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LunasMomma · 01-01-2008, 06:34 AM

I keep mine in short cuts, simply because they love to play outside and would always get a bunch of stuff stuck in them

They're tomboys

But when I want them to be princesses, we just put a dress on them

If you're going to dress your baby a lot, keeping them short will help keep the mats away. There's always sweaters and coats for cold weather.

It's a person choice, really. If you don't have the time for frequent brushing, or the matts keep coming back,then a shorter do is easier on you and the doggy

Gingergirlsmom · 01-01-2008, 06:44 AM

My yorkies have kind of "dictated" their cuts to me over time. I started out with a plan to grow Ginger's hair long. We loved our daily grooming sessions ("mommy and me" time)...and she ended up getting pretty long...but it was not to be. She's loves dirt and water toooooo much and has too many allergies. She's just more comfortable with shorter hair. For awhile I kept a top knot on her, but now she's just my low maintenance girl.

Bernie could care less about dirt and water and so far, no allergies (fingers crossed). But, he has this super curly back hair (almost like a poodle)After much trial and error, we've finally found Bernie's look. He's got a schnauzer cut and it works really well on He looks so "manly" and, quite honestly, the curly curls on his back had to go.

I guess what I'm saying is, I think every yorkie has a look that fits. Give it time, you'll figure it out.

mk97 · 01-01-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

My yorkies have kind of "dictated" their cuts to me over time. I started out with a plan to grow Ginger's hair long. We loved our daily grooming sessions ("mommy and me" time)...and she ended up getting pretty long...but it was not to be. She's loves dirt and water toooooo much and has too many allergies. She's just more comfortable with shorter hair. For awhile I kept a top knot on her, but now she's just my low maintenance girl.

Bernie could care less about dirt and water and so far, no allergies (fingers crossed). But, he has this super curly back hair (almost like a poodle)After much trial and error, we've finally found Bernie's look. He's got a schnauzer cut and it works really well on He looks so "manly" and, quite honestly, the curly curls on his back had to go.

I guess what I'm saying is, I think every yorkie has a look that fits. Give it time, you'll figure it out.

This is so true!!! I've debated about getting mine's hair cut--but she is too prissy for short hair, plus I enjoy brushing her out(most days!!).

Sookie · 01-01-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LunasMomma

I keep mine in short cuts, simply because they love to play outside and would always get a bunch of stuff stuck in them

They're tomboys

But when I want them to be princesses, we just put a dress on them

If you're going to dress your baby a lot, keeping them short will help keep the mats away. There's always sweaters and coats for cold weather.

It's a person choice, really. If you don't have the time for frequent brushing, or the matts keep coming back,then a shorter do is easier on you and the doggy

SO SO TRUE!!! I like to dress Kalina, but it matts her terribly when I do. I won't cut her coat, because I love the long hair, but I have to be careful and not keep her dressed for too long and comb her out really well after I undress her. My groomer can ALWAYS tell when I've been dressing her, because of the matts. If you are going to dress her alot, go with a shorter cut.

sweetheartsok · 01-01-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sookie

SO SO TRUE!!! I like to dress Kalina, but it matts her terribly when I do. I won't cut her coat, because I love the long hair, but I have to be careful and not keep her dressed for too long and comb her out really well after I undress her. My groomer can ALWAYS tell when I've been dressing her, because of the matts. If you are going to dress her alot, go with a shorter cut.

I totally agree. Mindy and Bear will both get matted if I put clothes on them. Wherever the clothes rub it will mat. Yes you can brush them out but it's a pain. I only dress them occassionally because of this. Bear still has his puppy coat so I'm sure that's why his is matting as badly as it is. Mindy has a silk coat which is so much easier to keep long. No matter what these babies are gorgeous.

lucretiakarla · 01-01-2008, 09:27 AM

Bailey has the cotton coat over here. What i thought was good brushing was indeed not good enough as I was playing with his legs and feet and found a big furry mass...indeed it was a matt and he cried when I tried to pick it out...

then we got the cutest cut down to 3/4 an inch and his head rounded like a lion - it was a dramatic difference he looked so fat before and now looks little with out his hair, but the cut is very cute on him!!

I thought I wanted a long coat...but nah for me.

01-01-2008, 06:34 AM	#16
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I keep mine in short cuts, simply because they love to play outside and would always get a bunch of stuff stuck in them They're tomboys But when I want them to be princesses, we just put a dress on them If you're going to dress your baby a lot, keeping them short will help keep the mats away. There's always sweaters and coats for cold weather. It's a person choice, really. If you don't have the time for frequent brushing, or the matts keep coming back,then a shorter do is easier on you and the doggy __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

01-01-2008, 06:44 AM	#17
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	My yorkies have kind of "dictated" their cuts to me over time. I started out with a plan to grow Ginger's hair long. We loved our daily grooming sessions ("mommy and me" time)...and she ended up getting pretty long...but it was not to be. She's loves dirt and water toooooo much and has too many allergies. She's just more comfortable with shorter hair. For awhile I kept a top knot on her, but now she's just my low maintenance girl. Bernie could care less about dirt and water and so far, no allergies (fingers crossed). But, he has this super curly back hair (almost like a poodle)After much trial and error, we've finally found Bernie's look. He's got a schnauzer cut and it works really well on He looks so "manly" and, quite honestly, the curly curls on his back had to go. I guess what I'm saying is, I think every yorkie has a look that fits. Give it time, you'll figure it out. __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

01-01-2008, 09:27 AM	#21
lucretiakarla Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 99	Bailey has the cotton coat over here. What i thought was good brushing was indeed not good enough as I was playing with his legs and feet and found a big furry mass...indeed it was a matt and he cried when I tried to pick it out... then we got the cutest cut down to 3/4 an inch and his head rounded like a lion - it was a dramatic difference he looked so fat before and now looks little with out his hair, but the cut is very cute on him!! I thought I wanted a long coat...but nah for me.