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gracielove · 08-10-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I think it's safe to say, WE LOVE JENNY! (toplinepets) She's so helpful and offers reasonable prices.

It is a great little site. I have a list of things that I have put together for my next order.

MyTrixie143 · 08-10-2011, 09:16 PM

Your not a bad mommy. You tried your best you just don't have all the proper tools and techniques yet but you'll get it down.

Make sure you are using a good shampoo and conditioner. My groomer told me let conditioner to set for a good 8 minutes before rinsing. This gives it time to soak into the coat and skin for a proper conditioning. Trust me it does make a huge difference. After doing this routinely I was able to go a week without brushing/combing and their hair would still be knot free.

I use a pin brush and comb. Never use a slicker brush on a yorkie it damages the hair and skin.
I will first brush them out, this will remove the tangles. But it is very important to follow up with a comb as the comb will catch any knots, matts, or tangles that the brush didn't catch. Make sure you lift up the hair to look for any knots or matts that could be concealed. When your done the comb should be able to glide through every bit of hair without getting caught.
I use a madan brush and comb that we got from Jenny and they work great.

And remember don't brush a dry coat. Wet it down with a conditioning spray or some conditioner mixed with water. Brushing a dry coat will break the hair leading to more matting and knotting.

jeamsden · 08-11-2011, 05:51 AM

Thank you all! Winnie does not look awful after all. She looks like a precious little doe. She went from a fluffy black pup, to a silver greyhound. I was using a Madan brush. I only used the steel comb on her face though. I think I did not brush hard enough and then gave her a bath and washed the matts in. I always use a conditioning spray too. Oh well, I sure know now and my princess will just have to get extra love from my mistake. Since, she is silver now, will her hair grow in silver and not black? I know that the are black when pups, but just wondered? Thanks Again

My lil friend · 08-11-2011, 07:15 AM

My baby's hair was black on her body until her adult hair came in. Her adult hair is silver. It seems to me to be alot easier to care for. It doesn't tangle as easially,but then again I keep it short,except for her top knot.

York4Ever · 08-11-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FidoTheYorkie

Dont use a brush they dont remove mats.
Use a steel comb, or as I use , I have a comb with rotating pins and I love it ! it helps me so much with mats.

I agree .. this is the best one!!!

Ahis_Mama · 08-11-2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

You need better equipment for grooming your pup. I have a Madan Brush and Mustache comb, and an Insinis brush. They each serve a purpose I swear! The Madan really separates each strand of hair, and doesn't pull. Plus, I loved it so much, it's now my brush. I use the comb on Kaji's face, and the Insinis finds even the tiniest matts so you can get them before they get worse.

What is an Insinis brush? Ahis has those tiny little mats under her chest.

08-10-2011, 09:16 PM	#17
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	Your not a bad mommy. You tried your best you just don't have all the proper tools and techniques yet but you'll get it down. Make sure you are using a good shampoo and conditioner. My groomer told me let conditioner to set for a good 8 minutes before rinsing. This gives it time to soak into the coat and skin for a proper conditioning. Trust me it does make a huge difference. After doing this routinely I was able to go a week without brushing/combing and their hair would still be knot free. I use a pin brush and comb. Never use a slicker brush on a yorkie it damages the hair and skin. I will first brush them out, this will remove the tangles. But it is very important to follow up with a comb as the comb will catch any knots, matts, or tangles that the brush didn't catch. Make sure you lift up the hair to look for any knots or matts that could be concealed. When your done the comb should be able to glide through every bit of hair without getting caught. I use a madan brush and comb that we got from Jenny and they work great. And remember don't brush a dry coat. Wet it down with a conditioning spray or some conditioner mixed with water. Brushing a dry coat will break the hair leading to more matting and knotting. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi Last edited by MyTrixie143; 08-10-2011 at 09:17 PM.

08-11-2011, 05:51 AM	#18
jeamsden Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United States Posts: 57	Thank you all! Winnie does not look awful after all. She looks like a precious little doe. She went from a fluffy black pup, to a silver greyhound. I was using a Madan brush. I only used the steel comb on her face though. I think I did not brush hard enough and then gave her a bath and washed the matts in. I always use a conditioning spray too. Oh well, I sure know now and my princess will just have to get extra love from my mistake. Since, she is silver now, will her hair grow in silver and not black? I know that the are black when pups, but just wondered? Thanks Again

08-11-2011, 07:15 AM	#19
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	My baby's hair was black on her body until her adult hair came in. Her adult hair is silver. It seems to me to be alot easier to care for. It doesn't tangle as easially,but then again I keep it short,except for her top knot.