How long is your Yorkie's hair? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

alaskayorkie · 03-30-2008, 06:49 PM

I know there are a lot of gorgeous, long-haired Yorkies around here, but I've seen a lot of shorter-haired Yorkies as well. This poll is to see what YT has more of and why.

akcook · 03-30-2008, 07:43 PM

I don't have the time to comb Marty's hair. I'll keep his cut short and then he can go hiking in the summer.

yellowmellie · 03-30-2008, 10:59 PM

Kaba's hair does not tangle at all but I can't get it to grow out. So technically its still a short look. The day I can actually put a top-knot in her hair, I'm going to rejoice!! At this rate(she's 8 months) she is going to be 3 years old by the time she has long hair!!!

flgurl69 · 03-31-2008, 03:15 AM

Bella has a cottony coat. I swear she matts if the wind blows!

I just had her cut short and kept her face long and am loving it. I do prefer the look of a longer coat though.

Sugar's Mom · 03-31-2008, 05:06 AM

i love the long hair but right now only have three out five with it. I keep my show girl in full coat of course aand my two males are in long coats but one of them is about tot lose it at some point today.

Hokule'a · 03-31-2008, 05:09 AM

I prefer the long hair but because Hoku matts so easily I keep her cut short and leave the 2 boys long

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 03-31-2008, 05:16 AM

Crickets is long,, but has been scissor trimmed to a long skirt once,,(ends were ratty looking),, Daisy is kept in a puppy cut now as her coat is so thick and shes so hot natured,, and i spent too much time daily on matts,, Trixies is just now growing out as shes 24 weeks,, but i LOVE the long hair,, breed standard perfect,, but then puppy cut is soooooooo cute and easy on em, oh shucks, ,i love em all!!

Sookie · 03-31-2008, 07:25 AM

I go for the full monty - long coat, topknot, etc. It is a ton of work, but I love a long flowing coat.

artie merlino · 03-31-2008, 12:13 PM

I personally Groom all 3 of mine, Artie is 4 yrs. old with a full/long coat topnot with a bow and I braid his Tail with a bow too! I bathe and blow dry once a week, I clip their nails and do their "Sanitary Shaves" (their private parts), trim the hair in between and around their paws/toes. My other 2 females Abigail & Tiffany Aloha have long coats too but their hair between their eyes is clipped and their eye brows are cut like bangs, just because it's easier and they do not like wearing topnots but they will tolerate 2 ponytails. Daily they are alot of work, they all have to be brushed twice a day at least, and I wash their eyes out with a wash cloth and brush their teeth. It' worth it when I take them out and I get alot of compliments, people always ask where I get them Groomed at? Abigail is 3 yrs. old and Tiffany Aloha is going on 2 yrs. old their coats aren't as thick or grows as fast as Artie's.
I taught myself how to do it after I got Abigail, since it cost me double to go to the Groomers and the always messed-up anyway, what's the point if they don't do it right? I just followed the Breed Standard that was outlined in all the Yorkie Books that I have read.

Mom to Hot Rod · 03-31-2008, 12:24 PM

I like the long hair look but Hot Rod's hair was so straggly that I decided to cut it short and start from scratch. Hopefully it will come in thicker and at a more even pace, somewhat. I do like the short look however.

browniesmom622 · 03-31-2008, 12:29 PM

we keep a LONG schnauzer or cocker spaniel cut.
We are growing out Brownie's face & he always has a topknot & bow.

hartygirl · 03-31-2008, 01:06 PM

My little Addison has a longer coat, not to the floor, but sliky and pretty. Now my little monkey Brady, he has a short coat to begin with and I had to get him shaved yersterday!

He is having the time of his life getting out of being brushed. His puppy hair is just so fine that it was matting close to his skin and he would cry when I brushed him!
So Mike, to answer your question, I like the long look of the yorkies just fine but the short cut rules!

alaskayorkie · 03-31-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hartygirl

My little Addison has a longer coat, not to the floor, but sliky and pretty. Now my little monkey Brady, he has a short coat to begin with and I had to get him shaved yersterday!

He is having the time of his life getting out of being brushed. His puppy hair is just so fine that it was matting close to his skin and he would cry when I brushed him!
So Mike, to answer your question, I like the long look of the yorkies just fine but the short cut rules!

Yeah, I feel about the same way. I really love and admire the looks of some of the long-haired Yorkies on this site, but I know I would never take the time to do that. And I also like the looks of shorter styles, too. No fuss.

adorame · 04-01-2008, 08:02 PM

Jeter just turned 6 months old this Sunday and i am letting his hair grow out for now. I love the long show coat look, but i think that a Yorkie is cute in any hair cut!

YorkieChick1 · 04-02-2008, 01:05 AM

I like the long look but only 1 out of the 3 of mine have a long coat!! I think they personally choose their look themselves!! My two older yorkies, Mindy and Booboo, always hated topknots, clips or anything that I would put in their hair! Also, even to this day after they are bathed they want to go and mess themselves up. So for my own sanity and theirs I just keep them in puppy cut. Brooke on the other hand is a bit prissier and has silkier hair! It's still a pain sometimes, especially when she rolls in the leaves!!

View Poll Results: Grooming preference?
I groom for the breed standard. Hair length. Top knot. The works.	26	16.56%
I like long, well-groomed hair, but it doesn't have to be the breed standard.	58	36.94%
I prefer long hair, but it's too much work.	17	10.83%
I prefer the look of short hair on a Yorkie	56	35.67%
You have to groom them?	0	0%
Voters: 157. You may not vote on this poll

03-30-2008, 06:49 PM	#1
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03-30-2008, 07:43 PM	#2
akcook Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 73	Short and easy I don't have the time to comb Marty's hair. I'll keep his cut short and then he can go hiking in the summer. __________________ Marty & Mike

03-30-2008, 10:59 PM	#3
yellowmellie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 284	Kaba's hair does not tangle at all but I can't get it to grow out. So technically its still a short look. The day I can actually put a top-knot in her hair, I'm going to rejoice!! At this rate(she's 8 months) she is going to be 3 years old by the time she has long hair!!! __________________ Mommy Melanie and Princess Kaba and Crazy Cleo

03-31-2008, 03:15 AM	#4
flgurl69 <3 My Little Bella Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 1,842	Bella has a cottony coat. I swear she matts if the wind blows! I just had her cut short and kept her face long and am loving it. I do prefer the look of a longer coat though. __________________ Official Member of The cRaZy Club Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people. Eleanor Roosevelt

03-31-2008, 05:06 AM	#5
Sugar's Mom Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 7,318	i love the long hair but right now only have three out five with it. I keep my show girl in full coat of course aand my two males are in long coats but one of them is about tot lose it at some point today. __________________ Dee and all the Pretty Babies!!!!!!!!

03-31-2008, 05:09 AM	#6
Hokule'a Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 4,192	I prefer the long hair but because Hoku matts so easily I keep her cut short and leave the 2 boys long __________________ Eva's keikis: Hokule'a, Kalani & Pi'ilani Kalani - Official member of The Little Gentleman's Club

03-31-2008, 05:16 AM	#7
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,707	Crickets is long,, but has been scissor trimmed to a long skirt once,,(ends were ratty looking),, Daisy is kept in a puppy cut now as her coat is so thick and shes so hot natured,, and i spent too much time daily on matts,, Trixies is just now growing out as shes 24 weeks,, but i LOVE the long hair,, breed standard perfect,, but then puppy cut is soooooooo cute and easy on em, oh shucks, ,i love em all!! __________________ Cricket~Proud Petite Pup! Daisy~Proud TeaPot!! & Trixie ~Texas Girl & Ayla~Cherokee Baby! Yorkies!!! What's Not to Love!

03-31-2008, 07:25 AM	#8
Sookie I LUV KALINA & MATTY Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 3,078 Blog Entries: 2	I go for the full monty - long coat, topknot, etc. It is a ton of work, but I love a long flowing coat. __________________ Susan, Kalina, and Matty Lu Kalina Deiter God Bless America

03-31-2008, 12:13 PM	#9
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 517	I Groom Them! I personally Groom all 3 of mine, Artie is 4 yrs. old with a full/long coat topnot with a bow and I braid his Tail with a bow too! I bathe and blow dry once a week, I clip their nails and do their "Sanitary Shaves" (their private parts), trim the hair in between and around their paws/toes. My other 2 females Abigail & Tiffany Aloha have long coats too but their hair between their eyes is clipped and their eye brows are cut like bangs, just because it's easier and they do not like wearing topnots but they will tolerate 2 ponytails. Daily they are alot of work, they all have to be brushed twice a day at least, and I wash their eyes out with a wash cloth and brush their teeth. It' worth it when I take them out and I get alot of compliments, people always ask where I get them Groomed at? Abigail is 3 yrs. old and Tiffany Aloha is going on 2 yrs. old their coats aren't as thick or grows as fast as Artie's. I taught myself how to do it after I got Abigail, since it cost me double to go to the Groomers and the always messed-up anyway, what's the point if they don't do it right? I just followed the Breed Standard that was outlined in all the Yorkie Books that I have read.

03-31-2008, 12:24 PM	#10
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 2,529	I like the long hair look but Hot Rod's hair was so straggly that I decided to cut it short and start from scratch. Hopefully it will come in thicker and at a more even pace, somewhat. I do like the short look however. __________________ Hot Rod Maggie May Always in my Zoe Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB ......"The Little Gentlemen's Club"

03-31-2008, 12:29 PM	#11
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New york Posts: 9,081 Blog Entries: 2	we keep a LONG schnauzer or cocker spaniel cut. We are growing out Brownie's face & he always has a topknot & bow. __________________ Lenora Brownie- Kayko- Austin & the rest of the zoo! We Love our Yt Angel! “A dog is not almost-human, and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such”

03-31-2008, 01:06 PM	#12
hartygirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,359	My little Addison has a longer coat, not to the floor, but sliky and pretty. Now my little monkey Brady, he has a short coat to begin with and I had to get him shaved yersterday! He is having the time of his life getting out of being brushed. His puppy hair is just so fine that it was matting close to his skin and he would cry when I brushed him! So Mike, to answer your question, I like the long look of the yorkies just fine but the short cut rules! __________________ In matters of style swim with the current, in matters of principle stand like a rock

04-01-2008, 08:02 PM	#14
adorame YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,818 Blog Entries: 1	Jeter just turned 6 months old this Sunday and i am letting his hair grow out for now. I love the long show coat look, but i think that a Yorkie is cute in any hair cut! __________________ Brandy and her love bugs Jeter Axl Yumi Yasha

04-02-2008, 01:05 AM	#15
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,679	I like the long look but only 1 out of the 3 of mine have a long coat!! I think they personally choose their look themselves!! My two older yorkies, Mindy and Booboo, always hated topknots, clips or anything that I would put in their hair! Also, even to this day after they are bathed they want to go and mess themselves up. So for my own sanity and theirs I just keep them in puppy cut. Brooke on the other hand is a bit prissier and has silkier hair! It's still a pain sometimes, especially when she rolls in the leaves!! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!!http://www.dogster.com/dogs/434890 Brooke Mindy BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!