Short Haircut w/ Silky hair?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

mstplumeria · 12-13-2007, 08:59 AM

I need some opinions on cutting a Yorkie with silky hair into a puppy cut. I read that it only works with cotton coats, as the silky hair does not look good cut shorter, but Tucker's hair is touching the ground when he goes outside, and with winter here, the snow and debris is getting caught in his coat. Anyone have a Yorkie with silky hair AND short hair?? Pictures would be appreciated also!!

Thanks in advance!

MIZBROWN · 12-13-2007, 10:45 AM

I dont have a silky haired Yorkie, however, I would say just go for it. Do what you think looks good on your pup... His hair will always grow back

agent784 · 08-25-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mstplumeria

I need some opinions on cutting a Yorkie with silky hair into a puppy cut. I read that it only works with cotton coats, as the silky hair does not look good cut shorter, but Tucker's hair is touching the ground when he goes outside, and with winter here, the snow and debris is getting caught in his coat. Anyone have a Yorkie with silky hair AND short hair?? Pictures would be appreciated also!!

Thanks in advance!

What's a cotton coat look like vs. Silky coat? My dog never got puffy like his 2 sisters and he's 3.5 months old.

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tjdmom · 08-25-2009, 05:53 PM

I'm in the same boat. Zoe's hair is silky and I'm wanting to trim her up but not sure what to do. Would love to see photo's too.

FlDebra · 08-25-2009, 06:08 PM

My sister keeps her yorkie cut very short. She is from my first litter and she has silky hair. It does look a little different as it does not puff out but she cuts the body very short. She does this because her girl goes everywhere outside with her, even through the wheat fields. She stays nice and comfortable and doesn't pick up all the debris along the way. Her girl looks adorable! Not much you can do to a Yorkie and they won't still look cute as a button! I say, give it a try, the worst that could happen is you don't like it and it grows out again.

Nancy1999 · 08-25-2009, 06:25 PM

Joey has silky hair and just got a new haircut with the body shaved and the leg hair longer, if you notice the foot hair is trimmed in such a way that it almost looks like he's wearing boots.

I've also seen variations of this cut with the leg hair slightly shorter than what Joey has and it looks great too.

FlDebra · 08-25-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Joey has silky hair and just got a new haircut with the body shaved and the leg hair longer, if you notice the foot hair is trimmed in such a way that it almost looks like he's wearing boots.

I've also seen variations of this cut with the leg hair slightly shorter than what Joey has and it looks great too.

Woot, woo! That is my typing version of a whistle.

Joey looks quite handsome with that cut!

bjh · 08-26-2009, 07:46 AM

My shorty has a silky coat but it is fairly thick. I love this cut on him. This was taken several years ago at the groomers.

Wrenee4 · 08-26-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Joey has silky hair and just got a new haircut with the body shaved and the leg hair longer, if you notice the foot hair is trimmed in such a way that it almost looks like he's wearing boots.

I've also seen variations of this cut with the leg hair slightly shorter than what Joey has and it looks great too.

My male has this haircut - it's super cute. I just cut his hair on his legs this last grooming and don't do that! LOL On a silkier coat it just doesn't look as nice than on a cotton coat where it looks super cute

Nancy1999 · 08-26-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrenee4

My male has this haircut - it's super cute. I just cut his hair on his legs this last grooming and don't do that! LOL On a silkier coat it just doesn't look as nice than on a cotton coat where it looks super cute

Thanks for the tip! Also, Joey says thank you FlDebra for the whistle!

DreamsComeTrue · 08-31-2009, 11:53 AM

Harley also has a silky coat, but it's incredibly thick. Here is his short cut. I cut his back short in Feb and have let it grow since. The other picture is of him in June. I trimmed his face, legs, and feet, but let his back grow a little.

mnewco · 08-31-2009, 07:06 PM

Niyah has a silky coat and her hair is short. I am growing it long though but you can see her coat in the pictures in my album.

mnewco · 08-31-2009, 07:18 PM

My advice is to make sure that is what you want because remember on average it takes 13 mos to grow the coat out again. That to me is a long time for something that only takes a few minutes to cut off.

I can't wait until Niyah's coat is long. I have only had her a month but I am anxious.

12-13-2007, 08:59 AM	#1
mstplumeria Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 805	Short Haircut w/ Silky hair?? I need some opinions on cutting a Yorkie with silky hair into a puppy cut. I read that it only works with cotton coats, as the silky hair does not look good cut shorter, but Tucker's hair is touching the ground when he goes outside, and with winter here, the snow and debris is getting caught in his coat. Anyone have a Yorkie with silky hair AND short hair?? Pictures would be appreciated also!! Thanks in advance!

12-13-2007, 10:45 AM	#2
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,293	I dont have a silky haired Yorkie, however, I would say just go for it. Do what you think looks good on your pup... His hair will always grow back __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

08-25-2009, 06:08 PM	#5
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	My sister keeps her yorkie cut very short. She is from my first litter and she has silky hair. It does look a little different as it does not puff out but she cuts the body very short. She does this because her girl goes everywhere outside with her, even through the wheat fields. She stays nice and comfortable and doesn't pick up all the debris along the way. Her girl looks adorable! Not much you can do to a Yorkie and they won't still look cute as a button! I say, give it a try, the worst that could happen is you don't like it and it grows out again. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

08-31-2009, 07:06 PM	#12
mnewco Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 2	Niyah has a silky coat and her hair is short. I am growing it long though but you can see her coat in the pictures in my album. __________________ Melissa Niyah - b. May 26, 2007

08-31-2009, 07:18 PM	#13
mnewco Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 2	My advice is to make sure that is what you want because remember on average it takes 13 mos to grow the coat out again. That to me is a long time for something that only takes a few minutes to cut off. I can't wait until Niyah's coat is long. I have only had her a month but I am anxious. __________________ Melissa Niyah - b. May 26, 2007

08-25-2009, 05:53 PM	#4
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	I'm in the same boat. Zoe's hair is silky and I'm wanting to trim her up but not sure what to do. Would love to see photo's too.