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Old 02-18-2011, 10:31 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by Sophie2010 View Post

I know tons of people say to bathe a work frequently, but you really shouldn't give them too many baths. Once every four to six weeks, especially in the winter, is plenty. Their skin is delicate and we have to remember, they are dogs and like to smell like a dog, even if we don't always like it



Most dogs can be bathed every 4-6 weeks, but since Yorkies and Maltese dogs have hair and not fur they must be bathed at least every two weeks. Most of us bathe ours about every 8-9 days.
Imagine if you didn't bathe but every 4-6 weeks.

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A Yorkie's coat is different than the majority of dogs'. With the right shampoo and conditioner, a Yorkie can be safely bathed every 4 days with no damage to the skin. My boys would be a disaster if I waited 4 -6 weeks. I went 10 days this last time and they were close to miserable because they were so dirty. Depends on lifestyle and hair length of the Yorkie. My boys are active outdoors and they are in full coat.

There are a couple people here who have commented that their Yorkies go weeks without baths. However, their dogs swim frequently in the pool. That is essentially having a bath.

Same here, My two would be a stinkin mess if they weren't bathed at least every 8 days.
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