Upset about Daisys coat
 

I'm really quite upset about Daisys coat.. She has no hair!! :( I see all these beautiful babies, especially Chanel and Cheri and their beautiful coats.. I just went out today and bought Omega 3 to see if this would help bring her coat in.. She's 18 weeks and these little 6 week olds have more coat then she does.. Anything else that anyone can suggest on top of the Omega 3 please let me know.. Here's a picture of her currently..

Now, mind you I did take her to the groomers on Tuesday and took some off, but it was hardly anything and we did it to try ane make her coat come in..

Awww Lynn, just give the fatty acid a little time. But remember that it can help her coat to improve, but if she just doesn't have it in her genetics to grow a full coat she never will. How are her parents and grandparents coats?

Go and give her a bath with Natural Oatmel shampoo from the dog store, it works like a charm!

Well, remember, that I ummmm got her from a ummmm pet store... BUT, that was before I met all of you wonderful people and realize what a horrible place pet stores are.. It's ok, because I have this wonderful little boy coming home soon. ;) So, I'll have a nice coat to take care of and a low maintanence one.. :) I'm still going to try and get Daisys to come in though..

Robbie is right...it's all genetics... but you can do your best to keep her coat looking good by using good products....and she looks very healthy to me....Cheri's hair took a long time to grow - while Chanel had really long hair by 1-1/2 years old......She does look very easy to maintain and that's a plus :)

Maybe its something to do with the name Daisy Mae bc my Daisy Mae does not have hardly any hair either. Chloe has a body full of it! I dont know what to suggest bc I am looking for the same answers that you are!

My baby Tori was in the same boat, I did find thing s that helped but she still doesn't have a full coat. Give me a minute and I'll find you a thread that I posted awhile ago.

My Jewels hair grows fast but Chachis grows slowly.

Okay here it is.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...3&page=1&pp=15

The pics were taken around Christmas and her e are more recent pics.

Oh wow.. She's such a cutie though.. If I get at least that out of Daisy I will be ok.. Right now she's got none.. :)

Good luck, the Lifes Abundance food is 1 of the best, it is human grade food. My poor Lexi can not have it anymore, she has to many food allergies. :(

DaisyMaesMom -- I understand your dismay. I have always thought it is amazing all the different sizes, colors, hair types, and hair lengths (including different cuts) that Yorkies come in. I swear often we can't tell that we are looking at the same breed.

My pup's hair grows very fast - but so far I have kept him in a puppy cut. So, he has short hair too - except for his face and legs.

But - with Yorkies - I just think what we get is what we get - to a point.
And - aren't they all darling - Yes, they are!!!!!

Your pup is really a cute, slender, little girl. And, I can't help but think that she will have more hair growth as she gets older. She really isn't very old now. (My pup had extremely thin and oily hair when I got him at 8 weeks - that has changed to a wonderful coat.)

I wish my Yorkie's ears were smaller, and he weighed a pound or two less, but he is sure cute the way he is. I don't want a tiny little Yorkie, but I think about 6 pounds would be just perfect. And - I think mine is going to be a little bigger than that.....a bit....a bit.....a bit...!!!!

Hang in there - you still don't know for sure what your Yorkie will be like as an adult......they certainly do change! And - she's cute right now!!

Carol Jean

Thanks so much Carol.. She sure has the little attitude to go with all that cuteness too... :)

OK, we're trying out Daisys new food and Omega 3 now... Watching to see if she seems to like it. She's a little piggie so I don't think that we'll have a problem..

Well, she's eating it, but very weird.. Almost like the kibble is too big for her.. I guess it might just take some time getting use to it.. The kibble that she was on was a bit smaller.. Anyone know? She almost acts like she does a little choke...

When I changed my girls food....I rolled a few kibbles on the floor and you'd be surprised at how good they seem taste when they get to chase & scoop them up and have mommy play with them :p

Yorkie Hair...................
 

My Dinkey has the same problem............Cotton hair! UGH! BUT, it is looking better than it did. I have been bathing him with oatmeal aloe shampoo and oatmeal aloe leave in conditioner both by Davis. I order it online. I bathe him every two weeks and try to brush him every day. I did get some Grizzly salmon oil to put on his food and we shall see how that works. I know for sure that the shampoo and conditioner are making his coat look tons better. His coat even has a little shine to it now.....ya-hoooooo. Good Luck to us all that have babies with cotton coats. :) ;)

With all respect. She seems to have the wirey coat that doesn't grow and is very fine. I am saying this because I know you might have your hopes with a full coat and it may never happen. This is JMO but I am no expert. I sure hope you achieve what you desire. :thumbup:

Lynn, Shes only a baby girl, give her time.. I think she is absolutely gorgeous. Heres an example of my Penny at 16 weeks verses penny at 8 months, It will grow------ just give it time...

I think your Daisy looks perfect just the way she is! I would guess her hair will grow in time and even if it's not the full, long coat, she will still be darling!

Daisy is very cute :) all I see is puppy hair. As everyone else said, give it time. Stewie had the most coarse, thickest, roughest coat when he was 6 mos and now he is 18 mos and has a beautiful silky mop that grows like a weed :) There is hope!