[enchilila]

My Betty Boop is 2-1/2 years old and she has changed colors a few times. Even now, she has darker hair showing at the roots. I have so enjoyed watching Betty Boop change colors. It is really a beautiful sight to see as they grow. I have never trimmed her coat and it is about an inch off the floor. I've heard silky coats grow slower than cotton coats. Since my goal was to let Betty Boop's hair grow long, I haven't taken her to a groomer in over a 1-1/2 yrs. Well, I did take her to a groomer a month ago just to shape up her ear hair. I could have done it myself and will from now on. There's really not much to trim if you are letting it grow. I take her to the vet to get her nails trimmed and her anal sacs expressed. I've also read that some groomers will cut the eye hair around the eyes and bridge of nose. When Boop was small, a groomer cut hers and now I can't get it to lay flat and blend in with her mustache. I do the hygiene trim myself.

So, with all that being said, as others have suggested, please write down what you want and show them what you expect from them. Be VERY specific. And, even then, sometimes they will mess it up.

I've always been over-protective so I've made arrangements to have her scheduled as the first one and I've waited on her. I also made sure they are aware that Yorkies can get collapsed tracheas and have asked them to be very careful. I've been to groomers who use the loop around the neck and those that don't.

Good luck! Your baby is adorable!