How to cut a Yorkie at home

Yorkies, also known as Yorkshire Terriers, are renowned for having exquisite, silky coats. Regular brushing is necessary to maintain the health and tangle-free appearance of their fur. You can learn how to give your Yorkie a trim at home, even though you can always take your pet to a professional groomer. At first, it might seem a little daunting, but it’s actually easier than you might think if you have the right resources and advice.

If your Yorkie is nervous at the groomer, cutting their hair at home can help you save money and ease their stress. It’s also a wonderful way to strengthen your relationship with your pet and make sure they’re at ease throughout the procedure. A little patience and practice will do the trick.

We’ll show you how to trim your Yorkie’s hair at home in a safe and efficient manner in this guide. These pointers will assist you in finishing the task efficiently, whether you’re cleaning up or doing a thorough trim.

Why you need to cut your Yorkie?

Many of these dogs’ owners wonder why cutting their pets is deemed necessary by veterinarians and groomers. There are actually several causes for this. Let’s examine them in more detail.

Table 1 lists the reasons your Yorkie needs to be trimmed.

Reason	Description of the dog"s condition
Animal"s unaesthetic appearance	The animal"s matted fur, dirty in places, unkempt, makes the dog"s appearance terrible.
Violation of sanitary and hygienic standards	The Yorkie"s long hair accumulates a huge amount of bacteria and dirt, as a result of which the animal"s skin will be exposed to negative effects.
Excessive length of the animal"s fur	The longer the fur, the higher the likelihood that it will get tangled together. The inability to comb out the tangles will lead to disastrous results. The skin will stretch, irritation and pain will appear. You will have to cut the hair in clumps.
Vitamin D deficiency in the animal"s body	Long and voluminous hair prevents sunlight and air from penetrating the skin. This means that your pet is at risk of decreased immunity.

It is best to learn how to take care of your miniature dog yourself or to develop the habit of taking it to the groomer in order to avoid hurting it.

For a Yorkie, getting a haircut is essential, not optional.

How to accustom an animal to a haircut?

1. At first, you should not experiment with complex haircuts. To begin with, just remove the length;
2. The dog should be in a spacious room. There should be no irritating objects, other animals, or strangers around;
3. The dog should feel relaxed. Pamper the animal with dog treats as soon as it begins to behave anxiously;
4. All tools should be selected in such a way as not to tear the hair, but to cut it carefully.
5. And finally, everything should be done gradually. Let your "haircut" stretch over several days, but most importantly, the dog will not get a negative experience from such a process.

Small Yorkies do not actively resist the process and adjust to it more easily.

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Frequency of haircuts

• nutrition;
• age;
• influence of external factors.

For instance, the hair will grow slowly if the animal is frequently ill, has a poor diet, and is of a respectable age—that is, older than eight years. However, you will have to deal with excess vegetation much more frequently if you are the owner of a young animal that eats healthily and in a balanced manner, with a diet that includes meat, vegetables, and vitamins.

The season also has a significant impact. Thus, it is observed that hair grows actively in the fall and spring. But hair grows more slowly in the summer and the winter. Once a season, you will need to go to a grooming salon. This implies roughly four times a year. If their dogs’ hair grows more quickly, some of their owners may be able to take them to the salon more frequently.

Yorkie puppies must be acclimated to having their hair cut from a young age.

Having the correct equipment and adhering to basic grooming procedures can make trimming a Yorkie at home easy and stress-free. After brushing their coat to get rid of tangles, carefully trim the area around their ears, face, and paws, being especially careful around sensitive spots. Keep your Yorkie calm at all times and take breaks when necessary. Use clippers for larger areas and scissors for finer details. You don’t need to take your pet to the groomer to keep them looking nice if you have patience and practice.

Tools

It is best to invest in quality tools if you choose to trim your pet’s hair yourself. When the wrong kind of scissors are used, the dog will suffer great pain and inconvenience in addition to having an untidy haircut. Purchase tools exclusively from reputable retailers, where a wide assortment is guaranteed.

1. First, take care of your own clothes. Put on clothes that you do not mind ruining. You cannot neglect this point. During machine haircuts, small hairs will get on your skin and cause itching.
2. Choose the ideal place to carry out the procedure. A table covered with a special rubber tablecloth is perfect. Take oilcloth.
3. Take care of proper lighting. You should not miss a single clump of hair.

Area designated for trimming a Yorkie at home

1. You will need scissors with rounded ends. Children"s scissors are perfect. These scissors will perform the function of shortening hair.
2. Buy a tangle cutter that will cope with tangled hair.
3. You will need a hair clipper with attachments.
4. Buy a trimmer. You will need it in hard-to-reach areas, in the area under the eyes, in the groin and along the bridge of the nose.
5. Stock up on several combs with different tooth frequencies. It is desirable that they are not made of plastic.
6. And finally, you will need a claw clipper, because a successful completion of any haircut is correctly and neatly trimmed claws.

Professional, not amateur, tools should be used for cutting hair.

Preparatory procedures

1. Now fill a warm bath with special dog shampoos. Immerse the dog in it so that the legs and part of the belly are completely under water.
2. Water the animal with soapy water and, foaming, wash the hair.
3. Carefully rinse off the foam.
4. Change the water, rinse your pet.
5. Apply to the body of the animal air conditioner. Leave for a few minutes. You should have special products in your arsenal that make combing easier, make hair shiny and soft.
6. Rinse off the conditioner.
7. Wipe the dog thoroughly with a towel.

Use a hairdryer to finish drying your hair if needed. Laying hair down to dry is not necessary. If you can get them to lay down naturally, choosing the appropriate haircut will be simpler for you.

Cleaning is a crucial step that should not be overlooked before getting a haircut.

Stage haircut at home

Begin carrying out tasks in phases. This will help you handle the difficult task of giving your dog a fashionable look for the first time. Phase 1: Initial preparations. Split end haircuts should come first.

1. To do this, put the dog on the table. You must have access to the animal from all sides. If necessary, ask someone to help you.
2. Stock up on special dog treats.
3. Now comb the hair with a comb. If necessary, remove missed tangles.
4. Separate all the hair with a fine-toothed comb into two parts.
5. Carefully separate a small lock and twist it into a spiral.
6. All protruding hairs must be cut off.
7. The procedure must be carried out on all areas of the animal"s body.

It is best to do this procedure as soon as possible the day before the haircut, since it will seem lengthy to you the first time.

The secret to a gorgeous hairstyle and calm nerves is a well-prepared area.

Crucial! Do not be afraid, even if you must cut off a sizable portion of your hair. While it is still possible to grow healthy hair, it cannot be restored. Split ends also grow far more slowly.

1. Cut off the split ends.
2. Then arm yourself with a trimmer. Thanks to these products, you evenly remove the top, starting from the edges of the ears. In this case, you need to leave a length of about 3 cm.
3. Now take scissors with rounded ends. At the transition from the muzzle along the bridge of the nose, you need to shorten the hair to a minimum. This procedure will subsequently make it easier to wash the dog"s eyes.
4. Again take scissors with round ends. You need to cut the hair in the eye area. Pay attention to the inner ear.
5. Cut the hair between the toes, as well as in the groin. The length of the hair in these areas should not exceed 10 mm.

However, it is best to put off this procedure for a while if your pet is acting aggressively or spinning around a lot. Your dog is prepared for a full haircut after the procedure.

A Yorkie’s hygienic haircut is a common and easy procedure.

Full standard haircuts

The primary distinction between the hygienic version and the standard one is that the hygienic version involves an additional step for washing and drying the pet, following which the previously cut hair is edged further. The loss of the natural exterior is minimized with this type of haircut.

Summer haircut

1. After the dog has been prepared, you need to choose a clipper attachment with the longest teeth.
2. Hold the dog, while carefully removing the length of the hair along the back and sides. Your movement should start from the back of the head and end at the groin line.
3. Shorten the hair on the neck. Smoothly move to the chest.
4. Align the length of the hair in the area between the shoulder blades and the chest.
5. Then move down the pet"s belly.
6. Turn off the clipper and take the scissors.
7. Move to the paws. The hair on the paws is cut to the level of the dog"s elbow. The lower part of the paws is cut short. The hair is trimmed so that there are no protruding tufts.
8. Last of all, we move on to cutting the muzzle and head. Before cutting, you need to carefully comb the animal.
9. Form the eyebrows, give rounded shape of the muzzle. For girls in the forehead, you can leave a small area of ​​long hair for a bow.

Take note! How you run the clipper through the hair will determine a lot of things. Its length will be longer if it runs along the hair. If the length is against the hair, it will be shorter. However, there is a significant chance of skin irritation when moving against the hair.

A summertime haircut should expose as much skin as possible to prevent overheating in hot weather.

Long haircut

For the sake of interest, some owners leave long hair on their animal. But they should look well-groomed. The technology and algorithm of haircut correspond to the example above. However, there are also a number of innovations. In order to carry out a haircut, you need to divide the hair along the back and sides. You need to align the hair along each edge, monitoring the levels. When you move to the back of the paws, you need to maintain the maximum length, which will be equal to the floor line. The hair that is located on the cheekbones and cheeks should be carefully combed out and styled in such a way that it does not interfere with the dog during meals.

A long haircut’s primary guideline is that the hair shouldn’t touch the ground.

Popular types of haircuts

Groomers will present you with a plethora of haircut options that will both suit and style your dog. The lifestyle and unique qualities of the animal, as well as your creativity and the kind of potential upcoming event in which your pet might participate, all influence the choice of haircut.

Let’s look at the types of haircuts that are currently offered in salons and which you can accomplish at home.

You should consider the dog’s hair type when selecting a haircut in addition to current trends.

Classic model

You can save as much hair as possible with this haircut. Your pet will also have a well-groomed muzzle, free of hair that gets in the way of eating. Tangles and extra hair are eliminated with this haircut. A traditional haircut also suggests personal hygiene.

Trimming split ends

If you wish to keep your pet’s coat healthy and beautiful, you should have this treatment done on a regular basis. Split ends can be trimmed at home. What makes this so crucial? They are noticeable, prickly, and detract from the dog’s appearance. It can be observed from experience that such hair essentially breaks off and does not grow. Therefore, splitting ends requires extra attention and time. Once a month is the ideal time to do it.

Split ends need to be removed.

Show model

The dog’s haircut needs to be chosen with the performance’s theme in mind if it is being prepared for an exhibition. Before the performance, trimming at home is not advised. It is preferable to speak with a groomer or visit a vet.

Show off a Yorkie’s haircut

Getting a Yorkie ready for a show

Pet owners who choose not to take part in exhibition events are more likely to see their pet change. You can experiment without worrying that the animal’s appearance will come across as absurd and humorous, or you can come up with a haircut yourself. The following haircut styles are thought to be the most in style right now:

For boys

It is carried out in a rigid manner. Lines are straight. The forehead and muzzle still have hair on them. It is also substantially shortened at the same time. The chic Mohawk option works well if the bangs don’t need to be cut, and even more so if there is a bow. Some owners style their hair like a "dragon."

Boys from Yorkies: before and after

For girls

The dog’s fragility and sophistication are highlighted by this haircut. Elastic bands and hairpins are examples of additional accessories that can be used with the haircut. It is assumed that the head will be styled in a ponytail, topped off with a fashionable piece.

Girls from Yorkies: before and after

Model haircuts

Yorkie haircut "under a puppy"

This is a possibility for unique hairstyles. lets you give your dog a younger appearance. It is feasible to braid. The dog has some of its hair chopped off. The animal becomes endearing, and its appearance remains unchanged even as it ages gracefully.

"Puppy-like" haircut for a yorkie.

Yorkie haircut "skirt"

The "skirt" haircut is a common "girly" hairstyle. The hair on the back and sides grows short, while the hair on the paws and stomach stays long. The range of lengths is maxi to mini. What matters most is that the "skirt’s" line is straight. There are still long hair strands on the muzzle and ears despite the slight haircut. The bangs get twisted into a top knot. By shaving more hair from the sides and leaving a strip to form a braid along the vertebra, you can add more variation to the "skirt."

Yorkie hairstyle "skirt"

Korean Yorkie haircut

The most well-liked Yorkie haircut, ideal for a babyface. For a long time now, this adorable and innocent face has been the height of popularity. In addition to being fashionable, a Yorkie haircut in the Korean way is also useful.

Yorkie hairstyle from Korea

Yorkie haircut "like a schnauzer"

This option, which features a short-cropped body and long hair on the paws, is highly popular among male Yorkies. Schnauzers are known for having "whiskers" that are cut on the muzzle. Strict haircuts "like a schnauzer" look very unique and even humorous when combined with the Yorkie’s tiny stature.

Cute Yorkie "like a schnauzer"

Yorkie haircut "like a Chinese crested dog"

You can give a Yorkie the shape of a Chinese crested dog breed, as they have quite the lush head of hair and shaggy paws. For this, the hair on top of the head is left for the full length, forming a rounded arc with bangs combed to both sides. The neck, body, paws, and muzzle are all chopped short, leaving only 1.5 to 2 mm of hair remaining. There are fluffy paws at the bottom. At the end of the tail, there is also a long tassel left.

Owner mistakes

1. Never yell at the animal during the haircut, do not raise your voice. You will scare the dog, put it into a nervous state, as a result of which the animal will break free.
2. Don"t take on complicated hairstyles right away. Pay attention to standard, proven and simple haircuts. Be sure to use special products that will make grooming the animal"s coat easier. For example, a spray for easy combing, shampoo and conditioner.
3. Stock up on several types of combs. Buy clippers and scissors in special veterinary stores. Finally, you can buy them in human hairdressers. The main thing is that the equipment is professional, does not cause pain to the animal, and you – additional difficulties.
4. Be sure to stock up on dog treats. Offer them at the moment when the animal begins to get nervous.
5. Make sure that there are no strangers and animals in your house during the first haircut. Then the dog will not be nervous. Catch the moment when the animal is in a favorable mood, in a good mood.
6. If you try to cut your dog"s hair while it"s eating, you"ll get an ambiguous reaction.
7. If the animal is sick, recovering from surgery, injured, or in heat, you shouldn"t resort to cutting. Wait until it"s fully recovered.

An effective haircut is mostly dependent on love and affection.

When to go to a salon?

• Your pet is preparing for surgery. In this situation, it"s best to use the services of a groomer.
• If you"re cutting your dog"s hair for the first time, and the animal is far from being a puppy, it"s best to trust a professional who will do everything quickly, and most importantly, instruct you on the choice of tool.
• You"ll also need a groomer"s help if the animal has injuries on its body.
• If the dog suffers from allergic reactions, you"ll also need the help of a professional.
• Do not refuse to visit the salon if the dog has matted fur, a lot of uncombed elements.
• If your previous independent haircut was not successful, then it is better to visit the groomer several times in a row, monitor his actions, ask clarifying questions.

First trim. Changes

Step	Description
1. Prepare tools	Gather scissors, clippers, comb, and a mat to keep your Yorkie comfortable.
2. Brush the coat	Make sure there are no tangles before you start cutting.
3. Trim around the face	Carefully cut the hair around the eyes and muzzle for clear visibility.
4. Clip the body	Use clippers to trim the body, leaving the coat about 1-2 inches long.
5. Trim the legs and paws	Neatly cut the hair around the paws and legs to keep them tidy.
6. Finish with the tail	Trim the tail hair to a manageable length while maintaining its shape.

You can strengthen your bond with your pet and save time and money by grooming your Yorkie at home. It can be a rewarding experience. You don’t always need to take your Yorkie to a professional groomer to keep them looking nice and trimmed; all you need is a little perseverance and the correct tools.

Keep in mind that every dog is unique, so if your Yorkie starts to get restless, remember to be gentle and take occasional breaks. As your dog gets used to the routine, gradually extend the length of the sessions from the beginning.

You’ll become more comfortable cutting your Yorkie’s fur with practice. Prioritize your pet’s comfort and safety above all else, and don’t be afraid to ask an expert groomer for advice if you’re unsure of any particular procedure. Regular care will make your Yorkie feel and look fantastic!

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