Dog Clothes

[RONLYNN]

Originally Posted by shirlblack

Which is best to use for daily brushing? Pin brush or slicker?

I would suggest the pin brush because I was using the slicker brush in the beginning and then I thought Teddi was getting fat but APPARENTLY I was only brushing the top layer and she was getting mats under her...she she had to be shaved and it was really sad...see picture!

[LuvMySissy]

Welcome to YT!!!!!

You should definitely brush him out every single day. Yorkies coats tend to mat easily since they have hair rather than fur. This is just a factor of being blessed with a Yorkie!!! There are lots of great conditioners and spray-on detanglers as well. A pin brush is defintiely recommended. There really is a huge difference in the quality of your brush and the ease of which it works. Chris Christensen brushes are very expensive, but worth the cost. Also, never brush a dry coat - always use some type of spray first. A good metal comb is essential for the face, particularly around the eyes/nose & muzzle.

Also, if clothing fits well, it won't cause any more matting that just a natural day will.

[PANAMA69]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Welcome to YT!!!!!

You should definitely brush him out every single day. Yorkies coats tend to mat easily since they have hair rather than fur. This is just a factor of being blessed with a Yorkie!!! There are lots of great conditioners and spray-on detanglers as well. A pin brush is defintiely recommended. There really is a huge difference in the quality of your brush and the ease of which it works. Chris Christensen brushes are very expensive, but worth the cost. Also, never brush a dry coat - always use some type of spray first. A good metal comb is essential for the face, particularly around the eyes/nose & muzzle.

Also, if clothing fits well, it won't cause any more matting that just a natural day will.

Chris Christense brushes are fantastic!

[YorkieMom81]

Thanks so much for everyone's tips and advice.

We purchased a slicker brush and so we will use that from now on. She's pretty much shaved down really close with not much hair, so we will use this brush to hopefully keep her mat free (or close to it).

I read that some of you mentioned "cowboy magic" is this a detangler? Can I use it as a conditioning type spray or no? Are there any really good sprays or conditioners that anyone can suggest? We bought a Paul Mitchell Conditioning Spray when we first got our puppy and I used it often when I would brush her, but I guess it didn't work that well. Has anyone had any experience with any of the Paul Mitchell pet products?

My last question....what actually is a "puppy cut"? I want to keep our puppy nice and short, but not shaved. I cannot wait for her hair to grow back in! It's so cute when it's fluffy!

Again, thanks for all your help! I'm learning so much from everyone.

[YorkieMom81]

oops! I forgot. Where can we get a metal brush for around her face area? I must say it is definitely a difficult place to comb/brush out. She does not like it at all. Any tips on how to get her to make brushing the face area a little more easy?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom81

Thanks so much for everyone's tips and advice.

We purchased a slicker brush and so we will use that from now on. She's pretty much shaved down really close with not much hair, so we will use this brush to hopefully keep her mat free (or close to it).

I read that some of you mentioned "cowboy magic" is this a detangler? Can I use it as a conditioning type spray or no? Are there any really good sprays or conditioners that anyone can suggest? We bought a Paul Mitchell Conditioning Spray when we first got our puppy and I used it often when I would brush her, but I guess it didn't work that well. Has anyone had any experience with any of the Paul Mitchell pet products?

My last question....what actually is a "puppy cut"? I want to keep our puppy nice and short, but not shaved. I cannot wait for her hair to grow back in! It's so cute when it's fluffy!

Again, thanks for all your help! I'm learning so much from everyone.

I'm sorry, I think you missunderstood, no one said a slicker brush, it will rip their hair out, it's made for a dogs with an undercoat. Get a pin brush. Try to find a good one that doesn't scratch your arm when you brush it on your arm, the good ones have smooth tips. Don't get rounded plastic tips seen on human hair brushes this can break the hair. I really like the Madden Brush: Madden Brushes for Dogs. Your baby should love being brushed and if the brush your using will hurt you, it will hurt your Yorkie.

The puppy cut means several things, usually the hair on the body, is about an inch or two, and sometimes they have a topknot with that cut and sometimes they don't. You might want to read the grooming forum for tips on shampoos and conditioners. Cowboy Magic is a great detangler, but I don't think it's a conditioner.

Walmart has a great metal comb, called a flea comb, that is perfect for their mustache, and facial hair, it's metal, so when they bite it, it doesn't bend.

[Wabbit]

Daizy and I wanted to say HI and welcome to YT....well mostly I did...
hope it only enhances your life with your yorkie...it has already helped me with mine.....tremendously!!! There are Great bunch of people at this forum!! Looking forward to seeing pics of your furbutt!!!

[YorkieMom81]

okay thanks. so basically we need a metal comb and a pin brush with no rubber ends?