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Betty'sMom · 02-10-2007, 07:29 AM

There were different types of yorkie hair...cottony and silky. Is it possible to tell the difference when they are very young? 8-10 weeks or so? It was also really interesting to learn that their eye color, when taking a photo, can indicate whether they will be one type or the other. I have looked at so many of the beautiful yorkies on this site and noticed that some have a more 'delicate' look around the face...when the hair looks like tendrils. Are these all silky coats? I would love to see one of each type, side-by-side to compare. Do those with a seemingly larger head/face have the cottony hair? I have been taking photos of Betty for the last few days, trying to see what color her eyes shined...and couldn't get a good result. However, by looking at her, I felt like I had a little cotton baby! But, I never had a problem with her hair matting at all. Last night, while taking her picture, I got a little hint of red! Hahaha. I thought so!

JESSY_RN2B · 02-10-2007, 08:05 AM

I never knew that myself either until I found this site. I love all of the coats especially the ones with poofy, teddy-bear like hair

(I believe they are cottony coats).......

My boy is a silky coat.........very fine, thin, yet glossy and never matts. Now, if only we could have the best of all the coat types

He is still a pup but this might give you an idea of a silky coat

JESSY_RN2B · 02-10-2007, 08:48 AM

Here's another one

I want to see pics of your furbaby too

pepe mint · 02-10-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

Here's another one

I want to see pics of your furbaby too

Oh jessy, he has beautiful hair!!! I love the contrast in his coloring around his neck/head. he is very very pretty

er..I mean, handsome

pepe mint · 02-10-2007, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Betty'sMom

There were different types of yorkie hair...cottony and silky. Is it possible to tell the difference when they are very young? 8-10 weeks or so? It was also really interesting to learn that their eye color, when taking a photo, can indicate whether they will be one type or the other. I have looked at so many of the beautiful yorkies on this site and noticed that some have a more 'delicate' look around the face...when the hair looks like tendrils. Are these all silky coats? I would love to see one of each type, side-by-side to compare. Do those with a seemingly larger head/face have the cottony hair? I have been taking photos of Betty for the last few days, trying to see what color her eyes shined...and couldn't get a good result. However, by looking at her, I felt like I had a little cotton baby! But, I never had a problem with her hair matting at all. Last night, while taking her picture, I got a little hint of red! Hahaha. I thought so!

so, what are the guidelines for the eyes? maggies always flash blue???? I think...let me check....no, looks more like green.

pepe mint · 02-10-2007, 08:57 AM

ok, i just found my answer
blue/green=silky
red/yellow=cottony

hmmm that is very interesting. I wonder what one has to do with the other. weird...

JESSY_RN2B · 02-10-2007, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pepe mint

so, what are the guidelines for the eyes? maggies always flash blue???? I think...let me check....no, looks more like green.

Don't quote me on this one.......BUT, If I remember well, blue/green = silky coat. Red = cottony coat.............but again, please don't quote me

Thank you for the compliment too

pepe mint · 02-10-2007, 09:00 AM

hehe, jessy, I looked it up in the search and that is what I found too

yes, your boy, he is so pretty. i LOVE the coloring on his head. I am thinking maybe maggie will have that coloring. she is very VERY light on her legs and belly and the hair on her head is showing some blonde through the silver and black. I know she will be beautiful no matter what...but you know, you can't help but be curious as to how they will turn out

I have to say, I am shocked to hear that maggie would have silky coat. i guess maybe i am not fully aware of the differences but her hair seems very cottony to me. it matts really easily, very hard to brush, and seems so coarse. but it is still puppy hair. actually, the hair on her legs was cut short and the hair growing in there does seem kinda silky. i am just shoked

and curious.

genie · 02-10-2007, 09:03 AM

Hannah's coat has always been frizzy, but I think that is her puppy coat because the hair growing in is silky. Her eyes flash green too. Here is a pic of her.

genie · 02-10-2007, 09:05 AM

Jessy your baby is BEAUTIFUL!!! How old is he? He has a gorgeous coat.

pepe mint · 02-10-2007, 09:27 AM

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Hannah's coat has always been frizzy, but I think that is her puppy coat because the hair growing in is silky. Her eyes flash green too. Here is a pic of her.

oh, genie, she is cute!!d yeah, maggie has that same kind of coat.

here is a pic of maggie. it's hard to find a good one of her coat cuz she doesn't go without clothes on too often

pepe mint · 02-10-2007, 09:31 AM

oh...here's a good one

JESSY_RN2B · 02-10-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by genie

Jessy your baby is BEAUTIFUL!!! How old is he? He has a gorgeous coat.

Thank you Genie, he is 6.5 months

JESSY_RN2B · 02-10-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pepe mint

oh...here's a good one

Pepe mint, your baby is adorable!!

Gosh, I really want a girl!!!!!!!!

pepe mint · 02-10-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

Pepe mint, your baby is adorable!!

Gosh, I really want a girl!!!!!!!!

oh, thank you so much. I like to think she is pretty cute

I always wanted a girl. I came very close to getting a boy cuz i wanted a yorkie so bad and could never find girls. then along came maggie...a dream come true

i had her name picked out for about 5 years...I'm glad it fits her LOL

02-10-2007, 07:29 AM	#1
Betty'sMom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,234	Before this site, I never knew that... There were different types of yorkie hair...cottony and silky. Is it possible to tell the difference when they are very young? 8-10 weeks or so? It was also really interesting to learn that their eye color, when taking a photo, can indicate whether they will be one type or the other. I have looked at so many of the beautiful yorkies on this site and noticed that some have a more 'delicate' look around the face...when the hair looks like tendrils. Are these all silky coats? I would love to see one of each type, side-by-side to compare. Do those with a seemingly larger head/face have the cottony hair? I have been taking photos of Betty for the last few days, trying to see what color her eyes shined...and couldn't get a good result. However, by looking at her, I felt like I had a little cotton baby! But, I never had a problem with her hair matting at all. Last night, while taking her picture, I got a little hint of red! Hahaha. I thought so!

02-10-2007, 08:05 AM	#2
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	I never knew that myself either until I found this site. I love all of the coats especially the ones with poofy, teddy-bear like hair (I believe they are cottony coats)....... My boy is a silky coat.........very fine, thin, yet glossy and never matts. Now, if only we could have the best of all the coat types He is still a pup but this might give you an idea of a silky coat Attached Thumbnails __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

02-10-2007, 08:48 AM	#3
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	Here's another one I want to see pics of your furbaby too Attached Thumbnails __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

02-10-2007, 08:57 AM	#6
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	ok, i just found my answer blue/green=silky red/yellow=cottony hmmm that is very interesting. I wonder what one has to do with the other. weird... __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog

02-10-2007, 09:00 AM	#8
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	hehe, jessy, I looked it up in the search and that is what I found too yes, your boy, he is so pretty. i LOVE the coloring on his head. I am thinking maybe maggie will have that coloring. she is very VERY light on her legs and belly and the hair on her head is showing some blonde through the silver and black. I know she will be beautiful no matter what...but you know, you can't help but be curious as to how they will turn out I have to say, I am shocked to hear that maggie would have silky coat. i guess maybe i am not fully aware of the differences but her hair seems very cottony to me. it matts really easily, very hard to brush, and seems so coarse. but it is still puppy hair. actually, the hair on her legs was cut short and the hair growing in there does seem kinda silky. i am just shoked and curious. __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog

02-10-2007, 09:03 AM	#9
genie Loves Hannah & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington Posts: 1,752	Hannah's coat has always been frizzy, but I think that is her puppy coat because the hair growing in is silky. Her eyes flash green too. Here is a pic of her. Attached Thumbnails

02-10-2007, 09:05 AM	#10
genie Loves Hannah & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington Posts: 1,752	Jessy your baby is BEAUTIFUL!!! How old is he? He has a gorgeous coat.

02-10-2007, 09:31 AM	#12
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	oh...here's a good one Attached Thumbnails __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog