How to Groom a Yorkie with Clipper and Scissors, by Dog Grooming Studio on YouTube. 6 min 29 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 29 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Brush the whole coat with a slicker brush, then comb through it. Clip out any mats first, because clippers will not cut through them and the blade will snag.
Bathe the dog and dry the coat completely. Damp hair drags on the blade and cuts unevenly.
Fit a #10 blade and clip the sanitary areas, belly and paw pads. Keep the blade flat against the skin and work in short strokes.
Oil the blade, then add a guard comb for the body. Clip in the direction the hair grows, in overlapping strokes, to keep the length even.
Clip the legs with the same guard or a shorter one. Hold each leg steady and go slowly around the hock and elbow, where skin is loose.
Switch to scissors for the face, ears and feet. Hold the hair between two fingers, point the tips away from the eye, and cut above your fingers.
Trim the feet round and level with the ground, and tidy the topknot and ear edges with thinning shears.
Comb the coat up and check for lines and tufts. Fix any uneven patches with scissors, then give a treat and clean and oil the clippers.
Tips and common mistakes
Clip a nervous dog in short sessions and take breaks rather than forcing a full groom at once.
Keep the blade cool and oil it often, since hot blades burn the skin.
Cut with the lie of the hair on the body but scissor the face against the coat for a smoother finish.
Never push clipper blades hard into folds of skin around the armpit, groin or ear base.
Questions
What blade size should I use on a Yorkie's body?
A #10 blade is the standard choice for sanitary areas and paw pads. For the body, fit a guard comb over a #30 or #10 blade, usually somewhere between 3mm and 13mm depending on how short you want the coat.
Should I bathe my dog before or after clipping?
Bathe first and dry the coat fully. Clean hair cuts better and keeps your clipper blade sharp for longer.
How do I stop my Yorkie wriggling during the groom?
Work on a non-slip surface at a comfortable height and reward calm behaviour with small treats. If your dog panics, stop and finish the next day.
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