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NewYorker10 · 05-21-2010, 06:16 PM

I'm a little embarassed to ask this, but are bows and top knots only for girl Yorkies? I think they look so adorable with them but I do realize that it's pretty weird to put a bow in a boy's hair normally lol! I put a black bow in my boy's hair and had friends yelling at me that he looks like a girl

. I don't intend to make my dog a cross dresser or try to pass him off as female . . . I just think Yorkies look super cute with top knots. Please tell me if I'm making my dog look ridiculous by doing this! I'm getting him groomed soon and I'm not really sure what I'd have them do with the hair on his head if he's not going to have a top knot

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BamaFan121s · 05-21-2010, 06:17 PM

Boys have to have their hair out of their eyes too.

Find some cute little manly bows...with little footballs or race cars.

motomomma317 · 05-21-2010, 06:20 PM

I think as long as you get bows that are boyish you should be fine... and who cares what they say about your dog hes yours and if you think it looks cute, well thats all that matters.

mzw00dy · 05-21-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by motomomma317

I think as long as you get bows that are boyish you should be fine... and who cares what they say about your dog hes yours and if you think it looks cute, well thats all that matters.

I agree but my hubby says no way will we put a bow in...so I am trying to make some kind of "manly" thing for my baby

Nancy1999 · 05-21-2010, 06:24 PM

In the ring, bows and topknots are standard for males or females. Don't worry about your friends, do what you want! I love the way red looks on Joey, and try to stay away from girly bows, but I have one lavendar one with a teddy bear and it's so cute, but all my friends think I'm nuts anyway.

Check out Ladymom's boy bows. M'Lady's Dog Bows - Boy Bows Page 1

Nancy1999 · 05-21-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mzw00dy

I agree but my hubby says no way will we put a bow in...so I am trying to make some kind of "manly" thing for my baby

First, start calling it a ninja knot instead of a topknot!

2Morkies · 05-21-2010, 06:27 PM

I put bows in my boy's hair too. I use red, yellow, blue, green, purple, white, anything I want. Just never pink. I love the way it looks.

mzw00dy · 05-21-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

First, start calling it a ninja knot instead of a topknot!

You just gave me an idea...I have nun-chuck buttons...lololol

jadabug · 05-21-2010, 06:38 PM

I keep Bogie's hair up in a topknot all the time, if not it is flopping in his eyes. I don't normally keep a bow in everyday, but if we go out he is always in a harness vest and matching bow. I make all of Bogie and Jada's clothes myself so they always wear matching outfits when we go out. I just make Bogie's bows more manly looking.

yorkymom1 · 05-21-2010, 06:53 PM

I think boys are just as adorable in bows! Sometimes it takes them a little while to get used to them but before you know it, they don't pay attention to whats on their head anymore

I don't put a bow on all of mine everyday though. Most days I just keep their hair up in a band (so they can see), similar to these
http://www.laineeltd.com/cgi-bin/lai...ml?id=eW9D3CzG

Here are a few more sites with nice bows:

www.doggybow.com
www.poochiepetite.com/

Britster · 05-21-2010, 06:57 PM

I personally wouldn't have my boy in a bow or a topknot, but that's all just personal preference. I think the boys can look just as manly with a bow or topknot! Don't worry about what others think.

AllDogBoots · 05-21-2010, 07:03 PM

I always keep Cooper's hair short in a puppy cut. One day last summer I picked him up from the groomer and I almost fainted. OMG!

She said it was a MAN BOW.

(forgive me Cooper for sharing these photos)

megansmomma · 05-21-2010, 07:17 PM

Bogey wears a topknot and my favorite are the animal print bows. But we also have all other colors too.

LilMissy · 05-21-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I always keep Cooper's hair short in a puppy cut. One day last summer I picked him up from the groomer and I almost fainted. OMG!

She said it was a MAN BOW.

(forgive me Cooper for sharing these photos)

LOL! Thanks for the laugh. I really needed that today. I don't know what's funnier, the bow to the side of the head...or the expression on Cooper's face!

mzw00dy · 05-22-2010, 02:41 AM

I do a puppy cut now too...and I always askfor a neck scarf instead of any bows...But Cooper was very brave to try such a fashion statement...he is comfortable with his manhood is what my 21 y/o said when he saw it

05-21-2010, 06:16 PM	#1
NewYorker10 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NY Posts: 58	Bows on boys? I'm a little embarassed to ask this, but are bows and top knots only for girl Yorkies? I think they look so adorable with them but I do realize that it's pretty weird to put a bow in a boy's hair normally lol! I put a black bow in my boy's hair and had friends yelling at me that he looks like a girl . I don't intend to make my dog a cross dresser or try to pass him off as female . . . I just think Yorkies look super cute with top knots. Please tell me if I'm making my dog look ridiculous by doing this! I'm getting him groomed soon and I'm not really sure what I'd have them do with the hair on his head if he's not going to have a top knot .

05-21-2010, 06:24 PM	#5
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	In the ring, bows and topknots are standard for males or females. Don't worry about your friends, do what you want! I love the way red looks on Joey, and try to stay away from girly bows, but I have one lavendar one with a teddy bear and it's so cute, but all my friends think I'm nuts anyway. Check out Ladymom's boy bows. M'Lady's Dog Bows - Boy Bows Page 1 __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

05-21-2010, 06:27 PM	#7
2Morkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 798	I put bows in my boy's hair too. I use red, yellow, blue, green, purple, white, anything I want. Just never pink. I love the way it looks. __________________ MuffinBoomer

05-21-2010, 06:38 PM	#9
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	I keep Bogie's hair up in a topknot all the time, if not it is flopping in his eyes. I don't normally keep a bow in everyday, but if we go out he is always in a harness vest and matching bow. I make all of Bogie and Jada's clothes myself so they always wear matching outfits when we go out. I just make Bogie's bows more manly looking. __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

05-21-2010, 06:53 PM	#10
yorkymom1 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Posts: 885	I think boys are just as adorable in bows! Sometimes it takes them a little while to get used to them but before you know it, they don't pay attention to whats on their head anymore I don't put a bow on all of mine everyday though. Most days I just keep their hair up in a band (so they can see), similar to these http://www.laineeltd.com/cgi-bin/lai...ml?id=eW9D3CzG Here are a few more sites with nice bows: www.doggybow.com www.poochiepetite.com/ __________________ Joanne There is no better love than that of a 4-legged friend

05-21-2010, 06:17 PM	#2
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Boys have to have their hair out of their eyes too. Find some cute little manly bows...with little footballs or race cars.

05-21-2010, 06:20 PM	#3
motomomma317 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 319	I think as long as you get bows that are boyish you should be fine... and who cares what they say about your dog hes yours and if you think it looks cute, well thats all that matters.

05-21-2010, 06:57 PM	#11
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I personally wouldn't have my boy in a bow or a topknot, but that's all just personal preference. I think the boys can look just as manly with a bow or topknot! Don't worry about what others think. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

05-21-2010, 07:03 PM	#12
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	I always keep Cooper's hair short in a puppy cut. One day last summer I picked him up from the groomer and I almost fainted. OMG! She said it was a MAN BOW. (forgive me Cooper for sharing these photos) Attached Thumbnails __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

05-21-2010, 07:17 PM	#13
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Bogey wears a topknot and my favorite are the animal print bows. But we also have all other colors too. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

05-22-2010, 02:41 AM	#15
mzw00dy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton Posts: 550	I do a puppy cut now too...and I always askfor a neck scarf instead of any bows...But Cooper was very brave to try such a fashion statement...he is comfortable with his manhood is what my 21 y/o said when he saw it Last edited by mzw00dy; 05-22-2010 at 02:42 AM. Reason: spelling