Layla's stringy, greasy hair!

[BeyonceMomma23]

I have recently seen a liter of Yorkie's in a petstore while buying Bee clothes(of course I wanted to take them home) but they all had thin stringy greasy looking hair. so maybe thats just the way Layla is.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by BeyonceMomma23

I have recently seen a liter of Yorkie's in a petstore while buying Bee clothes(of course I wanted to take them home) but they all had thin stringy greasy looking hair. so maybe thats just the way Layla is.

I doubt the pups in the pet store are clean. Or healthy for that matter. Poor puppies.

OP just be sure to rinse any product really well. Instead of deodorizer, I use a detangler spray that matches my boy's shampoo. It smells great, and helps with the brushing process. Instead of spraying directly on my pup, I spray his brush. At most I'll spray the brush twice, once to do the top half, and once again for his bottom half.

[BeyonceMomma23]

[QUOTE=DvlshAngel985;3407156]I doubt the pups in the pet store are clean. Or healthy for that matter. Poor puppies. QUOTE]

I know I said the same thing & then I said something to the people who own the store about how they look unhealthy & how I was concerned about their coats & that they need to see a vet(always looking out for Yorkies) all the other puppys looked just bathed & healthy & I always feel so bad for pups in pet stores, but the lady said that they have a vet on site (showed me the office-vet was at lunch) & that tuesdays were bath day & all the puppys got baths the day before, she obviously knew I was serious & was thinking about calling someone because she showed me the tubs & dirty towels, she said that their coats have always looked like that. I looked into it & some Yorkies can have stringier hair I guess. I dont know I was very concerned. my Bee has a normal coat.

[DvlshAngel985]

[quote=BeyonceMomma23;3407190]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I doubt the pups in the pet store are clean. Or healthy for that matter. Poor puppies. QUOTE]

I know I said the same thing & then I said something to the people who own the store about how they look unhealthy & how I was concerned about their coats & that they need to see a vet(always looking out for Yorkies) all the other puppys looked just bathed & healthy & I always feel so bad for pups in pet stores, but the lady said that they have a vet on site (showed me the office-vet was at lunch) & that tuesdays were bath day & all the puppys got baths the day before, she obviously knew I was serious & was thinking about calling someone because she showed me the tubs & dirty towels, she said that their coats have always looked like that. I looked into it & some Yorkies can have stringier hair I guess. I dont know I was very concerned. my Bee has a normal coat.

HUGS TO YOU! Standing up for the little guy, quite literally. Which brings another point to the OP's quest. I'm sorry to have to say this, but bad breeding can also be factor for poor hair. I've seen a "yorkie" with a coat similar to a Cairn Terrier. (sp?)

[Verodoll]

[quote=DvlshAngel985;3407203]

Originally Posted by BeyonceMomma23

HUGS TO YOU! Standing up for the little guy, quite literally. Which brings another point to the OP's quest. I'm sorry to have to say this, but bad breeding can also be factor for poor hair. I've seen a "yorkie" with a coat similar to a Cairn Terrier. (sp?)

Well I am praying its not bad breeding and just that I'm leaving in too much conditioner. There have been suggestions to dilute it and I use more than a pea sized amount and don't dilute it. Next bath will tell, I guess. Layla's hair is smooth and shiny but yeah it just very stringy because of the oil. It makes her hair stand strait up instead of falling smoothly down. Here's an example:

[BeyonceMomma23]

[quote=DvlshAngel985;3407203]

Originally Posted by BeyonceMomma23

HUGS TO YOU! Standing up for the little guy, quite literally. Which brings another point to the OP's quest. I'm sorry to have to say this, but bad breeding can also be factor for poor hair. I've seen a "yorkie" with a coat similar to a Cairn Terrier. (sp?)

It wasnt only one there were 4 of them & they all looked very similar(in the coat condition) I was very concerenced & I told him that I have a yorkie & all that but she showed me everything for all of them & they were 3 boys & 1 girls, they were 14 weeks & they were from the same liter. so.

[Verodoll]

[quote=BeyonceMomma23;3407278]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

It wasnt only one there were 4 of them & they all looked very similar(in the coat condition) I was very concerenced & I told him that I have a yorkie & all that but she showed me everything for all of them & they were 3 boys & 1 girls, they were 14 weeks & they were from the same liter. so.

Did they look anything like Layla?

[babbsiam44]

[quote=Verodoll;3407276]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Well I am praying its not bad breeding and just that I'm leaving in too much conditioner. There have been suggestions to dilute it and I use more than a pea sized amount and don't dilute it. Next bath will tell, I guess. Layla's hair is smooth and shiny but yeah it just very stringy because of the oil. It makes her hair stand strait up instead of falling smoothly down. Here's an example:

How precious can she be? Well, after reading and posting I went to give my girl a bath. What did I do? Doused her with conditioner again!! This thread completely flew out my head. Her head looks greasy two days later. On a good note I recevied the Isle of Dog shampoo(haven't received conditioner yet). Next week I will bathe again a this time use a small amt of conditioner. That's if my brain doesn't freeze up again! I will let you know something soon.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Verodoll

Well I am praying its not bad breeding and just that I'm leaving in too much conditioner. There have been suggestions to dilute it and I use more than a pea sized amount and don't dilute it. Next bath will tell, I guess. Layla's hair is smooth and shiny but yeah it just very stringy because of the oil. It makes her hair stand strait up instead of falling smoothly down. Here's an example:

Your little girl is perfectly adorable! Your problem is very likely hair products. Dilute the conditioner way down.

I highly recommend trying the Biogroom Fluffy Puppy shampoo and one of their conditioners, especially because you can request samples for free.

As noted earlier by others, conditioner/brushing spray can make a pup look greasy, and it attracts dirt. Try to use as little as possible and always put it on the brush, never the pup. Or dab a little in your palm, rub, and then spread lightly over the hair.

Last but not least, always rinse shampoo thoroughly.

If none of this makes a difference, then it would be time to look into diet changes.

[Verodoll]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Your little girl is perfectly adorable! Your problem is very likely hair products. Dilute the conditioner way down.

I highly recommend trying the Biogroom Fluffy Puppy shampoo and one of their conditioners, especially because you can request samples for free.

As noted earlier by others, conditioner/brushing spray can make a pup look greasy, and it attracts dirt. Try to use as little as possible and always put it on the brush, never the pup. Or dab a little in your palm, rub, and then spread lightly over the hair.

Last but not least, always rinse shampoo thoroughly.

If none of this makes a difference, then it would be time to look into diet changes.

How precious can she be? Well, after reading and posting I went to give my girl a bath. What did I do? Doused her with conditioner again!! This thread completely flew out my head. Her head looks greasy two days later. On a good note I recevied the Isle of Dog shampoo(haven't received conditioner yet). Next week I will bathe again a this time use a small amt of conditioner. That's if my brain doesn't freeze up again! I will let you know something soon.

Aww, thanks to both of you! LOL I am SO forgetful too! Next time pleaaaase tell me how it went!

And I put so much conditioner on her, I HOPE that's why. I can't wait for her next bath. @_@!! I'm going to request the fluffy puppy shampoo. Is there a conditioner you recommend?

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Verodoll

Aww, thanks to both of you! LOL I am SO forgetful too! Next time pleaaaase tell me how it went!

And I put so much conditioner on her, I HOPE that's why. I can't wait for her next bath. @_@!! I'm going to request the fluffy puppy shampoo. Is there a conditioner you recommend?

BioGroom should have a shampoo conditioner combo. I really liked it, but that one you dilute A LOT. I think it's 1 part shampoo to 3 parts water, and the same goes for the conditioner. I would have a cup and take the top of the shampoo bottle. I would put one cap full of shampoo, 3 caps full of water. Swirl to mix. For your pup that might be way too much, since this is what I did for an adult dog.

I'm starting to second guess myself as I haven't used it in over a year. It might be 4 parts water. Read the label, it should say the exact proportion there.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Verodoll

Aww, thanks to both of you! LOL I am SO forgetful too! Next time pleaaaase tell me how it went!

And I put so much conditioner on her, I HOPE that's why. I can't wait for her next bath. @_@!! I'm going to request the fluffy puppy shampoo. Is there a conditioner you recommend?

I use the Biogroom Silk Creme Rinse. They may not have samples of that, but I assure you it is well worth buying a bottle. You would have to order it online.

With the Silk Creme, as DvlshAngel pointed out, dilute it big time. I put a little in a measuring cup and then fill the cup with warm water and stir. Then I pour it down my dog's back and rinse. With your pup, you don't need much on her head, just enough to close the hair cuticle after shampooing. Dilute it with a lot of water.

[lovemy3babies]

To Heatherly30,

How long did it take to get your Biogroom samples? I emailed them 3 days ago and haven't heard anything.

Thanks!

[Verodoll]

Ok wow I have been using a LOT. My poor baby! So does she probably have build up? Should I do the soap thing first?

I also have a question. Layla is 4.5 months old. I ran into a yorkie puppy who was five months old and her hair was so long! They all grow hair at different rates, right? Layla's hair will grow long eventually...right? (I honestly think I know the answers to all these questions but I need reassurance ) because I can not wait until her hair is long and flowy I wonder if the fact that I haven't been bathing her right has to do with her hair not growing a lot?

Oh, yes, P.S I sent an email asking for free samples of the fluffy puppy and the silk rinse!

[lovemy3babies]

To Heatherly30,

Never mind. I see where it took a week to receive. Need to read your post a little closer.

Sorry about that.