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Julie1 · 07-03-2005, 06:08 AM

Mollie gets bathed every 6-8 months and Duncan every 3-6 months bathing too often destroys the oils in Mollies coat and we wash Duncans bit's and pieces when they need it but again we don't like to destroy the oils in the coat. A thorough brush a couple of times a day keeps them both clean.

bettyeanne · 07-03-2005, 06:49 AM

I bathe Toto every time she needs it ... 2-3 times a week if necessary but usually once a week is enough. I freshen her with leave-in conditioner when I brush her and it also helps the hair not to break! I also use the little bath wipes.

Hickey007 · 07-05-2005, 07:47 AM

Reagan usually gets a bath twice a week in our bath tub. I'm jealous of all those who get off with once a week let alone once every two weeks. Reagan loves the mud and since our back yard is a swamp right now everytime she comes back inside she's filthy. My husband is working on the backyard so maybe he'll get it cleared up pretty soon, fingers are crossed. Then maybe Reagan will become a once a weeker.

wnalegria · 07-05-2005, 09:21 PM

The males get a bath every three to 4 days- cut down or in coat.

The gals get a bath once a week. I try to set up a schedule so that everyone has the baths done during the week- so that I can have the weekend off.

I use my laundry tub- it is easier on my back and they can't escape.

It would be much easier if I could just use the delicate cycle on the wash machine.

Wnalegria

randyrambo · 07-30-2005, 04:51 AM

As we live in the Canary Islands its so hot here at the moment and Rambo loves to swim in the sea and in his paddling pool all the time to keep cool. I like to bath him every week on a sunday i stand him in his paddling pool and use the garden hose to rinse him he loves it. then i wrap him in his towel, to dry him (he hates the hairdryer plus its too hot to use one here) and he makes funny noises as i help to dry him. then he has a shake and goes to his favourite rug lies on his back and makes cute noises again!!!!

Vikki and Rambo

YorkieShadow · 07-30-2005, 12:23 PM

I bath my two yorkies once a week , But I try and stretch and add a few days here and there, I think to many baths drys out the coat. I use the sink, That way I can use the sink sprayer on them , they like it better. I bath My Boxer and pitt Bull every few months, I use to do them more often , But they are so big and its hard on my back. B/C I have to use the tub for them.

chloeandj · 07-30-2005, 02:05 PM

I need an option for "When they stink"

I used to do it every sunday, then I realized she could go a few more days. So now I don't really keep track, when she looks raggedy and gets stinky I throw her in the sink. But definately not more than 2 weeks go by.

Chelsey · 07-30-2005, 03:15 PM

I take my girls in the shower with me twice a week

amspoelstra · 07-30-2005, 04:15 PM

I bathe Trixie about once a week. Is there a difference between how many times you should bathe an adult yorkie vs. a puppy? I read in a book you should bathe a puppy once every two months. But she smells after a week and a half...

Kelz · 07-31-2005, 09:52 AM

Bentley's "Bath day" is sunday...however if he gets gross through out the week he will get an additional one!

Deegan's mom · 08-05-2005, 10:17 AM

With how much Deegan loves to dig in the dirt, I kinda have to bathe him at least once a week. Not really sure how it will be in the winter though, since he won't be out as much.

JCarlson2004 · 08-05-2005, 10:23 AM

Once a week for both of my babies.

BeccaGA16 · 08-05-2005, 10:25 AM

I used to bathe Max once a week but he has dry skin so I do it every other week but I do wash his face often. About every three days I take a wash clothe and wash around his nose, under his eyes and his forehead... it keeps him looking non-greasy

princessgracie · 08-07-2005, 06:31 PM

I bathe y girls once a week.

babi1542 · 08-07-2005, 07:00 PM

Every week on Saturdays

View Poll Results: How often do you bathe your Yorkie?
Once a week	159	72.60%
Every other week	35	15.98%
Once a month	9	4.11%
Every other month	3	1.37%
Once every 6 months	0	0%
Once a year	0	0%
Other (Please explain below)	13	5.94%
Voters: 219. You may not vote on this poll

07-03-2005, 06:49 AM	#32
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	I bathe Toto every time she needs it ... 2-3 times a week if necessary but usually once a week is enough. I freshen her with leave-in conditioner when I brush her and it also helps the hair not to break! I also use the little bath wipes. __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

07-05-2005, 07:47 AM	#33
Hickey007 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 789	Reagan usually gets a bath twice a week in our bath tub. I'm jealous of all those who get off with once a week let alone once every two weeks. Reagan loves the mud and since our back yard is a swamp right now everytime she comes back inside she's filthy. My husband is working on the backyard so maybe he'll get it cleared up pretty soon, fingers are crossed. Then maybe Reagan will become a once a weeker. __________________ Courtney

07-05-2005, 09:21 PM	#34
wnalegria Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis Indiana Posts: 815	Bath time The males get a bath every three to 4 days- cut down or in coat. The gals get a bath once a week. I try to set up a schedule so that everyone has the baths done during the week- so that I can have the weekend off. I use my laundry tub- it is easier on my back and they can't escape. It would be much easier if I could just use the delicate cycle on the wash machine. Wnalegria

07-30-2005, 04:51 AM	#35
randyrambo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 43	As we live in the Canary Islands its so hot here at the moment and Rambo loves to swim in the sea and in his paddling pool all the time to keep cool. I like to bath him every week on a sunday i stand him in his paddling pool and use the garden hose to rinse him he loves it. then i wrap him in his towel, to dry him (he hates the hairdryer plus its too hot to use one here) and he makes funny noises as i help to dry him. then he has a shake and goes to his favourite rug lies on his back and makes cute noises again!!!! Vikki and Rambo __________________ yorkiewoof.blogspot.com

07-03-2005, 06:08 AM	#31
Julie1 YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 333	Mollie gets bathed every 6-8 months and Duncan every 3-6 months bathing too often destroys the oils in Mollies coat and we wash Duncans bit's and pieces when they need it but again we don't like to destroy the oils in the coat. A thorough brush a couple of times a day keeps them both clean.

07-30-2005, 12:23 PM	#36
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I bath my two yorkies once a week , But I try and stretch and add a few days here and there, I think to many baths drys out the coat. I use the sink, That way I can use the sink sprayer on them , they like it better. I bath My Boxer and pitt Bull every few months, I use to do them more often , But they are so big and its hard on my back. B/C I have to use the tub for them.

07-30-2005, 02:05 PM	#37
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	I need an option for "When they stink" I used to do it every sunday, then I realized she could go a few more days. So now I don't really keep track, when she looks raggedy and gets stinky I throw her in the sink. But definately not more than 2 weeks go by.

07-30-2005, 03:15 PM	#38
Chelsey My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N Posts: 4,097	I take my girls in the shower with me twice a week __________________ Proud member of the crazy club

07-30-2005, 04:15 PM	#39
amspoelstra Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 955	I bathe Trixie about once a week. Is there a difference between how many times you should bathe an adult yorkie vs. a puppy? I read in a book you should bathe a puppy once every two months. But she smells after a week and a half...

07-31-2005, 09:52 AM	#40
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	Bentley's "Bath day" is sunday...however if he gets gross through out the week he will get an additional one! __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

08-05-2005, 10:17 AM	#41
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	With how much Deegan loves to dig in the dirt, I kinda have to bathe him at least once a week. Not really sure how it will be in the winter though, since he won't be out as much. __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

08-05-2005, 10:23 AM	#42
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Once a week for both of my babies. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

08-05-2005, 10:25 AM	#43
BeccaGA16 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 120	I used to bathe Max once a week but he has dry skin so I do it every other week but I do wash his face often. About every three days I take a wash clothe and wash around his nose, under his eyes and his forehead... it keeps him looking non-greasy __________________ Becca and Maximus

08-07-2005, 06:31 PM	#44
princessgracie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 655	I bathe y girls once a week. __________________ Marie

08-07-2005, 07:00 PM	#45
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	Every week on Saturdays __________________ PEBBLES AND SASHA MY DOGS ARE NOT SPOILED...I'M JUST WELL TRAINED!