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antiquebuff · 03-12-2013, 04:44 AM

We have had the pleasure of having Tucker with us for 3 months now, he has not been to the groomer yet, I have been bathing him once a week. I take him out quite a bit, but I put a little red clip in his hair to keep it out of his eyes...and I got so many comments...do not let boys wear bows or clips, my vet even mentioned it, ( I love my vet, don't get me wrong). My question is do you guys let your boys wear clips and bows? Will the first trip to the groomer take care of the hair falling right in his eyes?
Thanks everyone in advance! I never knew having a Yorkie in the family would be such a joy!

Calypso · 03-12-2013, 04:49 AM

I have a boy and wouldn't put one in his hair, he's a boy not a girl. That's maybe just me. If the hair starts getting in his eyes I just trim it back.

rubynrosie · 03-12-2013, 04:56 AM

I don't have a boy but if I did I would definitely put bows in his hair..the vendors on here have some very cute boy bows.

rubymoon2072 · 03-12-2013, 04:58 AM

cedric dislikes anything like elastics or bows and will work them out in seconds. i trim his eye hair in the inner corners very close and the top and that takes care of the issue for us. i just have to trim it every couple of weeks but it also helps reduce his eye boogies which is an added bonus...so i do it iwth the girls also.

Verbena · 03-12-2013, 05:02 AM

I have a little boy. I personally want to grow a longer coat. At the moment I am only putting a clip in. I want him to get used to something in his hair. Then when it gets longer I am going to put boy bows in. I got a lovely bow from the breeder when I got him.

Teresiana · 03-12-2013, 05:02 AM

I use bows for my boy. I get them at BowBiz. They have a zillion different kinds of bows & half a zillion that look cute on a boy...They're made really well too. Dog Bows by BowBiz

I also use little barrettes & black rubber bands to keep the hair out of his eyes. My favorite is the little, tiniest jaw clip with the no-slip grip...

Amazon.com: Scunci No-slip Grip Oval Top Jaw... . They keep the hair out of the eyes, they're easy to use & it's a really simple look.

There's nothing wrong with using a bow, clip or barrette on a boy...he's a YORKIE!

Deb1 · 03-12-2013, 06:00 AM

We have a boy and girl. My little girls always has her hair pulled up in a pony with a bow. Our Max is my husbands buddy and his hair is very short. My DH wants it that way and no way on earth would he allow a bow in his hair! Personally, I don't see anything wrong with it! As long as the bow has a masculine look to it!

normarae63 · 03-12-2013, 06:44 AM

My Tuffy wears a topknot & we often use bows that are more masculine...reds, blues, greens, black. I wouldn't worry about what others say; he's YOUR dog, do what you like!

JANICE C · 03-12-2013, 06:50 AM

I would put bows in a boy dog hair if I had a boy. They put show bows in boy yorkies when they show them in dog shows.

navillusc · 03-12-2013, 08:00 AM

Not only do I put bows, scrunchies, bands, clips, etc. in both Brody's and Mia's topknots, I make bows for both of them to wear. My kids do not wear bows daily unless I am with them, but they do wear a band or scrunchie daily in their topknots.

misskate · 03-12-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by antiquebuff

We have had the pleasure of having Tucker with us for 3 months now, he has not been to the groomer yet, I have been bathing him once a week. I take him out quite a bit, but I put a little red clip in his hair to keep it out of his eyes...and I got so many comments...do not let boys wear bows or clips, my vet even mentioned it, ( I love my vet, don't get me wrong). My question is do you guys let your boys wear clips and bows? Will the first trip to the groomer take care of the hair falling right in his eyes?
Thanks everyone in advance! I never knew having a Yorkie in the family would be such a joy!

My girls wear bows but my boy has his bangs cut. He looks like Buster Brown.

nanahas3 · 03-12-2013, 09:34 AM

Mine both wear bows. Laddy has a Harley hat to cover his topknot when he goes with DH

. He isn't crazy about the bows for Laddy but I made him some cute black and white ones with different things on the ribbon so he is more manly lol.

P-Nut Mom · 03-12-2013, 10:28 AM

We keep P-Nut cut short, so no real need for clips/bows. And although his "papa" is ok with some things (a few crystals on his Buddy Belt for example, or the rhinestone skull on his camo shirt), he will not stand for bows. Line drawn in the sand, foot firmly down...Lol.

CouversMom · 03-12-2013, 10:34 AM

I think as humans we push our gender norms on dogs... We forget, they are dogs

My boy wears a top knot and rocks it well! I wouldn't listen to what other people say, if you want it in a clip... go for it!

The 4 M · 03-12-2013, 10:47 AM

for me I wouldn't put a bow in my boys hair, think it looks silly and wouldn't want another doggie making fun of them when out in public lol. I dress my boys in boy appropriate clothes and they look just as cute along side Molly with her hair done and girls clothes on

03-12-2013, 04:44 AM	#1
antiquebuff Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Franklin, North Carolina Posts: 50	Bows for Boys We have had the pleasure of having Tucker with us for 3 months now, he has not been to the groomer yet, I have been bathing him once a week. I take him out quite a bit, but I put a little red clip in his hair to keep it out of his eyes...and I got so many comments...do not let boys wear bows or clips, my vet even mentioned it, ( I love my vet, don't get me wrong). My question is do you guys let your boys wear clips and bows? Will the first trip to the groomer take care of the hair falling right in his eyes? Thanks everyone in advance! I never knew having a Yorkie in the family would be such a joy! __________________ Jeanette Awtrey

03-12-2013, 04:56 AM	#3
rubynrosie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ada mn usa Posts: 1,362	I don't have a boy but if I did I would definitely put bows in his hair..the vendors on here have some very cute boy bows. __________________ Bobbi and her two favorite girls...Ruby-Sioux and Rosie Too . We you Lola Marlene Bubbles

03-12-2013, 04:58 AM	#4
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	cedric dislikes anything like elastics or bows and will work them out in seconds. i trim his eye hair in the inner corners very close and the top and that takes care of the issue for us. i just have to trim it every couple of weeks but it also helps reduce his eye boogies which is an added bonus...so i do it iwth the girls also. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

03-12-2013, 05:02 AM	#5
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	I have a little boy. I personally want to grow a longer coat. At the moment I am only putting a clip in. I want him to get used to something in his hair. Then when it gets longer I am going to put boy bows in. I got a lovely bow from the breeder when I got him. __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

03-12-2013, 05:02 AM	#6
Teresiana Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 2,194	I use bows for my boy. I get them at BowBiz. They have a zillion different kinds of bows & half a zillion that look cute on a boy...They're made really well too. Dog Bows by BowBiz I also use little barrettes & black rubber bands to keep the hair out of his eyes. My favorite is the little, tiniest jaw clip with the no-slip grip...Amazon.com: Scunci No-slip Grip Oval Top Jaw... . They keep the hair out of the eyes, they're easy to use & it's a really simple look. There's nothing wrong with using a bow, clip or barrette on a boy...he's a YORKIE! __________________ Teresa, Yoshi, Momo & Prima

03-12-2013, 04:49 AM	#2
Calypso Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 125	I have a boy and wouldn't put one in his hair, he's a boy not a girl. That's maybe just me. If the hair starts getting in his eyes I just trim it back.

03-12-2013, 06:00 AM	#7
Deb1 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,983 Blog Entries: 3	We have a boy and girl. My little girls always has her hair pulled up in a pony with a bow. Our Max is my husbands buddy and his hair is very short. My DH wants it that way and no way on earth would he allow a bow in his hair! Personally, I don't see anything wrong with it! As long as the bow has a masculine look to it! __________________ Proud Mommy to Max, Teeka, Tatiana and forever in my heart Tameka! My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from my puppies eyes!

03-12-2013, 06:44 AM	#8
normarae63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 4,130 Blog Entries: 1	My Tuffy wears a topknot & we often use bows that are more masculine...reds, blues, greens, black. I wouldn't worry about what others say; he's YOUR dog, do what you like! __________________ Sherry Owned by Tuffy & Bella Visit my SHOP: SherrysPetStuff or on Etsy. Fun on Facebook

03-12-2013, 06:50 AM	#9
JANICE C Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MA Posts: 624	I would put bows in a boy dog hair if I had a boy. They put show bows in boy yorkies when they show them in dog shows.

03-12-2013, 08:00 AM	#10
navillusc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: FL, USA Posts: 2,767	Not only do I put bows, scrunchies, bands, clips, etc. in both Brody's and Mia's topknots, I make bows for both of them to wear. My kids do not wear bows daily unless I am with them, but they do wear a band or scrunchie daily in their topknots. __________________ - Cat Brody Mia BriaStormy

03-12-2013, 09:34 AM	#12
nanahas3 ♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,290	Mine both wear bows. Laddy has a Harley hat to cover his topknot when he goes with DH. He isn't crazy about the bows for Laddy but I made him some cute black and white ones with different things on the ribbon so he is more manly lol. __________________ *CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita*

03-12-2013, 10:28 AM	#13
P-Nut Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Willow Glen/San Jose, CA Posts: 684	We keep P-Nut cut short, so no real need for clips/bows. And although his "papa" is ok with some things (a few crystals on his Buddy Belt for example, or the rhinestone skull on his camo shirt), he will not stand for bows. Line drawn in the sand, foot firmly down...Lol.

03-12-2013, 10:34 AM	#14
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I think as humans we push our gender norms on dogs... We forget, they are dogs My boy wears a top knot and rocks it well! I wouldn't listen to what other people say, if you want it in a clip... go for it! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

03-12-2013, 10:47 AM	#15
The 4 M Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Northumberland Posts: 239 Blog Entries: 2	for me I wouldn't put a bow in my boys hair, think it looks silly and wouldn't want another doggie making fun of them when out in public lol. I dress my boys in boy appropriate clothes and they look just as cute along side Molly with her hair done and girls clothes on __________________ Clare and fur babies Merlin Molly Milo and Mickey