Like Daywaters, I had the same feeling with Sunni that she was going to have a cotton coat. Her hair was so fluffy and thick. She's 6 1/2 months now and her coat has changed dramatically. Its gotten very soft, silky and straight. Its been changing for a bit over a month. She's still got the black tips on the ends of the hair on her head. I just can't bring myself to cut it off still. But it's definitely blonde on her head and face. The hair on her back at the part is coming in lighter..can't really determine what it is yet. Looks like grey roots.
I took her for a puppy groom when she was finished with her shots. It was just to help her get used to going for a groom. I had her bathed, nails, ears butt trimmed. Since then I do the in between baths myself and take her to the groomer about once a month for the other things. I just can't cut any dog nails. I actually start to shake for fear of cutting the quick, lol. I'm not even going to attempt it anymore. My groomer really does such a beautiful job...she wants to trim her ears, but I just let her do a blunt cut around the ears. She has big ears and without hair they dont look right. I think if you eventually want to put bows and things in, the sooner you start doing it the more used to it she will be, and easier for both of you. Another thing I use instead of a brush is a fine toothed comb. She really doesn't get knots, probably because I do comb her every morning. It only takes about 10 minutes. She enjoys it now. She especially loves to have the top of her head combed. I finish with a brush.
I also, have been giving her organic coconut oil since she was first with me. She gets it every day mixed in with her food. She's had medical issues, beyond my control..but so far no skin/hair issues at all.
Its interesting to watch her growing up because I dont know a thing about her parents. At first I wasn't even sure she was a Yorkie!! I started to wonder if she was a Silky. But I'm pretty sure she's a Yorkie now...but probably a mill or byb. But in my eyes, she is perfect! |