[Ladyhawk]

I think they may be rethinking how to handle the coat of the yorkie. In the #3 issue of Yorky Club Magazine in the article discussing coat care it discusses how fragile the hair is when in a wet state and suggests that you not brush or comb the coat until it is at least half way dry. I know as a stylist we are very careful with wet hair, we finger comb it as it drys. For my Yorkies I pick out matts before the hair is wet, wash, dab with a towel until excess moisture is absorbed and than finger comb while drying at a low heat. If you must comb when wet use a wide toothed comb that is very smooth. If you must brush use a natural boar bristle brush on a dry coat, lightly misting the brush with conditioner. Except for the fact that their hair is not as acidic as ours the two are very similar and really should be treated the same.