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Old 06-28-2008, 10:46 AM   #3
MyFairLacy
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Normally when you order bows, you'll see 3/8", 5/8" and 7/8". Those numbers are the actual width of the ribbon used to make the bows. So that will be how "tall" the bow is. 3/8" is very tiny and is usually the ribbon used to make the tiny show bows that Maltese wear in pairs. 7/8" is the normal size you'll see on Yorkies in the show ring, although puppies and smaller adults may wear the 5/8" too.

You'll also get the option of single looped or double looped bows. The single-looped do appear smaller because they are not as wide, whereas the double looped will be a wider bow.

Another option is flag-backed or non flag-backed. Withouth a flag, you just have the loops of the bow. With a flag-back you have the points that stick out on the back..this also adds width to the bow.

Lacy is 8lbs and wears both 5/8in and 7/8in bows. I would recommend these two sizes for your two as well. We always go with double-looped with flag-backs for both sizes. It's really all a matter of your preference in bow size. You might try ordering a few in both sizes and see what you prefer and then place larger orders once you know what you like best.
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