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Yorkie Haircuts
Different Grooming Styles
When someone has a Yorkshire Terrier, they may think that they only have two options when it comes to haircuts....The long show dog style or the puppy cut.
However, with clean, healthy hair there are actually many different grooming styles of various lengths and styles that an owner may wish to try out.
When you don't shave the coat short, you can experiment a lot...And if you have shaved close, the coat will grow relatively quickly, thus allowing you to try out different styles soon after.
Many choose a style based on the home environment and the normal day to day activities of the family....For example, longer styles will need more grooming...This is mainly to keep the coat tangle free. They will also need more upkeep with trimming done more often. However, no one can argue how beautiful the dog looks in a longer cut. With this said, it really is an option for those who have the time to put into it.
For those with active dogs who play outside a lot or for owners who do not have the time to devote to longer styles, a shorter Yorkie haircut may be in order. Shorter options will not develop as many tangles...and the dog will stay cleaner, in general.
One of the great things about this breed is that different styles are basically endless....You can begin with the base of an idea and then add you own personal touches, to create a truly unique look.
So, let's take a look at your top choices!
However, with clean, healthy hair there are actually many different grooming styles of various lengths and styles that an owner may wish to try out.
When you don't shave the coat short, you can experiment a lot...And if you have shaved close, the coat will grow relatively quickly, thus allowing you to try out different styles soon after.
Many choose a style based on the home environment and the normal day to day activities of the family....For example, longer styles will need more grooming...This is mainly to keep the coat tangle free. They will also need more upkeep with trimming done more often. However, no one can argue how beautiful the dog looks in a longer cut. With this said, it really is an option for those who have the time to put into it.
For those with active dogs who play outside a lot or for owners who do not have the time to devote to longer styles, a shorter Yorkie haircut may be in order. Shorter options will not develop as many tangles...and the dog will stay cleaner, in general.
One of the great things about this breed is that different styles are basically endless....You can begin with the base of an idea and then add you own personal touches, to create a truly unique look.
So, let's take a look at your top choices!
This is the Squared Puppy Cut. It is an advanced take on the basic Puppy Cut. When trimmed this way, the main coat is shaved, however the facial hairs are neatly trimmed to create a square bob...Forehead hairs are left approximately 1 inch long...And with a touch of gel, they will stand erect, finishing the cube shape.
There are different versions of this haircut...As one may opt for longer facial hairs in order to keep a topknot...or even rounded pompoms on the ankles..It is all up to the owner!
This is called the Westie Cut...and it is a great look for the active dog and the owner who still wants their Yorkie to have a lot of style. For this one, the whole body is trimmed to fall approximately 1 inch from the floor, the beard is rounded out and forehead hairs can either be put back into a topknot or shaved short to keep the eyes clear. As with other Yorkie haircut styles, this one also has different variations..as one can decide to go a bit shorter or a bit longer on the body. A good leave in conditioner and a good shine spray completes this look.
This is one of our favorites and one of the most interesting Yorkie haircut styles. This is the 3 Layer (Also known as the 3 Stack).
The entire head is trimmed to 1 length - approximately 1 and 1/2 inch passed the shoulder. As you can see, this is squared off so that it clearly shows and one can easily differentiate between the stacking that is done.
The 2nd layer will be the back hairs, which are trimmed to fall just about 1 and 1/2 inches above the floor. The last and 3rd layer will be comprised of all 4 legs which are trimmed to floor length. With this Yorkshire Terrier, the coat has grown out for about 1 month since the grooming...however, as you can see, he still looks terrific and well-groomed.
Helpful Advice
If you are thinking about changing your Yorkie's hair cut, unless you have a LOT of experience in grooming and cutting, it is highly recommended to have a professional dog groomer do this. It is always best to shop around first. You have ever right to have a short interview with the groomer before any decisions are made.
It will be helpful to ask him or her if they have any experience if giving Yorkshire Terriers the haircut that you have chosen...If they have not, try to judge their confidence in being able to do so. While they may not have given the cut to a Yorkie, they may have done so to a different breed, so it can be helpful to ask about that if they do not offer the information....and certainly ask to see pictures.
Speaking of pictures, it is always highly recommended to bring in a photo of the desired cut...As much as you can explain it to the groomer, a photo speaks a 1000 words...and it will make this a much easier job for him or her if they have a clear photo to go by.
Another thing to remember is to always get a style for your dog not only based on what looks beautiful but also based on what you can afford to maintain...and how much time you have to properly groom if it is to have pieces of longer hair that will need to be brushed out to avoid matts and tangles. Keep in mind that squared off or layered styles will need more upkeep with more touch-up trims...while simply Puppy Cuts can be left to grow out for quite a while and will still look nice as long as proper combings are done to keep it tangle free and baths are given.
