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Brushes and Combs
There are many
different types of Yorkie Puppy ( Yorkshire Terrier ) brushes and combs
on the market, with each being designed for a particular type of coat
type. The most common brushes are the bristle brushes which closely
resemble the bristle brushes used by people. These brushes can be stiff
bristled or soft bristled, natural or man made bristles, plastic or
wooden handled. The types of brush is largely a personal preference as
well as what works best for the Yorkie Puppy ( Yorkshire Terrier )'s
hair type. Soft bristle brushes are ideal for the short hair on the legs
and face of most breeds, but they are also great for overall grooming on
soft, flat coats such as a Greyhound or a Jack Russell Terrier. The
stiffer bristle brushes can also be used for single coated Yorkie Puppy
( Yorkshire Terrier )s or Yorkie Puppy ( Yorkshire Terrier )s with very
short double coats.
A heavier brush for those Yorkie Puppy ( Yorkshire Terrier )s with
thick, dense types of coats such as the Newfoundland, Collie and German
Shepherd is the pin brush. This is a metal or plastic brush that,
instead of bristles, has short, rounded metal pins. In some brushes the
pins rotate to avoid tangling and pulling, and in some the pins are
fixed in and don't rotate. Pin brushes come in many sizes from smaller
ones for toy breeds on up to large sized ones for the big Yorkie Puppy (
Yorkshire Terrier )s. Getting the right size of brush is just as
important as getting the right type, a brush that is too large can
actually cause the groomer to bump the Yorkie Puppy with the
brush, especially when brushing around the legs. A brush that is too
small means that grooming will take much longer than necessary.
Slicker brushes are made of very fine, short metal tines that are
usually on a flat surface that looks slightly like a grooming pad with a
handle. These brushes are designed to add a slick and smooth look to the
coat as well as detangle and remove dead hair. Slicker brushes are often
used as a finishing type grooming tool on straight haired breeds.
Combs can be wide or narrow toothed, metal or plastic or even wooden.
These combs are ideal for combing out the long hair of the legs, known
as furnishings, as well as the long hair on the tail and even on the
ears. Flea combs are very fine combs that can be used to trap fleas,
flea eggs and flea dirt and remove it from the coat.
A shedding brush, shedding blade or a grooming rake is a specially
designed tool that allows easy removal of old, dead hair even in heavy
shedding seasons such as spring and fall. For many breeds the "blow"
their coat or shed huge amounts this brushing tool can be very
beneficial in speeding up the shedding process as it removes so much
dead hair.
Scissors and Clippers
All Yorkie Puppy owners
should have a good pair of very sharp, blunt ended scissors in their
Yorkie grooming kit. These scissors can be used to trim knots and
mats, remove hair from between the pads of the Yorkie feet and
even trim the hair into a neat and orderly cut if needed. It is very
important to buy the blunt ended scissors to avoid any possibility of
nicking or accidentally cutting the skin when cutting out mats or
tangles.
Electric clippers are needed for some Yorkie but not for
all. Many people are uncomfortable with the idea of clipping their own
Yorkie and simply find it easier to use a professional
groomer every three to four months or as needed. Clipping you Yorkie
isn't all that difficult if you stick to a basic puppy or sport cut and
there are lots of online and in person Yorkie clipping classes
that you can attend to learn just how to make your Yorkie Puppy (
Yorkshire Terrier ) look like they just came from the groomers.
If you are planning on buying a set of electric clippers, buy the best
possible set that you can. This is one case where saving on a lower
quality will end up costing you considerably more in the long run. Look
for the best quality blades as well as a good warranty on the clippers.
A selection of blades and accessories is also a great option when making
the purchase. Be sure to read the instructions and keep the blades
properly cleaned and oiled when in use. Store only after the clippers
have been cleaned to avoid dulling the blades and having problems with
the clippers after just a few uses. |
