Do yorkies shed? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

GrobanGirl17 · 07-28-2008, 11:18 AM

I have a 3 month old Yorkie puppy who leaves little black fur on me after I hold him. I was just wondering if this shedding is just a puppy phase or do yorkies shed a little bit?
Thank you very much!

chachi · 07-28-2008, 11:21 AM

Mine dont and never have shed

Mayas Mommy · 07-28-2008, 11:57 AM

NO ... mine does not ... never has ...

Jakey123 · 07-28-2008, 12:03 PM

Jake has never shed even with Demodex. Jenny has shed a tiny tiny bit, but thats because she is lacking nutrients due to her digestive problems, but I rarely notice anything on her brush. Did you ask the breeder?

BaileyGates · 07-28-2008, 12:36 PM

Bailey does drives me mad LOL thats why i like his coat nice an short

luvinmyyorkies · 07-28-2008, 12:40 PM

Mine have never shed. One of the many reasons I love the breed.

browniesmom622 · 07-28-2008, 12:47 PM

Alittle in the comb is ok but on clothes isn't normal I would think the yorkie is mixed with a shedding breed or May have a skin problem & i would see a vet.
JMO

PrincessDiana · 07-28-2008, 03:16 PM

Yorkies do not shed like other dogs do because they have hair instead of fur, just like us. Likewise, their hair falls out like ours does. So in a sense, YES, Yorkies "shed" but they don't actually lose their full coat like other dogs do.

Both Franklin and Maggie's hair comes out during brushing and bath time. Sometimes they leave little hairs on my clothes and bed.

Your puppy is likely just starting to lose it's puppy coat.

YorkieGuru · 07-28-2008, 03:23 PM

2 weeks ago, my 2 yorkies were sick, they had high fevers and vomitting and pooing alot! So I took them to the vet, and while we were waiting, I noticed that I had alot of hair on my clothes, from holding them. I thought that was the weirdest thing, cuz they have never done that before.
My dogs are not puppies anymore, and they are a non shedding breed, so I asked the vet while he was examining them.
He told me that with them being so sick they can lose quite a bit of their coat. He also told me that if they are really stressed out, that can be another factor of them shedding.
Now that they are back to normal and not sick, I can hold them without having black hair all over me.

DukesMommy · 07-28-2008, 03:39 PM

The only time I notice hair coming off of mine is when I brush them.
I love the fact that they don't shed! I hate having to pick hair off my clothes whenever I leave the house.

mscat · 07-28-2008, 03:43 PM

My Suzi has not shed... howver, a little has come out when I brush her, but not always.

As far as I am aware Yorkies are a non shedding breed.

CharBar · 07-28-2008, 03:58 PM

Yorkies don't shed because they don't have an undercoat to shed. However, they can lose a few hairs from brushing or other factors. I've seen a hair or two on my clothes from my puppy who is 15weeks but I figure its probably leftover hair from when I brush him. In general though, excessive hair loss is not normal for the breed and they aren't supposed to shed.

Nancy1999 · 07-28-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GrobanGirl17

I have a 3 month old Yorkie puppy who leaves little black fur on me after I hold him. I was just wondering if this shedding is just a puppy phase or do yorkies shed a little bit?
Thank you very much!

Do you bush her? Also, a low thyroid can cause hair loss, if this is happening every time you hold him, I would be concerned.

IsabelsMom · 07-28-2008, 04:12 PM

No shed

annabelle's mom · 07-28-2008, 04:22 PM

The only loose Yorkie hair I see is in the dust bunnies under the couch.... lol... I never see dog hair on my clothing from holding Annie.

07-28-2008, 11:18 AM	#1
GrobanGirl17 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CA Posts: 8	Do yorkies shed? I have a 3 month old Yorkie puppy who leaves little black fur on me after I hold him. I was just wondering if this shedding is just a puppy phase or do yorkies shed a little bit? Thank you very much! __________________

07-28-2008, 11:21 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Mine dont and never have shed __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-28-2008, 11:57 AM	#3
Mayas Mommy ..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,190	NO ... mine does not ... never has ... __________________ I LOVE MY LIFE AS A MOMMY AND A WIFE

07-28-2008, 12:03 PM	#4
Jakey123 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: NC, CA Posts: 107	Jake has never shed even with Demodex. Jenny has shed a tiny tiny bit, but thats because she is lacking nutrients due to her digestive problems, but I rarely notice anything on her brush. Did you ask the breeder? __________________ Jenny and Jake

07-28-2008, 12:36 PM	#5
BaileyGates Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Usa Posts: 220	Bailey does drives me mad LOL thats why i like his coat nice an short __________________ Tasha and Bailey

07-28-2008, 12:40 PM	#6
luvinmyyorkies Yorkies are pure joy Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lansing, Illinois Posts: 641	Mine have never shed. One of the many reasons I love the breed. __________________ *Kathy, mom to Ceasar, Pip, & Max* *RIP my sweet Gizmo* *(10/05/09)*

07-28-2008, 12:47 PM	#7
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	Alittle in the comb is ok but on clothes isn't normal I would think the yorkie is mixed with a shedding breed or May have a skin problem & i would see a vet. JMO __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

07-28-2008, 03:16 PM	#8
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	Yorkies do not shed like other dogs do because they have hair instead of fur, just like us. Likewise, their hair falls out like ours does. So in a sense, YES, Yorkies "shed" but they don't actually lose their full coat like other dogs do. Both Franklin and Maggie's hair comes out during brushing and bath time. Sometimes they leave little hairs on my clothes and bed. Your puppy is likely just starting to lose it's puppy coat. __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

07-28-2008, 03:23 PM	#9
YorkieGuru Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 725	2 weeks ago, my 2 yorkies were sick, they had high fevers and vomitting and pooing alot! So I took them to the vet, and while we were waiting, I noticed that I had alot of hair on my clothes, from holding them. I thought that was the weirdest thing, cuz they have never done that before. My dogs are not puppies anymore, and they are a non shedding breed, so I asked the vet while he was examining them. He told me that with them being so sick they can lose quite a bit of their coat. He also told me that if they are really stressed out, that can be another factor of them shedding. Now that they are back to normal and not sick, I can hold them without having black hair all over me. __________________ KIM Proud mom of ELLE and ABBIE and BELLE

07-28-2008, 03:39 PM	#10
DukesMommy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 682	The only time I notice hair coming off of mine is when I brush them. I love the fact that they don't shed! I hate having to pick hair off my clothes whenever I leave the house. __________________ Kati,Duke,and Lucie

07-28-2008, 03:43 PM	#11
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	My Suzi has not shed... howver, a little has come out when I brush her, but not always. As far as I am aware Yorkies are a non shedding breed. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

07-28-2008, 03:58 PM	#12
CharBar Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 123	Yorkies don't shed because they don't have an undercoat to shed. However, they can lose a few hairs from brushing or other factors. I've seen a hair or two on my clothes from my puppy who is 15weeks but I figure its probably leftover hair from when I brush him. In general though, excessive hair loss is not normal for the breed and they aren't supposed to shed. Last edited by CharBar; 07-28-2008 at 03:59 PM.

07-28-2008, 04:12 PM	#14
IsabelsMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cumberland, MD, USA Posts: 238	No shed __________________ Marcy (a.k.a. Isabelsmom)

07-28-2008, 04:22 PM	#15
annabelle's mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: north florida Posts: 139	The only loose Yorkie hair I see is in the dust bunnies under the couch.... lol... I never see dog hair on my clothing from holding Annie.