When we take responsibility for a long-haired dog, we must implement a series of basic care to ensure that the coat is always in optimal conditions. If we do not take care of the hair or do it poorly, we run the risk of finding ourselves tangled, full of knots and, in general, with a bad appearance.
In this article on our site we are going to go over these cares, paying special attention to how to detangle a yorkshire's hairDiscover below the tools you need and the routine you must follow so that your Yorkie is always perfect:
The he althy coat
The quality of our dog's coat is determined by a multitude of factors such as hormones, nutrition, he alth status, genetics, the frequency of brushing or washing. Of all of them we can intervene directly on the diet and care itself, that is, the baths and brushing that we carry out, with the products and the frequency that we choose.
In this article we are going to focus on care that we can carry out to maintain he althy hair, since prevention is the best measure to avoid tangles. In addition, we will see how to untangle our Yorkshire's fur if we reach that situation.
Yorkshire terrier hair care
To care for the yorkshire terrier's coat we will need accessories such as combs or brushes and products such as shampoos or conditionersIn our veterinary clinic or dog grooming salon they will be able to recommend the best options for our Yorkshire from the wide variety available on the market. Keep in mind that hair is easily damaged, hence the importance of a good choice, as well as a proper handling technique.
Before bathing we should brush our yorkshire to make sure it doesn't have knots, since, once wet, it would be more difficult undo them. For this we can apply a moisturizer or an antistatic conditioner, which helps the hairs not to stick. The hydration of the coat is basic to avoid damaging the hair. After the application, we will pass a soft, "butter" brush, making sure that we reach the entire coat. If we only brush the outside, knots will form attached to the skin, which are more difficult to undo and which will make it difficult for us to untangle our Yorkshire Terrier's hair completely. After the brush, with a dual-use comb (the one with several separations of bristles) we will go over the whole body, paying special attention to the areas where there is more probability of tangled, such as behind the ears, paws, or belly.
For the bath We will always use a suitable shampoo for dogs, recommended by our veterinary clinic or dog grooming salon. We must apply it carefully so as not to overly entangle the hair. If the dog is very dirty, we can rinse and lather again After the bath it is possible to apply a softenerThere are some that require rinsing but others can be put on directly before drying, which we must also do carefully to avoid tangles, first with a towel and then with a dryer. It is important that it is completely dry.
In long-haired Yorkshires we must devote some time each day to brushing to ensure that the coat is he althy and free of tangles. It is important to accustom the dog to this activity from puppyhood, as it is the best way to maintain he althy hair. We can start with short sessions that we will increase as you get used to it.
How to remove knots from a yorkshire terrier?
Whether due to lack of care, wrong care or any eventuality, we may find, at some point, that the hair is tangled. Let's see how to detangle our Yorkshire's hair:
Knots are clumps of matted hair that often form behind the ears, in the armpits, under the tail, on the thighs or between the fingers. The first thing we have to do is moisturize the hairball This moisture that we create helps to untangle and prevents the hair from being damaged by the friction that we are going to exert.
For this step there are different products on the market. We can use both conditioners and liquids specially formulated as anti-knots. Let it act for a few minutes and try to undo the knot with your fingers and, carefully, with a comb or even with a card. We can also use a cortanudos, a tool that divides knots or matted areas into strands. The more external it is located, the easier it will be to undo.
In knots very close to the skin we must take special care not to injure it. If we pull the knot we will also pull the skin with which, if we have to cut, we can hurt our dog. We can protect it by placing a comb between the skin and the knot to serve as a barrier. If the tangles are very extensive or stuck to the skin, there may be no other solution than shaving with an electric clipper In this case, consult our hairdresser canine, which will help us solve this problem without damaging the animal's dermis.
