Long hair in the summer? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

sexiixtc · 01-30-2008, 08:38 AM

I'm having a dilemma..

I wanted to finally grow out Kayah's coat (I get it cut it short the past two summers)...

My boyfriends parents are now saying.. oh you have to get her cut soon and so on.. And although I do agree with them and think she's going to be HOT... I so badly don't want to get it cut

I see so many beautiful yorkies (from warmer places) who don't have their hair cut real short... doesn't this bother them??

Pup-e-Love · 01-30-2008, 08:41 AM

I've heard the argument both ways. Some say to cut short in the summer to keep them cool. Others say not to cut, because the hair helps keep them cool. I'm not sure what to think.

Mizzrosa · 01-30-2008, 08:43 AM

i think its all on how u want it...i know that it keeps them warm in the winter but if in the summer they are in ac alot then longer should be better. but again its ur preferance on what u want...hope this helps

MIZBROWN · 01-30-2008, 08:48 AM

Its all about what you prefer... Mekas hair was cut short this past summer... And because it gets way past 100 where we live, it seemed as though it helped her stay cool. But again, its about what works best for you and your pup

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 01-30-2008, 08:51 AM

We have had Magic in full coat for almost two years now and we see some HOT days here in Texas and she just tends to stay more indoors on the hotter days and drinks lots of water...the first summer she was with us, we cut her down but the next year we didn't want to as her coat had gotten so long, so we just make sure that water is always available and cool places for her to lay and she does great. Her coat doesn't bother her at all...we just have to bath her more often as she sweats more in the summer. But I think it is up to you as to whether you want to leave her hair long or cut it back...your little one will adapt to whatever the weather is!!

mizzwanned · 01-30-2008, 08:58 AM

I keep London's hair long and in the summer if they get too hot i would just carry around a bottle with water to spray them.

chachi · 01-30-2008, 09:00 AM

I keep Jewels hair long but shes really not outside much.

sexiixtc · 01-30-2008, 09:06 AM

so they do get hot in it (I know dumb question)...

I just thought they sweat it out or something... lol

We love being outside in the summer.. and if it gets too hot, we will put Kayah inside... but she cries and cries to come out to me...

We have a pool.. so I'll put Kayah in there with me but she HATES water.. lol

Normally what I'll do.. is put her in with me.. then give her straight to my boyfriend's dad.. but when I'm not home.. they don't even dare to put her in the pool... so she's pretty much stuck in the heat..

I guess baby's just going to have to get cut..

thanks guys!

katcarasella · 01-30-2008, 09:39 AM

I always got my girls hair cut in the summer, but this year I'm not gonna!
We don't go outside for any length of time when it's really hot, and I figure they'll be more comfy in the air-conditioning with long hair. So, sexiixtc do what you want, Kayah is your furbaby.

Lexi Rae · 01-30-2008, 09:43 AM

i keep lexi's hair long for the winter but for last summer i had it cut.
its just so much easier.. shes outside more often, at the beach all the time
and i have to bathe her more often, and i do think she likes it being cleaner
and shorter.

tinav · 01-30-2008, 09:44 AM

Dogs don't sweat they pant and the heat can be dangerous. Long hair is not necessarily dangerous but I don't let my two out if the temp is over 85 degrees except early in the AM or later in the PM just to poop. They are in the AC when it is too hot. Also one is a cold weather freak and the other is a warm weather freak. So it is good to know what they can stand and judge accordingly. I find it hard to see my little girl (or my little guy...but he can with stand heat more) panting feverishly in the hot weather.....it really can be a danger.

Tina

sweetie3 · 01-30-2008, 09:44 AM

From what I have heard it is really only an issue with the cotton coats as the silk coats are much thinner so they don't get so hot.I have a male with silky hair and I have never cut his hair and it can get pretty hot in Michigan and he is fine.I say if you are wanting to let her hair grow out do so and just keep extra water around if that is a concern for you. good luck

sexiixtc · 01-30-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by katcarasella

I always got my girls hair cut in the summer, but this year I'm not gonna!
We don't go outside for any length of time when it's really hot, and I figure they'll be more comfy in the air-conditioning with long hair. So, sexiixtc do what you want, Kayah is your furbaby.

is someone trying to send me a subliminal message?! lol

yes she IS MY baby.. and I just want what's best for her

katcarasella · 01-30-2008, 09:49 AM

Yes, She is Your Baby, and I know you only want what is best for her.
(I can read minds too!)

sexiixtc · 01-30-2008, 09:55 AM

heheh good to know

01-30-2008, 08:38 AM	#1
sexiixtc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,145	Long hair in the summer? I'm having a dilemma.. I wanted to finally grow out Kayah's coat (I get it cut it short the past two summers)... My boyfriends parents are now saying.. oh you have to get her cut soon and so on.. And although I do agree with them and think she's going to be HOT... I so badly don't want to get it cut I see so many beautiful yorkies (from warmer places) who don't have their hair cut real short... doesn't this bother them?? __________________ Edith and my two Princesses Kayah and Evie Proud Member of "The Pink Club"

01-30-2008, 08:43 AM	#3
Mizzrosa Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: brooklyn Posts: 2,369	i think its all on how u want it...i know that it keeps them warm in the winter but if in the summer they are in ac alot then longer should be better. but again its ur preferance on what u want...hope this helps __________________ Lil Miss Martini Butt & Mommy~Proud member of Petite Pups United! & Proud member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & Lil Heartbreakers Club

01-30-2008, 08:48 AM	#4
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,293	Its all about what you prefer... Mekas hair was cut short this past summer... And because it gets way past 100 where we live, it seemed as though it helped her stay cool. But again, its about what works best for you and your pup __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

01-30-2008, 08:51 AM	#5
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	We have had Magic in full coat for almost two years now and we see some HOT days here in Texas and she just tends to stay more indoors on the hotter days and drinks lots of water...the first summer she was with us, we cut her down but the next year we didn't want to as her coat had gotten so long, so we just make sure that water is always available and cool places for her to lay and she does great. Her coat doesn't bother her at all...we just have to bath her more often as she sweats more in the summer. But I think it is up to you as to whether you want to leave her hair long or cut it back...your little one will adapt to whatever the weather is!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

01-30-2008, 08:58 AM	#6
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	I keep London's hair long and in the summer if they get too hot i would just carry around a bottle with water to spray them. __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

01-30-2008, 08:41 AM	#2
Pup-e-Love YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 896	I've heard the argument both ways. Some say to cut short in the summer to keep them cool. Others say not to cut, because the hair helps keep them cool. I'm not sure what to think.

01-30-2008, 09:00 AM	#7
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I keep Jewels hair long but shes really not outside much. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-30-2008, 09:06 AM	#8
sexiixtc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,145	so they do get hot in it (I know dumb question)... I just thought they sweat it out or something... lol We love being outside in the summer.. and if it gets too hot, we will put Kayah inside... but she cries and cries to come out to me... We have a pool.. so I'll put Kayah in there with me but she HATES water.. lol Normally what I'll do.. is put her in with me.. then give her straight to my boyfriend's dad.. but when I'm not home.. they don't even dare to put her in the pool... so she's pretty much stuck in the heat.. I guess baby's just going to have to get cut.. thanks guys! __________________ Edith and my two Princesses Kayah and Evie Proud Member of "The Pink Club"

01-30-2008, 09:39 AM	#9
katcarasella BANNED FOR STEALING YORKIETALK CONTENT! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 1,175	I always got my girls hair cut in the summer, but this year I'm not gonna! We don't go outside for any length of time when it's really hot, and I figure they'll be more comfy in the air-conditioning with long hair. So, sexiixtc do what you want, Kayah is your furbaby.

01-30-2008, 09:43 AM	#10
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	i keep lexi's hair long for the winter but for last summer i had it cut. its just so much easier.. shes outside more often, at the beach all the time and i have to bathe her more often, and i do think she likes it being cleaner and shorter. __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

01-30-2008, 09:44 AM	#11
tinav Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,453	Dogs don't sweat they pant and the heat can be dangerous. Long hair is not necessarily dangerous but I don't let my two out if the temp is over 85 degrees except early in the AM or later in the PM just to poop. They are in the AC when it is too hot. Also one is a cold weather freak and the other is a warm weather freak. So it is good to know what they can stand and judge accordingly. I find it hard to see my little girl (or my little guy...but he can with stand heat more) panting feverishly in the hot weather.....it really can be a danger. Tina __________________ I LOVE PUCCI & GIGI Rest in peace my baby guy Pucci Love Mom

01-30-2008, 09:44 AM	#12
sweetie3 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 264	From what I have heard it is really only an issue with the cotton coats as the silk coats are much thinner so they don't get so hot.I have a male with silky hair and I have never cut his hair and it can get pretty hot in Michigan and he is fine.I say if you are wanting to let her hair grow out do so and just keep extra water around if that is a concern for you. good luck __________________ MY MAX

01-30-2008, 09:49 AM	#14
katcarasella BANNED FOR STEALING YORKIETALK CONTENT! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 1,175	Yes, She is Your Baby, and I know you only want what is best for her. (I can read minds too!) Last edited by katcarasella; 01-30-2008 at 09:52 AM.

01-30-2008, 09:55 AM	#15
sexiixtc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,145	heheh good to know __________________ Edith and my two Princesses Kayah and Evie Proud Member of "The Pink Club"