Grooming dogs is a necessary component of dog health, so it’s important to know the specifics. This article addresses the grooming needs of different breeds and coat types.  read more »

One of the things that differentiate breeds is the different types of dog hair coats. In this article, we’re going to describe those dog coats and what to expect from each.

Single and Double Coats

All dogs will have either a single coat or double coat. With a double coat, dogs have long, course hair (aka ‘guard coat’) that covers softer, downier hair. If a dog comes from a colder geographical area, the soft undercoat will be thicker. Single coated dogs bear only a guard coat. Both single and double coats can vary in length and texture.  read more »

One of the things that identify Yorkies as Yorkies is the haircut -- a haircut that's either short or long. Now when we say long, we mean **really** long. And when we say short, we mean as short as a puppy's hair. A short style is called a "puppy cut" in fact and its easy maintenance makes it one of the more popular Yorkshire Terrier haircuts.  read more »