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08-25-2009, 09:41 PM | #1 |
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| Is it worth it? I'm trying to let Maddie's hair grow out and now I am wondering if it is worth it. I really want her to have long pretty hair but I hate having to torture her when I have to brush her little mats and tangles out. I have no problem doing it, I just feel bad for her sometimes when she has a really big tangle and little baby yelps because it hurts. I brush her at least 2-3x a day, but she gets little tangles on her belly and her armpits that need to be brushed out, which again, I don't mind taking the time and effort to do this, I just wonder if she would be happier shaved so she doesn't have to be de-tangled all the time. What are your opinions? |
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08-25-2009, 10:25 PM | #2 |
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| Oh wow, I feel your pain... Uni has the thinnest most fragile hair ever! I want to grow out her hair b/c she has such loooooong legs and if she where short or shaved she would be mistaken for a reindeer or giraffe! Her hair is about 5-6" long now, BUT she itches and breaks off her hair in some spots. : anyway, I have been brushing her since she was a baby while she was sleeping, so she doesn't mind. If your pup if yelping... you're too rough. Try it while he's sleeping and use a light hand!
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08-25-2009, 10:34 PM | #3 |
Thor's Human Donating Member | She looks like she has a cotton coat? Those are much harder to maintain. I think you can be reeeeeeaaaally gentle and slow on the matts. I use conditioning spray and a flea comb and pull them apart one hair at a time. Thor doesn't even matt all that much, this is something I do every one or two weeks. I can't imagine 2-3x per day! Thor needs a long puppy coat to keep him from looking completely pitiful and rat-like.
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08-25-2009, 10:35 PM | #4 | |
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08-25-2009, 10:38 PM | #5 | |
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Yes, cottony coat for sure. I try to go really really slow, but little stinker doesn't sit still! I tell her that if she would just hold still it wouldn't hurt, but she doesn't understand what I am saying Maybe I will try when she is really really tired and not able to put up a fight. I don't do her entire coat at one sitting. I space it out over 3 or so times a day. Face one time, belly next, and then legs at different sittings. I just feel bad when she gets a knot and I have to brush it out. I took her to the groomers today so I have a fresh start and I bought a stainless steel comb that they use per their recommendation...so I guess I'll see how that works. | |
08-25-2009, 10:40 PM | #6 | |
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Also,... if it is a really fluffy thick coat, if there is a mat, I'm sure you could cut it out and no one would be the wiser, tee hee.
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08-25-2009, 10:40 PM | #7 |
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| If you like the long coat look, then I think it is worth it. I am growing out Josh's hair. I like to give him messages and treats to make the grooming a good experience. There are some grooming sprays to help get out knots in dog's fur. I think this link How to Brush Matts out of Dog Hair - wikiHow might give you some advice on how to comb or brush your dog's hair. Yeah, this post is my 1,000 post. Last edited by JoshieBoy; 08-25-2009 at 10:45 PM. |
08-25-2009, 10:42 PM | #8 |
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| Wait how old is Maddie?
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08-25-2009, 10:45 PM | #9 | |
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I have a madan pin brush that I use first to get the big tangles out. When I picked baby girl up from the groomers they recommended a conditioning spray too but said not to use it too much because it would build up. Any recommendations on sprays, preferable one that could be used once every day or two? It is a fluffy coat so cute! If they tangles are big enough I cut them out, (and you totally can't notice) but I am trying to prevent the tiny ones from getting big! The only problem areas I have are her belly (which I placed an order for chattiesmom silk harness so hopefully that will help), her little booty, and arm pits...ugh..I really want to grow it out but I don't want Maddie to dread everytime I brush her... Thanks for your help! | |
08-25-2009, 10:45 PM | #10 |
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08-25-2009, 11:55 PM | #11 | |
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08-26-2009, 02:02 PM | #12 |
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| Just an idea, since Bonnie has never had really long hair. But would she look odd if the hair on her belly was cut short? I keep Bonnie's belly almost shaved (since her spay) because she is so hot-natured and never even notice how short it is. Would that be an option? Oh, and I remember reading on TY that using cornstarch on a mat helps to brush it out. Last edited by Sweetlips6; 08-26-2009 at 02:04 PM. |
08-26-2009, 02:10 PM | #13 |
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08-26-2009, 02:15 PM | #14 | |
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That link that someone posted about removing mats it a good one. If you hold the hair at the root, the chances of pulling the skin is minimized greatly.
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08-26-2009, 02:18 PM | #15 |
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| She's pretty young, still in her puppy coat If you brush her gently every day, she will get used to it, but at this young age, you are probably going to have some protesting for awhile. Just keep at it, be patient and gentle and treat/reward her every few minutes when you are brushing her. Keep the sessions very short It is hard to know at sixteen weeks what her hair will be like at 2 or three years. You can shave her belly and under her armpits, and that area will be a lot easier to take care of while you are growing it out, and it won't be noticeable.
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