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 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 »

The most noticeable characteristic about the Yorkie is its coat. And the coats that you've probably seen are naturally long, but they aren't naturally beautiful. That shiny silk look and feel is achieved through constant grooming only. Without this grooming, you might see something that resembles a matted mess instead! If you're curious about how to achieve that striking look, the following Yorkshire terrier care tips will help.  read more »