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About Yorkie Teacups Hair: Yorkies with Thin Silky Coat

Posted on 05 March 2011 by Mylene - Dog Enthusiast

The fine coat is the Yorkie teacup hallmark that is noticeable on them. You will find that their hair is very long, not to mention fine in texture. Yorkie dog hair also have different colors – gold, tan, dark blue, brown, and black. All these colors mesh well which make Yorkie teacups lovely.

About Yorkie teacups hair, of course, you will certainly want your dog to possess a very shiny, luxurious coat regardless of color and style. Both characteristics are quite unique on their own and the options to beautify the Yorkie teacup dog are so plenty. All you need is a little creativity and patience to bring out the best in your Yorkie.

Despite the many options to proper hair care and grooming, there are still many dog owners resort to using natural home remedies that are NOT meant for dogs. Detergent soaps top the list among the list of grooming aids, and it is unfortunate that some Yorkie teacup owners resort to using detergent as a means of ‘beautifying’ their pet.

Not only detergent soaps strip out the hair’s natural oil, they can also cause dry, coarse hair. The active ingredients found in these soaps prove to be dangerous to the Yorkie teacup’s skin. Such soaps can cause skin allergies to your dog so it is best to avoid using detergent and use a good dog soap or shampoo instead.

The food that your Yorkie teacup eats does play a major role in having silky coat. Certain vitamins and nutrients found in dog foods help maintain the natural shine in the dog’s hair. If properly fed along with proper grooming, your Yorkie teacup looks healthier with shiny hair for everyone to admire. When it comes to dog food, choose one that suits your Yorkie teacup’s health needs.

Make sure that you use a good brush for your Yorkie teacup, and that you brush it as often as needed. Brushing not only helps keep the coat shiny – it also helps prevent tangles and stubborn knots on it.

Choose accessories for your Yorkie teacup that accentuates the dog’s hair. There are colorful little hats, hair clips, stylish clothes and even and hair ribbons for Yorkie teacups that add spunk to your dog’s appearance.

Keeping the coat healthy and shiny requires more than just grooming. As the owner, you have to be fully responsible to maintain the perfect look a Yorkie teacup is known for. Spending a bit for your wonderful Yorkie teacup will be worth it once you see how well-groomed it is.

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Yorkie hair loss

Posted on 19 March 2009 by Francis - Kennel Owner

All is well and normal, you have fun with your pet Yorkie. You play around, take walks, take trips to the beach. All is well until one day, you see swab of fallen hair. You will think it’s normal and then a few days after, there is more hair everywhere. (more…)

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Simple solution to tiny Yorkie problems

Posted on 15 March 2009 by Francis - Kennel Owner

As a dog owner, enthusiast and dog lover, I have always done my part to research ways of dealing with dogs and their tiny problems. Given opportunities, I share some if not all the things I can remember about dog care. (more…)