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Viral TikTok Compares Groomed Yorkie to Senior Pup

12/4/2025

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A dog owner shared a TikTok comparing her senior Yorkshire terrier to a show contestant, captioned "Show yorkie vs my yorkie."
The clip highlights a stark appearance gap and prompts grooming-standard comments.
Experts say Yorkshire terriers require regular grooming, with a puppy cut suggested for lower maintenance.
The video went viral and amassed over 9.3 million views.
Newsweek invited viewers to submit their pet videos for potential Pet of the Week.

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A dog owner shared a TikTok comparing her senior Yorkshire terrier to a show contestant, captioned "Show yorkie vs my yorkie."
The clip highlights a stark appearance gap and prompts grooming-standard comments.
Experts say Yorkshire terriers require regular grooming, with a puppy cut suggested for lower maintenance.
The video went viral and amassed over 9.3 million views.
Newsweek invited viewers to submit their pet videos for potential Pet of the Week.