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Betty'sMom · 02-10-2007, 07:29 AM

There were different types of yorkie hair...cottony and silky. Is it possible to tell the difference when they are very young? 8-10 weeks or so? It was also really interesting to learn that their eye color, when taking a photo, can indicate whether they will be one type or the other. I have looked at so many of the beautiful yorkies on this site and noticed that some have a more 'delicate' look around the face...when the hair looks like tendrils. Are these all silky coats? I would love to see one of each type, side-by-side to compare. Do those with a seemingly larger head/face have the cottony hair? I have been taking photos of Betty for the last few days, trying to see what color her eyes shined...and couldn't get a good result. However, by looking at her, I felt like I had a little cotton baby! But, I never had a problem with her hair matting at all. Last night, while taking her picture, I got a little hint of red! Hahaha. I thought so!

02-10-2007, 07:29 AM	#1
Betty'sMom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,234	Before this site, I never knew that... There were different types of yorkie hair...cottony and silky. Is it possible to tell the difference when they are very young? 8-10 weeks or so? It was also really interesting to learn that their eye color, when taking a photo, can indicate whether they will be one type or the other. I have looked at so many of the beautiful yorkies on this site and noticed that some have a more 'delicate' look around the face...when the hair looks like tendrils. Are these all silky coats? I would love to see one of each type, side-by-side to compare. Do those with a seemingly larger head/face have the cottony hair? I have been taking photos of Betty for the last few days, trying to see what color her eyes shined...and couldn't get a good result. However, by looking at her, I felt like I had a little cotton baby! But, I never had a problem with her hair matting at all. Last night, while taking her picture, I got a little hint of red! Hahaha. I thought so!