Oliver going bald?? Puppy fur question - YorkieTalk.com Forums

bizzbeth · 02-16-2006, 10:32 PM

Oliver is 3 and a half months old and seems to have a very soft, silky, puppy coat. I have been brushing him everyday because he seems to be losing tufts of fur (not too much) thorughout the day. When I brish him is the real problem! It seems to be coming out in little clumps! Nothing noticable on his body (because he has so much fur) but on the brush I can tell that a bunch of pieces came out together. Last night I filled the brush with hair, and the same with tonight. I'm wondering if this is normal for a pup or if I should seek help.
My first baby yorkie, so please let me know so I can stop worrying abotu his cute little face!! Thank you!

ALLlovesLULU · 02-16-2006, 10:35 PM

it's most likely okay; i was once afraid for my lulu too; but when you brush dogs hair, they do have some hair that sticks to the brush. after a while my brush tends to be filled with hair.

unless u start noticing complete bald spots on his body i wouldn't worry. just brush once a day should be enough too. also his hair on top of his noggin will start turn whiteish.

your baby is adorable!

bizzbeth · 02-16-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ALLlovesLULU

it's most likely okay; i was once afraid for my lulu too; but when you brush dogs hair, they do have some hair that sticks to the brush. after a while my brush tends to be filled with hair.

unless u start noticing complete bald spots on his body i wouldn't worry. just brush once a day should be enough too. also his hair on top of his noggin will start turn whiteish.

your baby is adorable!

Oh gosh- eheh thanks- I guess I worry too much!!
That pic is a little old and his momma was a blondie so I htink he's heading that route!!

Laura · 02-16-2006, 10:37 PM

He could be losing his puppy fur, but I never really noticed that with any of mine. Yorkies don't really shed, is he a mix?

bizzbeth · 02-16-2006, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Laura

He could be losing his puppy fur, but I never really noticed that with any of mine. Yorkies don't really shed, is he a mix?

No- he's purebreed... yeah I know he shouldn't shed- I dunno..... Maybe I should call the groomer/vet...

Laura · 02-16-2006, 10:43 PM

I do get a brush-full of hair when I brush all six. I just wouldn't say it comes out in 'clumps'. But with a pretty thick hair, maybe it just seems that way. I wouldn't worry about it, but watch for bald spots, rashes, itching - and maybe mention it to the vet or groomer next time you are in. He is a cutie!

YorkieShadow · 02-16-2006, 10:44 PM

I dont get any hair when I brush Mickey but I do when I brush Minnie. She has a lot of hair. It could be just his puppy hair.

Gio'sMamamia · 02-17-2006, 12:02 AM

I know this may be a little off topic, but I wasn't quite sure where to post this question. How can one tell if their yorkie has a silky, wooly, or cottony coat? Thanx in advance for your input.

PlatinumYorkies · 02-17-2006, 12:11 AM

Puppy coat Info

Puppy coat info2

PlatinumYorkies · 02-17-2006, 12:19 AM

Sorry link 2 is a duplicate...

Gio'sMamamia · 02-17-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PlatinumYorkies

Puppy coat Info

Puppy coat info2

Thanks for the link PlatinumYorkies. I am a little confused as to what kind of coat Giovanni may have. He is 15 weeks old and looks as if his color is coming in, he is getting grey/silver spots w/in the black parts of his coat. Especially the top of is head is turning silver. What kind of coat would that mean he has or would I have to wait until he gets older?

fourdez · 02-17-2006, 06:55 PM

I get puppy fur on the comb when I brush Millie's hair. The same thing happened to me when Desi was a puppy, but it stops when they're fully grown.

chachi · 02-17-2006, 07:12 PM

That is strange because yorkies usually dont lose hair. My female lost alot hair on her back when she was a pup and they checked her for mites but she didnt have them and they never found what caused the hair loss.

02-16-2006, 10:32 PM	#1
bizzbeth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 857	Oliver going bald?? Puppy fur question Oliver is 3 and a half months old and seems to have a very soft, silky, puppy coat. I have been brushing him everyday because he seems to be losing tufts of fur (not too much) thorughout the day. When I brish him is the real problem! It seems to be coming out in little clumps! Nothing noticable on his body (because he has so much fur) but on the brush I can tell that a bunch of pieces came out together. Last night I filled the brush with hair, and the same with tonight. I'm wondering if this is normal for a pup or if I should seek help. My first baby yorkie, so please let me know so I can stop worrying abotu his cute little face!! Thank you! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mom to OLIVER & CHARLIE Scents & Warmers for your home from a YT member & Independent Scentsy Consultant https://elizabethcampbell.scentsy.us/Home

02-16-2006, 10:35 PM	#2
ALLlovesLULU Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 329	it's most likely okay; i was once afraid for my lulu too; but when you brush dogs hair, they do have some hair that sticks to the brush. after a while my brush tends to be filled with hair. unless u start noticing complete bald spots on his body i wouldn't worry. just brush once a day should be enough too. also his hair on top of his noggin will start turn whiteish. your baby is adorable! __________________ Lulu:http://www.dogster.com/?303563 Chestnut:http://www.dogster.com/?303570 Tiggy:http://www.dogster.com/?303573

02-16-2006, 10:37 PM	#4
Laura Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 1,577	He could be losing his puppy fur, but I never really noticed that with any of mine. Yorkies don't really shed, is he a mix? __________________ Laura--loving mom of Robyn, Dexter, Sandy, Mattie, Sammy, Jake & Mollie http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=1851

02-16-2006, 10:43 PM	#6
Laura Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 1,577	I do get a brush-full of hair when I brush all six. I just wouldn't say it comes out in 'clumps'. But with a pretty thick hair, maybe it just seems that way. I wouldn't worry about it, but watch for bald spots, rashes, itching - and maybe mention it to the vet or groomer next time you are in. He is a cutie! __________________ Laura--loving mom of Robyn, Dexter, Sandy, Mattie, Sammy, Jake & Mollie http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=1851

02-17-2006, 12:02 AM	#8
Gio'sMamamia Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: El Paso,Tx Posts: 31	what is the difference I know this may be a little off topic, but I wasn't quite sure where to post this question. How can one tell if their yorkie has a silky, wooly, or cottony coat? Thanx in advance for your input.

02-16-2006, 10:44 PM	#7
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I dont get any hair when I brush Mickey but I do when I brush Minnie. She has a lot of hair. It could be just his puppy hair.

02-17-2006, 12:11 AM	#9
PlatinumYorkies Monte, Mone't's Joy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 3,009	Puppy coat Info Puppy coat info2 __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."!! **Mone't Mom 2 Monte** Last edited by PlatinumYorkies; 02-17-2006 at 12:14 AM.

02-17-2006, 12:19 AM	#10
PlatinumYorkies Monte, Mone't's Joy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 3,009	Sorry link 2 is a duplicate... __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."!! **Mone't Mom 2 Monte**

02-17-2006, 06:55 PM	#12
fourdez Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rockland county, NY Posts: 1,306	I get puppy fur on the comb when I brush Millie's hair. The same thing happened to me when Desi was a puppy, but it stops when they're fully grown. __________________ ********************* Nedda & My Girls Desi & Millie & my boy Ricky

02-17-2006, 07:12 PM	#13
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	That is strange because yorkies usually dont lose hair. My female lost alot hair on her back when she was a pup and they checked her for mites but she didnt have them and they never found what caused the hair loss. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427