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11-09-2008, 02:32 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida
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| Grooming Advice Can anyone who grooms their own yorkies tell me how, or what supplies they use? Mine is 4 months old and his hair is already getting kinda long and some of his hair is so matted that i can't brush it out. Any ideas?
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11-09-2008, 02:41 PM | #2 |
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| the products that you use will depend a lot on the hair type. I have 6 dogs some are easy to groom and some not so easy. For those that tangle, I use some conditioner mixed with water in a spray bottle to spray the tangles. then just work through them from the ends working toward the dog. I don't have special shampoo, just stuff i buy at petco. I think the main thing is to keep on it regularly. I bathe and brush all of mine once a week. |
11-09-2008, 06:01 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Main thing is to comb them out regularly. I use a slicker brush on my cottony ones and a metal comb to get all the mats out. I also use a pin brush to finish them off with. I use Petsilk on my cotony ones and on my silky coated one I use coat handler. I trim their ear tips with a clipper and trim their feet and body with a scissors. It really just takes practice and trial and error.
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11-09-2008, 06:19 PM | #4 |
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| I've found that good combs/brushes really do make a difference. I'm using chris christensen's (hope spellings right) fusion brush, and buttercomb. I spent a lot of money on other brushes and combs and then tried Chris's and they are well worth the money. Also if your pup mats easily like mine, you should brush them at least once a day. Last edited by LittleBrownBean; 11-09-2008 at 06:20 PM. |
11-10-2008, 06:43 AM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida
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| Well sincei started useing a harness to take him outside i did not notice right awat that the hair around his shoulder is now so tangled up that i can't seem to brush it out, can i just cut the hair off carefully or is there a way to brush it out?
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11-10-2008, 06:56 AM | #6 |
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| To break up a mat, use a fine tooth comb, and carefully pick apart the mat with the comb, holding your baby's fur away from the skin, so you don't yank directly on the mat. Once you have 'broken' most of it up, you can start trying to gently comb through and remove the mat. This only works if its a smaller mat. If its bad - cut the mat out. Don't hurt the pup! The best prevention for mats is brushing. I use a slicker 2X a day and comb once. Because I do it so often, its usually very quick - no longer then 2-3 minutes each session. I use lots of treats and praise. Also, remember that untended to mats are really uncomfortable for the dogs because the mats themselves can pull skin. A good detangler spritz keeps the hair slick so it doesn't mat as much. My baby is a Yorkie mix (I think with Maltese) so her hair is really cottony and mats easily. A daily spritz with detangler keeps her from getting matted during play or while rolling around.
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11-10-2008, 12:25 PM | #7 |
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| Using conditioner to break up the mat may be useful. Bailey was a matted mess when I got him from the Humane Society. I used an entire bottle of conditioner to get the mats out. It worked, but his coat was so damaged, I ended up clipping him. I use a metal comb(greyhound comb) on him and both of us absolutely love it. I've misplaced it a couple of times and always end up searching the house for it. Nothing else compares. Coat type plays a big role in what shampoo/conditioners you use. Don't be afraid to experiment a little. Human conditioner is fine, but I would use shampoo made specifically for dogs. If you are looking for clippers, you really do seem to get what you pay for. With one dog, the cheaper types would be okay, but still go for the higher end. I have a Maltese and I groom my mom's Schnauzer. I use Andis pet clippers($60), but I'm thinking about investing in the professional ones. I've used the Oster pet clippers (that come in a kit at walmart) and they only last for a couple of groomings. I had to replace them at least once a year sometimes more. They are only like $20, so it's not a big deal. If you look around online, you can also find some DVDs that show you how to groom your own dog, they are really neat. Last edited by Harley_chik; 11-10-2008 at 12:26 PM. |
11-10-2008, 12:54 PM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Statesville,NC,USA
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| Really works great Abbey has the worst tangles and Ive bought so many different de-tangles..today at Target I bought : No More Tangles" by Johnson's..its a leave in conditioner and smells great and I was able to get all the tangles out! Its in baby section |
11-10-2008, 01:29 PM | #9 |
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| Hello, I really like Baby Dog shampoo for puppies and Dogs by Crazy Pet. I smells so good and does a really good job. I also us Magic Coat Tangle Removing Rinse with Aloe Vera by Four Paws. I mix it with water but for matting you can use it without diluting. Zaira has never had mats or tangles, but I have used these products every week since she was 8 weeks old. I too comb her hair everyday with a metal comb. Zaira has thin hair so I don't use a slicker brush on her. I keep her hair up out of her face with little girls barrettes and only use rubber band type bows for special occasions. I would probably try to clip your dogs hair to get rid of all the mats and then work on growing out a coat. Also you can split the mat longways to break up the mat. That way you save more hair and it is less painful. You don't want the dog to hate being groomed so like the previous poster stated use plenty of treats! Good luck and keep us all informed on how it goes!
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