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trin7 · 02-23-2010, 04:24 PM

I hope someone can explain to me how to trim or train Darwin's facial hair. The thing I loved about Yorkies was their expressive eyes but I'm not too sure if I should be trimming or training the hair. Darwin has a cotton coat and his hair is fairly slow growing. Does trimming bring on a lot of unnecessary work and would training hair save him from so much trimming. Can you tell I have no experience with Yorkies but I would love to learn to groom him myself. His body doesn't seem to be a problem but the eye area intimidates me. Thanks for any advice!

mimimomo · 02-23-2010, 10:25 PM

Darwin is so cute! If you want to grow his hair, when it gets longer, it will weigh down the hair & lie flat. Once you cut the hair between the eyes, it's very hard to grow out. *whisper ~ don't cut it!*

trin7 · 02-24-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mimimomo

Darwin is so cute! If you want to grow his hair, when it gets longer, it will weigh down the hair & lie flat. Once you cut the hair between the eyes, it's very hard to grow out. *whisper ~ don't cut it!*

Thank you so much. I had taken Darwin to the groomer when he was a few months old (he's 10 months now) and before I had a chance to say anything, the groomer had already trimmed in between his eyes. I won't cut it. Thanks@!

jadabug · 02-24-2010, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mimimomo

Darwin is so cute! If you want to grow his hair, when it gets longer, it will weigh down the hair & lie flat. Once you cut the hair between the eyes, it's very hard to grow out. *whisper ~ don't cut it!*

I totally agree with Jenny...don't cut it. My groomer shaved my two between the eyes and on the nose and it has been such a pain letting it grow out. It will take a while for it to grow back out, but it is so worth it. I have been doing my own grooming since then. It is not that hard and the more you do it the easier it gets.

Cirlonde · 02-24-2010, 05:54 AM

Out of curiosity, why wouldn't you want between the eyes trimmed? Is this just if you're going for the traditional long coat or just a matter of opinion about what looks best? Or does this just apply to the cottony coated Yorkies? A short trim across the top of the muzzle and between the eyes seems to cut down so much on the eye-gunk, it would seem to be beneficial in some cases.

Thanks!!
-C

mimimomo · 02-24-2010, 11:15 AM

It's a matter of personal choice. I asked the op if she wanted to grow his hair, then don't cut it.
I have to keep Momo's hair between his eyes very short bc of his short muzzle. The hair will poke his eyes & irritate it causing eye gunk. So yes, it is beneficial in his case lol. It also cuts down on tearing which causes all sorts of problems, like musky smell & yeast.

luvfla · 02-24-2010, 12:03 PM

Well...I hate to tell you this but Darwin just has hair that will not look right...I know I know it is heart breaking but I DO have a solution....Send him to me....it would be hard but i think I could look past his hair problem....

Darwin is ADORABLE!

aqeuous18 · 02-26-2010, 09:57 AM

Aw, poor guy! I would take thinning shears to that. Don't have to shave it. Sometimes the hair can poke into the eyes. Not to mention booger central! He's cute though, he'll feel much better

trin7 · 02-26-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by aqeuous18

Aw, poor guy! I would take thinning shears to that. Don't have to shave it. Sometimes the hair can poke into the eyes. Not to mention booger central! He's cute though, he'll feel much better

Hi - If I used trimming shears, wouldn't I have to keep trimming. I was thinking that if I let it grow out then I could just train it. I am very new to Yorkies and appreciate your help!

spiritwings1202 · 02-26-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by luvfla

Well...I hate to tell you this but Darwin just has hair that will not look right...I know I know it is heart breaking but I DO have a solution....Send him to me....it would be hard but i think I could look past his hair problem....

Darwin is ADORABLE!

Omg you kill me! lmao lol lol Rofl
Darwin is adorable

I trim Pixie's hair but I didn't know and it was too late so I get it trimmed now.

mimimomo · 02-26-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by trin7

Hi - If I used trimming shears, wouldn't I have to keep trimming. I was thinking that if I let it grow out then I could just train it. I am very new to Yorkies and appreciate your help!

Yes, you do have to keep trimming it bc it never grows back normally. It sticks out, that's why I have to cut Momo's hair...it pokes his eyes.
It's really up to you. If you want to grow it, DON'T cut it.

That period of growing it out is LONG & PAINFUL to watch (esp if patience is not a strong point, like in my case lol), but it's sooo worth it!

joeys mom · 02-26-2010, 10:42 AM

I am so like you, just last night, I made my hubby hold Joey so I could cut around his eyes. During his first and only grooming, she cut a diamond going between his eyes and top of his nose,,,,,she also trimmed a sunvisor (only way I know to describe) across the top of his eyes. Joey is 14 months old now and it is just now long enough for me to pull up with a clip... So very slow growing.....I left the hair to about the middle of his eyes to pull up. I then trimed a slant from the top of his nose out under the gunky part of the eye... I haven't decided on what to do with the top of the nose, I need some type of cream to hold it down and let it continue to grow...and I don't know what to do around the mouth..Keep in mind my little Joey doesn't want to be touched other that his brushings....he's a drama queen....hopefully we both can learn from this post so thank you for starting it....if anyone has any up close photos of male face cuts, I think it could help us both.... Thanks Sharon

browniesmom622 · 02-26-2010, 10:43 AM

I would cut it personally but it's up to you.

Nancy1999 · 02-26-2010, 11:20 AM

I say to grow it out, and if you start combing the areas below his eyes into his mustache it will stay out of his eyes better. See picture:

Image5.jpg

Zanders' mom · 02-26-2010, 11:54 AM

I say don't cut it, when the hair is pulled back in a top knot, the eyes look so beautiful! A topknot can be used with short or long hair.
When Lex had odor coming from her eye goup/hair near eyes, I treated her eyes with an antibiotic ointment (sold at dr.fosters), she no longer has foul odor or much goup in her eyes/hair around eyes.

Can't wait to see what you decide.

02-23-2010, 10:25 PM	#2
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	Darwin is so cute! If you want to grow his hair, when it gets longer, it will weigh down the hair & lie flat. Once you cut the hair between the eyes, it's very hard to grow out. whisper ~ don't cut it! __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

02-24-2010, 05:54 AM	#5
Cirlonde YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, United States Posts: 402	Out of curiosity, why wouldn't you want between the eyes trimmed? Is this just if you're going for the traditional long coat or just a matter of opinion about what looks best? Or does this just apply to the cottony coated Yorkies? A short trim across the top of the muzzle and between the eyes seems to cut down so much on the eye-gunk, it would seem to be beneficial in some cases. Thanks!! -C __________________ (`•.¸Proud Momma of Chloe Belle and Karli Sue¸.•´) ~.•* Jersey's Four Leaf Clovers *•.~

02-24-2010, 11:15 AM	#6
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	It's a matter of personal choice. I asked the op if she wanted to grow his hair, then don't cut it. I have to keep Momo's hair between his eyes very short bc of his short muzzle. The hair will poke his eyes & irritate it causing eye gunk. So yes, it is beneficial in his case lol. It also cuts down on tearing which causes all sorts of problems, like musky smell & yeast. __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

02-24-2010, 12:03 PM	#7
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	Well...I hate to tell you this but Darwin just has hair that will not look right...I know I know it is heart breaking but I DO have a solution....Send him to me....it would be hard but i think I could look past his hair problem.... Darwin is ADORABLE! __________________ Elizabeth - mommy to...Keegan & Sweet Sophie RIP Duncan (the cat who wanted to be a dog) & Clarence

02-26-2010, 09:57 AM	#8
aqeuous18 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Western NY Posts: 231	Aw, poor guy! I would take thinning shears to that. Don't have to shave it. Sometimes the hair can poke into the eyes. Not to mention booger central! He's cute though, he'll feel much better __________________ Kelly and Wookie Have you hugged your groomer today?

02-26-2010, 10:42 AM	#12
joeys mom YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richlands, VA Posts: 269	I am so like you, just last night, I made my hubby hold Joey so I could cut around his eyes. During his first and only grooming, she cut a diamond going between his eyes and top of his nose,,,,,she also trimmed a sunvisor (only way I know to describe) across the top of his eyes. Joey is 14 months old now and it is just now long enough for me to pull up with a clip... So very slow growing.....I left the hair to about the middle of his eyes to pull up. I then trimed a slant from the top of his nose out under the gunky part of the eye... I haven't decided on what to do with the top of the nose, I need some type of cream to hold it down and let it continue to grow...and I don't know what to do around the mouth..Keep in mind my little Joey doesn't want to be touched other that his brushings....he's a drama queen....hopefully we both can learn from this post so thank you for starting it....if anyone has any up close photos of male face cuts, I think it could help us both.... Thanks Sharon

02-26-2010, 10:43 AM	#13
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	I would cut it personally but it's up to you. __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

02-26-2010, 11:20 AM	#14
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I say to grow it out, and if you start combing the areas below his eyes into his mustache it will stay out of his eyes better. See picture: Image5.jpg __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

02-26-2010, 11:54 AM	#15
Zanders' mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,351	I say don't cut it, when the hair is pulled back in a top knot, the eyes look so beautiful! A topknot can be used with short or long hair. When Lex had odor coming from her eye goup/hair near eyes, I treated her eyes with an antibiotic ointment (sold at dr.fosters), she no longer has foul odor or much goup in her eyes/hair around eyes. Can't wait to see what you decide. __________________ With GOD .... All things ARE possible!