Top knot

[matese]

Originally Posted by Marna1957

Ok, yeah. I see now. I just did not know what these were called. I use these for Barbie as well as other Dolls; I have a Youtube Channel, Doll Restoration, called Dolls Rescued. I do a monthly Craft Video, showing how to 'recycle used dolls', and make things for them, with some kids, one is my Granddaughter that lives across the State from us.....it is a way to send her stuff and keep in touch with her. As well as teaching her to hand sew and other crafting.....this coming video, I am sending some of these and little curlers, teaching them to do a do for Barbie. <grins and winks>



I have tried these Claws in Katy's hair, as well as barrettes, but at this point she scratches those out. I figure get her used to the 'rubber bands' and used the Top Knot, then change to these sorts of items.


THANK YOU for taking the time to show photos of what the Claw is. I really appreciate the help in learning how to do all this, and care for, my Tiny Dog.

Katy is just a baby, not use to something bobbing around on her head, also baby hair is very fine, claws and barrettes don't hold well on fine baby hair. Once she is use to something on her head and doesn't pull things out you can use the claws and barrettes for in the house. I use the latex bands with a bow that hides the band when we go out and about.
Hey, that's what YT is all about, trying to help others, we all learn from each other

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by Marna1957

OH MY GOODNESS! Lovely, Lovely Dog!
Can you tell me???? Did, when on the Show Circuit, did you KEEP her hair in rollers? When you put a coat on her in Winter, did she have her hair rolled under the coat?

Hi Marna. Thank you for your kind words. When Lacie was on the circuit, she was at home with me most of the time and we traveled to shows where I handed her off to her breeder, my mentor and dear friend. She only wore wraps during the short periods of time when she stayed with her breeder/handler for shows I couldn't make. When at home her floor length hair was down and she was allowed to be a "dog" playing outside and making trips to the barn to chase the barn cats and roll in the hay. I retired Lacie as soon as she championed as we both disliked the show life. When I finally had the courage to her cut down for the first time her hair dragged the ground by several inches, a little over a year later it was dragging the floor again.

Since we lived in the south with fairly mild winters no coats were necessary, however she has always slept under the covers.

I believe that the biggest factors in the being able to grow and maintain the long luxurious coat are genetics and good nutrition plus using good quality grooming products.

[Marna1957]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

When at home her floor length hair was down and she was allowed to be a "dog" playing outside and making trips to the barn to chase the barn cats and roll in the hay. I retired Lacie as soon as she championed as we both disliked the show life. When I finally had the courage to her cut down for the first time her hair dragged the ground by several inches, a little over a year later it was dragging the floor again.

WOW! You really ARE my Yorkie Hero! Long Hair, Show Circuit, and THE BARN! I love when Conformational Show Dogs ARE ALLOWED TO BE DOGS!



Congrats on having a Little Champion! THAT TAKES SO MUCH TO ACHIEVE!



We too have a Barn....with animals. Less now that we moved to MO.....but all the same. Barn and what the horses leave behind. And Barn Cats with what they 'hide'. <winks> Katy however, at this age, does not go outdoors off leash. With the type of Wildlife here in Farm Land, she might never get to be loose outdoors.....shall see. It's so nice to read your note!



Thanks for taking the time to write. I sure would LOVE for Katy to have that long, lovely, hair/coat....but still be a dog......They are, after all, Terriers! And Katy! She loves a Mole Hill!

[oliviaivy337]

I additionally experienced a couple of sorts of elastics until found the one that works best for his hair...cooking games

[oliviaivy337]

I additionally experienced a couple of sorts of elastics until found the one that works best for his hair...cooking games

[Namor]

I redo Deuce's topknot as needed which may mean at least once a day or can be 3 or 4 times a day depending on how hard he is playing. I cut out the bands each time so I don't tear up his hair. I get the little bands from TopLine pet. I say bands because I fix his topknot in two ponies and band it together. His hair on his head is very dense. I feel the front does not pull his eyes and it stays in much better.

As far as a bath goes every three weeks is about right. I use the clippers on his body every six to eight weeks and scissor clip as needed. In the summer it depends on how dirty he gets and in the winter I try to bathe him on a Sunny warmer day if I have a choice.

[Marna1957]

Originally Posted by Namor

I redo Deuce's topknot as needed which may mean at least once a day or can be 3 or 4 times a day depending on how hard he is playing.

BAHAHAHAHHAH BAHHAHHAHAHH I get that! I have been putting a Top Knot into Katy's hair.....let's say.....often. Yesterday was the best one I had ever done. She looked sooooo cute. She was falling asleep on my lap, Top Knot looking good, she looked like an Angel.....I looked at my husband and started laughing......"Look at our Tom Boy all Dolled Up like a Fancy Little Dog!".


It's clear and cold here now. But last week it was cold, windy, sleeting, with a sheet of ice under our feet....I was out with Katy on a leash to go potty. She went potty RIGHT AWAY! Good Girl! Let' go in.....she pulls back on the leash (Yes, I use a harness) ready to go see if the Moles in the Hills are active and to sniff around to see what wildlife might have come through! I LOVE THESE TOUGH LITTLE TERRIERS!


Your little Duece is a DOLL! I love the photos of him in your profile photo! Thanks for the information.

[Marna1957]

Thanks for all the TIPS! I really appreciate you guys taking the time to send them.

[matese]

Originally Posted by Marna1957

BAHAHAHAHHAH BAHHAHHAHAHH I get that! I have been putting a Top Knot into Katy's hair.....let's say.....often. Yesterday was the best one I had ever done. She looked sooooo cute. She was falling asleep on my lap, Top Knot looking good, she looked like an Angel.....I looked at my husband and started laughing......"Look at our Tom Boy all Dolled Up like a Fancy Little Dog!".


It's clear and cold here now. But last week it was cold, windy, sleeting, with a sheet of ice under our feet....I was out with Katy on a leash to go potty. She went potty RIGHT AWAY! Good Girl! Let' go in.....she pulls back on the leash (Yes, I use a harness) ready to go see if the Moles in the Hills are active and to sniff around to see what wildlife might have come through! I LOVE THESE TOUGH LITTLE TERRIERS!


Your little Duece is a DOLL! I love the photos of him in your profile photo! Thanks for the information.

Lol Katy is a true terrier wanting to check on the mole hill lol, she already knows where the prey is lol, they are so smart, cute and funny.

[shirleysjc]

I wash my Marley 9mts., every week and a half to two weeks. She gets a fresh up doggie wipe every night, because she sleeps in my bed 😊 I agree, 3-weeks between baths would be to long for me!