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Grandmother with a silver braid brushes a Yorkshire Terrier's coat with a wooden brush while sitting on outdoor back steps. 22 / 39

Grandma Brought Out the Wooden Brush. Pip Acted Like It Was Picture Day.

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The back steps are warm in the morning sun, and grooming time is in full swing. Grandma June sits on the concrete in a denim shirt over a cream T-shirt, silver braid hanging down her back, gently drawing a wooden bristle brush through Pip's long blue and tan coat. Her expression is calm and focused. Pip sits patiently in her lap with his head lifted, eyes bright and gazing off to the side as if posing for a portrait. Behind them, the open door reveals a glimpse of the kitchen, and a laundry basket, terracotta pots with rosemary and a coiled garden hose sit along the steps.

A Yorkie's coat is fine and silky, much like human hair, and it can tangle and mat easily without regular care. Many owners brush their Yorkies several times a week, working gently from the skin outward and using a comb to check for knots. Some prefer to keep their dog in a shorter puppy cut for easier upkeep, while others maintain the long, flowing look with frequent grooming. Brushing time is also a good chance to look over the skin, check the ears and trim long hair around the eyes and paws. Keep sessions short and pleasant, and offer praise or a small treat for good behavior.

By the time June finishes, Pip will be gleaming. He seems to know it, too, judging by that proud little chin in the air.

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