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09-03-2011, 06:12 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atascocita, TX
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| Topknot Tips As I haven't done topknots yet on my dog I am unsure of them. The topic came up in a Gen. Discussion thread so I went searching on the internet. Found a really good link and thought I'd post some of the highlights of what the article said: Steps to Tying Single Topknot Gather the hair from the outside corner of the eye to the crown of his head and smooth comb it out. From a bird’s eye view it forms a rounded corners triangle on the crown. For puppies or dogs with shorter hair length at the crown, you’ve to gather part of the hair above his eyes (usually half to three-quarter inches away from each side of the stop – approximately 1 to 1.5 inches width of gathered hair). In this case, it forms a rectangular shape instead of the triangular. Gently back-comb the gathered hair to add volume. Depends on the length of the hair, if it’s more than six inches long back-comb half way through its length. Again depend how much puff you want to create, generally about 1.5 to 2 inches from the above of the eyes secure the topknot with a latex band. Alternatively, you may want to use a perm paper wrapped around the gathered hair before it doubled over and tying the topknot with latex band. This is commonly used on Maltese’s topknots as the paper blends with the coat color, and it also creates a little knot above the bow. This is great for those who fear of breaking the hair way too often. You’ve to precut the wrapper to approximately 1″ by 1.5″ in size. If the remaining hair bothers one side of your dog’s eye, you’ve to redo by gathering more hair from the crown and tie the knot farther back. If there is plenty length to play with, you may want to back-comb a few inches from the latex band, doubled over and secure it with another latex band. This is a very gorgeous classic 50s look – almost looks like an extension hair piece. Smooth out the back-combed area with the wide-toothed comb so that it appears smooth, but still had the shape and volume of a glamorous topknot. Tie a bow or any decorative hair clips around the latex band. Step to Tying Double Topknots It’s similar to single topknot, the two differences are: Part the hair in the center of the head (right above the stop) in step one. While you are working on the first knot, have a hair clip to hold on to the other part of hair. Letting the hair falls to the sides of the face instead to the back of the crown in step three. This adds more volume to the hair around the ears giving the head a lion’s mane look. If done well, it has a very mysterious look as the falling hair shades the sides of the face. The only downside to the double topknots is that you can’t go for that 50s doubled over look in step six as the puffiness looks out of place at the sides. You don’t want your dog to look like he has four ears sticking out! Also, on the subject of what to use for the tie: Latex bands. Do not use any rubber band as they break hair easily. Plus you’ve to go many rounds to secure a knot. I personally use dental surgical latex bands which I got them from my dad’s clinic. Not many pet stores carry these bands so you may want to get them from your dentist! Just kidding! =D You’ll have more luck finding them in dog grooming parlors, concession booths at the dog shows or pet boutiques. Amazon sells them too—transparent and colored ones. For small dogs, use 4.5mm (best) but no larger than ¼ inch as it is sufficient to hold the amount of hair for top knot. The larger the diameter the more turns you have to secure the knot. |
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