 cottony coats
If the coat is thin and baby fine - I would use a #5 trim down blade or a #4. It will leave your babies hair a little bit longer than the 7. #5's are typically used for what they call a puppy cut. You don't want the skin to show through the hair when its trimmed off. A good groomer could also scissor cut only (might charge more) but would be worth it. This 'could' stimulate the hair to come back thicker. Not always true, depending on the genetics of your pup but I've seen it happen. Omega 3 supplements would be great for the coat too.
With a coat that is so fine like you describe, keeping the coat trimmed short would be easier for you to maintain and your baby would be alot happier when it comes time to comb. Many still believe in the brushing -- after grooming for many years and trying so many different tools - the metal comb is the best for Yorkies.
Yorkies need combed at least every other day.
Taking off the puppy coat early on helps with the transition to the adult coat. Typically, the coat is changing from 6 months to 1 year. What they call "blowing" their coat.
You can always keep your little one in a sweater when necessary in cooler weather.
If you have any other questions, just let me know.
Thanks,
Groomer in Texas
Linda |