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Kenzies Grandma · 05-13-2006, 05:47 PM

Gypsy is really good at leaving her bows in and I've finally gotten so I can even get them in straight, lol, but I'm wondering if it's OK for her to wear them every day. Is their hair strong enough or will it break too much? Do any of you put bows in your babies hair everyday? I'm really hoping that I can because I have a whole bunch of beautiful bows coming, lol.

BarbC · 05-13-2006, 06:14 PM

Hi There Kenzies Grandma: I have two yorkies who look beautiful with their bows in BUT my smaller girl who has thinner hair loses a lot of her hair if I put her bows in to often. She gets very thin up top from the breakage. My other yorkie is bigger and her hair is thicker and it doesn't seem to affect her as much.

chachi · 05-13-2006, 06:17 PM

I quess it probably depends on the kind of hair she has. I used to put them in Jewels hair everyday and her hair would matt and break off. Its gotten pretty thin now and its hard to keep a band in. I would say just try it and see how her hair does. Always take it out every night though or you will definitely get matting.

Patti · 05-13-2006, 06:17 PM

Cali always has a bow in and so far no problems.

BarbC · 05-13-2006, 06:21 PM

Hey Patty- Sorry to get off the subject but how much does Cali weigh? She looks so tiny...and very beautiful!!!

Patti · 05-13-2006, 06:25 PM

Thanks she weighs almost 4 1/2 lbs. She is very small boned and has the tiniest nose I have ever seen.

BarbC · 05-13-2006, 06:40 PM

She is adorable. Seems to have pretty thick hair (from what I can see in the picture) My Nikki is only 3.2 lbs and has very thin hair but I thought for sure Cali was smaller than Nikki.

Kenzies Grandma · 05-14-2006, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Patti

Thanks she weighs almost 4 1/2 lbs. She is very small boned and has the tiniest nose I have ever seen.

She is so pretty Patti. How old is she? She has the most beautiful colouring. She sounds pretty close in size to Gypsy, she weights right around 4 1/2 lbs. Love to see more pics of her with bows in, hehe.

Patti · 05-14-2006, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenzies Grandma

She is so pretty Patti. How old is she? She has the most beautiful colouring. She sounds pretty close in size to Gypsy, she weights right around 4 1/2 lbs. Love to see more pics of her with bows in, hehe.

Thanks Cali si 11 months old. She is so black still. I don't think her face will ever clear of all the black but that's Ok we like it like that. How old is Gypsy? I love her name. Here's a few more bow pics. I have a bow addiction!

Kenzies Grandma · 05-14-2006, 09:53 AM

She's really beautiful, thanks for posting the pics. I have a serious bow addiction too, lol,

. What's really serious about it is that I'm still waiting for the bows to come hehe. I ordered a whole bunch from a few different suppliers and I'm expecting the first of them this coming week. I wanted to be able to put a different one on her everyday and not have to repeat all the time (she's not spoiled at all, lol). Actually she's not she just has a nutty mother. Right now I have only 2 little red bows that I got at the groomers so we're feeling seriously fashion challenged. I'll post some pics when the bows come. Gypsy is 3 1/2 yrs. old but I've only had her since last October, she's a little retired show dog and breeder (she had 2 litters and had to be spayed). I just love her so much already I don't know how I ever got along without her.

Chelsey · 05-14-2006, 11:04 AM

I always put bows in for my girls, i can't stand it when their hair hangs infront of the eyes - i put the rubber band over a VERY THIN layer of paper, it helps against breakage and matting

Dan & Corinne · 05-14-2006, 11:09 AM

I like to alternate between bows (or just elastic) and braiding. I'm more worried about the stress on their scalp than hair breakage. I personally have long hair and I know how uncomfortable a ponytail can get. So I figure it's got to be the same for my girls.

I usually prefer braiding and put the bow in at the end of the braid. I give them the pony tail couple of days a week.

Patti · 05-14-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

I like to alternate between bows (or just elastic) and braiding. I'm more worried about the stress on their scalp than hair breakage. I personally have long hair and I know how uncomfortable a ponytail can get. So I figure it's got to be the same for my girls.

I usually prefer braiding and put the bow in at the end of the braid. I give them the pony tail couple of days a week.

That's I great idea I just don't know if Cali will sit still long enough!

Dan & Corinne · 05-14-2006, 02:18 PM

Try it while she REALLY tired.

sshaw · 05-14-2006, 06:21 PM

I have never had any problem with leaving the bows in, and as far as Dennis goes, he hardly mats at all. The best thing to use is what the orthodontist’s use for braces. They have lots of stretch and don’t break the hair as much. I a going to the dentist tomorrow, hope he has some because I have run out!

05-13-2006, 05:47 PM	#1
Kenzies Grandma YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: AB, Canada Posts: 387	Wearing bows every day? Gypsy is really good at leaving her bows in and I've finally gotten so I can even get them in straight, lol, but I'm wondering if it's OK for her to wear them every day. Is their hair strong enough or will it break too much? Do any of you put bows in your babies hair everyday? I'm really hoping that I can because I have a whole bunch of beautiful bows coming, lol. __________________ Kathy - Mama to Tango & Gypsy - Grandma to Kenzie & Taylor

05-13-2006, 06:14 PM	#2
BarbC YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Warren Posts: 7	Bows or No Bows Hi There Kenzies Grandma: I have two yorkies who look beautiful with their bows in BUT my smaller girl who has thinner hair loses a lot of her hair if I put her bows in to often. She gets very thin up top from the breakage. My other yorkie is bigger and her hair is thicker and it doesn't seem to affect her as much.

05-13-2006, 06:17 PM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I quess it probably depends on the kind of hair she has. I used to put them in Jewels hair everyday and her hair would matt and break off. Its gotten pretty thin now and its hard to keep a band in. I would say just try it and see how her hair does. Always take it out every night though or you will definitely get matting. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-13-2006, 06:17 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Cali always has a bow in and so far no problems. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-13-2006, 06:21 PM	#5
BarbC YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Warren Posts: 7	Cali Hey Patty- Sorry to get off the subject but how much does Cali weigh? She looks so tiny...and very beautiful!!!

05-13-2006, 06:25 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Thanks she weighs almost 4 1/2 lbs. She is very small boned and has the tiniest nose I have ever seen. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-13-2006, 06:40 PM	#7
BarbC YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Warren Posts: 7	Cali She is adorable. Seems to have pretty thick hair (from what I can see in the picture) My Nikki is only 3.2 lbs and has very thin hair but I thought for sure Cali was smaller than Nikki.

05-14-2006, 09:53 AM	#10
Kenzies Grandma YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: AB, Canada Posts: 387	She's really beautiful, thanks for posting the pics. I have a serious bow addiction too, lol, . What's really serious about it is that I'm still waiting for the bows to come hehe. I ordered a whole bunch from a few different suppliers and I'm expecting the first of them this coming week. I wanted to be able to put a different one on her everyday and not have to repeat all the time (she's not spoiled at all, lol). Actually she's not she just has a nutty mother. Right now I have only 2 little red bows that I got at the groomers so we're feeling seriously fashion challenged. I'll post some pics when the bows come. Gypsy is 3 1/2 yrs. old but I've only had her since last October, she's a little retired show dog and breeder (she had 2 litters and had to be spayed). I just love her so much already I don't know how I ever got along without her. __________________ Kathy - Mama to Tango & Gypsy - Grandma to Kenzie & Taylor

05-14-2006, 11:04 AM	#11
Chelsey My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N Posts: 4,097	I always put bows in for my girls, i can't stand it when their hair hangs infront of the eyes - i put the rubber band over a VERY THIN layer of paper, it helps against breakage and matting __________________ Proud member of the crazy club

05-14-2006, 11:09 AM	#12
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	I like to alternate between bows (or just elastic) and braiding. I'm more worried about the stress on their scalp than hair breakage. I personally have long hair and I know how uncomfortable a ponytail can get. So I figure it's got to be the same for my girls. I usually prefer braiding and put the bow in at the end of the braid. I give them the pony tail couple of days a week. __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

05-14-2006, 02:18 PM	#14
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	Try it while she REALLY tired. __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

05-14-2006, 06:21 PM	#15
sshaw YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: vestal Posts: 1,289	I have never had any problem with leaving the bows in, and as far as Dennis goes, he hardly mats at all. The best thing to use is what the orthodontist’s use for braces. They have lots of stretch and don’t break the hair as much. I a going to the dentist tomorrow, hope he has some because I have run out!