Yorkie Hair Growth

Yorkshire terriers should be introduced to grooming at an early age. Yorkie dogs have long hair that requires daily brushing and frequent trimming. If you do not plan on showing your yorkie in dog shows, you can reduce your expenses by paying for a short, puppy-style haircut. However, if you enjoy the long, silky hair or plan on showing the yorkie, let the hair grow, but keep it out of the dog's eyes.

  1. Hair Growth

    • Many dog breeds have fur, but yorkies have true hair that grows like human hair. The hair won't shed like those of other breeds, but it grows so frequent haircuts are required. Frequent clippings are recommended every four to six weeks, depending upon your yorkie's hair style. Shorter hair styles, such as the puppy cuts, may need trimming more often.

    Silky Hair

    • Brush your yorkie every night, beginning from the top of the dog and stroke downward. Use a high-quality brush and brush the dead skin and loose hair out of the coat. Brushing regularly when the yorkie is relaxed will result in a shiny coat.

    Shampooing

    • Bathe the yorkie and shampoo the hair regularly with dog shampoo or a mild soap to keep it clean, but do not over-shampoo the hair. Shampooing the hair too often will strip the natural oils from the coat and leave it less conditioned. Do not use an adult soap or shampoo. If the hair is often tangled after shampooing or if the yorkie scratches a lot, change the soap or shampoo.

    Quality Diet

    • Feeding your yorkie a quality diet will help promote silky hair. Feed the yorkie a proper amount of premium dry dog food each day, according to the dog's weight and your veterinarian's advice. Vitamin supplements and other food, such as treats, can be given if approved by your veterinarian. A quality diet directly relates to your yorkie's healthy coat.