How to Groom A Yorkie (Puppy Cut) Yorkshire Terrier - Do-It-Yourself Dog Grooming

This video covers everything you need to know about grooming your Yorkshire Terrier. Every tool, clip, and cut. A complete 37-minute tutorial video.
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[@coconutfreckles]

I'm going to try this and I know my dog will be ashamed of himself when I'm done but I'm going to try.

[@MymusicW630]

Excellent grooming techniques. You are gentle and very thorough. She is so well behaved. I was lucky enough to have a Yorkie that was very well behaved. The groomers absolutely loved him and always told me, he was their best behaved dog. My baby passed away last year in May. He was 12 1/2. I miss him so much! Watching this video, felt like I was seeing him again. 😢

[@y365c4]

Love the dog’s eye -expression 😒😬 priceless 🥰

[@galahad196]

I had to my little silky Maltese put to sleep earlier this year, he was 17. Watching your video was great and helped confirm in my mind I would like a yorkie. She was so well behaved.

[@Alexszysmack]

had a maltese for 15 years and loved it to death.2 years before he passed we got a puppy yorkie maltese mix(only 25% maltese) she was his his partner in crime. id say yorkies are a bit more clingy but over all theyre both sweethearts perfect for any home easy to potty train and the lick attacks when you get home are all the same.

[@jolenepayne1378]

By total chance I saw this post of yours, today no less….we had to have our 12 yo Boxador euthanized💔🙏💔 But we also have a, now, 2 1/2 yo Yorkie-Ruby Pearl Elizabeth lol; they get real smart and confident about 2 years👍 till be patient, they are kinda sensitive and so wanting to please! You will NOT end of regretting this breed! I’ve owned a lot of dogs, my father was a breeder, trainer, dog shows…seen many many dogs!!!

[@marciarodriguez5756]

It’s unusual (that they hold so still ) , so did you wind up getting a yorkie ? They are adorable

[@GrannyGusBear]

So sorry about your baby …Jon

[@Jo-hi9oc]

yorkies are very sweet dogs. we have a pomchorkie at home (pomeranian chihuahua yorkie mix) and she’s just like a yorkie, just jet black with a little white smear on her chin. she is precious and she loves everyone.

[@2blessed2bstressed777]

I Really Wish my 5 month old Yorki was THIS Still during a grooming. She is Wild. And Im afraid I may hurt her. Even the Groomers says she moves a lot.

[@kathaleenwood2426]

I was taken in by the thumbnail, because the precious little face expressed Love and Adoration.

[@barbararoden4201]

This is the best video I've visited on grooming a Yorkie Terrier I learned how to groom my friends. The person in the video is very patient and kind to the puppy! Very professional .

[@silvermoontarot]

Thank you for the step by step video!! Now my Yorkie will never be overgrown & scraggly again! Lol😊

[@theavenger1854]

Best Yorkie grooming video I have ever seen! TY

[@shawnabattles3311]

You did a fantastic cut and such a great video so we can actually know every step in detail w out taking too long. It’s hard to find videos where they do a great job and be detailed and efficient as you were! Great cut great video! I’m saving this one!

[@dawnlibby]

This was by far the best Yorkie grooming video I have seen. My groomer is retiring and we have no groomers in our area. So I am left with having to learn a little grooming, thanks so much for this tutorial it's a huge help.

[@truthonly8100]

You got this

[@darlahardy3386]

My groomer retired about 1 1/2 years ago. I have tried three different groomers since and my Bichon Frise and my Yorkie look like street dogs. I went to grooming school aprox. 40 years ago so I have been replacing all my grooming tools so I can just do them at home. I would say this little Yorkie had 5 mats in her when she was clipping. Be SURE to not clip until you can run a fine tooth comb through your entire dog with no hang ups. Trying to clip with a comb on through mats is very painful and can break your comb or guard, which ever you choose to call it. You can do this though. Just keep looking at pictures and watching videos.

[@hislittlemrs.9235]

Such a good girl. Mine is the same size, and fights every second of grooming, but is oh so happy when she's all clean and clipped.

[@joycegilpin5960]

She is a good little girl 🙂☺️ is beautiful 😍

[@ritabarr5259]

My yorkie is good he dont like his face and head he gives a little fuss then I love him so much he is so loveing

[@sharonhein85]

Oh my goodness! All Yorkies are beautiful! I just adopted one.❤❤❤❤❤ This one feels the love you can tell! 💯

[@avistafarag9519]

You are amazing, thank you. Complete side note: Only thing that broke my heart is seeing how she doesnt have a tail, it’s horrible that this is normalized in the states. My biewer terrier(pure yorkie genetics) her entire personality and emotions are shown through her tail😢 I’ve seen so many dogs in the states without it, how do people have the heart, in my eyes it is animal abuse to remove such an important part of their body.

[@Erika70079]

One of the best how-to groom videos. With Covid I've needed to save money and groom my yorkie at home. Always need reminders on how to do his face. My pup and I thank you!

[@GigglePets73]

Wow, 37 minutes of Yorkie grooming magic! ✂🐾 My Yorkie is going to look like a superstar after this. Thanks for the step-by-step guide - I'm ready to tackle the Puppy Cut like a pro! 🐶✂ Who knew grooming could be so fun and easy? Can’t wait to show off my stylish pup! 😂 #YorkieMakeover #GroomingGoals

[@marciarodriguez5756]

I wish the Yorkie’s I groom were this still ! The ones I do are always all over the place and squirming

[@reginapeterson9701]

Such a good girl! She looks like my little male yorkie.

[@lynnreddington1645]

Love this Yorkie puppy cut vid and I’m always referring back to it. Thank you and thanks to Tess, she s beautiful and such a good girl for you 🐾❤️🐾

[@tonnietown9096]

My lil Yorkie (Tinkerton) is watching this with me,,, and she periodically looks at me and says "oh! Its so cute that you think ima hold still for this! Try me! Ima wiggle away right outa here!" 😂😂

[@Gypsygrowgoddess]

Tessa was so well behaved and precious 🐾🐶 I love the technique you showed with combing and fluffing the hair before each clipper pass. I’ve not seen anyone else show this. I’m getting ready to groom my little Yorkie “River” and your video was super helpful 🙂👍🐕 I subscribed!

[@DIYPetGrooms]

Glad you liked it!!

[@emmastar2206]

I appreciate you taking the time to make this video! Wonderful job! Thank you

[@ellenpalmer8571]

Thank you for the best video I have seen/found on grooming a Yorkie with the puppy cut. If I did not know better I would have thought you were grooming my baby. :-). The coloring is exactly the same. I cut my dogs hair and watching this i see what I was doing wrong…next time I will comb the hair against the way it lays. I enjoyed your calm explanations and especially that you could film this in a half hour…..all the other videos I have seen are 2-3 hrs long and a lot of chatter about how great they (the groomer) are and how bad the owners are. Thank you!!!

[@ashleysoto4849]

U gave such great detail. Ive been a bather for 5 years and finally making myself learn how to groom. This was very helpful!

[@donnahutchinson5392]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Your tips are so welcoming. I have a yorkie and I am going to try these tips. You are so sweet to the pup pup and very knowledgable. You go straight to work in a kind humane way. Well done.

[@kathypatterson4630]

She is so precious! My yorkie (a rescue) doesn't like grooming so now I medicate him. I think it is helping. I don't know how much he was ever groomed. When he was turned in, he was matted to the skin, feet and all. So sad, but he's a wonderful pet for me!

[@carjen121]

I have a Yorkie and so far having found a good groomer, I saw your video and love how she looked after. Wish you were around my area. Awesome job👏👏👏👏

[@sofializzy4519]

She's such a good girl! Thank you - learned a couple great tips. My furbaby thanks you!

[@Hummingbird25]

She was so sweet and well behaved

[@Fanster-lr6jf]

She’s adorable. Her whole demeanor reminds me of my teacup Yorkie .❤️❤️

[@scyllah4931]

She's nervous but you can tell she trusts you. Great video

[@marietrini7784]

Thank you 🙏 ❤️ you are my lifesaver. My Morkie on 9/11 just turned 3 months and I want to give her first groom. Your video is PAW-SOME so thanks again.

[@yvonnefernandez4860]

A Great Tutorial! You are very patient, and you have a great little model!

[@jonsanserino8229]

Oh THANK YOU! You gave me so much great information, my little girl's haircuts will be so much better now!

[@gloriaregalado3894]

I have a 13 yr old yorkie and was planning in grooming him myself. You make it look so easy. I have always kept his hair long because it is so beautiful but it has been so hot in Texas that a short hait cut would be nice for a while. Thanks so.much.

[@ascensionessentials]

Great video. Thank you. I'm going to start grooming my Yorkie at home. She's very nervous, but I think she'd be more comfortable being groomed by me.

[@lymemj]

The doggie is the very best!! Thank you for sharing!

[@martygenzler4593]

very well done; just got my yorkie today & want to be ready. you make it look easy😉

[@jgnibs8345]

Thank's for sharing you're videos in grooming, I'm inspired in what you're doing, that's why I'm doing some of you're techniques on my own dogs,, I'm one of you're fan from the philippines, I'm always watching you're videos, and also I'm doing my own Dog caring videos, because I'm inspired on someone like you, thanks and God bless u mam 😊

[@GayleGrantDocGrant]

Great video..nice and clear..cute dog too..she looks amazing.

[@danafredrickson42]

shes such a pretty dog and well mannored! i just love her!!!❤️ and i love the puppy cut

[@crystalearle6209]

What brand scissor & thinning shears do you use and what length. I have spent so much money only to be disappointed with my purchases. Thanks in advance!

[@lindamyers1903]

Dry easy to understand and follow. Very helpful.

[@gloriaregalado3894]

Thank you, great video. I am going to purchase some of the tools and try grooming my yorkie. She looks beautiful.

[@naenae_in_m-town8031]

She is adorable! 🥰

[@christines2451]

Excellent video on how to groom a yorkie. Thank you for explaining it so very well. I now feel I can attempt to cut my dog at home.

[@sassydezines4460]

She is adorable.

[@vforvictory888]

Great tutorial. Thank you

[@susanraymond1366]

What a baby. Love you. Good girl.😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@teresathompson235]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@susanwielesko9362]

Good video I couldn't find a video that showed how to use the clippers properly thanks

[@judymarieschalk3829]

I have a Yorkie with Cushings Disease and I loved watching your video to get some kind of tips for keep his hair looking good as it falls out - sadly he has scabs and bumps all over him. His ears droop so I cannot do that but his face I will do like you did. He doesn't like he feet touched but I will attempt to do what you did on that!!! Very interesting and informative video!!! Thanks so very much!!!!

[@stevenphelps5626]

Awesome job 👏 👍

[@drivera6003]

This is very helpful and enjoyable to watch for me. I found this video one of best on dog hair grooming. Excited to try on my pup. it would great if you can do a video on a mix yorkie poo being the their fur hair is so curly.. thanks so much.

[@susanjewell4976]

The dog is so cute 🥰

[@user-yg5nu1im4r]

You've convinced me I need thinning shears, never used before. Probably why it looked so bad lol

[@chandralopez7635]

Awesome video. Such a great tutorial! The blade numbers can be confusing. I almost think it's better to name the comb numbers AND the length they represent as different brands have different numbers. Thank you so very much!

[@TheTruebluesue]

You did a beautiful cut on the Yorkie. I want to learn to do my Yorkie . I wondered if you have a video on how to groom a Yorkie and keeping the moustache and beard ?

[@vaskintruttling612]

Awesome 😎👍

[@susanraymond1366]

So so cutiepie❤❤

[@bennyliamson6039]

So cute

[@soniamorales2660]

What size guard was used during the cut of the Yorkie

[@lass-inangeles7564]

This was a very nice video and I learned a lot. Many thanks!!! You have a great way with dogs. One thing to point out... Yorkies and some toy breeds have luxating patella issues or joint issues. When you hold the leg away from body, it hurts. Try to pull leg straight back without moving thigh away from body. That will hurt less. Easy to mistake this discomfort as nervousness, but the dog is uncomfortable. I work with rescued dogs and noticed this about all dogs big and small. Love your shears. I desperately need new shears and wonder if you can recommend some good ones for small breeds - poodles, Maltese, Yorkies mostly. I also need small clippers. I'm using Wahl Bravmini, and not happy about the constant jamming issues and very weak battery life on them. Its a toy basically but I don't see other choices for small face and paw trimming. I have an A5 Andis AGC II but it tends to cut skin easily, and too big and aggressive for face. How often do you change drive shaft on the AGC? Know a good place to sharpen shears? I badly need info. Currently lost my tech day job and relying on other side income.

[@wesleycorado3517]

Thanks

[@nancyouren4419]

Thinning shears is a God sent!

[@DaveMcGurgan]

Thanks for this.

[@nappilyevaafta]

Wow she’s a very well behaved dog.

[@shannonyoung6617]

This is a great video. I love our groomer and she’s getting up in age. I don’t know who else I would consider taking my yorkies to, but I learned a lot. I would love to be able to just clean up around their eyes, ears, pads, and sanitary area sometimes between visits to the groomer. I just don’t know if I want to get the table and all for that. I will have to decide. I don’t have a lot of storage area in the house we are currently in until we build and hopefully that will be fairly soon.

[@mileetn]

You don't need the table. I groom mine on the dryer with a bathtub mat (inside tub mat) on top of that and it keeps it from slipping and then a towel on top of that.

[@SAngel-jt3si]

I bathe my Marley in between her appointments, and I see how it relaxes her. But I am terrified to cut her myself. Her previous owners was very abusive and she jumps at every little thing including me petting her. The lady I take her to is very patient and better equipped to handle a dog with severe trust issues

[@sheilaflemming7531]

I have a purebred teacup Yorkie and she is the sweetest little thing going.She is so lovable and kids are her all time favourite,she goes nuts around them and if she can give people kisses then she is happy & her kisses are not sloppy at all.She is four years old and still uses puppy pads.I do have to say she is a real barker though. Now for the grooming part, for some reason she is terrified of the clippers and I even bought the quietest ones I could get,she wouldn't even let me near her. She was 7 weeks old when I got her and she had never been around clippers before I got her,so what can I do?I took her to a proper groomer this spring and she was the same with them,she will try to bite whatever you have in your hands,she doesn't want to bite the person just what you are using on her & I did warn the groomer about that issue & and she was the same with them.Anything I can do differently? HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eileencamacho2221]

They really need to make clippers that don’t make noise and it will make the process much easier

[@teddytheyorkielowellpenner777]

Nice cut .We love our little Teddy

[@nancyouren4419]

Thinning Shears are very forgiving!

[@konnielove92]

Thank for that video that help me a lot to know why my grooming is not really even on my Yorkie leg and thank for the trick with fluffing her hair. Do you have a video for how to groom her tail my Yorkie have a long tail

[@yadiraarredondo9207]

Thank you very much for the videos! very informative!!! Would you recommend to use a clipper vac for this cut?

[@DIYPetGrooms]

Clipper vacs are pretty expensive and just a personal preference of the groomer.

[@miataylor8911]

Thank you for your helpful tutorial! I just rescued a Yorkie and wanted to be able to trim him so he’s not nervous at the groomers. Are you trimming her whiskers too?

[@suem5213]

What a great video. My teacup isn't even 2 pounds, but was charged $30. I'm going to learn for at-home grooming. With her and 2 papillons I don't get out for less than $135. Yikes!

[@teafuelediting6307]

Yeah that's crazy, pretty sure you're better off buying an electric Hair Clipper for the body and then using scissors for the face. That's what I do for my puppers

[@AllNyteLova]

135$ for three dogs? That’s a steal. Please don’t disrespect the art and dedication that is pet grooming. True, you can learn to groom from home and do a good job but most owners don’t have the time or patience to do so. All pricing reflects not only the skill of the groomer but also maintenance and fees for running a business.

[@janetaylorparris]

@@AllNyteLova ​ Well said! We’ve brought our teacup Yorkie to groomers everywhere, from upscale Manhattan to suburban Boston to rural NH. I would never pay less than $80, and I tip generously as well. Skilled, patient pet groomers are wonderful people who deserve competitive, fair compensation and our utmost respect. And the dogs who enrich our lives every day, every hour, deserve a safe, clean, gentle experience. Watching these videos, I’m overwhelmed by the devotion involved. Let’s value the groomers who provide this!

[@rubrod80]

Is your guide comb loose or something or do you have a little mic inside them clippers,any great job I learned something of your video today that'll really help to improve my work thank you very much

[@YSQ300]

0:49 I watched this video and tried to groom my Yorkipoo. She looks cute but was not well behaved at all. This was her first grooming.

[@mse7537]

Doing my freshly turned 17 year old Yorkie " Teddy" today. Or should I say, finishing the job. LOL He's just too old and fidgety now to bring him in for a groom...😔 ( even though he thinks he's still a pup ) I try 2 do lil man's bath and haircuts myself. Any tips on comforting a little guy when bathing/grooming ?🤔

[@sunnydee154]

Can you please tell us what kind brand of trimmers you use? Thanks for the great videos!

[@DIYPetGrooms]

Andis. I put a link in the description for you. Thanx.

[@lorijordan1869]

My Yorkie is 10 weeks and has a lot of hair however I want to wait a while what age do you trim or cut their hair?I want it left a little long but not to long just neat looking.I loved the video.

[@lynnbernat2051]

What length are the combs u are using?

[@katherineraymond6865]

My vet gave me medicine to give my Yorkie about 1 hrs before growing. Really reduced his anxiety.

[@marks.1425]

My barber doesn't take care of me like this. Maybe I should get my haircut at a pet groomer.

[@anthonysegarra3787]

BELLISIMO❤ 0:27

[@deborahshaffer3242]

Can you recommend a particular brand/model of sheers and scissors?

[@revamped3523]

This is good info. I think the pup would have done better with a quieter grooming tool.

[@vanessapaz8044]

What happens with the wiskers?

[@GayleGrantDocGrant]

If I wanted to groom the entire body just a bit shorter, what would be the next comb down to use? You use the comb on a 30 blade, right? Thanks

[@DIYPetGrooms]

Use the 30 blade under the comb. We used the 1 comb on the body, so you could go down to an 0 comb if you wanted shorter.

[@BeckyWinters]

i'm curious why you clip with the grain instead of against ?

[@Bs60182]

I love my little dude but my god is he a pain to groom. He is fine in the tub but cutting his hair and his nails is torture. He's fine for a minute or so but if I can't finish in that time he's done. I've resorted to trying to cut his hair while he is in the tub since that's the only time he's let me do it and I have done such a terrible job. For his nails he likes to sleep with his legs pointed in the air so I've been doing 1 or 2 nails a night while he's sleeping. I normally take him to the groomer but since the pandemic there's not many available. Also, anyone out there with a Yorkie who is a picky eater? My dude picks at his Royal Canin Yorkie brand dry dog food (from Chewy) throughout the day and eats 2-3 cans of chicken or turkey Gerber baby food. I also bought a beef jerky maker because he loves jerky, at least I can pick what I put in it when I make it myself.

[@kounelitsa]

Oh my god! My dog is such a picky eater as well. I am giving him the royal canin fry food for yorkies and now I am starting to think that it might be tasting bad for him. Have you tried any other brand? If so I would like to know how it went! Seems our furry friends have the same taste in food haha

[@florida2033]

Ok. Well to I bought my 1st wahl clippers and I have a yorky and shitzu dogs. A bit nervous, what do u suggest 1st timers today is June 7, 2022 lol. I am soooooooo nervous

[@LukePighetti]

Hi there! Thanks for this. In the video it says "1 comb and half comb" where the half is longer. When I look online I see "#1 comb 1/8 in" and "#1/2 comb 1/16in", both of which appear to be much smaller than the ones in the video, and where the half comb is shorter than the 1 comb. I was wondering if you could clarify the comb sizes you are using in this video?

[@LukePighetti]

Are you looking at #1 as a 1/2" and #1/2 as a 5/8"? That would be a #4 and #5 in my wahl plastic sizes. Any guidance is appreciated

[@DIYPetGrooms]

Yes. Since we shot this video the comb naming has changed and we’re trying to shoot a more updated video. 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch is correct.

[@LukePighetti]

@@DIYPetGrooms Thank you for the clarification!

[@mariadefatima6469]

I do it myself to my yorkie not perfect but he has tshirts

[@peggymacmichael9788]

She’s too funny

[@1776tonow]

What blade are you using?

[@lauracrawfordmetz1630]

My Yorkie has 5 times the thickness of this puppy and will not sit still for anything. I’ve taken him to Petsmart already and they couldn’t even groom him at 4 months old 😢. I’ve made an appointment at Petco, hopefully they can help. I’ve already taken off most of the thickness so that should help. My 16 year old was so much easier, unfortunately he passed away in December 😢. I miss him so much.

[@frasersgirl4383]

I have a 12.5 year old Morkie who has a heart murmur. He also has a ruptured ligament on his back left leg which can’t be fixed because of the murmur. He’s always been groomed at a groomers but the last groom left him completely exhausted and he wasn’t himself for days after. I asked the groomer if they could just do his face and I would handle the rest and they said NO….🥺🥺🥺. I feel like taking him in now is risking his life and my vet agrees. I’m going to have to try and groom him myself but I have zero experience. Could you please recommend some clippers? I’m not willing to risk his life by taking him to a groomer. I’m very stressed about it all. His hair on his face grows too much to just leave it. Please recommend some clippers??!

[@brendastage9427]

Where can I find two of them thank you

[@lizsanders107]

She is a good girl