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Katy Gets A Top Knot Short Video of Katy. She does a little trick at the end..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFaydWKNNKo |
She does very well for a young pup! Just be careful, a flea comb can snag and pluck out the whiskers when they get thicker. I only use the thin end of a regular comb to do the muzzle and chin, or I trim the heavier whiskers down to about 1/8 inch. |
Katy is sooo cute and well behaved for 7 months old, good training mom. When I do a top knot I use a rat tail comb under the latex band to loosen the hair around the eyes to rid the surprised look, although it is funny to me but uncomfortable for them lol. Katy is such a little sweetie, thanks for sharing your video with us. |
She did well! I also have a puppy about that age and it was good to pick up some of your tricks. |
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THANK YOU! I am really trying to 'do her right'. Do you still use the Flea Comb on top of the head?, before you put a Top Knot in? |
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THANK YOU! I can NOT find a good Rat Tail Comb reasonably priced! Dang It. The only ones I have seen are either blunt ended, read, FAT ended, or so expensive...... I am thinking about sanding down the end of a Chinese Chop Stick.....any thoughts on that? I think it would work. Not to a sharp end, but more pointed than combs are offering. |
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I bet you are having as much FUN as I am having with Katy.....THIS dog! OH! This dog! I JUST lover her up!!!! Are you going to let your puppy's hair grow out? Or are you trimming and or shaving? |
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Attachment 413484 Not saying this is right or wrong a lot of people don’t do this but I do so you’ll have to make your own decision. |
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Thank You! Now? Do you cut whiskers so that they do not get in the comb? And or to keep them out of the Top Knot? Do you pull the hair a side to cut the whiskers? I sure appreciate your help. |
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YES! Thank You! THIS is what I was picturing....making for Katy. I sure appreciate your help. We might ALL be able to use Tooth Picks, <winks and laughs> IF they still made them like they used to! Some are so flimsy!, a person can barely 'check a cake' anymore! |
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The whiskers feel thick like fishing line and will sometimes stand out once you smooth the hair down. I gather the muzzle and chin hair together under the chin and hold firmly to get the whiskers to pop out enough to get the scissor under it, then press the scissor against the muzzle to get as close to the skin as possible, so the cut whisker doesn’t show when hair is released. Eventually, the whiskers grow back in thinner and more hair-like. When I start to snip, I hold the scissors across the lay of the hair to avoid cutting the hair I want to keep. I do one or two whiskers at a time, and careful not to pull the scissors away before the cut is made. This will take some training and patience, but all my dogs learned to tolerate this procedure in time. I’ll try to post some pics... hope this helps. |
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Did you try here: https://www.toplinepet.com/combs.php Rat tail combs at bottom of page |
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No. Ha Ha I pluck my eyebrows (and nose hairs <sneezes>) I can't imagine I would pluck Katy's whiskers, cut?, yes. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP! I really appreciate it. I look forward to seeing ALL of your photos. Your dogs are ADORABLE! |
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THANK YOU! YES! That Blue Rat Tail Comb is what I have been looking for. But I have to say, now I really am leaning towards the shishcabob holder! I already have those, just have to get one out and try it. |
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I did not see the comments, but THANK YOU for posting the photo! I sure appreciate you all taking the time to send this help! |
Two things: <???????> A couple times that I put a Top Knot into Katy's hair, I did the two type....one in the front (puppy short hair) and one behind that with the first one tucked into it. Do you think that is too much stress on the hair (2 bands)? I kinda thought it changed the area of the band and might help. AND! It really was CUTE! Also? I changed Katy's toenail cutters not to Dog Cutters. I was using people Toenail Clippers. It went way better, she's grown of course. Do you all use cutters or grinders? If grinders, what type have you found best? I've cut a LOT of toenails, a LOT (used to race sled dogs and did nails every other Thursday Morning, still do that every other Thurs morning, just less dogs to do), and have always used good dog clippers. So any hints for this tiny dog will help. She's pretty good about her nails. NOT as good as she should be, NOT as good as she used to be (no never clipped her quick) but want to do the best for her. Also. I hold this tiny dog in my lap as I do them. I have always done my other dogs from the ground, even my Cocker Spaniels. |
I didn’t forget you, just got inundated with bs around here. I’ll post pics tomorrow. |
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I appreciate ALL your help. I know you have a life outside of this forum. <smiles and winks. You have already helped a LOT! I NEED to get photos of Katy. I cut <read choppy cute> her legs and ears. My little clippers.....danged things! I need to clean and oil and SEE if that helps. Truth? Katy looks better. I did her butt area and back area too. She looks.....let's call it 'cleaner'. <read choppy Ha Ha> |
Topknot NOT! 1 Attachment(s) That's so cute! She was pretty cooperative for such a young pup. Our Graysee absolutely HATED topknots, and immediately destroyed them as soon as she was turned loose!!! I have ONE picture where she actually posed with one!! Attachment 413501 |
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WOW! What a BEAUTIFUL tiny dog! Thanks for sharing. |
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My kid is a rescue, I adopted him when he was 2 1/2 years old, he never had a top knot. I had 4 girls I could never keep a top knot on them, if she didn't paw it off the sisters would. I was determined this guy was going to have one. He was good, after 2 weeks he learned to accept it ;) |
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