 Is his coat soft or silky? How can I tell?
My pup is 7 months old and has a bunch of mats in his hair. I keep working at them, but they are tough to remove! He gets them under his arms, behind his ears, and on his sides, just where his belly starts. Why there? Those are the places that are harder for me to get at while brushing!
It seems that you need three hands to brush. One to hold the Yorkie, and two for the comb, so you can hold the hair in one hand and comb with the other. I only have two hands! So, mats keep forming.
I've found that it is easiest to brush/comb him first thing in the morning while he is asleep. That gives me a minute or two before he really wakes up. But, I'm not getting to all the areas that need attention.
Are my mat issues because his hair is soft instead of silky? Or, is it like this because he is still a puppy? What is a puppy coat and what is an adult coat? Are they really different?
He does need a haircut, but I haven't been able to find any recommendations for groomers in my area. I don't know anyone else with a Yorkie. How do I find a good groomer?
Any help would be appreciated! |