By looking at the photo she appears to be part Shih Tzu but you can for sure see the terrier in her by looking at her face. You have quite a combination there!
If she inherited the Yorkie coat she may very well have a thin coat as Yorkies do not have undercoats.
I use a small pin brush on Gracie but I always use a good metal grooming comb on her first to get out all the tangles. Brushing a coat that has tangles in it (and they sometimes tangle easily) can be painful.
We bathe Gracie weekly because she is always with us on the furniture and in the bed. Using a good brand of all natural shampoo and conditioner keeps the skin and coat in good condition and keeps it manageable between baths. I also use a spray conditioner for daily grooming. It keeps the ends from tangeling and breaking when you comb.
I'm so glad you rescued this little sweetie so quickly. Hopefully she will learn to trust your husband with time. If he gets down on the floor to talk to her he may earn her trust a little quicker. Sometimes people forget how threateningly large we look to a small frightened dog. Moving slowly and quietly with patience will work wonders sometimes.
Best wishes to you and your new little girl. |