[Jenn218]

I am looking to "revamp" our grooming supplies....and I need HELP!!!

First, Mojo looks stunning after a bath and brush. But, he always gets the wavy "butt"....then, his hair gets to where it isn't has shiney (almost "dry" looking) and then it gets "big"...I mean, he looks like he gained 3lbs over night....is this because it isn't nourished enough? He is a silky coat, but I think is back side (bum) is cotton.....can this be? AND what can we do about it??

Then the color....again, here we go with the color of a Yorkie. Mojo has gotten lighter...silver/gray in areas and I have had numerous people tell me that is because he is a silky....well, I have seen his parents and I have his family history and AKC reg....and his is 100% YORKIE. Should I not worry about this or should I try the darkening shampoos? I think he is a completely handsome little guy and I think his color is perfect.....so, I know it doesn't matter....but, I have noticed that it seems really light these days. (he just turned 4 yrs in March)

I really like the SheaPet shampoo/conditioner, but I have heard numerous raves about Minksheen...do you think this will nourish his hair??

I think that is what he needs.....nourished/conditioned hair w/o being overly conditioned and greasy looking. I am trying to figure out new foods for him (after all the recent recall scares) and have seriously thought about homecooking (after watching a news segement on this just last night). I wonder if his diet plays a big part in how his hair looks? He is on Nutro Natural Choice Lamb and Rice and gets Missing Link...healthy treats and the occassional human food (eggs w/ olive oil and baby spinach, chicken w/ rice, carrots, etc).

Also, I have been told to get some items from Plush Puppy (there are so many to choose from). The SeaBreeze Oil was one of them and the one for wavey hair (fluffy butts) - can't think of the name. Anyone have opinions on these products.

Cowboy Magic and BioSilk are okay...just okay....they haven't seem to have done what I had expected them to do. BUT I think the stuff from Plush Puppy will take care of that issue.

I totally LOVE the boar bristle brush....now, Mojo's hair has never been matted or too tangled, so this brush works well. The metal rake style brush we have...is this needed? This would be for mats and tangles right?
Is there a good brand of this type of brush, if I need it? Do I even need this rake style brush?? I don't recall ever using it.

The CC Buttercombs....well, there are soooo many to choose from. I have heard that #006 is what most people use, is this correct? Also, I wonder what the difference is between it and the metal comb I have? - It is a metal comb w/ wide set teeth and then teeth that are close together. What do you use this comb for? I know it would good for tangles (knots) and maybe eye "boogers", and topknots....is this about it?

Speaking of which...Mojo has had runny eyes (due to the pollen, I guess)....what does everyone do for this? I mean, I have to keep them cleaned several times a day. What is everyones tips and techniques for taking care of this problem. He normally doesn't have this, but we have noticed that every spring (like ours) he gets it. The vet said this was normal and happens more during the season where our human allergies act up. She did give us eye drops, but I don't want to have to use those every day.

Moving on.....clippers....mine has died.....what brand has everyone found works the best....and what about the tiny little ones to get the pads of feet, ears, between eyes, etc.

Okay, I know it seems like I am a first time mom here, but I just really want to know everyones thoughts, opinions, tips, tricks, hints before I go and spend $300 on new (better) grooming needs.

THANKS!!!