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Debr 05-24-2005 06:16 AM
Fur changes?
 
I am new to yorkie/silky breed. We just got our puppy yesterday and she is 10 weeks old. If she were a german shepherd I would know any answer, but I am really lost when it comes to what is common for a yorkie/silky.

Dixies fur looks wet & like wire but it is very soft. I gave her a bath yesterday(yes I completly dried her off) since she looked horrible and smelled like petstore. She smells better but her fur appearence hasnt changed.

Do yorkies go through coat changes or is there some ugly stage she may be in? She does have an undercoat of shorter silver hairs Im hoping they are causing her raggy appearence. Hoping that it isnt something resulting from poor nutrition of her or her mom.

HeatherHamptons 05-24-2005 06:22 AM
You bought her at a pet store? If so, that's probably why you can't get the smell out. Most pet store get their dogs from puppy mills. Once that dog gets the mill smell in them it's damn near impossible to get out. It seeps into their pores and no matter how many times you bathe the dog the smell lingers.

Puppy hair is a bit weird. Sometimes is super soft and silky and other times its stringy looking. That all changes as they age. Just like a newborn baby.

When a baby is born they have really fine hair, but as they age it may change colors and most times, changes in texture and thickness as well.

yorkieagility 05-24-2005 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by HeatherHamptons
Once that dog gets the mill smell in them it's damn near impossible to get out. It seeps into their pores and no matter how many times you bathe the dog the smell lingers.
I never thought this was true until I rescue a puppymill dog. There was no amount of washing done that could get rid of that smell. But the smell eventually went away, it took months and months and months.

HeatherHamptons 05-24-2005 06:40 AM
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I never thought this was true until I rescue a puppymill dog. There was no amount of washing done that could get rid of that smell. But the smell eventually went away, it took months and months and months.
That's what I hear. THat it takes FOREVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. Those poor babies go through hell at puppy mill and people who dont know better, still buy from pet stores. This is why the word needs to get out about just how bad puppy mills are!

Sorry didn't mean to hijack the thread... :(

TeriTiny2 05-24-2005 06:40 AM
Stop the madness and stop supporting PET STORES!!!!! Iv'e been kicked out of malls be security for taping puppy mill pics to windows of pet stores.Miami Pet cops last night there was a dead Yorkie in the pet store. IN THE WINDOW!!!!!!!!!I wanted to rip his head off the owner!

HeatherHamptons 05-24-2005 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by TeriTiny2
Stop the madness and stop supporting PET STORES!!!!! Iv'e been kicked out of malls be security for taping puppy mill pics to windows of pet stores.Miami Pet cops last night there was a dead Yorkie in the pet store. IN THE WINDOW!!!!!!!!!I wanted to rip his head off the owner!
GOOD FOR YOU!

Debr 05-24-2005 09:51 AM
this is a small town pet store, no mill puppies. She is the product from owners wifes 2 dogs. She has a grooming shop and breeds a few different small breeds.

I am founder of our local dog club and pretty knowledable that there are no mill puppies in this pet store.Club was to go train shelter dogs in hopes they were more adoptable knowing basic commands, and providing a support for owners who did adopt by teaching them how to understand their dogs, train the owners how to train their dogs, basically help any way we could to keep the dogs placed. I also had contact with 3 of the local veterinarians I know the ins and outs, the good and bad of everyone associated professionally with dogs here.

This pet store has unhealthy dogs at times passing about kennel cough yes but not mill puppies.

YappyScrappy 05-24-2005 09:56 AM
good for you...great efforts :p

red98vett 05-24-2005 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by TeriTiny2
Stop the madness and stop supporting PET STORES!!!!! Iv'e been kicked out of malls be security for taping puppy mill pics to windows of pet stores.Miami Pet cops last night there was a dead Yorkie in the pet store. IN THE WINDOW!!!!!!!!!I wanted to rip his head off the owner!
I saw that episode and did you SEE how long it took to get that awful man shut down ?

I agree on not supporting pet stores.... but since you already have your puppy ....Congratulations on a new yorkie puppy....

I realize you are trying to do the right thing - but Please don't support Pet Stores in ANY form....if they cannot sell - they will not buy from mills - no matter how nice they seem -

I wish I could help you with shampoos for the odor - I wonder if there's some powder or something to use between baths to absorb this - kind of like us using baking soda in the fridge ? Poor little baby - I'd love to see a pic of your new puppy - I know you must be excited ...smelly baby or not !

red98vett 05-24-2005 10:09 AM
I just had a thought - Tomato juice is used to remove skunk smell from dogs and cats if they get sprayed - has anyone else heard of this ? You need to bath them IN tomato juice when they get sprayed by a skunk to neutralize the odor...wonder if this would help ? I would ask your vet though before trying anything.

Debr 05-24-2005 10:29 AM
she does not smell anymore. Someone who posted assumed she did. She smelled of urine and newspapers when I got her.I gave her a bath and she didnt smell anymore-except from the shampoo. My dogs are very clean, none of them smell and their fur shines like you wouldnt believe. I cannot stand a smelly dog so a tiny urine/newspaper odor overpowers me. My big dogs hate me-bi weekly baths. If they roll in grass and get some smell it means a bath.

The post was about coat changes-her coat doesnt look shiny and smooth. Its kind of rough, wet & wirey looking. I was wondering if there was an ugly stage or a stage where their undercoat comes in making them look-ratty.

I spoke to vet at her appt this morning and vet said she probably needs a dietary change. She & her mom probably werent fed a high quality food which is showing in her dull coat. I feed high quality food to all my dogs, also supplement with vitamins to make sure they look & feel the best they can. Vet said I'm used to dogs in top shape whom have had the best from day1, Dixie hasnt recieved that care yet and it will take time to get her there.

red98vett 05-24-2005 11:26 AM
lol...I SEE now - went back and looked at the posts ...I went with the flow there - ...on your question - Have you looked into the Chris Christensen Systems shampoo and conditioner ? They have a daily moisturizing shampoo that is really super nice and a leave in spray called Ice on Ice - It's worked wonders for my oldest Chanel who has not silky hair...

By the time you buy shampoos & conditioners at Petcos and Petsmarts - you spend 10-15 bucks for each - and for ALMOST the same price - you get quality at this site - http://www.chrissystems.com/

Also - this is a good site for quality hair products - www.plushpuppy.net

YorkieRose 05-24-2005 12:17 PM
pup
 
Do you have a Yorkie or a Silky terrier..two different breeds.
Don't be offended but we do not refer to Yorkie hair as "fur"..it is called hair or coat.
At 10 weeks she should not be raggy or going through the uglies..Poms may do that, but Yorkies don't have an ugly stage..their coat may be short as a pup, but should be shiny, silky, try a good conditioner. Best wishes

Lady of Yorkies 05-24-2005 04:08 PM
My babies at that age and Mr. Big is now 4mo. seem to go thru an oily stage. Their coats look just like what you are describing. I don't know what to do about it except give it time. Lady, Pirogue and Autumn all went thru it and now when I give them baths they look like the pics you see of adult coats. Autumn is 9mos and I didn't notice when the change happened to her coat. Sylvia

YappyScrappy 05-24-2005 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Debr
she does not smell anymore. Someone who posted assumed she did. She smelled of urine and newspapers when I got her.I gave her a bath and she didnt smell anymore-except from the shampoo. My dogs are very clean, none of them smell and their fur shines like you wouldnt believe. I cannot stand a smelly dog so a tiny urine/newspaper odor overpowers me. My big dogs hate me-bi weekly baths. If they roll in grass and get some smell it means a bath.

The post was about coat changes-her coat doesnt look shiny and smooth. Its kind of rough, wet & wirey looking. I was wondering if there was an ugly stage or a stage where their undercoat comes in making them look-ratty.

I spoke to vet at her appt this morning and vet said she probably needs a dietary change. She & her mom probably werent fed a high quality food which is showing in her dull coat. I feed high quality food to all my dogs, also supplement with vitamins to make sure they look & feel the best they can. Vet said I'm used to dogs in top shape whom have had the best from day1, Dixie hasnt recieved that care yet and it will take time to get her there.


I bet with better food and supplements (and lots of love) her coat will look better in no time!


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