As mentioned in our “poodle grooming” article, you can certainly cut your dog’s hair any way that you like if have no plans to exhibit your poodle in the show ring. Just keep in mind that the longer the hair and more intricate the clipping, the more maintenance is required. Think about the amount of time you have to dedicate toward grooming, and then choose an appropriate style. Here, we describe the most common poodle haircuts.  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 »

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 »

Grooming a Yorkie is important for a couple of reasons, each of which is no more or less important than the other. The time that you spend grooming a Yorkie after all, keeps your dog healthy and strengthens your relationship. But because the Yorkie requires an extensive grooming routine, it can be overwhelming when it isn't properly followed. It's always a good practice therefore, to create an appropriate Yorkie grooming schedule and stick to it. After a while, Yorkie grooming will soon become an activity that both you and your pup look forward to.  read more »

It’s one thing to talk about the importance of brushing your dog’s coat, but it’s an entirely different thing to actually do it. That is, it’s an entirely different thing to do it correctly and with the correct dog brushes. Depending on the coat type, incorrect brushing can ruin the look that’s characteristic of your dog’s breed. Here’s how to use a dog brush on your particular pet’s coat and avoid potentially embarrassing stares and muffled giggles.  read more »

In several of our articles about grooming, we only hinted at the dog grooming health relationship. This article explains that connection in much more detail.

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