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debi_s · 05-24-2005, 11:58 AM

My 'former' yorkie, Oscar, would get a "bad haircut" anytime I got really hot or had a bad case of PMS!!!!!

I could not stand looking at him with all that hair when it was sooooooo hot and sooooo HUMID!!!!! He loved it......made bath-time a breeze!

red98vett · 05-24-2005, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by debi_s

My 'former' yorkie, Oscar, would get a "bad haircut" anytime I got really hot or had a bad case of PMS!!!!!

I could not stand looking at him with all that hair when it was sooooooo hot and sooooo HUMID!!!!! He loved it......made bath-time a breeze!

LMAO !!! At least you ADMIT it

Does he have any hair now or should I stop right here ?

heehee

Duke's mom · 05-24-2005, 02:01 PM

I have Duke's hair clipped short as well. He loves it because he stays cooler, and bath time is a breeze!

If it is going to be chilly at night, I will put a sweater or sweatshirt on him, and he is a happy camper.

charlie bear · 05-24-2005, 02:14 PM

Hey Ilovetoridequads and mycuteteddybear...

I live in Bakersfield too! What a small world!

anyway, YES! Shave them. You can always put clothes on them to keep them warm... but there's not a lot you can do about keeping them cool. I vote short... plus, personally, i think it's cuter!

ggilbert · 05-24-2005, 05:43 PM

I just bought my first yorkie 2 weeks ago. He is 3 months old and absolutely precious. He is so so sweet. But a friend saw my baby and said. "Thats not a yorkie" because his ears are flopped over and not standing straight up. Can anyone tell me what he was talking about.?

SoCalyorkiLvr · 05-24-2005, 05:54 PM

Hi Ggilbert:

According to the yorkie breed standard as printed by the American Kennel Association, an adult yorkie's ear are supposed to stand up, but some yorkies ears never stand up. They are still yorkies! It doesn't matter a bit unless you plan to show your dog in conformation shows. If the dog is young, his ears may still stand up eventually.

Welcome to Yorkie Talk!

SoCalyorkiLvr · 05-24-2005, 05:55 PM

Does anyone know (Pat "YorkieRose" former groomer) whether it is true that the hair will not grow back of the same quality if they are cut down short as was posted earlier?

Lady of Yorkies · 05-24-2005, 06:08 PM

I plan on letting their coats grow out til they look like show dogs, get some good pics and then cut them back. I don't mind brushing them but sometimes it seems as if it is very wearing on them. In fact from the first time I saw a Yorkie I dreamed of brushing that long, beautiful flowing hair. Sylvia

MyCuteTeddybear · 05-24-2005, 06:39 PM

Spydergurl I would love to get together so that my yorkie can play with yours.. whenever you come down just let me know ! My baby doesnt have another dog to play with he used to play with my brothers labrador when he was a puppy but now he is too rough with my baby. My email is flordedalia18@hotmail.com

MyCuteTeddybear · 05-24-2005, 06:49 PM

Ozzy turned a year old on April 9, 2005. He weights 6lbs. What about your puppy? I havent been able to post a picture of him because it says that the image is too big, and i dont know how to make it smaller.

lv2ridequads · 05-24-2005, 09:24 PM

MyCuteTeddybear Toby is 3 1/2 months. He doesnt have anyone that wants to play with him either. Everyone is too rough with him. We should all get together one weekend. go to the park or something. I would love to meet someone else from here. I need to post a picture of my little boy because he looks a lot different then he used to. Now that hes shaved. But hes still cute.

05-24-2005, 02:01 PM	#33
Duke's mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 175	I have Duke's hair clipped short as well. He loves it because he stays cooler, and bath time is a breeze! If it is going to be chilly at night, I will put a sweater or sweatshirt on him, and he is a happy camper. __________________ Duke's Mommy

05-24-2005, 02:14 PM	#34
charlie bear Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 73	I'm From Bakersfield TOO! Hey Ilovetoridequads and mycuteteddybear... I live in Bakersfield too! What a small world! anyway, YES! Shave them. You can always put clothes on them to keep them warm... but there's not a lot you can do about keeping them cool. I vote short... plus, personally, i think it's cuter! __________________ Hans, Amber, and Charlie

05-24-2005, 05:43 PM	#35
ggilbert YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1	ears I just bought my first yorkie 2 weeks ago. He is 3 months old and absolutely precious. He is so so sweet. But a friend saw my baby and said. "Thats not a yorkie" because his ears are flopped over and not standing straight up. Can anyone tell me what he was talking about.?

05-24-2005, 06:39 PM	#39
MyCuteTeddybear YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4	To Bakersfield People Spydergurl I would love to get together so that my yorkie can play with yours.. whenever you come down just let me know ! My baby doesnt have another dog to play with he used to play with my brothers labrador when he was a puppy but now he is too rough with my baby. My email is flordedalia18@hotmail.com

05-24-2005, 06:49 PM	#40
MyCuteTeddybear YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4	lv2ridequads Ozzy turned a year old on April 9, 2005. He weights 6lbs. What about your puppy? I havent been able to post a picture of him because it says that the image is too big, and i dont know how to make it smaller. Attached Thumbnails

05-24-2005, 11:58 AM	#31
debi_s YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 309	My 'former' yorkie, Oscar, would get a "bad haircut" anytime I got really hot or had a bad case of PMS!!!!! I could not stand looking at him with all that hair when it was sooooooo hot and sooooo HUMID!!!!! He loved it......made bath-time a breeze!

05-24-2005, 05:54 PM	#36
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Hi Ggilbert: According to the yorkie breed standard as printed by the American Kennel Association, an adult yorkie's ear are supposed to stand up, but some yorkies ears never stand up. They are still yorkies! It doesn't matter a bit unless you plan to show your dog in conformation shows. If the dog is young, his ears may still stand up eventually. Welcome to Yorkie Talk!

05-24-2005, 05:55 PM	#37
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Does anyone know (Pat "YorkieRose" former groomer) whether it is true that the hair will not grow back of the same quality if they are cut down short as was posted earlier?

05-24-2005, 06:08 PM	#38
Lady of Yorkies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,562	I plan on letting their coats grow out til they look like show dogs, get some good pics and then cut them back. I don't mind brushing them but sometimes it seems as if it is very wearing on them. In fact from the first time I saw a Yorkie I dreamed of brushing that long, beautiful flowing hair. Sylvia

05-24-2005, 09:24 PM	#41
lv2ridequads Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 44	MyCuteTeddybear Toby is 3 1/2 months. He doesnt have anyone that wants to play with him either. Everyone is too rough with him. We should all get together one weekend. go to the park or something. I would love to meet someone else from here. I need to post a picture of my little boy because he looks a lot different then he used to. Now that hes shaved. But hes still cute.