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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv  Hi 
I would not use a slicker brush on your baby...This can break the hair and is not an optimal brush for yorkies or maltese. You'll end up with not nice looking hair. Try to find a good pin brush without the little balls on the end because those little balls break the hair as well. Remember to only brush a wet coat not a dry one. If you brush her hair between baths, spray some detangling spray or leave-in conditioner spray and then brush.
I like to use Coat Handler shampoo and conditioner. It leaves their hair shiny and very nice. It does not have a strong smell, which is important for me.
Good luck!! I'm sure your baby will have great hair  |
I confess, I have brushed Mason when dry but most of the time I use Johnson&Johnson detangler spray on him before I brush. I am learning. I have cheap pin brush but my groomer is the one who told me to get a slicker brush. However, when we had our nightly brushing, I used the old pin brush and he seemed to enjoy it. But he is a pretty laid back boy and does not really mind the brushing unless I have to really work at a mat. Thanks for all of your info. I am finding out how truly stupid I am when It comes to my babies. I have a year old Peekapoo but I keep him in a short shiztu cut with a top knot. I have just always used my own products on him and a oatmeal flea shampoo that I got from the vet when it is necessary. My friend suggested that I skip the flea shampoo because it is so harsh and try the blue Dawn dish soap. Live and Learn.