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OzzysQuadshot · 03-31-2010, 11:48 AM

Hi!!
Well I have to first thank all of you knowledgable people on this forum. I have been reading many posts on questions I have had on taking care of my first Yorkie.
I was most upset when I picked up Ozzy and found out that he really shouldn't leave mom and his littermates until 12 weeks of age (I got him a few days past 8 weeks) I have been allowing my older dogs to help with the socialization...and most of all my Sphynx cats have been incredible! They tumble and play and when he gets too rough, they haul off and bite him! He has learned a lot from them....

So here is my grooming questions... Every night since I got him I have taken a brush and just lightly brushed his coat. OH HOW HE HATES IT!! I mean this guy fights me to no end. I do not have a pin brush and need to get one...
so question #1 which is the best brush to get for my little man
Question #2 At what age will he figure out momma is going to brush his hair and teeth no matter what?
Question #3 - the breeder shaved his little bottom to keep it cleaner - which clippers do you all recommend? (if I can get him to hold still - ha ha!!

Thanks in advance!

Karen

03-31-2010, 11:48 AM	#1
OzzysQuadshot Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dallas, Tx, USA Posts: 27	Grooming a puppy - day and long term questions! Hi!! Well I have to first thank all of you knowledgable people on this forum. I have been reading many posts on questions I have had on taking care of my first Yorkie. I was most upset when I picked up Ozzy and found out that he really shouldn't leave mom and his littermates until 12 weeks of age (I got him a few days past 8 weeks) I have been allowing my older dogs to help with the socialization...and most of all my Sphynx cats have been incredible! They tumble and play and when he gets too rough, they haul off and bite him! He has learned a lot from them.... So here is my grooming questions... Every night since I got him I have taken a brush and just lightly brushed his coat. OH HOW HE HATES IT!! I mean this guy fights me to no end. I do not have a pin brush and need to get one... so question #1 which is the best brush to get for my little man Question #2 At what age will he figure out momma is going to brush his hair and teeth no matter what? Question #3 - the breeder shaved his little bottom to keep it cleaner - which clippers do you all recommend? (if I can get him to hold still - ha ha!! Thanks in advance! Karen