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JillianW226 · 02-09-2006, 06:15 PM

Hi everyone
I am growing out my puppy's hair and I was wondering how I will keep the hair on her face clean? it usually gets sticky after she eats. How difficult will it be if it is really long? Any tips would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Jillian

bugaboosmom · 02-09-2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JillianW226

Hi everyone
I am growing out my puppy's hair and I was wondering how I will keep the hair on her face clean? it usually gets sticky after she eats. How difficult will it be if it is really long? Any tips would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Jillian

I use a soft washcloth dampened with warm water. Around the eyes and mouth. Bugaboo does'nt like it but he can get pretty messy!

mustangbee · 02-09-2006, 06:27 PM

WELCOME TO YT!!!!!

Baby wipes work great, I keep some in my car,
when we go to the park I like to wipe Princess's feet.

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 02-09-2006, 06:40 PM

We use Johnson's No Tangles on the girls, it works great and it keeps from getting all yucky during the day!!

jasminetan · 02-09-2006, 07:10 PM

Usually after her dinner, i'll clean it with no-rinse shampoo & wipe it again with a wet towel. Once its dry, i'll comb her fur again to make sure it won't matt into a lump.

red98vett · 02-10-2006, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LIL MIS' MAGIC

We use Johnson's No Tangles on the girls, it works great and it keeps from getting all yucky during the day!!

This is what I use also....it's funny - my Chanels hair is so long every once in a while when she gets a drink - she cleans her own face...

As the hair grows - you also have to try to keep it dry (like if they dip it in the water dish) or you'll end up with that damp towel smell

YorkieShadow · 02-10-2006, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JillianW226

Hi everyone
I am growing out my puppy's hair and I was wondering how I will keep the hair on her face clean? it usually gets sticky after she eats. How difficult will it be if it is really long? Any tips would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Jillian

I Have to really watch my girls hair she has choked on it 2 times. its where she eats and it gets in her mouth and then she ends up choking on it and well it can get pretty nasty it mostly happens when she eats soft foods.

Jenn218 · 02-10-2006, 07:44 AM

Mojo normally has his hair long too....sometimes, the food, water and treats, get his beard smelling really yucky OR if he has been sick or something. We too use a mild shampoo and water to clean in between. I once used some sort of puppy wipes (like baby wipes), but I didn't really like them....I think I might try normal baby wipes - for those who use them, do they leave a good smell?

I think long hair is so pretty on Yorkies....course, I think they look just as cute with short hair too! Do you have pictures?

JillianW226 · 02-10-2006, 06:48 PM

Thanks so much for the advice! I will have to post some pictures of my little Phoebe. her hair isnt super long yet but she is starting to look lke a grown up Yorkie and not a puppy!
-jillian

02-09-2006, 06:15 PM	#1
JillianW226 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 7	Keeping long hair clean Hi everyone I am growing out my puppy's hair and I was wondering how I will keep the hair on her face clean? it usually gets sticky after she eats. How difficult will it be if it is really long? Any tips would be much appreciated! Thanks, Jillian

02-09-2006, 06:27 PM	#3
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	WELCOME TO YT!!!!! Baby wipes work great, I keep some in my car, when we go to the park I like to wipe Princess's feet. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

02-09-2006, 06:40 PM	#4
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	We use Johnson's No Tangles on the girls, it works great and it keeps from getting all yucky during the day!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

02-10-2006, 07:44 AM	#8
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	Mojo normally has his hair long too....sometimes, the food, water and treats, get his beard smelling really yucky OR if he has been sick or something. We too use a mild shampoo and water to clean in between. I once used some sort of puppy wipes (like baby wipes), but I didn't really like them....I think I might try normal baby wipes - for those who use them, do they leave a good smell? I think long hair is so pretty on Yorkies....course, I think they look just as cute with short hair too! Do you have pictures? __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

02-09-2006, 07:10 PM	#5
jasminetan Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 41	Usually after her dinner, i'll clean it with no-rinse shampoo & wipe it again with a wet towel. Once its dry, i'll comb her fur again to make sure it won't matt into a lump.

02-10-2006, 06:48 PM	#9
JillianW226 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 7	Thanks so much for the advice! I will have to post some pictures of my little Phoebe. her hair isnt super long yet but she is starting to look lke a grown up Yorkie and not a puppy! -jillian