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kinnykins · 03-26-2008, 01:02 PM

hi everyone,
A lady stopped me on our walk with our 4 month old baby and said she used to breed yorkies. She said i had to cut the fur all around her ears otherwise she would have balance problems, is this true ? also i must trim or tie up the hair out of her eyes, not that its long at the moment, any advice would be welcome thanks in advance

bettyeanne · 03-26-2008, 01:11 PM

Welcome to YT! I was told to keep the upper third trimmed to prevent Toto's little ears from flopping back down. When your baby's hair on top grows longer, you will need to band it to keep it out of her eyes and enable her to see. You could keep it cut short if you prefer. I was also told to avoid cutting it really short around her eyes ... the little stubby hair can stick in their eyes and cause eye infections.

We have some excellent breeders/groomers here who can give you good advice. I hope you enjoy the forum, we would love to hear all about your baby and see pictures!

Ellie May · 03-26-2008, 01:30 PM

If you want them to stand then the hair would need to be trimmed but if you don't care or they are standing already, you don't have to trim the ear hair. I let Ellie's ear hair grow with the rest of her body.

TootiesMom · 03-26-2008, 07:03 PM

I dont even NEAR claim to be an expert, but look at this precious thing!! My Baby girl has never had her ears cut short(only trimmed) and her ears are beautiful! She has no balance problems and I adore her pretty little "wings"...
Good Luck with your baby!
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kinnykins · 03-27-2008, 01:35 AM

yhankyou for ur advice !! It seems everyone when we go out walking is an expert on what we should do with "kinnykins" I wont trim her ears only a bit as she gets older, they look fine to us , they do stand and flop at the moment so what will be will be. I will trim her eyes to keep the hair away as im not into the "cousin it " look!!!!!!

Meggie · 03-27-2008, 05:26 AM

Trimming the hair on the top third of the ears will help them stand if they're a bit floppy.

As to it affecting the dog's balance.....what a load of rubbish!!

Good grief, my Skyes with their big, frilly , butterfly ears would be staggering around like drunks

As for poor little Papillons......perhaps that's why Edna always carries Tootsie around on Emmerdale eh?

HighlandYorkies · 03-27-2008, 06:22 PM

Strange ideas some people !
Listen to Meggie's advice...she is speaking sense...and if you see the lady again, say thankyou for your ideas, but I have no problems at all with my pup the way she is.
I have never trimmed any of my dog's ears and they stand fine ! Debra x

roxynfritz · 03-27-2008, 07:25 PM

We cut the hair on Roxy's ears because we like how it looks (I love the perky little ears), and so she doesn't get any debris caught in it...but I don't think she'd have balance problems with a little extra.

Chellbe46 · 03-28-2008, 01:43 AM

My baby boy Tino`s hair is growing now too and i put it up in a top knot. he`s looks sweet xx
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kinnykins · 03-28-2008, 01:51 AM

i know dont people have funny ideas, we are on a small islnd so im bound to come across the lady again,she also said kinnykins would grow as tall as she was long.... crikey iv e got a giraffe on my hands ...
I have had dogs before and when walking our pup people do make a fuss of her and she loves it she is very friendly, but i am getting down about comments, the latest one is dont have that bell on her (a little cat bell ) as its not good for her sensitive hearing !! good grief.. we have it because we can hear where she is and we wont tread on her, does anyone else have a little bell on their baby ??

misskate · 04-24-2008, 12:53 PM

This woman seems like a nightmare. I've had people comment on my pups and they come on strong. One man said I shouldn't tie their hair up in a topknot as they have sensitive eyes and the hair over them was made to protect their vision. Bah! Humbug! I want to see their eyes. Fortunately I live in a big city and have never seen that man again. You don't seem to have that luck. Stick to your guns.

Mom to Hot Rod · 04-24-2008, 01:13 PM

I don't have any advice but wanted to say welcome.

doggyrock · 05-20-2008, 08:24 AM

My little boy get's his ear's trimmed every 3 months at the dog groomers. He's 9 now and been going since just before he turned one and i've never had problems. His little cute ears are alway's up x

Juliealfies mum · 05-20-2008, 08:40 AM

Hi there and hello, I would not take things seriously that people say when you are out walking with your little one,people love to give you their opinions all the time. Our little ones have never had their ears trimmmed and they are fine. People say things to pass the time of day with you and sometimes you also get negative comments...

At least you can come on here and get some good advice and support. Good luck with your little one.

03-26-2008, 01:02 PM	#1
kinnykins Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: fuertventura canary islands Posts: 87	do I really have to do this ?? hi everyone, A lady stopped me on our walk with our 4 month old baby and said she used to breed yorkies. She said i had to cut the fur all around her ears otherwise she would have balance problems, is this true ? also i must trim or tie up the hair out of her eyes, not that its long at the moment, any advice would be welcome thanks in advance

03-26-2008, 01:11 PM	#2
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 7,892	Welcome to YT! I was told to keep the upper third trimmed to prevent Toto's little ears from flopping back down. When your baby's hair on top grows longer, you will need to band it to keep it out of her eyes and enable her to see. You could keep it cut short if you prefer. I was also told to avoid cutting it really short around her eyes ... the little stubby hair can stick in their eyes and cause eye infections. We have some excellent breeders/groomers here who can give you good advice. I hope you enjoy the forum, we would love to hear all about your baby and see pictures! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://yorkierescuecolorado.com/home.html

03-26-2008, 01:30 PM	#3
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,390	If you want them to stand then the hair would need to be trimmed but if you don't care or they are standing already, you don't have to trim the ear hair. I let Ellie's ear hair grow with the rest of her body. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

03-27-2008, 01:35 AM	#5
kinnykins Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: fuertventura canary islands Posts: 87	do i really have to do this ? yhankyou for ur advice !! It seems everyone when we go out walking is an expert on what we should do with "kinnykins" I wont trim her ears only a bit as she gets older, they look fine to us , they do stand and flop at the moment so what will be will be. I will trim her eyes to keep the hair away as im not into the "cousin it " look!!!!!!

03-28-2008, 01:43 AM	#9
Chellbe46 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hayes, London England UK Posts: 277	My baby boy Tino`s hair is growing now too and i put it up in a top knot. he`s looks sweet xx 020708143931.jpg __________________ Michelle & Valentino *New.facebook.com/profile.php?id=737754453*

03-27-2008, 05:26 AM	#6
Meggie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancashire, England Posts: 515	Trimming the hair on the top third of the ears will help them stand if they're a bit floppy. As to it affecting the dog's balance.....what a load of rubbish!! Good grief, my Skyes with their big, frilly , butterfly ears would be staggering around like drunks As for poor little Papillons......perhaps that's why Edna always carries Tootsie around on Emmerdale eh?

03-27-2008, 07:25 PM	#8
roxynfritz Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 35	We cut the hair on Roxy's ears because we like how it looks (I love the perky little ears), and so she doesn't get any debris caught in it...but I don't think she'd have balance problems with a little extra.

03-28-2008, 01:51 AM	#10
kinnykins Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: fuertventura canary islands Posts: 87	more "expert advice" i know dont people have funny ideas, we are on a small islnd so im bound to come across the lady again,she also said kinnykins would grow as tall as she was long.... crikey iv e got a giraffe on my hands ... I have had dogs before and when walking our pup people do make a fuss of her and she loves it she is very friendly, but i am getting down about comments, the latest one is dont have that bell on her (a little cat bell ) as its not good for her sensitive hearing !! good grief.. we have it because we can hear where she is and we wont tread on her, does anyone else have a little bell on their baby ??

04-24-2008, 12:53 PM	#11
misskate Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: italy Posts: 12	This woman seems like a nightmare. I've had people comment on my pups and they come on strong. One man said I shouldn't tie their hair up in a topknot as they have sensitive eyes and the hair over them was made to protect their vision. Bah! Humbug! I want to see their eyes. Fortunately I live in a big city and have never seen that man again. You don't seem to have that luck. Stick to your guns.

04-24-2008, 01:13 PM	#12
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 3,363	I don't have any advice but wanted to say welcome. __________________ Hot Rod Maggie May Always in my Zoe Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB ......"The Little Gentlemen's Club"

05-20-2008, 08:24 AM	#13
doggyrock Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: u.k Posts: 14	Trimming My little boy get's his ear's trimmed every 3 months at the dog groomers. He's 9 now and been going since just before he turned one and i've never had problems. His little cute ears are alway's up x

05-20-2008, 08:40 AM	#14
Juliealfies mum YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 1,301	Hi there and hello, I would not take things seriously that people say when you are out walking with your little one,people love to give you their opinions all the time. Our little ones have never had their ears trimmmed and they are fine. People say things to pass the time of day with you and sometimes you also get negative comments... At least you can come on here and get some good advice and support. Good luck with your little one. __________________ From Julie Alfie & Lottie