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geo78 · 11-04-2010, 06:39 AM

hi i have a puppy called tilly she is about 14 weeks and i want to grow her hair to just off ground level. do i need to clip the belly hair short or let it grow? and how do i get her to stay still so i can brush her?

smitette · 11-04-2010, 07:09 AM

I am afraid that I cannot answer your question, but I wanted to say ! You will find a lot of good people and information here!!

cally930 · 11-04-2010, 07:34 AM

Hi there and welcome.

First off, it will take a while before her hair gets long. Usually it takes about 2 years for their coat to be full length to the floor. If you want it to grow long, then I would not cut it at all. I would trim the butt area and the ears (I usually have the groomer clean up their paws also), not the belly?? I don't really think its needed there.

Anyway, what I do to brush them out:

Usually after dinner, when we sit down in front of the TV, I will hold my little one up in my lap and put a chewy treat (I use a greenie) between my knees. She will be busy chewing on the treat and then I brush her out, without her moving around at all. The paws are a different story, for some reason she hates when I brush them, but I am real quick when it comes to the paws and of course, I praise her a lot when I am done.

My Coco is a lot older now and she really doesn't need me giving her a treat to brush her - she just sits for me and she enjoys it now.

Good luck!

geo78 · 11-04-2010, 08:08 AM

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Klyn · 11-04-2010, 09:45 AM

Our puppy just turned 4mos, so she's still definitely in the wiggle stage. One thing we found helpful is to put her on something warm for a bit to calm her down first. Sometimes it takes us wrapping her up in a towel with the warm compress so she can't get away.

jlafred · 11-04-2010, 01:58 PM

Ohhhh....I remember those days!!! My 'lil Sassafras was SUCH a wigglge worm I thought I'd NEVER see the day when she would be comfortable getting her hair brushed!!! BUT with a LOT of patience, praise and TLC she finally let me do it without a problem. I just took it VERY slowly, giving her a break every few minutes and give her treats. It is also VERY important to use the right tools. I was blessed with a groomer that actually let me bring her in and teach me how to brush her hair so as not to hurt her and gave showed me the right tools and supplies to use. TRUST me , not many groomers will do that!!! I suggestb you check out the grooming section on this site and check out the videos. There are some groomers that are members here too and I am sure they would be happy to advise you too.

Bentleys Momma · 11-04-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by geo78

hi i have a puppy called tilly she is about 14 weeks and i want to grow her hair to just off ground level. do i need to clip the belly hair short or let it grow? and how do i get her to stay still so i can brush her?

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geo78 · 11-05-2010, 01:23 AM

i'm having a bit of trouble uploading a photo so i posted a link to my face book photos lol

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YorkieZoo · 11-05-2010, 01:26 AM

Hello and welcome to YT!!!

What a cute baby! Love the close up!

I don't know about the grooming question because all of our are short.

You might want to search over in the Breeder's section under Breeders/Grooming/Travel and check there.

Be sure to keep the pictures coming! She's adorable!

11-04-2010, 06:39 AM	#1
geo78 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: uk Posts: 154	hello hi i have a puppy called tilly she is about 14 weeks and i want to grow her hair to just off ground level. do i need to clip the belly hair short or let it grow? and how do i get her to stay still so i can brush her? Last edited by geo78; 11-04-2010 at 06:41 AM. Reason: spellling

11-04-2010, 07:09 AM	#2
smitette Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Birmingham ,Al,United States Posts: 410	I am afraid that I cannot answer your question, but I wanted to say ! You will find a lot of good people and information here!! __________________ (((HUGS))) from Susan, Cookie, Dottie & Sugar I Miss you Missy 10/18/07 I Miss you Princess Isabella (Izzy) 12/13/15

11-04-2010, 07:34 AM	#3
cally930 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mt. Sinai, New York Posts: 910	Hi there and welcome. First off, it will take a while before her hair gets long. Usually it takes about 2 years for their coat to be full length to the floor. If you want it to grow long, then I would not cut it at all. I would trim the butt area and the ears (I usually have the groomer clean up their paws also), not the belly?? I don't really think its needed there. Anyway, what I do to brush them out: Usually after dinner, when we sit down in front of the TV, I will hold my little one up in my lap and put a chewy treat (I use a greenie) between my knees. She will be busy chewing on the treat and then I brush her out, without her moving around at all. The paws are a different story, for some reason she hates when I brush them, but I am real quick when it comes to the paws and of course, I praise her a lot when I am done. My Coco is a lot older now and she really doesn't need me giving her a treat to brush her - she just sits for me and she enjoys it now. Good luck! __________________ Cally Coco & Beckham

11-04-2010, 08:08 AM	#4
geo78 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: uk Posts: 154	this is tilly Georgina Ragg's Photos \| Facebook

11-04-2010, 09:45 AM	#5
Klyn Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 180	Our puppy just turned 4mos, so she's still definitely in the wiggle stage. One thing we found helpful is to put her on something warm for a bit to calm her down first. Sometimes it takes us wrapping her up in a towel with the warm compress so she can't get away. __________________ -Kaelyn Lacie

11-04-2010, 01:58 PM	#6
jlafred YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seaford,Delaware Posts: 402	Ohhhh....I remember those days!!! My 'lil Sassafras was SUCH a wigglge worm I thought I'd NEVER see the day when she would be comfortable getting her hair brushed!!! BUT with a LOT of patience, praise and TLC she finally let me do it without a problem. I just took it VERY slowly, giving her a break every few minutes and give her treats. It is also VERY important to use the right tools. I was blessed with a groomer that actually let me bring her in and teach me how to brush her hair so as not to hurt her and gave showed me the right tools and supplies to use. TRUST me , not many groomers will do that!!! I suggestb you check out the grooming section on this site and check out the videos. There are some groomers that are members here too and I am sure they would be happy to advise you too. __________________ Luv my Sassy girl

11-05-2010, 01:23 AM	#8
geo78 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: uk Posts: 154	i'm having a bit of trouble uploading a photo so i posted a link to my face book photos lol tilly october 10 13weeks \| Facebook

11-05-2010, 01:26 AM	#9
YorkieZoo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westfield, Indiana, USA Posts: 461	Hello and welcome to YT!!! What a cute baby! Love the close up! I don't know about the grooming question because all of our are short. You might want to search over in the Breeder's section under Breeders/Grooming/Travel and check there. Be sure to keep the pictures coming! She's adorable! __________________ YorkieZoo's Babies!-Click here! Not deserving of my beautiful wife Stephanie Daddy to: Houston Piper Meadow Zander Jack Phoebe Willow and always a foster or two!