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Originally Posted by Darlene68  So I ordered a grooming video for Yorkies, and I've only gotten a chance to get through a little past the tools needed so far, which is what I'm confused about. The lady was using a slicker brush when brushing out the yorkie..I was under the impression that this was only needed for dogs with undercoats? Any input? Thanks All  |
Grooming threads don't get as much "action", but they stay at the top longer. I thoroughly agree with you on this, a slicker brush is the worst thing you want to use on a yorkie. Yorkie hair is like human hair and there is no undercoat. Try using a slicker brush on your head and see if you think it's appropriate. Too many sharp pins! I've heard some do it to break up mats, but I think a matting comb would be better, and if mats are that bad, you should change your grooming routine. Pin brushes are great for removing mats, and I really like the wooden pin brushes, they aren't sharp at all. You never want to scratch a yorkies skin when brushing. Some people think slicker brushes add a shine to coat, but many others will use a boar bristle brush for this and the idea is to spread oil from skin, down shaft of hair. Slicker brushes are great for removing dead hair on dog with a double coat, but I don't recommend them at all for Yorkies.