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Lexi Rae · 12-11-2006, 12:26 PM

im so glad this topic came up today, cause lexi's hair is getting real long
and shes getting matted under her arms and her coat,, well let me tall you,she screamed and screamed while trying to get them out.. i didnt even try and touch under her arm.. im going to shave it...

she was shave as a puppy she just had to be,, she was tooooo far gone with those matts... save them from pain, really... lexi was really in pain and i felt so bad for her...... i guess im going to have to cut her alittle shorter now..

its worth it to shave them....

Marcellacml · 12-11-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

im so glad this topic came up today, cause lexi's hair is getting real long
and shes getting matted under her arms and her coat,, well let me tall you,she screamed and screamed while trying to get them out.. i didnt even try and touch under her arm.. im going to shave it...

she was shave as a puppy she just had to be,, she was tooooo far gone with those matts... save them from pain, really... lexi was really in pain and i felt so bad for her...... i guess im going to have to cut her alittle shorter now..

its worth it to shave them....

shes soooo cute atleast don't cut her face hair

FlDebra · 12-11-2006, 12:36 PM

You want to hear something really sad? I actually shaved my first Yorkie, Maggie down myself -- sort of a Schnauser cut leaving a tiny thin skirt. We had Hurricane Ivan come in and tear the place apart bad -- I knew from experience we would be without power for a long time and she could not stand the heat. With no A/C, I felt the only thing to do was take off her long coat. So before we went back home, I bought a set of clippers and sheared the poor baby.

I about cried but like yours -- everyone kept telling me how cute she looked that way. So, it is only our own mind thinking they need all that long hair.

I am sure he is still a little doll and it will all grow back in soft and silky. Order some Cowboy Magic Detangler and you will be all set when it does.

howie_wowie · 12-11-2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Well I feel just terrible!! All these little pooches going to get a Steddy haircut and it is nothing but a horrible experience for them!

I wish you could all just bring them to me and I would cut their hair for ya!!! LOL

First little Wookie (although I think he looked sooo cute!!!), and now little Howie

Don't feel bad though - the same exact thing happened to me the one (and only) time I took Stedman to be groomed. He didn't have any mats (maybe a tiny one or two, nothing major) however the groomer just DIDN'T know what she was doing, obviously. She told me herself (AFTERWORDS!!!) that she was new

I guess she did the best she could - but he was SUPER short, shaved down...and looked like a Schnauzer!! I was SUPER unhappy - but it DID grow back...and it grew back fast! His hair grows quick though - thank goodness!

I'm sure little Howie still looks PRECIOUS!!! Get him some cute little sweaters if he doesn't have them already - that will hide the haircut and keep him warm at the same time

BIG hugs to you Howie boy!! I'm so sorry to hear that you had a bad time at the groomers

What happend to Wookie's hair? I haven't had a chance to go through all of the post yet. But, I know it wasn't her fault. A few of the groomers came out to look at him and they showed me, and I do agree he was matted pretty bad (because I didn't brush him from the beginning). So, I guess it was the best option. But, I totally feel for those who do not even expect to see their babies this way, and coming back to pick them up. OMG, I would be furious.

But, like everyone says. It will grow out. And, my boyfriend offered to groom Howie the next time. He's good with clippers and trimming...he does his own hair! ahhaha.

So, we'll see.

stedmansmommy · 12-11-2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by howie_wowie

What happend to Wookie's hair? I haven't had a chance to go through all of the post yet. But, I know it wasn't her fault. A few of the groomers came out to look at him and they showed me, and I do agree he was matted pretty bad (because I didn't brush him from the beginning). So, I guess it was the best option. But, I totally feel for those who do not even expect to see their babies this way, and coming back to pick them up. OMG, I would be furious.

But, like everyone says. It will grow out. And, my boyfriend offered to groom Howie the next time. He's good with clippers and trimming...he does his own hair! ahhaha.

So, we'll see.

Wookie went to get a Stedman haircut on Friday hehe - but it didn't turn out exactly as his momma had expected it too

I think it is so cute though!!! She said that they cut his body too short (although in the pic he has a shirt on) but I think his face looks adorable!

You are right though - if little Howie was matted, shaving him down was the best possible thing for him - and thats all that matters!

As you said it will grow back...and it'll be there before you know it!

I'm sure your boyfriend will do a great job on him the next time around

P.S.- Here is the link to Wookie's post: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61169

Tinker'sMommy · 12-11-2006, 03:31 PM

Ohhhhhhhh poor howie, I hope his hair grows bakc really fast. One time while I was in S. Korea they shaved down my maltese and look how he looked

Luckly his hair grew back and is more beautiful and soft than ever

Poor Chiquito was so upset and cold, and was just

But I can't speak Korean

leximax · 12-11-2006, 04:16 PM

When we got Tia she had to be shaved because she was so matted. She was all black and about 15 weeks old and when it grew back it came in so light she looks almost white. We keep all 3 of ours in a puppy cut because they matt so much that they hated to be brushed everyday and now I can put clothes on them and not worry about the knots!

SnowWa · 12-12-2006, 03:20 AM

From a groomer's point of view -- there really isn't much else they can do. If a dog is badly matted -- it can take hours and hours to get them out - plus, this would be the worst day your dog ever had in it's life. It hurts!

And - to be honest - some matts just can't be removed.

********* So the lesson is to do some daily grooming at home. I really think that if you have a real problem with your dog matting (a lot) - I'd keep it in a puppy cut......it's much easier and this is one of my favorite cuts anyway!

In a way - you can count your blessing now - and if you keep her matt free at home - you won't have to go through this again.
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As far as it being winter -- I don't see any problem here. My little guy has short hair - and I can't get him to come in. I only let him stay out for 10 or 15 minutes - and then I have to go out and drag him in...and, he never seems to be very cold. He's never shivering.....

Carol Jean

JESSY_RN2B · 12-12-2006, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinker'sMommy

Ohhhhhhhh poor howie, I hope his hair grows bakc really fast. One time while I was in S. Korea they shaved down my maltese and look how he looked

Luckly his hair grew back and is more beautiful and soft than ever

Poor Chiquito was so upset and cold, and was just

But I can't speak Korean

OMG! Chiquito is adorable.........he looked like a chinese crested

strikeout55 · 12-12-2006, 06:16 AM

i know exactly how you feel...this past october i had to do the same thing to my puppy who was 5 months old at the time...it's still not grown back fully but he looks pretty normal now and his hair is so soft....it was the worst experience ever for both of us...now i groom him really often...the only thing is he was black and tan before i shaved him and now he grew back all silver...good luck

Maizee Grace · 12-12-2006, 08:37 AM

Bald yorkies aren't that bad

Maizee only had hair until she was about 4 months old and then she lost it all. A lot of people think I shaved her, but she just doesn't have any hair. In fact, whenever I take her places, people ask where they can buy a bald yorkie! So it's not all bad

and the sweaters are fun
This is a picture of Maizee when she first lost it. She even has less on her tush than it shows there, but she doesn't look too bad, I think. Maybe it's a face only a mother could love though

chechinmipo · 12-12-2006, 11:50 AM

Alot of groomer will do this if they find what they consider to be many matts. It makes it easier on the groomer. Thats why you always want to stress the fact that if they find too many matts on your baby they are to call you to get permission to shave or for you to pick him up. Also daily brushing is very important to keep those matts under control.

Bnot · 12-12-2006, 11:58 AM

Before I found YT, I kept Adonis cut really short. But I do the cutting!

Since I found YT, and all of you highly recommended Cowboy Magic, Venus hasn't been cut, and Adonis's hair is slowly (and I do mean slowly) growing back out. He's 5 years old, and Venus is 6 months old.

That stuff works miracles on mats, and so does daily brushing and de-matting. Never again, will either be shaved. And I will not take them to a groomer, because they don't use cowboy magic to get mats out, and most groomers would rather shave than take the extra time and expense with Cowboy Magic. After all, time is money out of their pockets.

12-11-2006, 12:26 PM	#16
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	im so glad this topic came up today, cause lexi's hair is getting real long and shes getting matted under her arms and her coat,, well let me tall you,she screamed and screamed while trying to get them out.. i didnt even try and touch under her arm.. im going to shave it... she was shave as a puppy she just had to be,, she was tooooo far gone with those matts... save them from pain, really... lexi was really in pain and i felt so bad for her...... i guess im going to have to cut her alittle shorter now.. its worth it to shave them.... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

12-11-2006, 12:36 PM	#18
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	You want to hear something really sad? I actually shaved my first Yorkie, Maggie down myself -- sort of a Schnauser cut leaving a tiny thin skirt. We had Hurricane Ivan come in and tear the place apart bad -- I knew from experience we would be without power for a long time and she could not stand the heat. With no A/C, I felt the only thing to do was take off her long coat. So before we went back home, I bought a set of clippers and sheared the poor baby. I about cried but like yours -- everyone kept telling me how cute she looked that way. So, it is only our own mind thinking they need all that long hair. I am sure he is still a little doll and it will all grow back in soft and silky. Order some Cowboy Magic Detangler and you will be all set when it does. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

12-11-2006, 03:31 PM	#21
Tinker'sMommy YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 2,107	Ohhhhhhhh poor howie, I hope his hair grows bakc really fast. One time while I was in S. Korea they shaved down my maltese and look how he looked Luckly his hair grew back and is more beautiful and soft than ever Poor Chiquito was so upset and cold, and was just But I can't speak Korean Attached Thumbnails

12-12-2006, 03:20 AM	#23
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	From a groomer's point of view -- there really isn't much else they can do. If a dog is badly matted -- it can take hours and hours to get them out - plus, this would be the worst day your dog ever had in it's life. It hurts! And - to be honest - some matts just can't be removed. ********* So the lesson is to do some daily grooming at home. I really think that if you have a real problem with your dog matting (a lot) - I'd keep it in a puppy cut......it's much easier and this is one of my favorite cuts anyway! In a way - you can count your blessing now - and if you keep her matt free at home - you won't have to go through this again. ----------- As far as it being winter -- I don't see any problem here. My little guy has short hair - and I can't get him to come in. I only let him stay out for 10 or 15 minutes - and then I have to go out and drag him in...and, he never seems to be very cold. He's never shivering..... Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

12-12-2006, 06:16 AM	#25
strikeout55 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oxford, MA Posts: 30	same thing happened to scruffy i know exactly how you feel...this past october i had to do the same thing to my puppy who was 5 months old at the time...it's still not grown back fully but he looks pretty normal now and his hair is so soft....it was the worst experience ever for both of us...now i groom him really often...the only thing is he was black and tan before i shaved him and now he grew back all silver...good luck

12-11-2006, 04:16 PM	#22
leximax Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hazleton, PA Posts: 186	When we got Tia she had to be shaved because she was so matted. She was all black and about 15 weeks old and when it grew back it came in so light she looks almost white. We keep all 3 of ours in a puppy cut because they matt so much that they hated to be brushed everyday and now I can put clothes on them and not worry about the knots!

12-12-2006, 08:37 AM	#26
Maizee Grace YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Macomb, Illinois Posts: 256	Bald yorkies aren't that bad Maizee only had hair until she was about 4 months old and then she lost it all. A lot of people think I shaved her, but she just doesn't have any hair. In fact, whenever I take her places, people ask where they can buy a bald yorkie! So it's not all bad and the sweaters are fun This is a picture of Maizee when she first lost it. She even has less on her tush than it shows there, but she doesn't look too bad, I think. Maybe it's a face only a mother could love though Attached Thumbnails __________________ Maizee Grace's Dogster Jerzee Lina's Dogster

12-12-2006, 11:50 AM	#27
chechinmipo No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 2,260	Alot of groomer will do this if they find what they consider to be many matts. It makes it easier on the groomer. Thats why you always want to stress the fact that if they find too many matts on your baby they are to call you to get permission to shave or for you to pick him up. Also daily brushing is very important to keep those matts under control.

12-12-2006, 11:58 AM	#28
Bnot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile AL Posts: 1,399	Before I found YT, I kept Adonis cut really short. But I do the cutting! Since I found YT, and all of you highly recommended Cowboy Magic, Venus hasn't been cut, and Adonis's hair is slowly (and I do mean slowly) growing back out. He's 5 years old, and Venus is 6 months old. That stuff works miracles on mats, and so does daily brushing and de-matting. Never again, will either be shaved. And I will not take them to a groomer, because they don't use cowboy magic to get mats out, and most groomers would rather shave than take the extra time and expense with Cowboy Magic. After all, time is money out of their pockets.