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There are many wonderful breeds of dog out there that you can choose from, but the Yorkshire Terrier is definitely a fan favorite. Not only do they tend to be very well behaved, obedient dogs, but as well they are absolutely adorable. They make for great family pets because when they are properly trained they are gentle and loving, even around children.

Remember that grooming along with regular exercise is going to have a great affect on their self esteem and confidence, and so you want to keep them looking and feeling their very best at all times. Especially because they have longer fur, you are going to need to brush and shampoo them regularly, in order to ensure that they have a clean and tangle free coat.

When it comes to your Yorkshire Terrier grooming, you need to shampoo and condition on a regular basis. There are many different brands and styles of shampoo to choose from, and you should take your pet’s particular needs into consideration.

You always want to rinse their coat twice, even three times, to ensure that you have removed all soap residues. This is very important because soap left in your dog’s coat can result in dandruff and dry skin. Once you have taken them out of the bath you want to place them in a towel and apply light pressure all over their body, and then let them air dry the rest of the way.

Brushing their teeth is another important aspect to Yorkshire Terrier grooming and this is especially important because Yorkies are subject to excessive tarter buildup on their teeth. You should be brushing their teeth on a regular basis, at least once to twice a week, and flossing is also recommended. This is one part of grooming that pet owners often do not feel comfortable doing themselves, and if this is true in your case then know that you can always take them into the veterinarian for their teeth cleaning.

Yorkshire Terrier grooming is a lot more important than you may think. Even though Yorkies are a small dog breed they require regular and thorough grooming because of the long silky coat. If your dog is simply a pet and does not compete in dog shows a Yorkshire Terrier hair cut is very appropriate.

If you are the lazy type or just do not feel comfortable with this, then it is really just a simple matter of taking them in to your veterinarian or finding a mobile pet grooming company that will actually come out to your house and groom your dog for you.

Yorkies are more than great pets, they are adorable and friendly companions. If you keep up with their grooming you are going to help them feel better about themselves, and in turn this will have a great affect on their confidence and self esteem. Just as you feel about yourself, when you look better you feel better, so treat your Yorkie like any other member of the family and help them to feel as good about themselves as they can.