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How to care for a Yorkshire terrier? The first thing that comes to mind is a cute ponytail made of wool at the crown. But after all, full-fledged care is not only a pretty hairstyle. It includes a whole range of activities. Here we will talk about it.
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Some people dislike dogs in principle. But it is worth at least once to see the Yorkshire terrier, a man is covered with a tide of mimicity. It's all about the right care. York hair looks and feels very similar to human hair. Accordingly, it is not enough just to brush the dog once a month. Complex content includes several important procedures.
The washing up. About once every 8-11 days, or depending on the degree of contamination, you must always bathe your pet. For this procedure, you can use mild baby shampoo without a strong smell, or you can purchase a special one, specifically for this breed.
It will not be superfluous to use an air conditioner that facilitates combing and prevents the formation of tangles.
Important! Be sure to thoroughly wash off all detergents from the wool and skin of the animal. Otherwise, instead of the brilliant soft waves get dim lumps of dandruff.
Drying. From a very young age, teach your puppy a hairdryer. An adult dog may inadequately respond to an incomprehensible noise. Just be sure to use a comb with sparse teeth. This will help to lay the wool in beautiful waves. If you simply dry York with a hair dryer without a comb or even dry towels, the result will be a fluffy ball.
Ladies who do their own styling will understand what they mean. Or who ever went to bed with wet hair, saw the result in the morning? That's about it will be if you let the wool dry without a comb.
Important! The temperature of the air from the dryer should not be too hot or cold, it will give York an unpleasant feeling.
A haircut. Oh, this item may take several pages, the subject is so diverse and interesting. We will not talk about all possible options, for their great variety.But the hygienic background is worth talking about.
In Yorkshire terriers wool grows all his life. Therefore, if you let the matter take its course, in a year it will sweep the floors, collect garbage. Climb into the eyes will begin in 2 months. As you can see, a haircut is necessary. There are 2 options:
- You have acquired a puppy for yourself. So, do it yourself. About once every 3 months, using well-sharpened scissors, cut the hair around the anus and trim it on the legs. Do not forget about the length of the bangs and the length of all the hair on the body. In the ears it will be enough to remove the hair by a third.
- You have acquired a puppy for exhibitions and awards. There will have to turn to the services of a professional canine barber. They have all the necessary tools. And most of them work on-site, which is very convenient.
Just be sure to teach York to haircut since childhood. And do not forget that the scissors should be well sharpened, so that it is sheared, and not torn by a hair. By the way, it is accepted for york girls to grow a tail on their heads, and boys are cut their bangs short. In any case, make sure that the wool does not fall into the eyes.This can cause irritation, and the dog is poorly visible.
Important! Hold the dog firmly during the procedure. Even a completely accustomed animal can become distracted and jump off the table, which hurts itself.
Manicure. Yes, yes, Yorkshire terriers need to cut their claws. To successfully complete the procedure, you will need:
- nippers, better than guillotine type
- nail file small abrasive
Just don't cut too short! The fact is that yorks are too close to the pulp. Therefore, any careless movement can cause pain and bleeding that is too difficult to stop. It is also desirable to use a nail file, because without it the claws will begin to peel and bully on the first day after the haircut.
Important! Some owners even make York girls a complete manicure and cover their claws with decorative varnish. This is a personal choice for everyone. But first it is worth considering what is more important: your own ego or the safety of your pet? After all, the dog can gnaw its claws, and eat the lacquer coating.
Combing. Strictly daily with any length of wool. All life! The hair of the Yorkshire Terrier has a thin structure, prone to tangling.Therefore, mats can appear already on day 3 without a comb. And it is difficult to unravel them.
And do not try to use the usual human massage brush. It is electrified and winds wool on itself, which can cause discomfort. If you already have enough money to buy a puppy, then allocate money from your own budget for normal personal belongings. For york it will be enough one comb with rare teeth for all procedures. Well, if it is metal or wood, but not plastic.
Important details of cosmetic care
You can often see a Yorkshire terrier, dissecting for a walk in overalls or other clothing. Do not immediately ironic about the "fashionable" owners. This is a real concern for the animal. The fact is that yorks do not have undercoat, so the hair instantly gets dirty and wet. And the clothing allows you to minimize such incidents.
Shampoo before use must be diluted with water. And only then applied to the wool.
Some hairdressers in their services offer decoration of wool with rhinestones and even coloring of wool. No doubt, it looks original, beautiful.But think first about the pet. Would he like such a beauty?
Hygiene procedures
We deliberately do not tell in the article the subtleties of training and education of Yorkshire terriers. There are other sources for this. But one of the components of pet care is toilet training. And this is education in its purest form.
From childhood, start to teach your puppy to the right place. To do this, manufacturers have come up with a lot of tricks, ranging from special diapers and ending with a dog toilet. By the way, the design is somewhat different from the cat bathroom. Let it immediately work can not work out. Yes, and not always have time to carry the puppy to the pot on time. But be patient, do not swear. Gradually, York will understand what you want from him, and there will no longer be problems with the toilet.
By the way, once a week wash the litter from the bed of York. Otherwise, why all these constant bathing? Do not forget to wash paws after the street.
Other daily hygiene practices include eye care. Every morning, the eyes wipe with a damp cloth with non-allergenic composition. Or washed with a weak brewing of black tea.At the same time, it is absolutely necessary to ensure that the discharge is transparent or light in color. Dark color and abundant drips on the face should cause serious concern. This is a reason to immediately see the vet.
Important! Do not try to self-medicate. This is fraught with the development of serious diseases, or worse, loss of the eye.
Another aspect of care. Teeth. This breed is prone to the formation of tartar. Because some owners forget that even though they have a small one, they still have a dog. They are fed with soft tiny pieces, as a result of natural tooth brushing does not occur. There are several ways out:
- Regularly visit a canine dentist. He will remove the tartar with special tools and tools. The procedure is quite expensive, but almost safe and does not bring painful sensations.
- Periodically offer pet toys from the pet store, goodies for brushing your teeth, special sticks. The animal will simply gnaw at them, thereby cleaning the teeth. From our point of view, the usefulness of such items is highly questionable. They are not able to completely remove plaque from the teeth. And they stand sometimes decently.
- To brush your teeth on the Yorkshire Terrier with a special paste and brush. Inexpensive, high-quality and, with a certain skill, quickly enough.
How exactly brush your teeth - choose yourself. The main thing is that the procedure is necessary all the time, you need to teach your puppy from a very young age.
Council If you are uncomfortable using a dog toothbrush, then try special tips on your finger. They look like a cap with bristles and do an excellent job.
Yorkshire ears should be cleaned every 8-12 days. For this procedure, it is better to purchase special lotion or drops. Carefully moisten a cotton swab in the liquid. Then carefully remove the plaque from the visible inside of the auricle. Do not climb deep with a stick, otherwise you can damage a delicate organ.
Be sure to evaluate the appearance and amount of plaque:
- Yellow tint, grabbing a pair of cotton buds to keep your ear clean. There is no cause for concern.
- Dark or brown shade, several cotton buds are required for cleaning. This is a signal about the beginning of the disease. Immediately to the vet.
Some owners simply moisten cotton wool with warm water and gently clean the pet's ears. You can follow them.But do not use alcohol solutions! They strongly dry the delicate skin and can cause irritation.
Important nuances
Do not forget to regularly vaccinate your Yorkshire terrier. Be sure to drink from the worms and use the funds from fleas. Try not to drag the puppy to the street until all vaccinations are done and there will be a period of full adaptation after them. And protect your baby from contact with outdoor shoes. After all, on it you can bring into the house a lot of infectious bacteria.
Feeding should also be appropriate for a normal dog, and not “candy, sausage” and others like them. Naturally, the portions are needed small. Get some weights. Veterinarians recommend at each meal to give no more than 1 tbsp. lper kilogram of live weight. But, again, it all depends on your pet's spending time. See for yourself on the constitution of the body. Adjust the amount and composition of food. Do not rush from extreme to extreme. And better consult with the breeder and your veterinarian. And further. All terriers have a capricious liver. Therefore, strictly follow what your pet pulls in his mouth.
Now you know how to care for a Yorkshire terrier. It remains only to reasonably follow our recommendations and love your sweetheart. We are sure that he will respond to you with dedication and mutual feelings.
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