Usually Yorkshire Terriers have long hair that reaches the floor. To properly care for the dog’s coat it requires a lot of grooming. However, you can cut the hair to a more manageable length. A shorter well-kept coat will make your Yorkie happier than having a long tangled coat.

It is important that you always exercise your pet. Yorkies love to go on walks, but be careful not to over exercise them. They have very short legs so they can’t walk as far as a larger dog. If you exercise your dog daily you will have a very happy dog.

A healthy meal everyday is also important. You can either feed your Yorkshire Terrier dry or canned dog food. When choosing it is important to keep in mind that dry food has the most preservatives and the least fat. Canned food, which is 75% water, has the most fat and the least preservatives. Dry food may be the better choice for you.

To care for your Yorkie’s beautiful coat you must wash it when needed. When you wash gently shampoo in one direction to avoid tangles or hair loss. When the hair is drying be sure to brush it often to separate and straighten the coat. When you’re finished you’ll have great results.

You may put a topknot in your Yorkshire Terrier’s hair to complete then look. To do this gathers a triangular section of hair on top of the head between the ears and the eyes. Then secure it with an elastic band and ribbon. Make sure not to pull the hair too tight or your Yorkie will have a bug-eyed look.

When bringing home a new puppy you need to make him feel welcome. Make sure they’re always warm and comfortable. It’s a good idea to give him an area of his own to go, such as a bed, so he’ll have a place to go.