What is the consensus on putting bows in Male Yorkies hair? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Angelstarr · 07-16-2008, 09:52 AM

I have a 6 month old male Yorkie named "Cooper" He is the love of my life.
I would like to put a top knot bow in his hair but am afraid that ppl will think he is a girl. What do most people do?

Thanks
This is my first post and I have been having fun reading all the threads. There is a lot of wonderful information.

Hugs
Cher and Coup

Judy in Waco · 07-16-2008, 09:54 AM

Hi! Welcome to YT!

I think it's up to you...or your pup.

Gizmo has only recently started tolerating them.

odies_mama · 07-16-2008, 09:56 AM

for odie i have just used 'boy' colors i.e. black, blue, orange, etc. and do something guy-ish like if hes wearing a polo shirt, i will pop the collar up lol

my fiancee hates putting bows in his hair since he's a boy but since he lives with me, what daddy dont know wont hurt him hehe

you can also buy manly lol bows...sports related like fb, soccer, and i have seen motorcycle brand ones before too!

hope this helps =]

maxmom · 07-16-2008, 09:57 AM

I love bows on boys, as long as they are not pink,but my kids and my husband don't like them, so I just do the rubber band thing

Timmy · 07-16-2008, 09:57 AM

Welcome to YT!

When Timmy's topknot was long I use to put his hair up. I use to put it up with a band and once in a blue moon use a bow (but hubby didn't like the bow) Right now his bangs are cut short so no topknots for him for a while. I kind of like his bangs short and thinking about keeping them like that. I guess it depends what mood I'm in when I'm grooming him

Shelby&Seymour · 07-16-2008, 09:58 AM

There are bows available just for boys!!!...... I purchased some great patriotic ones and also some camo ones for Seymour. ALso the basic boy colors are great, too!! (and it doesn't matter......bow or no bow...... many people think that Seymour is a girl.... so actually the bow sometimes HELPS if it is a "boy" bow!

ARCHIE · 07-16-2008, 10:00 AM

I see nothing wrong with it. If your pup is small.
One of our member's made some boy bows with little baseballs,
footballs etc on them and they were adorable.
I wish I could put a bow on Buddy but he's just too big and really
looks silly. I did it once for fun and he really looked totally
ridiculous.

diggy4 · 07-16-2008, 10:03 AM

I LOVE IT!! doesnt bother me in the least. Diggy is all boy and he actually gets mad when i am doing Bellas hair and he is left out! he even likes to be brushed even tho Bella bites me when i brush her...

Rudys Mom · 07-16-2008, 10:24 AM

Welcome to YT.

I think boy Yorkies look cute with bows in their hair and you can buy "boy" themed bows. But my husband wouldn't like it if I tried to put one in my Rudy's hair. I probably don't think Rudy would like it either.

yoyo27 · 07-16-2008, 10:30 AM

I think its fine for those boys to wear the boy themes. Doesn't matter people don't look at colors even on a baby they will guess male /female and not see the girl has pink. Why would it be a boy? So probably the only ones that will )

bchgirl · 07-16-2008, 10:31 AM

Reggie has a top knot...I just tell the naysayers...he's Steven Segal puppy.

Ladymom · 07-16-2008, 10:46 AM

I sell tons of boy bows! They are almost as popular as girl bows.

They key is "manly" bows. My sports related bows are always the most popular. A football bow in your DH or BF's team colors always wins them over!

Just look how handsome Tucker is!

Nancy1999 · 07-16-2008, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladymom

I sell tons of boy bows! They are almost as popular as girl bows.

They key is "manly" bows. My sports related bows are always the most popular. A football bow in your DH or BF's team colors always wins them over!

Just look how handsome Tucker is!

Lol, Tucker is so cute, and very manly too! I love bows on both boys and girls.

Angelstarr · 07-16-2008, 06:45 PM

Thanks for all the great replys. I did put a red bow in his hair today that I thought was quite adorable but my son and daughter thought it was "gross" since he is a boy. I did order some camoflage ones and a patriotic one. I think He looks cute too. So what do they know anyway???? he's my dog....
LOL

Thanks everyone.
Hugs
Cher & Cooper

luvnmymax · 07-16-2008, 06:54 PM

When I do bows in customer's dogs that are male I try to do sports themes or camo colors. We are in the south, so John Deere colors are a big hit! I think boys need bows too. It makes them feel handsome!!! I love the fancy bows that you order, but for customers I usually just make simple little bows. They are not hard to do and walmart has ribbon with sports themes!

07-16-2008, 09:52 AM	#1
Angelstarr Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 139	What is the consensus on putting bows in Male Yorkies hair? I have a 6 month old male Yorkie named "Cooper" He is the love of my life. I would like to put a top knot bow in his hair but am afraid that ppl will think he is a girl. What do most people do? Thanks This is my first post and I have been having fun reading all the threads. There is a lot of wonderful information. Hugs Cher and Coup

07-16-2008, 09:54 AM	#2
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,894	Hi! Welcome to YT! I think it's up to you...or your pup. Gizmo has only recently started tolerating them. __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216

07-16-2008, 09:56 AM	#3
odies_mama Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milton, Florida Posts: 221	for odie i have just used 'boy' colors i.e. black, blue, orange, etc. and do something guy-ish like if hes wearing a polo shirt, i will pop the collar up lol my fiancee hates putting bows in his hair since he's a boy but since he lives with me, what daddy dont know wont hurt him hehe you can also buy manly lol bows...sports related like fb, soccer, and i have seen motorcycle brand ones before too! hope this helps =] __________________ myspace.com/destinyalmeidaphotography

07-16-2008, 09:57 AM	#4
maxmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 887 Blog Entries: 1	I love bows on boys, as long as they are not pink,but my kids and my husband don't like them, so I just do the rubber band thing __________________ Maxmom

07-16-2008, 09:57 AM	#5
Timmy Mimi & Gabby too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,204	Welcome to YT! When Timmy's topknot was long I use to put his hair up. I use to put it up with a band and once in a blue moon use a bow (but hubby didn't like the bow) Right now his bangs are cut short so no topknots for him for a while. I kind of like his bangs short and thinking about keeping them like that. I guess it depends what mood I'm in when I'm grooming him __________________ Timmy Mimi Gabby R.I.P Lilly 11/10/06-7/25/07 I miss you baby girl! www.dogster.com/?328270 Think Rescue www.yorkierescueme.com

07-16-2008, 09:58 AM	#6
Shelby&Seymour "Pumpernickel & Cheese" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 2,485	There are bows available just for boys!!!...... I purchased some great patriotic ones and also some camo ones for Seymour. ALso the basic boy colors are great, too!! (and it doesn't matter......bow or no bow...... many people think that Seymour is a girl.... so actually the bow sometimes HELPS if it is a "boy" bow! __________________ *Yorkies are the BEST!* :..Don't buy from PuppyMills Try to be GREEN Seymour is a member of the Little Gentlemans Club ...Shelby & Seymour are members of the Teapot Club

07-16-2008, 10:00 AM	#7
ARCHIE Owned by "Buddy" Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 10,732	I see nothing wrong with it. If your pup is small. One of our member's made some boy bows with little baseballs, footballs etc on them and they were adorable. I wish I could put a bow on Buddy but he's just too big and really looks silly. I did it once for fun and he really looked totally ridiculous. __________________ Carol Buddy ~MEMBER OF THE S.R.C. AND TEAPOT CLUB~

07-16-2008, 10:03 AM	#8
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,819 Blog Entries: 5	I LOVE IT!! doesnt bother me in the least. Diggy is all boy and he actually gets mad when i am doing Bellas hair and he is left out! he even likes to be brushed even tho Bella bites me when i brush her... __________________ E.R.F.W. www.DiggySnacks.com Bella 's Sam ~ Diggy 's Sukoshi

07-16-2008, 10:24 AM	#9
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 3,755	Welcome to YT. I think boy Yorkies look cute with bows in their hair and you can buy "boy" themed bows. But my husband wouldn't like it if I tried to put one in my Rudy's hair. I probably don't think Rudy would like it either. __________________ Rudy, Lucky & Gracie's mom (Dawn) Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315

07-16-2008, 10:30 AM	#10
yoyo27 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,636	I think its fine for those boys to wear the boy themes. Doesn't matter people don't look at colors even on a baby they will guess male /female and not see the girl has pink. Why would it be a boy? So probably the only ones that will ) __________________ Zoie, Calie & Cinnamon :I love: my little ones http://www.dogster.com/dogs/657546

07-16-2008, 10:31 AM	#11
bchgirl Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 10,277	Reggie has a top knot...I just tell the naysayers...he's Steven Segal puppy. __________________ Deb, Ramsey, Reese, Reggie & Trace who watches over us Ramsey 's Bailey

07-16-2008, 10:46 AM	#12
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,597	I sell tons of boy bows! They are almost as popular as girl bows. They key is "manly" bows. My sports related bows are always the most popular. A football bow in your DH or BF's team colors always wins them over! Just look how handsome Tucker is! Attached Thumbnails __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ High Quality Handmade Bows for the Pampered Pooch

07-16-2008, 06:45 PM	#14
Angelstarr Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 139	Thanks for all the great replys. I did put a red bow in his hair today that I thought was quite adorable but my son and daughter thought it was "gross" since he is a boy. I did order some camoflage ones and a patriotic one. I think He looks cute too. So what do they know anyway???? he's my dog.... LOL Thanks everyone. Hugs Cher & Cooper

07-16-2008, 06:54 PM	#15
luvnmymax Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 257	When I do bows in customer's dogs that are male I try to do sports themes or camo colors. We are in the south, so John Deere colors are a big hit! I think boys need bows too. It makes them feel handsome!!! I love the fancy bows that you order, but for customers I usually just make simple little bows. They are not hard to do and walmart has ribbon with sports themes! __________________ It's Captain Jack Sparrow mate.....savvy???