How do you make the topknot? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Lee B · 09-22-2008, 01:24 PM

Neither of my dogs is exactly cooperative, so is there an easy way to put their hair in a topknot/ninja knot (I *LIKE* that!!!)? I don't want to cut their bangs, and they're always peeking through them.

TIA!

Nancy1999 · 09-22-2008, 01:35 PM

We call it the Ninja knot too, when Joey's hair was shorter, I found that using the two band method helpful, it also works well if you are using a bow, because it locks the bow in place Here's a link describing it. Casual Way to Put Dog Bows In. I also think Pet Silk Topknot gel is great for keeping those short hairs out of the eyes, until hair grows longer. Don't be tempted to use human hair products which can be harmful to the eyes. Here's another good link: Topknots shared by Linda Grimm and Maria Lelinho starring Rocky! Many Thanks!, and a third: How to make a topknot - illustrated with pictures Dog Bows

Lee B · 09-22-2008, 01:49 PM

Thanks for the links. I'll check them out in detail. Neither of the dogs are exactly furry; they have length, but not bulk to their hair.

They also don't have much patience

. But I don't want to cut their bangs, so they'll just have to LEARN patience, I guess

Nancy1999 · 09-22-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee B

Thanks for the links. I'll check them out in detail. Neither of the dogs are exactly furry; they have length, but not bulk to their hair.

They also don't have much patience

. But I don't want to cut their bangs, so they'll just have to LEARN patience, I guess

No grasshopper, THEY don't have to learn patience; YOU have to learn patience.

Lee B · 09-22-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

No grasshopper, THEY don't have to learn patience; YOU have to learn patience.

(Long sighhhhhhh

) I was afraid of that ....

wookie · 09-22-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

No grasshopper, THEY don't have to learn patience; YOU have to learn patience.

lol i just had to chime in here to say that I find this quote soooo funny.

Kimber44 · 10-05-2008, 04:54 PM

Hi, What exactly, and where can I get a product for the short hairs that are growing around her eyes? Lily does have some eye discharge so I wash her face every day or so with a facecloth. I'd like to grow her hair out though and the short hairs are right in front of her eyes. She is my first Yorkie so I'm learning as I go. Also, if I just leave them , will they eventually lay flat on her nose, and curl down around her nose?

Nancy1999 · 10-05-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimber44

Hi, What exactly, and where can I get a product for the short hairs that are growing around her eyes? Lily does have some eye discharge so I wash her face every day or so with a facecloth. I'd like to grow her hair out though and the short hairs are right in front of her eyes. She is my first Yorkie so I'm learning as I go. Also, if I just leave them , will they eventually lay flat on her nose, and curl down around her nose?

I tried many different things, but found, Petsilk Topknot Gel works the best, it's made specifically for this purpose, and it won't harm their eyes. You don't put it on the whole topknot; just on those short hairs that aren't long enough to fit in the topknot. Lots of people have gotten it from Pet Edge, but I got mine from e-bay, and it was $15.00 including shipping. One jar will last forever because you only need a tiny amount.

Mardelin · 10-05-2008, 07:17 PM

Cindra also makes a gel, I think you can purchase it online via Cherrybrook.com or JBwholesale.com....But there is also a product called Stick Up....small nail polish bottle with a brush (just like nail polish)......

Jessbell · 11-21-2008, 08:39 AM

I just Googled 'how to make a topknot on a Yorkie' and it came up with this link ~ nice one! lol Thank you sooooooo much guys for the links! I found them so useful!

Jess

JeanieK · 11-04-2009, 09:02 AM

I just thought I would bump this thread up for anyone who is interested.

Thanks Nancy.

cliffick · 11-04-2009, 09:24 AM

Great thread!!! I am always learning on Y.T.

capt_noonie · 11-08-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

No grasshopper, THEY don't have to learn patience; YOU have to learn patience.

I am just seeing this now, and this has got to be my fave YT quote ever so far! If I can get Nancy's ok, this may be my new siggy!

09-22-2008, 01:24 PM	#1
Lee B YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 464	How do you make the topknot? Neither of my dogs is exactly cooperative, so is there an easy way to put their hair in a topknot/ninja knot (I LIKE that!!!)? I don't want to cut their bangs, and they're always peeking through them. TIA!

09-22-2008, 01:35 PM	#2
Nancy1999 ♥ Joey's Mom ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 2	We call it the Ninja knot too, when Joey's hair was shorter, I found that using the two band method helpful, it also works well if you are using a bow, because it locks the bow in place Here's a link describing it. Casual Way to Put Dog Bows In. I also think Pet Silk Topknot gel is great for keeping those short hairs out of the eyes, until hair grows longer. Don't be tempted to use human hair products which can be harmful to the eyes. Here's another good link: Topknots shared by Linda Grimm and Maria Lelinho starring Rocky! Many Thanks!, and a third: How to make a topknot - illustrated with pictures Dog Bows __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

10-05-2008, 04:54 PM	#7
Kimber44 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Longmont, CO, USA Posts: 34	hair in eyes Hi, What exactly, and where can I get a product for the short hairs that are growing around her eyes? Lily does have some eye discharge so I wash her face every day or so with a facecloth. I'd like to grow her hair out though and the short hairs are right in front of her eyes. She is my first Yorkie so I'm learning as I go. Also, if I just leave them , will they eventually lay flat on her nose, and curl down around her nose? Last edited by Kimber44; 10-05-2008 at 04:55 PM.

10-05-2008, 07:17 PM	#9
Mardelin YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 6,768	Cindra also makes a gel, I think you can purchase it online via Cherrybrook.com or JBwholesale.com....But there is also a product called Stick Up....small nail polish bottle with a brush (just like nail polish)...... __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

11-04-2009, 09:02 AM	#11
JeanieK Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 9,250	I just thought I would bump this thread up for anyone who is interested. Thanks Nancy. __________________ Ollie Chachi Hallie Harlie & Me CircleKRanchYorkies.com]

09-22-2008, 01:49 PM	#3
Lee B YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 464	Thanks for the links. I'll check them out in detail. Neither of the dogs are exactly furry; they have length, but not bulk to their hair. They also don't have much patience . But I don't want to cut their bangs, so they'll just have to LEARN patience, I guess

11-21-2008, 08:39 AM	#10
Jessbell YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dartmoor, Devon, UK Posts: 468	I just Googled 'how to make a topknot on a Yorkie' and it came up with this link ~ nice one! lol Thank you sooooooo much guys for the links! I found them so useful! Jess

11-04-2009, 09:24 AM	#12
cliffick Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 200	Thanks! Great thread!!! I am always learning on Y.T.