Yorkshire Terriers have thick, long coats that are looks like human hair.
Dogs of this breed do not have an undercoat , which makes grooming easier. However, you need to wash, comb and cut your pet in a timely manner to maintain a presentable appearance.
The types of Yorkie haircuts (the photo will be below in the article) are varied. The model is selected according to the type of coat, gender of the dog and the preferences of the owners.
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.
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 trim your face?
The design of this part of the body is the most difficult for beginners; it requires extreme accuracy and precision. First, you need to use a comb with teeth to lift the strands one by one and cut them equally, moving the comb away from the muzzle.
Shape the eyebrows, cheeks, sideburns, chin. The head should be round. Girls don't have to cut their bangs to make bows.
The top of the ears should be shaved, and the area around them should be cut with scissors with round ends, forming an angle. On the outside, cut everything in the shape of a diamond, and on the inside, in a straight line. It is also necessary to remove excess hair from the ear canal - half or more - in puppies. It is better to wet the wool, but carefully.
After each hairdressing procedure, you should bathe the dog with a special shampoo and then dry it with a hairdryer. As a last resort, if this puts her under stress, you can not use a special device, using only scissors, and then blow everything off with a powerful stream of air from a hairdryer.
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.
From round to square
The Japanese are innovators and love non-standard solutions. They didn't stop at round anime hairstyles and introduced square Asian haircuts. The hair on the dog's face, ears, body and paws is cut into even cubes.
In square teddy grooming, symmetry is important so that the image of the four-legged client is perceived as whole and harmonious. Dog groomers demonstrated their cubic know-how at an exhibition in Tokyo. It surprised and pleased the customers so much that it became a new trend in dog fashion in the Land of the Rising Sun. Will he be able to repeat his success in Europe? Time will show.
Photographer Grace Chon has works dedicated to Asian haircuts. What the dogs looked like before and after grooming:
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.
