There are many types and brands of steel combs. These combs are occasionally referred to as Greyhound combs. Greyhound combs were a specific brand of high-quality steel grooming comb made in England and exported to Belgium. If you want your Yorkie to look and feel their best, this comb is an important addition to your tool collection. Unlike a regular comb, a dematting comb is specially designed with built-in blades for cutting through hair and fur mats.
While not a brush or comb, it is essential that you use a good conditioner spray while grooming your Yorkie with any of the above styles of brushes and combs. There is a great variety of products out there that can meet the needs of any budget and every preference. One of the most important things to remember is that, regardless of which type of coat your Yorkie has, never brush them dry!
Dry brushing will create frizzy, dull coats. Before grooming your Yorkie, make sure to give them at least a quick spritz with a mixture of water and conditioner. Combing is an important pre-brush step. It untangles and separates the hairs, where a brush would snag, pull, and break them. Start near the bottom third of their body. Use a steel comb to gently comb a horizontal section of hair up and out to break up any mats or tangles.
Now, move up to the next third of their body and begin on the next horizontal section of hair the same way. Here is a fantastic example of line brushing done on a Sheltie. The technique is the same for Yorkies. While not as flashy as the luxurious locks of the silky coat, the wire hair coat still requires plenty of maintenance and care. Even a wire hair Yorkie should be brushed two to three times a week. Start by using the wide-toothed steel comb to carefully check the entire coat for any additional mats or tangles.
If you find any mats, gently work through them with your fingers and comb, using detangler spray if necessary. Stubborn mats may require a dematting comb or being shaved out with clippers. The hair is clipped relatively short, so the dog looks more like a puppy. Others may be shaved even closer, as shorter hair is easier to maintain and more comfortable for active dogs. Of course, there are also many Yorkies with the iconic long coat.
As a general rule, the longer the coat, the more brushing is required to prevent mats. Regular brushing provides lots of benefits to a Yorkie. These include:. Choosing the right brush is key if you want to maximise the benefits of brushing though. Using the wrong brush could even damage healthy hair, which should be avoided at all costs.
This will stimulate the hair follicles, remove dirt and debris, and give the coat a healthy shine. If the hair is left longer around the ears or tail, then a comb may be helpful for teasing out tangles or mats. Start by selecting a steel comb with dual teeth spacing.
One side should have finely spaced teeth and the other a wider spacing. You can use the fine tooth side to comb delicate areas around the face, paws, tails and top of the legs. The wider spacing will work better across the rest of the body. Make sure you work through the coat in segments. If you come across a knot, tease it out very gently, rather than dragging the comb through. This can cause it to pull uncomfortably on the skin. After teasing out obvious tangles, you can follow up with a pin brush.
This will help catch any stray tangles and give the coat a nice finish. Pin brushes also lift out loose hairs and distribute natural oils. Pins with ball endings can also prevent scratching, but they may catch long hair and cause breakages. The pins should be firm but flexible, so they mould to the body rather than digging in too much. Avoid using too much pressure when grooming your Yorkie.
Tip: Many pin brushes have a bristle brush on the reverse side. Bristle brushes are useful for promoting a healthy shine and grooming puppies with a soft coat. For tightly wound mats, you may need a dematting comb or scissors. Great care must be taken not to damage the skin when using these tools though. If in doubt, seek the advice of a professional groomer.
Some Yorkie owners like to use a fine flea comb around the delicate areas on the face. Scissors are also useful for trimming around the face and sometimes the paws too. Listed below are my top five brushes for Yorkies. The Chris Christensen range of grooming tools are known for being excellent quality — and this oval pin brush is no exception. If you see unusual patches or areas of red or excessively dry skin, talk to your vet. Regular brushing can help remove dander and dirt and spreads the oils from their skin into their hair, naturally conditioning it.
Yorkies, especially show bred Yorkies, have long fur but it can also be exceptionally delicate. For most brushing situations with a Yorkie, a slicker brush with fine metal bristles that have a little give is ideal. Boar bristle brushes can also work well, and of course, deshedding combs are helpful during seasons when your dog sheds more of their coat.
Slicker brushes, overall, are the best standard brush to use on a Yorkies. Slicker brushes also come in small sizes that are ideal for teacup breeds. In most cases, unbending brushes are not recommended for Yorkie fur because of the issue with breakage. Deshedding combs can be an exception to this rule if they are used gently, and some metal wide tooth combs can be a good start for especially tight matted areas and tangles. Deshedding tools are quite blunt across the tips to prevent injuring the skin of the Yorkies or any other dog.
They grip the fur in a way that helps remove excess loose hair better than many different combs and brushes, though. Very gentle exfoliation can be beneficial for a Yorkies skin in moderation.
Miracle Care Slicker Dog Brush. Andis Steel Pet Comb. Safari Soft Slicker Brush. DakPets Deshedding Comb. This classic slicker brush is well-constructed and has a soft, anti-slip handle for better grip and comfort while brushing your Yorkie. The cushioned paddle of the brush is forgiving and offers more give to maintain a gentle brushing experience for your dog. The small size of this slicker brush is not only the ideal size for a Yorkie but also can get to problematic undercoat spots more effectively.
This is among the best daily brushes to have on hand for regular grooming, detangling, and everyday deshedding of your Yorkie. For those who like a slicker brush but are especially concerned about scratching or have a Yorkie with extra sensitive skin, these dull-end bristles can be a fantastic alternative to the traditional slicker brush.
The small size of this brush and the full handle make for comfortable brushing of your Yorkie. The Andis Steel Pet Comb is not made for routine brushing, but ideal for working through particularly difficult tangles and mats on your Yorkies.
You want to use caution not to pull their fur too hard when using this comb, as it does not have the bend in the tines that slicker or bamboo brushes have. However, the wider-set tines are excellent for the first round of detangling. The stainless steel is more resilient than plastic and also makes for easy cleaning of the comb when needed.
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