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A Yorkshire Terrier with trailing tresses is one of the most eye-catching of dogs. It\u2019s also a lot of work. You may find that your schedule doesn\u2019t allow you to keep such a coat up properly, or that it\u2019s too restrictive for the activities you\u2019d planned for your dog. Many people elect to keep their Yorkshires trimmed to a manageable length. There’s some pros and cons of having short cuts for Yorkies.<\/p>\n
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If you decide clipping isn\u2019t for you, you\u2019ll probably want to have a professional groomer to do the job. This is a fairly common request, so most groomers will be able to give you a good idea of how your dog will look, and even some style options. One popular clip is basically a Schnauzer trim, in which the hair is left fairly long on the legs and face.<\/p>\n
If you want to clip your dog yourself, it will take a few tries but eventually you\u2019ll get good at it. You may even want to pay a groomer or experienced breeder to give you some basic lessons. You\u2019ll need the following equipment for a home clip job:<\/p>\n
In general, if you cut in the direction of hair growth, you\u2019ll get a slightly longer cut that may sometimes leave lines in the hair. If you cut against the lay of the hair, you\u2019ll get a shorter, smoother cut, but you run a greater risk of making gouge marks. Don\u2019t worry; whatever you do can be fixed. The hair will always grow back! Of course, don\u2019t cut the dog\u2019s skin!<\/p>\n
For all clips, start by using the #10 blade to clip the hair around the anus, between the thighs, around the genitals, and in the arm pits. You want the hair very short in these areas to prevent any fecal matter, urine, or dirt from getting in it, and to prevent matting in mat-prone areas.<\/p>\n
Puppy clip.<\/strong> Do exactly as you did for the Schnauzer clip, except use a #10 blade with a snap-on comb attachment. The body coat will be longer than with the Schnauzer clip.<\/p>\n