which are more delicate areas.
- Brush: There are several types of brushes for puppies, but you will have to choose one that best suits the length of your Yorkshire fur to brush regularly and another to help you trim the fur.
- Shampoo and conditioner: after grooming for Yorkshire, it is recommended to bathe them only with shampoo or shampoo and conditioner specific for puppies, to remove loose hairs that may have remained on their fur.
- Dryer: After bathing your shaved Yorkshire, you can dry your fur with a blow dryer quickly and conveniently without waiting for it to dry naturally. Use the dryer at a low temperature and power.
- spray shine: if you want your Yorkshire to look perfect like you would at a canine beauty contest, you can use this shine as a complement after drying your fur, to improve its appearance and shine even more.
What to consider before cutting a dog's fur
Before cutting a Yorkshire fur, it is important to know some characteristics about your fur and the necessary hair care:
- The standard Yorkshire Terrier usually has the smooth medium-long hair, it is prone to knots and to accumulate dirt, in addition to not having an undercoat of hair, so it is necessary to brush it at least every 2 days if you leave it with long hair. If you keep it short, once a week will be enough, but you should always be careful with knots.
- Yorkshire fur is easy to care for and maintain, but beyond that it is hypoallergenic, that is, it is ideal as a dog for people who are allergic, as it loses little hair.
- It is recommended to give bath to a Yorkshire every 2 weeks in general, but as always, it all depends on the life your pet has and if it gets dirty or not. It is important not to give it too many baths, otherwise it will lose its hypoallergenic properties that are in the skin and its natural oils.
- If you don't want to have problems with brushing and bathing your dog, it's best to get him used to these activities from an early age.
- After cutting your Yorkshire fur it is recommended to bathe it by soaping it and rinsing it with shampoo twice and then applying conditioner. And if you have a really big knot, you can apply a little conditioner before the shower and let it work for 5 minutes, so you'll be able to get it out more easily.
How to groom Yorkshire
If you want to cut your Yorkshire fur comfortably, we recommend that you put some towels that you don't use. on a table and place the dog over them so that you can reach all areas of his body. Caress him to calm him down and don't make any sudden movements, preventing him from getting nervous or trying to run away.
- First, it is advisable to start cut the hair on the loin/back first with scissors to remove the length and then with the machine to equalize it.Although Yorkshire fur is smooth, you can use a little water spray and a comb to smooth it even further and see what you need to cut more easily.
- continue on the hind legs and cut your pet's fur carefully and always keeping the scissors with the ends up so as not to hurt him, even if he moves a lot.
- Then keep cutting the Yorkshire fur by the neck, chest, belly and front legs. You can use either the scissors or the machine to take the length and match it, whichever works best for you. For the pads of the feet and the belly area it is better to use the machine.
- And finally, the more delicate parts of your pet. To cut the fur on the ears of a Yorkshire, inside and out, it is best to do it carefully with round-tipped scissors. And to cut the hair from the eyes, face and head, same thing. But it all depends on the style you want to give it.
Once it's over, as we've mentioned before, it's recommended to bathe the shaved Yorkshire to eliminate the remains of hair that were left and to have an even more beautiful fur.
Types of grooming for Yorkshire
There are many types of grooming for a Yorkshire and in PeritoAnimal we already have a specific article where we explain each one of them in detail. Still, below we'll suggest some options for you to choose which one you like best:
- grooming puppy: ideal for long-haired puppies. This involves cutting the ends of the animal's fur and leaving a maximum of 3 cm in length in its fur.
- Westy cut: as its name indicates, this type of grooming resembles the West Highland White Terrier and is intended to leave the hair on the body shorter than the hair on the face and head.
- Schnauzer Cut: it's about cutting the hair on the body and leaving the hair on the legs and head longer and leaving a visible beard, like that of a Schnauzers.
- Pekinese cut: Another style of grooming is the Pekinese cut, which focuses on leaving the hair on the head and ears long to simulate the long, drooping ears of this breed.
- Water dog grooming: for this cut you should let the Yorkshire fur grow a little and do not use any tools to straighten it, as it should look frizzy.
In addition to these haircuts, you can always style your Yorkshire with bobby pins or hair elastics and change the style whenever you want.
When to cut a Yorkshire for the first time
If you've recently adopted a Yorkshire terrier puppy, you probably have some questions about grooming sessions. When should you bathe a puppy for the first time? When should you groom it? In either case, it will be wise to wait until the puppy has completed his vaccination schedule and your immune system is strong and stable. It's important to note that fur helps a dog regulate his temperature, both in winter and summer, so excess hair while he's still developing and his immune system is weak can encourage him to suffer from certain illnesses.
around the 5 months oldLet's start looking at how the Yorkshire mane starts to grow and even how the fringe becomes uncomfortable. At that point, when we consider that the haircut is really necessary, we can start cutting our yorkie's hair.
Before shaving it, you will need to make a positive association between handling, all the tools you will be using and it to prevent it from getting scared, uncomfortable or starting to show. unwanted behavior. This point is especially important as Yorkshire will need regular grooming sessions throughout their lives and it is important to start positively.
You can introduce it to the tools while the reward with snacks for dogs, you can bathe them to get used to handling them or let them hear the noise of the machine while you pet them from time to time. You will need to do a few sessions until you are sure your dog is not fearful or reactive to these situations.
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