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diggy4 · 07-10-2007, 06:18 AM

Okay I didnt wanna hijack the other thread about coats so Il ask in here cuz I have lots of questions....

Okay I am told Bella is Slik and Diggy looks cotton. I seriously don't know. Here is my questions?

1st What do you think they are?

2nd- Can you be a Silky on the outer coat and cotton on the underneath?

3rd-Do silks grow slower?

4th- I cannot get Bellas hair on her back to grow even and get that long....I get her groomed but say only trim her hair on her legs and shve her feet and do nothing to the hair on her back, it that what I am supposed to do or should I have back hair trimmed also to promote growth?

5th- Someone said Diggy looks soft by his coloring? are there coloring patterns for certain coats?

How many coats are there and can I see examples of them?

Here's mine opinions are greatly appreciated and explainations too!!!

diggy4 · 07-10-2007, 06:24 AM

coats

the first is bella a month ago, second is her at 7 months, and then her and Diggy last month.
Oh and your probably seeing Diggys white going ????? I think he is a Parti Splitter...

Oh then Bella with the flowers

red98vett · 07-10-2007, 06:32 AM

CUTE PICTURES !! and ok - I'll try - I'm no expert but based on my 2 who are one of each - and from what I've read and talked about for 5 years now

1st What do you think they are?
Silky and PUPPY LOL (hard to tell at this age)

2nd- Can you be a Silky on the outer coat and cotton on the underneath?
I don't know but there IS something called Modified Silk - which is in between the 2 types

3rd-Do silks grow slower?
I think so yes. Chanels hair grows 4 times faster than Cheri's whp is silky

4th- I cannot get Bellas hair on her back to grow even and get that long....I get her groomed but say only trim her hair on her legs and shve her feet and do nothing to the hair on her back, it that what I am supposed to do or should I have back hair trimmed also to promote growth?
I don't think cutting the hair promotes growth - at least not in my own experience with my girls - I'd just let it grow and not cut it unless you're just doing it to even her up

5th- Someone said Diggy looks soft by his coloring? are there coloring patterns for certain coats?
good question - I've seen dark coated silky coats and dark coated soft - True silk will have a blue sheen to it & feel cool to the touch

How many coats are there and can I see examples of them?
I really think 3 types are seen the most - Silk - Modified Silk and Soft but the experts can tell you better

So you can see a Puppy who will grow into a soft coat - here's Baby Chanel who already showed signs of BIG Texas Hair LOL

Brandnugirl · 07-10-2007, 06:34 AM

Oh I had them mixed up on the other thread. Bella is definately silk. I am not sure about the puppy as I have 2 also that I am waiting for their coats to grow. But Diggy has the gray at the front....can Yorkies have the silver blue coat and cotton coat? I thought the silver meant they would be silky?

diggy4 · 07-10-2007, 06:36 AM

Thanks for responding!!! In the pic you posted "big Texas Hair" lmao, had she just been brushed?? See Diggy is curly can they be soft and be curly??

diva pup · 07-10-2007, 06:36 AM

I was the one who said your dog looked soft because of his coloring. There are other ways to tell, usually a softer coated puppy has fluffy feet and legs. I am not sure of the age when this is foolproof but they say that red eyeshine signifies soft. Does he have green eyeshine?

diggy4 · 07-10-2007, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Brandnugirl

Oh I had them mixed up on the other thread. Bella is definately silk. I am not sure about the puppy as I have 2 also that I am waiting for their coats to grow. But Diggy has the gray at the front....can Yorkies have the silver blue coat and cotton coat? I thought the silver meant they would be silky?

Im so glad I started this I always think of this stuff when Im laying in bed at night and forget to ask....

red98vett · 07-10-2007, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by diva pup

I was the one who said your dog looked soft because of his coloring. There are other ways to tell, usually a softer coated puppy has fluffy feet and legs. I am not sure of the age when this is foolproof but they say that red eyeshine signifies soft. Does he have green eyeshine?

VERY True - I really believe the eye reflection in Photos DOES say what type of coat. Chanel has always glowed red in pictures like the Devil incarnate

and Cheri's are either blue or green from the flash -

and Chanel probably was just brushed in that picture - I brush her everyday

diggy4 · 07-10-2007, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by diva pup

I was the one who said your dog looked soft because of his coloring. There are other ways to tell, usually a softer coated puppy has fluffy feet and legs. I am not sure of the age when this is foolproof but they say that red eyeshine signifies soft. Does he have green eyeshine?

okay eyeshine?? sorry not sure what that is....He DOES have Fluffy feet, and Bella did not.

Brandnugirl · 07-10-2007, 06:48 AM

Eye shine = what color the flash makes his eyes? When you take a pic with the flash, does he get red eye or green/blue?

babi1542 · 07-10-2007, 06:49 AM

cottony= red
silky = green or blue

red98vett · 07-10-2007, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by diggy4

okay eyeshine?? sorry not sure what that is....He DOES have Fluffy feet, and Bella did not.

When you take a picture (usually with a flash) you can see the reflection of Green, blue or even violet (for silk)- Cotton coated yorkies seem to glow red in photos and I have pictures of Miss Chanel to prove that theory lol -
edited - sorry - didn't see the other responses

diggy4 · 07-10-2007, 06:57 AM

okay i just searched my pics...I have Bella (2) Ada (1.5 yrs) Diggy 19 weeks

First pic Diggy
2nd Ada left Bella right
3rd Bella left Diggy middle and right Ada
4th Bella

Third pic Bella is saying you have to guess what color they are!!!! And Ada's look Gold??

Judy in Waco · 07-10-2007, 07:20 AM

In a lot of Gizzy's pics his eyes reflect blue or green. I thought it was just picking up colors from the background. Humm...

Judy in Waco · 07-10-2007, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diggy4

okay i just searched my pics...I have Bella (2) Ada (1.5 yrs) Diggy 19 weeks

First pic Diggy
2nd Ada left Bella right
3rd Bella left Diggy middle and right Ada
4th Bella

Third pic Bella is saying you have to guess what color they are!!!! And Ada's look Gold??

I think Diggy's look blue/green, but I can't tell about the others.

07-10-2007, 06:18 AM	#1
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	Coats???? Okay I didnt wanna hijack the other thread about coats so Il ask in here cuz I have lots of questions.... Okay I am told Bella is Slik and Diggy looks cotton. I seriously don't know. Here is my questions? 1st What do you think they are? 2nd- Can you be a Silky on the outer coat and cotton on the underneath? 3rd-Do silks grow slower? 4th- I cannot get Bellas hair on her back to grow even and get that long....I get her groomed but say only trim her hair on her legs and shve her feet and do nothing to the hair on her back, it that what I am supposed to do or should I have back hair trimmed also to promote growth? 5th- Someone said Diggy looks soft by his coloring? are there coloring patterns for certain coats? How many coats are there and can I see examples of them? Here's mine opinions are greatly appreciated and explainations too!!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

07-10-2007, 06:24 AM	#2
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	more pics coats the first is bella a month ago, second is her at 7 months, and then her and Diggy last month. Oh and your probably seeing Diggys white going ????? I think he is a Parti Splitter... Oh then Bella with the flowers Attached Thumbnails __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN Last edited by diggy4; 07-10-2007 at 06:27 AM.

07-10-2007, 06:32 AM	#3
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	CUTE PICTURES !! and ok - I'll try - I'm no expert but based on my 2 who are one of each - and from what I've read and talked about for 5 years now 1st What do you think they are? Silky and PUPPY LOL (hard to tell at this age) 2nd- Can you be a Silky on the outer coat and cotton on the underneath? I don't know but there IS something called Modified Silk - which is in between the 2 types 3rd-Do silks grow slower? I think so yes. Chanels hair grows 4 times faster than Cheri's whp is silky 4th- I cannot get Bellas hair on her back to grow even and get that long....I get her groomed but say only trim her hair on her legs and shve her feet and do nothing to the hair on her back, it that what I am supposed to do or should I have back hair trimmed also to promote growth? I don't think cutting the hair promotes growth - at least not in my own experience with my girls - I'd just let it grow and not cut it unless you're just doing it to even her up 5th- Someone said Diggy looks soft by his coloring? are there coloring patterns for certain coats? good question - I've seen dark coated silky coats and dark coated soft - True silk will have a blue sheen to it & feel cool to the touch How many coats are there and can I see examples of them? I really think 3 types are seen the most - Silk - Modified Silk and Soft but the experts can tell you better So you can see a Puppy who will grow into a soft coat - here's Baby Chanel who already showed signs of BIG Texas Hair LOL Attached Thumbnails __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE! Last edited by red98vett; 07-10-2007 at 06:33 AM.

07-10-2007, 06:36 AM	#5
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	Thanks for responding!!! In the pic you posted "big Texas Hair" lmao, had she just been brushed?? See Diggy is curly can they be soft and be curly?? __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

07-10-2007, 06:49 AM	#11
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	cottony= red silky = green or blue __________________ PEBBLES AND SASHA MY DOGS ARE NOT SPOILED...I'M JUST WELL TRAINED!

07-10-2007, 06:34 AM	#4
Brandnugirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US Posts: 96	Oh I had them mixed up on the other thread. Bella is definately silk. I am not sure about the puppy as I have 2 also that I am waiting for their coats to grow. But Diggy has the gray at the front....can Yorkies have the silver blue coat and cotton coat? I thought the silver meant they would be silky?

07-10-2007, 06:36 AM	#6
diva pup BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,139	I was the one who said your dog looked soft because of his coloring. There are other ways to tell, usually a softer coated puppy has fluffy feet and legs. I am not sure of the age when this is foolproof but they say that red eyeshine signifies soft. Does he have green eyeshine?

07-10-2007, 06:48 AM	#10
Brandnugirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US Posts: 96	Eye shine = what color the flash makes his eyes? When you take a pic with the flash, does he get red eye or green/blue?

07-10-2007, 06:57 AM	#13
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	eyeshine examples okay i just searched my pics...I have Bella (2) Ada (1.5 yrs) Diggy 19 weeks First pic Diggy 2nd Ada left Bella right 3rd Bella left Diggy middle and right Ada 4th Bella Third pic Bella is saying you have to guess what color they are!!!! And Ada's look Gold?? Attached Thumbnails __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

07-10-2007, 07:20 AM	#14
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	In a lot of Gizzy's pics his eyes reflect blue or green. I thought it was just picking up colors from the background. Humm... Attached Thumbnails __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)