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LitlbitRanch · 04-03-2006, 06:03 PM

Hi all, I was wondering at what age you first took in or groomed (trim ears etc.) your baby?
Trix is 19 weeks and has the tips black but a grey head of hair. I would like to get her ears done but i'm afraid they will trim too much or who knows what.
What would you do? Picts were last month so she is a bit longer now. I just love those fuzzy ears tho.

sandraj · 04-03-2006, 06:22 PM

My puupy's first haircut/groom was last weekend.She is 5 months.She had ratty puppy black ends and blonde and silver roots.She did really well and looks so sweet! A lot of people and some groomers I have talked to say it is better to start grooming before they are fully grown, as they get used to it more easily.The only problem my lovely gromer had was that Holly kept trying to kiss her! Tell the groomer exactly what you want-even write it down or take in a picture.Holly's ears were only tidied a little.I wish i could post pics to show you before and after.I will try later on.

chachi · 04-03-2006, 06:27 PM

Chachi was 5 months an Jewels was 4 months when they got their first groom.

LitlbitRanch · 04-03-2006, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sandraj

My puupy's first haircut/groom was last weekend.She is 5 months.She had ratty puppy black ends and blonde and silver roots.She did really well and looks so sweet! A lot of people and some groomers I have talked to say it is better to start grooming before they are fully grown, as they get used to it more easily.The only problem my lovely gromer had was that Holly kept trying to kiss her! Tell the groomer exactly what you want-even write it down or take in a picture.Holly's ears were only tidied a little.I wish i could post pics to show you before and after.I will try later on.

Thanks! I would love to see pictures. I guess I have heard soo many horror stories. For me It's like "Its ok - it'll grow back" but shes my BABY!!!

linz06 · 04-03-2006, 06:43 PM

I took Layla in a few weeks ago at 5.5 months. Here's some pictures of before and after!

LitlbitRanch · 04-03-2006, 07:26 PM

She's so cute with her bow and all! Was that her 1st time? Trixie's ears are so fluffy and full. I would love to see her all done up with a bow and all.

linz06 · 04-03-2006, 07:29 PM

Yeah, that was her first time. I was amazed they even got the bow in because she won't sit still for me! When I went to pick her up all the other dogs were normal looking and she was prancing around in her little bow and bandana, and she didn't want to leave!

LitlbitRanch · 04-03-2006, 07:32 PM

Awh!! I think they live for the attention. I know Trixie does. every time we go out she loves to show off to everyone and let them pet and admire her. She gets the attitude like "yep I'm cute - you know it" :P

Bizzymammabee · 04-03-2006, 08:23 PM

She looks so cute. Love the before and especially the after.

Tophersmom · 04-06-2006, 09:52 AM

I had Topher in at about 20 weeks and he's due again to go in next week. My groomer believes (and I agree) that the younger they are, the better (within reason, of course!) as they get used to the grooming process.

I didn't get much hair taken off, just a bit of a trim, but she bathed him and pampered him and did such a lovely job. He came out looking like a new man...er...yorkie!! lol So neat and handsome. Needless to say, they typical boy that he is, he didn't stay that way for very long!!

I basically took him there, though, so he could start getting used to her, and thankfully, he was very well behaved and he adored her.

shyorkies · 04-06-2006, 10:16 AM

It is better for your yorkie if you start them at a young age.. That way they get use to the groomer, the use of clippers and everything else that comes with getting groomed.. The longer you wait the harder it will be on your yorkie.. If you have a groomer in mind call them and see if you can stop by with her just to have her ears trimmed.. That way she has time to get to know the groomer and you will feel more comfortable when you leave her to be groomed later on~

shyorkies · 04-06-2006, 10:22 AM

http://www.petedge.com/

The above link will take you to the PetEdge site.. Look under Item# WA120, Wahl Super Pocket Pro.. They run $16.99 without shipping added.. They work perfectly for trimming yorkies ear tips, bottom of the feet and the potty area.. You can also purchase similar ones at PetCo, they are also made by Wahl and run $19.99.. Hope this helps..

omega · 04-12-2006, 06:03 AM

I'm having some trouble here getting this posted...

Does your groomer charge the full amount just for a trim for your Yorkie? I have a Mini-Schnauzer too and for a full groom it costs around $42.00. Just wondering if trims are any cheaper.

omega

reese10 · 04-12-2006, 06:17 AM

i just took my yorkie yesterday for her first time. She will be 4 months on Saturday. She did cry when I left her but she was fine after she got to know the groomer. The grommer washed and dried her, shaved her privates,back legs,trimed around her ears and eyes, shaved her belly and trimmed her feet and clipped toenails. When I went back and got her she looked so different and she was very happy to see me. The whole thing only cost me $25 i was surprised it wasn't more. It did take almost 3 hours but it was worth the wait,it was awful quite at the house though while she was gone

hunniebunnie · 04-12-2006, 06:33 AM

at about 16 weeks i took bunjee to petsmart for their puppy package. they trimmed his feet and sanitation areas but did nothing for the face, ears, and body (opted for no face and ears), trimmed his nails, bath and dry. it was only $15, but i was seriously not happy with the experience and the result. i'd never take him back to petsmart again.

at about 28 weeks, i took bunjee to a local groomer for a puppy groom. she gave him a bath, dry, trim and file nails, trim feet, ears, tummy and sanitation area, and put a little bow on his head. his face hair and body hair was left alone. it was $32 and well worth it. when he starts to get a full groom it'll probably be about $40 or $45.

04-03-2006, 06:22 PM	#2
sandraj YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 370	My puupy's first haircut/groom was last weekend.She is 5 months.She had ratty puppy black ends and blonde and silver roots.She did really well and looks so sweet! A lot of people and some groomers I have talked to say it is better to start grooming before they are fully grown, as they get used to it more easily.The only problem my lovely gromer had was that Holly kept trying to kiss her! Tell the groomer exactly what you want-even write it down or take in a picture.Holly's ears were only tidied a little.I wish i could post pics to show you before and after.I will try later on. __________________ Sandra J and Holly

04-03-2006, 06:27 PM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Chachi was 5 months an Jewels was 4 months when they got their first groom. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

04-03-2006, 07:26 PM	#6
LitlbitRanch Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,004 Blog Entries: 7	She's so cute with her bow and all! Was that her 1st time? Trixie's ears are so fluffy and full. I would love to see her all done up with a bow and all. __________________ KimberlyAnn - Mommy to 3 non-Furbabies & :, 1 Designer of the original PuppyWraps & LitlbitWraps

04-03-2006, 07:29 PM	#7
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Yeah, that was her first time. I was amazed they even got the bow in because she won't sit still for me! When I went to pick her up all the other dogs were normal looking and she was prancing around in her little bow and bandana, and she didn't want to leave! __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

04-03-2006, 07:32 PM	#8
LitlbitRanch Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,004 Blog Entries: 7	Awh!! I think they live for the attention. I know Trixie does. every time we go out she loves to show off to everyone and let them pet and admire her. She gets the attitude like "yep I'm cute - you know it" :P __________________ KimberlyAnn - Mommy to 3 non-Furbabies & :, 1 Designer of the original PuppyWraps & LitlbitWraps

04-03-2006, 08:23 PM	#9
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	Cut She looks so cute. Love the before and especially the after. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

04-06-2006, 09:52 AM	#10
Tophersmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada Posts: 860	I had Topher in at about 20 weeks and he's due again to go in next week. My groomer believes (and I agree) that the younger they are, the better (within reason, of course!) as they get used to the grooming process. I didn't get much hair taken off, just a bit of a trim, but she bathed him and pampered him and did such a lovely job. He came out looking like a new man...er...yorkie!! lol So neat and handsome. Needless to say, they typical boy that he is, he didn't stay that way for very long!! I basically took him there, though, so he could start getting used to her, and thankfully, he was very well behaved and he adored her. __________________ VAL, TOPHER AND SOPHIE http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=295683

04-06-2006, 10:16 AM	#11
shyorkies Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 572	First time grooming~ It is better for your yorkie if you start them at a young age.. That way they get use to the groomer, the use of clippers and everything else that comes with getting groomed.. The longer you wait the harder it will be on your yorkie.. If you have a groomer in mind call them and see if you can stop by with her just to have her ears trimmed.. That way she has time to get to know the groomer and you will feel more comfortable when you leave her to be groomed later on~

04-06-2006, 10:22 AM	#12
shyorkies Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 572	PetEdge/Wahl Super Pocket Pro http://www.petedge.com/ The above link will take you to the PetEdge site.. Look under Item# WA120, Wahl Super Pocket Pro.. They run $16.99 without shipping added.. They work perfectly for trimming yorkies ear tips, bottom of the feet and the potty area.. You can also purchase similar ones at PetCo, they are also made by Wahl and run $19.99.. Hope this helps..

04-12-2006, 06:03 AM	#13
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	pricing for grooming I'm having some trouble here getting this posted... Does your groomer charge the full amount just for a trim for your Yorkie? I have a Mini-Schnauzer too and for a full groom it costs around $42.00. Just wondering if trims are any cheaper. omega

04-12-2006, 06:17 AM	#14
reese10 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 50	i just took my yorkie yesterday for her first time. She will be 4 months on Saturday. She did cry when I left her but she was fine after she got to know the groomer. The grommer washed and dried her, shaved her privates,back legs,trimed around her ears and eyes, shaved her belly and trimmed her feet and clipped toenails. When I went back and got her she looked so different and she was very happy to see me. The whole thing only cost me $25 i was surprised it wasn't more. It did take almost 3 hours but it was worth the wait,it was awful quite at the house though while she was gone Last edited by reese10; 04-12-2006 at 06:20 AM.

04-12-2006, 06:33 AM	#15
hunniebunnie Follower of Yorkietology Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cali-fo-nee-ya Posts: 1,325	at about 16 weeks i took bunjee to petsmart for their puppy package. they trimmed his feet and sanitation areas but did nothing for the face, ears, and body (opted for no face and ears), trimmed his nails, bath and dry. it was only $15, but i was seriously not happy with the experience and the result. i'd never take him back to petsmart again. at about 28 weeks, i took bunjee to a local groomer for a puppy groom. she gave him a bath, dry, trim and file nails, trim feet, ears, tummy and sanitation area, and put a little bow on his head. his face hair and body hair was left alone. it was $32 and well worth it. when he starts to get a full groom it'll probably be about $40 or $45.