Trimming Tips from Yorkie Breeders
If you plan to show your Yorkie dog or just want your teacup Yorkie to look its best, it is important to use the correct trimming techniques and proven tricks of the trade to keep your Yorkie dogs looking their best.
Yorkie breeders, especially those who are actively involved in showing their dogs, are the real experts in making Yorkie dogs look their best. Yorkshire Terriers will need routine care to prevent their coats from becoming tangled and unkempt, so it’s important to start early in developing a solid grooming routine.
Also, most Yorkie breeders will trim or shape Yorkshire Terriers coats before a show. This adds to the overall appearance of the dog, but it is also important to make sure it stays within breed standards for a show trim. Key factors for Yorkie breeders regarding displaying the Yorkie include:
One of the most important characteristics of the Yorkshire terrier is its distinctive long coat.
The coat should be very shiny and shiny and very fine in texture.
The coat must extend to the ground and must be absolutely smooth and not curly or wavy.
The coat can be trimmed for ease of movement and the hair on the feet can also be trimmed to enhance the appearance.
The head hair can be parted to the side and tied back with two bows, or it can be tied with a bow in the center of the head.
The hair on the muzzle is very long and must blend with that on the chest for a good presentation.
The hair on the ears can be trimmed to give it a neat appearance.
The Yorkie does not have a shaggy undercoat, so there is little shedding. It is necessary to keep the hair long from the face to the back, unless it is very short. Many owners who do not show their Yorkies simply cut their hair, to keep it out of the dog’s eyes and mouth, and to keep the Yorkie looking neat.
The most common clip for a Yorkshire Terrier, and one that is used by many Yorkie breeders and owners alike, is the puppy clip. This clip is basically a short cut that is similar to the natural hair of the Yorkie puppy, hence the name. This is an ideal cut for busy Yorkie dogs and is the most common clip used on teacup Yorkies.
Another trim option is the Schnauzer clip which is a bit more streamlined. In this clip, Yorkie breeders and groomers clip the body hair short, but the longer hair on the legs and around the face is shaped and trimmed, not fully trimmed.
Trimming or trimming the Yorkshire Terrier’s face and ears should be done with caution to avoid any possibility of injury to the dog. Even with small teacup Yorkies, it’s a good idea to have someone else hold the Yorkie’s head. Start with removing only small amounts of hair, you can always cut a little more if needed, but cutting too much can lead to an uneven or unbalanced appearance.
Most Yorkie breeders have enough experience to cut properly the first time, but new owners should start with small cuts and then move to fuller cuts and clips once they gain proficiency.
The trimming and trimming tips provided by Yorkie breeders will be very breed specific, which is ideal as a grooming routine as well as trimming and trimming are critical to keeping Yorkie dogs looking their best. Since Yorkie dogs, like any other breed, have their own needs and requirements, it is very important to work with someone with breed-specific knowledge and experience rather than simply working with someone who is familiar with dogs.
Typical advice from Yorkie breeders on trimming is basic, simple, and will definitely make this task easier for both the dog and the owner. If you plan to use a professional groomer, start by asking Yorkie breeders for recommendations. This will be particularly important if you plan to display toy, standard, or teacup Yorkies at any type of event. The groomer will need to know the correct type of clips and cuts that are acceptable in the ring.