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Izzy Princess · 09-03-2007, 03:39 PM

I used to have two boys and one was cotton and one silk; now I have Izzy who is silk. I voted no preferance since I wouldn't choose a companion based on coat but I do like the teddy bear feel of the cotton -they look so cuddly. Maintenance of the silk coat to me is harder - you have to brush/comb every day for it to look good. But either is fine with me - they all look beautiful.

Rosey07 · 11-27-2007, 04:02 PM

Hello y'all! I never heard of different types of coats on the Yorkies...but I'm new to this breed so How can I tell if my pup Baby has a Silky or cottony coat? I don't know the difference.

KathyinCali · 11-27-2007, 06:55 PM

I don't have a preference but Lucy is a silky coat and it's easy to take care of. I did notice when we were in North Carolina and my neices spent lots of time playing with her that she started to look oily. When we are home she goes to the groomer every two weeks so I've never noticed her coat being oily before.

KathyinCali · 11-27-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosey07

Hello y'all! I never heard of different types of coats on the Yorkies...but I'm new to this breed so How can I tell if my pup Baby has a Silky or cottony coat? I don't know the difference.

I'm sure more informed members will also respond but my experience was that I couldn't tell until her puppy hair grew out. I would have sworn she was a cottony coat and a few others on here thought so also but she is definitely a silky

Do you have any pictures?

Rosey07 · 11-27-2007, 10:20 PM

Yes mama I have pictures here is two I resized. She too looks greasy sometimes. I don't know why....does that mean she is a silky. It really don't matter cause I think she is so adorable just like she is, just hoping for easier hair.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u.../edit_2527.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u.../edit_2515.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...Baby/baby2.jpg

Thanks for replying.

pepe mint · 11-27-2007, 11:07 PM

i'm voting silky because maggie has partly silky, partly cottony coat and i have soooo much trouble with the cottony part!!!

KathyinCali · 11-28-2007, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosey07

Yes mama I have pictures here is two I resized. She too looks greasy sometimes. I don't know why....does that mean she is a silky. It really don't matter cause I think she is so adorable just like she is, just hoping for easier hair.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u.../edit_2527.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u.../edit_2515.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...Baby/baby2.jpg

Thanks for replying.

I can't tell but I have to say she is just the cutest! What a doll!

Yorkiekids · 11-28-2007, 07:52 AM

My two have silky coats.

Rosey07 · 11-28-2007, 10:21 AM

Oh Thank you Kathy! I am going to post a new pic soon and also let everyone know I finaly named Baby...it is going to make every one howl!!

KathyinCali · 11-28-2007, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosey07

Oh Thank you Kathy! I am going to post a new pic soon and also let everyone know I finaly named Baby...it is going to make every one howl!!

Can't wait!

Lillium · 11-29-2007, 04:40 PM

I prefer the silky coat, this is what Suzy has.

sweetie3 · 01-14-2008, 12:50 AM

I know this is an old thread but I am up late soo....

I have a silk coat but when I got him I didn't know about the coats

I have never seen a cotton coat in person but I love the way they look. so fluffy and cute and had I a choice I would have chosen a cotton coat

Sloan · 06-28-2008, 08:13 AM

My pup has a silky coat.

nvnvgirl · 06-28-2008, 09:59 AM

I am so lame! I don't know the difference. I just know that Max's and Madison's are totally different, but I'm not sure that cottony is what Madison's is....if I post a photo would someone tell me what they think it is? His hair is VERY fine. Whichever is which (I think Max's is silky b/c it's so nice), Max's is MUCH nicer and easy to care for! Madison's seems to mat very easily! I'll attach one of Madison on a bad bad hair day~

elcameno · 06-28-2008, 01:24 PM

I would like to know the difference between a silky & cottony coat. My yorkie looks great right after I comb her but then she shakes herself & then you wouldn't know that I had just combed her. It will look very messy & stringy. I can't t figure it out. Are there any other yorkies out there like that? I would like to know what kind of a coat is like that?

Also she is such a finiky eater. If she goes a day or alittle less without eating she will vomit this yellow liquid. I don't know how many different bags of dry food I have tried. I recently went to science diet canned food. She was satisfied with that for awhile. It is really hard to satisfy her. I just may have to try boiled hamburger & chicken now. She does like cottage cheese. I have given her raw carrots & red peppers. Now she doesn't like the red peppers.

View Poll Results: Silky or cottony?
I prefer silky coat	84	54.19%
I prefer cottony coat	25	16.13%
It doesn't matter	46	29.68%
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09-03-2007, 03:39 PM	#16
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,635 Blog Entries: 1	I used to have two boys and one was cotton and one silk; now I have Izzy who is silk. I voted no preferance since I wouldn't choose a companion based on coat but I do like the teddy bear feel of the cotton -they look so cuddly. Maintenance of the silk coat to me is harder - you have to brush/comb every day for it to look good. But either is fine with me - they all look beautiful. __________________ Cynd, Izzy (Yorkie) & Cosmo (Biewer)(Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)proud member of the *CrAzYcLu*B! ~The PINK club~SRC

11-27-2007, 06:55 PM	#18
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	I don't have a preference but Lucy is a silky coat and it's easy to take care of. I did notice when we were in North Carolina and my neices spent lots of time playing with her that she started to look oily. When we are home she goes to the groomer every two weeks so I've never noticed her coat being oily before. __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

11-27-2007, 11:07 PM	#21
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	i'm voting silky because maggie has partly silky, partly cottony coat and i have soooo much trouble with the cottony part!!! __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog

11-28-2007, 07:52 AM	#23
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	My two have silky coats. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

11-27-2007, 04:02 PM	#17
Rosey07 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: way down South Posts: 860	Hello y'all! I never heard of different types of coats on the Yorkies...but I'm new to this breed so How can I tell if my pup Baby has a Silky or cottony coat? I don't know the difference.

11-27-2007, 10:20 PM	#20
Rosey07 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: way down South Posts: 860	Yes mama I have pictures here is two I resized. She too looks greasy sometimes. I don't know why....does that mean she is a silky. It really don't matter cause I think she is so adorable just like she is, just hoping for easier hair. http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u.../edit_2527.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u.../edit_2515.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...Baby/baby2.jpg Thanks for replying.

11-28-2007, 10:21 AM	#24
Rosey07 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: way down South Posts: 860	Oh Thank you Kathy! I am going to post a new pic soon and also let everyone know I finaly named Baby...it is going to make every one howl!!

11-29-2007, 04:40 PM	#26
Lillium Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mostly in a world of books Posts: 255	I prefer the silky coat, this is what Suzy has.

01-14-2008, 12:50 AM	#27
sweetie3 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 264	I know this is an old thread but I am up late soo.... I have a silk coat but when I got him I didn't know about the coats I have never seen a cotton coat in person but I love the way they look. so fluffy and cute and had I a choice I would have chosen a cotton coat __________________ MY MAX

06-28-2008, 08:13 AM	#28
Sloan Luv Love LOVE My Boys! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 2,220	My pup has a silky coat. __________________ Derby , Jockey & Baci's Mom

06-28-2008, 01:24 PM	#30
elcameno Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: fairfield Posts: 30	silk or cottony coat I would like to know the difference between a silky & cottony coat. My yorkie looks great right after I comb her but then she shakes herself & then you wouldn't know that I had just combed her. It will look very messy & stringy. I can't t figure it out. Are there any other yorkies out there like that? I would like to know what kind of a coat is like that? Also she is such a finiky eater. If she goes a day or alittle less without eating she will vomit this yellow liquid. I don't know how many different bags of dry food I have tried. I recently went to science diet canned food. She was satisfied with that for awhile. It is really hard to satisfy her. I just may have to try boiled hamburger & chicken now. She does like cottage cheese. I have given her raw carrots & red peppers. Now she doesn't like the red peppers.