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06-06-2013, 11:31 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: california
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| whiskers? I have my yorkies groomed,usually just ears,feet and sanitary, about once a month. I give them a bath about once a week. My question is whether or not to trim their whiskers. Usually they are soft and blend with the mustache but Elvis have started to get very rigid. some friends say a dog needs them for scenting but I thought that was only for cats. Do I cut them or not?Thanks |
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06-06-2013, 12:26 PM | #2 |
and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL
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| We had a recent discussion about this. I am against cutting the whiskers because they serve as a sensory device for them. I just comb the mustache with a wide tooth comb first and then gently with a mustache comb (careful not to tug the whiskers). I'll see if I can find that thread - it had some very helpful articles. Here ya go: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-whiskers.html
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06-06-2013, 01:36 PM | #3 |
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| Thanks. Don't know how I missed the thread. I'm rapidly becoming addicted to this site. Is there any reason that Elvis would start having more pronounced whiskers? Could it be aging? He'll be 6 in august. Izzy has very soft whiskers but I usually use spa lavis facial wash on her daily, do you think that would hepl Elvis? |
06-06-2013, 02:57 PM | #4 |
Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal
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| Momo has thick whiskers & a lot of them...I think it's genetics. I usu trim them to match his muzzle but have recently learned from that thread Terri linked that they use it for sensory reception, so I won't be cutting them anymore!
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06-06-2013, 03:16 PM | #5 |
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| Elvis and Izzy are full siblings. Could it be x chromosome related? I checked my female fosters and while they do have whiskers they seem to be soft but my male foster has the more harsh type. Niko is still a baby so I don't think he counts. |
06-06-2013, 03:17 PM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: california
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| Sorry, meant y chromosome. |
06-07-2013, 09:01 AM | #7 |
and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL
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| I don't know if it could be related to gender. That's an intresting question, though.
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