Yorkshire (Detailed Introduction)

        To help Yorkshire Terriers stay clean, owners need to bathe them regularly. However, many owners lack experience bathing dogs and tend to overlook some important issues.

        1. The Issue of Combing Hair

        Before bathing and after drying the hair post-bath, the owner should comb the dog’s hair once to prevent tangling. Do not skip combing out of laziness; otherwise, you might face bigger problems. While combing, owners can also check the dog’s body for any abnormalities (such as wounds, parasites, or skin diseases). Once problems are found, owners should address them promptly.

        2. The Issue of Shampoo and Conditioner

        To avoid hair loss, dry hair, or dandruff on the skin, pet groomers recommend owners use pet-specific shampoo and conditioner developed especially for dogs. These products help make the dog’s coat softer and smoother after use.

        3. The Issue of Rinsing

        When bathing a Yorkshire, aside from controlling water temperature, owners need to pay special attention to the rinsing order. Usually, start rinsing from the dog’s paws, then gradually move to the limbs, back, tail, and head to help the dog get used to the water flow. To prevent water from entering the dog's ear canal, owners should stuff cotton into the ears, but remember to remove it after the bath!

        4. The Issue of Hair Drying with a Blow Dryer

        To quickly dry the dog’s hair, owners often use a blow dryer. However, some dogs are afraid of the sound, so owners can reduce the airflow strength when drying. Additionally, some owners raise the blow dryer’s temperature during winter baths to dry the dog faster. But if the temperature is too high, it could burn the dog. Owners must carefully control the dryer’s airflow temperature.