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MrsPeanut · 12-21-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

youtube! This vid doesn't actually help any, but look at those GORGEOUS YORKIES!!!! WOW!

YouTube - Top Knot

OMG those were some beautifully groomed Yorkies, they must have a lot of patience, practice, time and money.

joeys mom · 12-22-2009, 06:30 AM

once, If we are luckey enough to get in a bow, can we leave it up. I take mine out that night, but can it be left up longer or is this bad for their hair? Thanks Sharon

katelin · 12-22-2009, 07:29 AM

I wouldn't leave a bow in at night because they can start scratching it and trying to take it out -- breaking the hair. But I leave the bands in 24/7 to keep the hair out of the eyes. Just comb it out everyday and make sure it is not too tight.

KelMchel · 12-23-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by katelin

All show dogs wear bows, so I think yours could just as well.

It is a matter of training the dog to hold still while you work on his hair. I start with having them sit on a table in front of me, and then move to a down position with head on their front feet. As soon as the head is down, I give a little massage to the head and ears. If I'm putting some moisturizer in the hair and gently massaging it in, it is the perfect opportunity to have them practice holding still. Pull a clump of the hair straight up and gather it. Massage some more, etc. etc. etc. Finally, without worrying about the parts or how much hair, put a latex (only latex) rubber band in with 3 wraps around. Give lots of praise. The dog will very soon take this out. Don't worry just wait until later in the day and do it again.

Oh, and there are some wonderful boy-themed bows at molly maries pretties. Here is a picture of my boy in his tuxedo bow.

He is gorgeous!!!!! Thanks for the info also to everyone!

katelin · 12-23-2009, 01:35 PM

Thanks.

topknot · 12-23-2009, 01:51 PM

PurePaws has a great video on YouTube on putting up a topknot. It is great to watch. It is called, Grooming the Yorkshire Terrier Part 2.
Let me know how you like it.

capt_noonie · 12-23-2009, 03:11 PM

found it!

YouTube - Grooming the Yorkshire Terrier - PART 2

LOL Uni is NEVER gonna let me do that! She doesn't even have 1/10 of that hair.

JeanieK · 12-23-2009, 04:27 PM

that poor dog. I don't even to that to my hair. i put in a pony tail in front of the ears, then put in the bow, then put another band with the first ponytail and a bit more hair from the back to hold the pony tail down.

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capt_noonie · 12-23-2009, 04:32 PM

Yeah i thought it was a bit too forward. But did you check out the dog's neck pillow???

Ladymom · 12-23-2009, 04:59 PM

The best way to do a topknot or any grooming is up on a grooming table (a folded towel on a washing machine makes a great one). He will behave much better this way. Then gradually get him used to having his head worked on, giving him lots of praise and pieces of treats as you go. When he's had enough, put him down and end on a positive note.

It's best to start with just a little band to get him used to the feel of a topknot before adding the weight of a bow.

This is a great topknot tutorial:

Topknots shared by Linda Grimm and Maria Lelinho starring Rocky! Many Thanks!

capt_noonie · 12-23-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

The best way to do a topknot or any grooming is up on a grooming table (a folded towel on a washing machine makes a great one). He will behave much better this way. Then gradually get him used to having his head worked on, giving him lots of praise and pieces of treats as you go. When he's had enough, put him down and end on a positive note.

It's best to start with just a little band to get him used to the feel of a topknot before adding the weight of a bow.

This is a great topknot tutorial:

Topknots shared by Linda Grimm and Maria Lelinho starring Rocky! Many Thanks!

Aahhhhhh!!!! Thank you! That is the BEST and easiest to SEE tutorial ever! All the others have not been this clear! i didn't know about "the pull a bit of hair from the center" and the double bands! YES!

capt_noonie · 12-24-2009, 02:33 PM

Hey look what I did!

I even got it to fan out a little! Still got lots of hair growing to do...

Her Name Is Rio · 12-24-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Hey look what I did!

I even got it to fan out a little! Still got lots of hair growing to do...

Cute! I will have to try that on Rio next time I do her hair. The youtube video was pretty intense - don't know that I would subject my furbaby to that much pulling and primping...

capt_noonie · 12-24-2009, 03:06 PM

Yeah I know. It kinda scared me off. but the link ladymom gave was what really cleared it up for me!

JeanieK · 12-24-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Yeah i thought it was a bit too forward. But did you check out the dog's neck pillow???

Yes , had a chuckle over that. You could tell she was very used to getting it done.

But all that back combing, as a teen in the 60; I know how hard it is to get that all combed out.

12-22-2009, 07:29 AM	#18
katelin YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,778	I wouldn't leave a bow in at night because they can start scratching it and trying to take it out -- breaking the hair. But I leave the bands in 24/7 to keep the hair out of the eyes. Just comb it out everyday and make sure it is not too tight. __________________ *LaVail Yorkshire Terriers*

12-23-2009, 01:35 PM	#20
katelin YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,778	Thanks. __________________ *LaVail Yorkshire Terriers*

12-23-2009, 04:32 PM	#24
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Yeah i thought it was a bit too forward. But did you check out the dog's neck pillow??? __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

12-23-2009, 04:59 PM	#25
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	The best way to do a topknot or any grooming is up on a grooming table (a folded towel on a washing machine makes a great one). He will behave much better this way. Then gradually get him used to having his head worked on, giving him lots of praise and pieces of treats as you go. When he's had enough, put him down and end on a positive note. It's best to start with just a little band to get him used to the feel of a topknot before adding the weight of a bow. This is a great topknot tutorial: Topknots shared by Linda Grimm and Maria Lelinho starring Rocky! Many Thanks! __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

12-24-2009, 02:33 PM	#27
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Success!!! Hey look what I did! I even got it to fan out a little! Still got lots of hair growing to do... Attached Thumbnails __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12 Last edited by capt_noonie; 12-24-2009 at 02:34 PM.

12-22-2009, 06:30 AM	#17
joeys mom YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richlands, VA Posts: 269	once, If we are luckey enough to get in a bow, can we leave it up. I take mine out that night, but can it be left up longer or is this bad for their hair? Thanks Sharon

12-23-2009, 01:51 PM	#21
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	PurePaws has a great video on YouTube on putting up a topknot. It is great to watch. It is called, Grooming the Yorkshire Terrier Part 2. Let me know how you like it.

12-23-2009, 04:27 PM	#23
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	that poor dog. I don't even to that to my hair. i put in a pony tail in front of the ears, then put in the bow, then put another band with the first ponytail and a bit more hair from the back to hold the pony tail down.

12-24-2009, 03:06 PM	#29
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Yeah I know. It kinda scared me off. but the link ladymom gave was what really cleared it up for me! __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12