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submitted: Aug 21st 2008 | by: SusanBailey | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 525 | |

If you are contemplating getting a dog, you really want to put some serious thought into which breed you should go with. There are many to choose from, but depending on a few factors you may want to go with certain breeds. If you are particularly busy for instance then you may not want to go with a Yorkie, because Yorkshire Terrier grooming will take up a lot of time.

You need to regularly bathe, shampoo, condition and brush them, and that is only to maintain their fur. Their nails also need to be kept cut short, and their teeth cleaned on a regular basis. The teeth issue is of great importance because Yorkies are prone to tartar buildup, which in turn can result in a variety of tooth and gum diseases. Learn as much as can about this breed before choosing to get one for yourself, especially on the topic of Yorkshire Terrier grooming.

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.

There are a few different aspects that need to be involved in your Yorkshire Terrier grooming process. Remember that this dog has special characteristics and therefore has special needs when it comes to their grooming. Bathing your dog is very important and should be done at least once or twice a week, more of course if they get dirty.

You need to take special care to keep the hair around your dog's anus clean, as it is very common for the hair to become matted with feces on this breed. Keeping the hair on the top third of the ears is also very important, as you should keep this hair trimmed very short.

Overall, if you have considered all aspects, not only of Yorkshire Terrier grooming but of other aspects to the Yorkie and of owning a dog in general as well, then you should feel comfortable and go ahead with it. Even with Yorkshire Terrier cuts grooming may take quite a bit of time and effort but it is well worth it to end up with a dog as beautiful and healthy as the Yorkshire Terrier.

The bottom line is that although Yorkies definitely make great pets, remember that you will need to be prepared to spend a lot of time on Yorkshire Terrier grooming. Because they have long coats they need to have baths regularly, so their coats should be kept in Yorkshire Terrier cuts, particularly for convenience and hygiene. You also want to brush your Yorkie's hair daily to keep it free of tangles, and wash mucus from their eyes, even daily if you have to.

Remember that you can always bring your dog in to a professional groomer to have this work done for you, but you will be paying a fee for this service every time so it can get to be quite costly. Also remember that grooming is a great way to bond and spend time with your dog and so you should try to do it yourself as often as you can.

About the Author

About the author: Susan Bailey is an avid lover of the Yorkshire Terrier and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Yorkshire Terrier. Among other topics there, you will find out more about Yorkshire Terrier Grooming plus a whole lot more.

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