Update: Is this a Yorkie?

[MsCheryle478]

Yes her hair is truly that short on her back. When I got her I figured the puppymiller had clipped her for convenience sake. Nope, she just doesn't have any hair, especially on her back. LOL. During her first trip to the groomers they could only clip a few hairs away from eyes. Otherwise there was nothing to clip. Gotta love her though, she is such a sweetie pie.

[JiggityJig]

She doesn't look scraggly at all though, like many wire-haired yorkies I've seen. She looks so neat and tidy and healthy!

I still think she's super cute, but who knows, maybe she has "late blooming" hair!

[yougetthesmiles]

Originally Posted by MsCheryle478

I had posted yest. about how I had visited a male Yorkie for sale approx. the same age as my Bijou. My Bijou really looked nothing like this hairy little furball Yorkie male (at 7 mos.). Thus, I posted another picture of Bijou. Here is some side pictures, also showing no back hair. This little boy's hair was at least two inches long, shorter legs, and has been to the groomers numerous times. My Bijou has went to the groomer's once, they did put a top knot with all 6 hairs on her head. But I think that was more to make Mom happy then her really needing it.

do you keep him that short? will his hair grow long? If his hair does not grow long, I think he may be mixed, but to look at him, he looks like a yorkie with short hair.

[yougetthesmiles]

Originally Posted by MsCheryle478

Yes her hair is truly that short on her back. When I got her I figured the puppymiller had clipped her for convenience sake. Nope, she just doesn't have any hair, especially on her back. LOL. During her first trip to the groomers they could only clip a few hairs away from eyes. Otherwise there was nothing to clip. Gotta love her though, she is such a sweetie pie.

Ohh I just seen this.
Wow, I would say she is not full blooded yorkie then. But still her face looks just like a yorkie and I'm sure you love her regardless.

[sunyluvsma]

She's a beauty! Maybe something missing from her diet or the stress from being in the mill. Look into Missing Link. It's additional suppliments that you add to the food.

She's a doll baby face. Enjoy her!

[MsCheryle478]

Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

Ohh I just seen this.
Wow, I would say she is not full blooded yorkie then. But still her face looks just like a yorkie and I'm sure you love her regardless.

Well, that's what my husband tells me all the time. Also, the lady that owned the little male that I went and looked at. My Bijou looked so different from her hairy little male that she questioned if Bijou wasn't mixed with something. Her puppymill breeder does raise 13 diff. breeds so I could see where this would be possible. Maybe those cages aren't as escape proof as she thinks.

[yorkieangel]

You never know...maybe your Yorkie Just needs some time.

I have a Shih Tzu I bought as a baby who was pretty darn bald and most shih tzu's are super fuzzy . She is just NOW starting to sprout some new hair growth.
I want to say I KNEW this about her though when I chose her. My Zoey had been VERY tiny and skinny when she was born. She was half sized and the breeder hand fed her for WEEKS. The breeder told me they totally expected she would not make it but they kept trying with her. All her littermates were full and flufffy . This poor baby was nothing but wisps of fluff and pink skin that you could see in the light, but very healthy and lively so i took her anyways because she had the CUTEST face . Now months later I'm really glad because either way I would have still loved her to death....but just by luck she started sprouting new hairs lately .

I'm so glad I went with my gut feelings because even though she is still a bit thin haired she has THE BEST temperment and really is very healthy despite her hard beginnings.

[JiggityJig]

Is that Bijou as a pup in your avatar?!

I have to say, I'm just in love with her little face!

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

looks like a yorkie to me...she is cute.

[JESSY_RN2B]

Bijou looks full yorkie to me.........very adorable

Bobbi, has a slow-growing coat. When I got him at around 12 weeks he had little hair (especially on his feet) compared to all the other yorkies I would see here on YT. In fact, the hair on his feet was there sparingly and you could see his skin. His chest had a white patch and you could see his chest skin. Some people would too question if he was a silky mix or yorkie mix when we went out. Some people would be attracted to his size (small) but would direct their attention to the poodle instead (broke my heart). Other times, we would see other yorkie owners at the store or something and they would be carrying a fluffy, teddy bear looking pup younger than mine and question his breed as well. Someone else suggested he might be a red-legged yorkie etc. Of course, I love him to death and no one could convince me otherwise. He was (and will forever be) my beloved yorkie

THen, someone suggested he was going to be a silky coated yorkie and *might* surprise everyone as he got older..........this person (YT member) was right on the dot He IS surprising me with his coat that is coming in (he is 8 months). I don't worry about matts, tangles, grooming or how to get his coat to shine.........it's all natural (Insert silly smiley here)

Anyhow, Bijou might surprise you later on. Either way, that sweet face is truly adorable

Here is Bobbi before and now........

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

Bijou looks full yorkie to me.........very adorable

Bobbi, has a slow-growing coat. When I got him at around 12 weeks he had little hair (especially on his feet) compared to all the other yorkies I would see here on YT. In fact, the hair on his feet was there sparingly and you could see his skin. His chest had a white patch and you could see his chest skin. Some people would too question if he was a silky mix or yorkie mix when we went out. Some people would be attracted to his size (small) but would direct their attention to the poodle instead (broke my heart). Other times, we would see other yorkie owners at the store or something and they would be carrying a fluffy, teddy bear looking pup younger than mine and question his breed as well. Someone else suggested he might be a red-legged yorkie etc. Of course, I love him to death and no one could convince me otherwise. He was (and will forever be) my beloved yorkie

THen, someone suggested he was going to be a silky coated yorkie and *might* surprise everyone as he got older..........this person (YT member) was right on the dot He IS surprising me with his coat that is coming in (he is 8 months). I don't worry about matts, tangles, grooming or how to get his coat to shine.........it's all natural (Insert silly smiley here)

Anyhow, Bijou might surprise you later on. Either way, that sweet face is truly adorable

Here is Bobbi before and now........

wow he is gorgeous...now...who would have thought...

[florecita]

Oh my God!!!! Bobbi is so cute what a difference
My Marley has the same problem makes me feel better to see Bobbi....
I just shaved Leeloo's ears a week ago and they are already long and my poor Marley was months ago and still short....then again how can you not love those little faces...it melts my heart.

[ARCHIE]

Bijou looks all Yorkie to me. Her face is darling.
Because she was a puppy mill baby I would certainly link
diet to her coat being course.
Change her diet and I feel sure you will see a difference in acouple
of weeks.
Try missing link. I have to say Buddy was on it for 3mos and I did
not see a difference in his coat but it works great on others.
I would also try Canidae dry dog food. Buddy has been on Natural
Balance Organic for 2yrs. Two weeks ago I started mixing Canidae
with the Natural Balance and I just can not believe the difference in
his coat already! It has more shine to it for use. Also shampoo and
conditioner are key.
Try Petsilk or Cranberry Fields shampoo and conditoner.
Cranberry Fields can be purchased from www.beyondspoiled.com
and has gotten wonderful review from YT'ers.
Good luck with your baby. She is precious
I am sure you will see a change in her coat if you change her diet
and shampoo.

[MsCheryle478]

[QUOTE=ARCHIE;1032779]Bijou looks all Yorkie to me. Her face is darling.
Because she was a puppy mill baby I would certainly link
diet to her coat being course.
Change her diet and I feel sure you will see a difference in acouple
of weeks.
Try missing link.

Been there done that. Started her on Missing Link only a few weeks after I got her (from the suggestions on this site). Hasn't done anything for Bijou but I swear my little Chin's hair grows faster and is silkier since I started my zoo on it.

[eaglez28]

Looks like a Yorkie to me. Please don't worry about the Hair.
I have what I think is a combination Wire Coat/Soft Coat.
Be very paitient with the coat - It will take a long time to grow. My Lexi is 1 1/2 years old & still has no great length & never will But very nice looking.
Atatched photos of her 1 yr ago at 6 mths & now at 1 1/2 yrs old.

I give all my Yorkies Solid Gold Seameal - its similar to Missing Link.
Just be sure to always use a detangler every time you comb her hair - It does break off very easy. I use Cowboy Magic & sometimes Plush Puppy Seabreeze Oil. I get the Cowboy Magic at the local feed store in the Horse supply dept.