Yorkshire Terriers have long and thick hair, which gives them a special charm. This beauty requires care: the dog should be brushed and trimmed regularly.
There are a large number of model haircuts for Yorkies that will give your pet a unique look. You can get your Yorkie cut at a grooming salon; a professional groomer will help you choose a style that is suitable for the dog.
A more budget-friendly option is to trim your Yorkie yourself. To do this, you need to learn some grooming rules and practice a little.
How to choose a haircut that suits your pet and how to properly trim your Yorkie at home will be discussed in the article.
When does a Yorkie get its haircut for the first time?
There is no need to trim your Yorkshire Terrier and rush to get a model hairstyle. The wool of this breed resembles human hair in structure. In puppies it is thinner, sparse, and reaches the desired thickness and density by about 10-12 months from the date of birth.
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You can groom your Yorkie for the first time at the age of 4-6 weeks.
Procedures that are included in a hygienic haircut: trimming the length of hair on the ears, trimming the groin area are also preferably done in salons.
Standard
Also called classic. It is carried out according to certain rules and is suitable for show dogs . First, a hygienic haircut is carried out, then the fur on the body, legs, tail is trimmed, and the face is shaped.
For the most part, excess length and split ends are removed. There are no significant changes in the dog's appearance. When maintaining long hair, owners should consider several nuances:
- daily brushing;
- fight against tangles;
- frequent washing, especially in bad weather.
Selecting a location
There are several options for the first and subsequent haircuts of a Yorkie:
- Invite an experienced craftsman to your home. A familiar environment will save the pet and owner from tedious waiting; the professional will bring all the tools with him.
- Go to a specialized pet salon. This option is suitable for those who are willing to pay a tidy sum for the procedure.
- Haircut at home in natural conditions. The cheapest way out. Suitable for animals that are afraid of strangers or behave aggressively in unfamiliar surroundings.
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Types of Yorkie haircuts
In addition to a hygienic haircut, there are other types of hairstyles.
Cosmetic
It is not difficult to carry out the standard procedures for admission to the exhibition yourself at home. The hair in the groin and between the toes is removed, and the hair in the armpits and ears is shortened. The rest of the hair is trimmed and thoroughly combed.
Model
Popular model haircuts:
- "Like a puppy." Coat length is 2-3 cm. Suitable for Yorkies in the summer. An adult male after the work of a master will look like a puppy, hence the name of the model.
- "Like a schnauzer." Part of the animal's fur is shaved short with a clipper, the rest is trimmed with scissors.
- Square. The master’s task is to shape the hair on the animal’s face into a square.
- Chinese. This haircut option has several names (Korean style, kawaii model). The hairstyle turns the Yorkie's face into a cute toy. The hair behind the ears is left long, and the front side of the head is cut off and the cheeks are shaved. The hair on the neck and body is shortened to the maximum.
- "Chinchilla" Suitable for dogs with coats of any color. Haircut technique: thin lines are cut along the body, reminiscent of hieroglyphs on chinchillas. After some time, the regrown fur falls into the pattern and looks impressive.
- "French braid". A classic option for girls. The strip of wool along the Yorkie's back is not shortened, but braided.
- "Like a poodle." Suitable for boy and girl. The pet's head is decorated in a circle without bangs; females are left with a tail on the top of the head.
- "Under the Chinese Crested." This model is only suitable for girls. The dog retains long hair at the base of its paws, shaping it into a kind of flared pants. The Yorkie is left with long bangs on his head, which are recommended to be tied with a bow.
How to braid a Yorkshire Terrier?
If your Yorkie has a long coat, you can braid the hair. Use different options:
- Tail - collected at the back of the head and decorated with an elastic band with a bow; from medium-length wool, a “palm tree” is obtained, giving the Yorkie additional playfulness.
- Braids - they are woven along the back, on the head or along the spine.
- Onion - gather hair in a ponytail, form a bun and secure with a bow.
Jewelry and crab clips can be placed all over the body. The weaving should be done so that it is not tight and does not cause discomfort to the dog.
Features of grooming
Grooming is a full range of actions for caring for a Yorkie.
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Muzzle
Grooming your pet's face includes taking care of the area around the eyes, which is treated with special solutions to prevent inflammation.
The hair on a Yorkie's head is cut in the direction of hair growth, moving towards the back of the head. The area from the nose to the forehead is not trimmed, in this place the hair itself neatly lies along the parting.
Step-by-step instructions at home
If the owners do not have the opportunity to turn to professionals, the pet is groomed at home, following their recommendations step by step. You should also not skimp on materials and care products for the animal.
Required set of tools:
- Hair clipper with attachments and replaceable blades.
- Trimmer for removing hair in the groin area.
- A set of scissors of different shapes - small with rounded tips, long straight and curved.
- A mat cutter for removing matted wool.
- Set of combs for grooming. It is important to pay attention to the material here. Plastic has the properties of electrifying the fur, which can cause discomfort in the pet. A massage comb made of natural bristles stimulates blood circulation.
- Care products. Shampoos, balms, solutions for cleaning ears and for treating the skin around the eyes, oils: peach, burdock, grape seed.
- Tools for trimming nails: guillotine nail cutter, nippers.
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To carry out a haircut, it is advisable to use a cotton robe or shirt during the entire procedure. Synthetics are highly electrified.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Lay a special anti-slip mat on the table and install additional lighting.
- Bathe your Yorkie with shampoo and comb it thoroughly, removing matted hair if necessary.
- Remove hair from between the dog's toes, working with each paw in turn.
- Shave the hair from a third of the ear area with a millimeter nozzle. Design the lines beautifully. Use a trimmer or tongs to trim the hair in your ears.
- Remove stray hairs on the face using scissors with rounded tips.
- Draw a neat outline on the Yorkie’s cheeks and chin.
- Trim the hair on the butt and groin area with a clipper, turning the tool in different directions.
- Carry out a haircut of the body using movements from the tail to the head. In winter, it is better to leave the hair on the stomach, paws and neck long.
Post-procedure care
After trimming is completed, your Yorkie may experience itching and irritation of the skin. The reason is a reaction to the metal attachments of the machine or stress. Therefore, after cutting, it is recommended to immediately bathe and comb the animal.
the washing up
Wash your Yorkie using special products. Long hair also needs conditioner, the same series as the shampoo. You can read more about swimming here.
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The animal should be bathed in warm, but not hot water.
Combing
It is recommended to brush your Yorkie's coat every day.
Tools that professionals use when tidying up a dog’s hair:
- Pukhoderka. This device is convenient for pulling and untangling the hairs on your pet while drying with a hairdryer.
- Comb with knitting handle. It is needed to create hairstyles and evenly distribute strands.
- Metal comb. It is used when finishing a Yorkie's haircut and for styling.
Features of haircuts for boys and girls
The difference in choosing a model by gender depends only on the requirements, wishes and imagination of the owner. It’s hard to imagine a female Yorkie without a ponytail on her head, or a boy without a puppy or schnauzer haircut.
The long, well-groomed hair of Yorkies allows you to create hairstyles of any complexity: original braided braids, “skirts” or “pants”, intricate patterns. The more experienced the master, the more unusual solutions he can offer to furry clients.
Real show Yorkies
The show dog has luxurious, long, well-groomed fur. It is long, reaching to the floor. You need to trim the edge of the ear and hygienic areas. You need to align the fur along the contour.
At times when exhibitions are not held, curlers are used to prevent the fur from getting tangled.
Keeping a show Yorkie requires a lot of time and money from the owner. Having received all the titles, the dog is given a classic haircut. Below you can see the exhibition haircuts of boys Yorkie dogs in the photo.
Average price - 2000 rubles
Haircut frequency
General haircuts are carried out no more than once every 3 months. Repeating the procedure depends on the rate of hair growth, and it can be different in animals.
A hygienic haircut for a Yorkie is carried out once every 2-3 weeks.
Some stages of grooming require daily simple procedures - brushing, caring for the face and ears.
It is up to the owner to use the services of a pet salon, call a professional to your home, or give the Yorkie a haircut with his own hands. Hygienic cutting does not require great skills, but it is better to entrust the first model haircut to a specialist.
Hygienic
When the dog is four months old, you can begin to do a hygienic haircut . Yorkies' fur grows 1-2 cm per month, so regular trimming is required. Hygienic haircut includes:
- treatment of the inguinal and anal areas;
- cleaning and edging of ears;
- cutting hair around the eyes and on the back of the nose;
- trimming claws and hairs around the pads.
A short haircut using a clipper is also considered hygienic. It is done in the warm season, if the dog has skin diseases or mats. The main advantage is that it does not require special coat care. However, in winter the dog may be cold and will need insulated overalls or sweaters.
The variety in the choice of haircuts allows you to experiment with the appearance of the dog. It is important to remember that the main selection criterion is coat type . However, bad hairstyles will not be a problem because Yorkies' hair grows quickly. After 1-2 months, it will be possible to correct the shortcomings, or choose another option.
Video: master class
Before cutting your pet’s hair, it is recommended to watch a video of a professional groomer’s master class, study the sequence and become familiar with the types of hairstyles in the photo.
