how do you...get that so straight coat?

[KJLive]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

They "get it" by being born with it. While products can help eliminate matting...it won't change a cotton coat.

Agreed! But there is a way to get the cottony coat straight and non curly. My groomer does it and it lasts all week until I bath again. When I do it, it lasts for the day of her bath. By the next day she's wavy again. However, when my groomer does it she loses the shine in her coat but the coat stays straight. Guess I should probably ask my groomer what she does? (DUH)

[cindib]

ok well i guess i have a cotton coat yorkie, um i tend to keep his coat short especially because he is a male and looks really cute when he is all groomed i do it to distiguish him from the female so they look like they have two different personalities. I dont think i will straightn his hair because i am afraid i will burn him and he is more of my pet then a show dog. just someone more to love. Good thing you guys are here for the help or else i would definitely be going in circles. Thank you!

[cindib]

Originally Posted by KJLive

Agreed! But there is a way to get the cottony coat straight and non curly. My groomer does it and it lasts all week until I bath again. When I do it, it lasts for the day of her bath. By the next day she's wavy again. However, when my groomer does it she loses the shine in her coat but the coat stays straight. Guess I should probably ask my groomer what she does? (DUH)

if you find out i would love to know!!!! just so he can look all spify when we go out to big events!!!!

[MauiGirl]

It was funny to hear how many of you have Yorkies with curly butts here. Tiki has one too, and I didn't know it was so common.

Her hair is more smooth and silky when I use Minksheen shampoo (the mink oil helps a lot), and also Pet Silk conditioner helps it lay down nicely. Do any of you use a finishing spray? It also helps smooth out my Morkies which with their Maltese half are somewhat cottony.