I just wanna say I have never had the experience of a bad groomer but my boy was just shaved totally for major surgery and the doctor told me for him to be like normal again will be one year .... Long hair 6 months but totally normal will take one year so he gets his cast off in 2 weeks I can not wait to let his hair grow out...

I am gonna do Bleu just like I do my boys and my husband.. I go with them when they get their hair cut and I say this:

Before you cut my son or husbands hair .. remember we use a number 3 cut with scissors on the top and go in this direction.. do not take your clippers and shave straight back.. Oh and by the way I will stand right here to help you and make sure I like it...

I will do the same with Bleu and if they do not follow my directions it will not be good and I will let EVERYONE I KNOW know about it!

I do not fear they will mess up because I am monitoring every move... Untill I find someone I trust ! I also cut hubby and boys hair and will probally do Bleus but it is not for them to have a professional cut about once a month too:rolleyes:

I've never had my oldest ones hair cut(she's 5 now), but, she did have a tumor where she had to be shaved around where they removed the tumor, which was a few mos. ago, and it's just now starting to grow back, but is still very short. I can't complain about my groomer, she always does as she's told..and, if I don't say anything to her, she always makes sure she asks me..

Yorkies grow at a rate of approximately 1/4 of an inch per month, some more, some less. This thread makes me appreciate my groomer so much.

I learned my lesson last time with Gracie. The next time she goes I will ask for one of two girls and if they are not available then she will not be groomed then. I was not happy with the cut but, I guess we live and learn.

Welcome to YT! Glad to have you and belle here with us! She is beautiful! i bet her hair will grow back in no time!!! Can't wait to see a lot of pictures and hear fun stories about her! :)

Welcome to YT!

I had a bad experience at PetCo, I told them to ONLY trim the nails/pads and bum... they CUT the eyebrows and moustache areas... GRRR!

Also, Zoe was very traumatized in fact, when we went to PetCo the next time she just shivered the entire time. I felt horrible. Now, I do it myself!

It is a great bonding time for all of us and they LOVE it!

Crisis
 

I've had my perfect little Yorkie for about a month now. She is about 3 months old and just absolutely great. Her tummy and back hair were getting pretty tangled, she's a feisty little player, so I went to get her first haircut. I wanted her cute long face and legs still grown out, and they said they should shave her belly and back because of the tangles that it will help grow back strong and healthy and I could keep up combing it. So I come back and they buzzed her entire body! She looks like a Schauzner..... I'm so absolutely devastated and don't know what to do :( she's been acting very mean ever since the haircut and I feel horrible!!!!!!!! I need advice!!!!! Help :( She used to look like my Profile Picture now she is my uploaded picture. How long will it take to grow back :( please give me good news!!!!


- Depressed Yorkie Mom </3

She is a cutie. What is her name?

I understand being upset that you did not get the hairstyle you wanted. Finding a good Yorkie groomer can be a really big challenge. The majority of groomers are always going to shave if they cannot easily run the comb through the hair. In other words, zero tangles.

I would recommend either grooming at home (which is what I do and many others here do), or try to find another Yorkie family in your area with groomer recommendations. You can also try to seek out a Yorkie exhibitor who does grooming on the side.

Hair growth speed depends on genetics. I kept Max's hair fairly short until he was about 6 months, and he had a full coat at 1 year of age.

Comb and brush every single day. This will help with tangles and stimulate growth. Give her a massage too. A good conditioner will also help with tangles. My boys play hard, so I know it can be a challenge.

Also, these little ones are very sensitive to our emotions. She may be picking up on your unhappiness with her hair, or she feels different, or she had a bad experience with the groomer. Tell her she is darling (which she is!) and convince her how pretty she is. Lots of extra loving. :)