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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze  I have three Yorkies with three different coat types. Azrael has extremely thick cotton coat. I had to spend no less than 40 minutes brushing twice a day and still, after a walk with her harness on I'd have to brush her again. It was just too much on her and I didn't like putting her thru so all that so I did cut it down really short on the body and kept the legs a little longer. Your baby has a beautiful coat, and one that I would never have thought would matt that easily. I keep the girls cut to almost the skin under their arms and groin which really helps. I use #1 All Systems shampoo & conditioner. When Azrael had her long hair, I even added vegetable glycerine and Panteen to the conditioner which helped immensely. See what all you can come up with before you cut her down.  |
I know what you mean about her coat! I didn't think it would mat either. That's why I'm thinking it's mostly due to Cassidy chewing on her. They wrestle alot. If I cut her down now, then by the time it grows out , both she and Cassidy will be a little older, and maybe less rambuctious? hmmm....
What to do! Meanwhile, I have been slowly cutting out the mats. Her hair seems thin now, but at least it's not shaved. And I'm brushing her out each day...which seems to help alot.
thanks!
deb