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07-30-2006, 06:06 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri
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| Dry Brushing is OKAY! I've been told by a very reputable former show dog owner and groomer (been in the business for over 20 years) that you SHOULD brush your dogs out before you bathe them so the mats don't set in. She likened it to a wool sweater that shrinks. So, she didn't say to use sprays or special conditioners to brush them out with. She said that the people following that advice are people who are showing dogs and trying to preserve EACH and EVERY HAIR, and these are probably the long-haired yorkies I'm assuming. I know most of us aren't worried about keeping our dogs show dog ready, we just want them clean, pretty and untangled. I know that's how I feel. I just thought I'd share because she made me feel alot better about how to take care of Zoie without worrying I'm harming her coat. |
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07-30-2006, 11:10 PM | #2 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon
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| Misting the hair even with water gives the hair more elasticity, but if you do not care about a long coat or how your dog looks if it is a bit broken you can brush dry. Another product that can help a lot is Cow Boy Magic the matts and tangles just slip out. Makes life a lot easier. Debbie Ray www.sumtoiyorkies.com |
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07-31-2006, 05:19 AM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri
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| Yes, using a spray wouldn't be dry brushing. Even using cowboy magic (which I love) isn't dry brushing, you are still using something there. I had a poodle for a long time and no one EVER told me to NOT brush him dry. Interesting how this breed "breeds" different techniques! LOL |
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