How to handle grooming a SOFT coated yorkies face - YorkieTalk.com Forums

bmax77 · 03-17-2007, 07:38 AM

I have 2 soft coat Yorkies that the breeder has in a kennel clip. It is vey short and my babies look like little lions in the face with all the hair puffed out. HELP what do I need to do to get them looking like yorkies again?

Yorkiedaze · 03-17-2007, 08:42 AM

Let the hair on the face and body grow out. THe face hair is easy to comb since it doesn't mat, but make sure it's brushed daily along with the rest of the body.

TLC · 03-17-2007, 08:57 AM

I have a Lion Face too! TJ has the same type of hair. I actually love it! He looks so cute and always looks like he is smiling at you.

P.S. The ONLY thing I don't like about his hair is that it makes him look fat - and he is not...hahahahaha

teffiemoore · 03-17-2007, 10:03 AM

There are some silicone based products that will weigh down the existing hair and make it fall better until some growth can be obtained...I have a 8 month old that has the same type on his face and I use a human product that I've always used on them, its Bed Heads "After Party". Only about a pea size for the face.

TLC · 03-17-2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by teffiemoore

There are some silicone based products that will weigh down the existing hair and make it fall better until some growth can be obtained...I have a 8 month old that has the same type on his face and I use a human product that I've always used on them, its Bed Heads "After Party". Only about a pea size for the face.

Really, does this product control the 'puffed and fluffed' look? Not only does TJ has very soft hair, he has lots and lots of hair, and it is curly/wavey and in one small area on his back it is kinky.

teffiemoore · 03-17-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TLC

Really, does this product control the 'puffed and fluffed' look? Not only does TJ has very soft hair, he has lots and lots of hair, and it is curly/wavey and in one small area on his back it is kinky.

Yes. Its a thick cream and as you dissolve it in your hands it has a very shiny finish to it and will make their hair lay down no matter how thick it is. I use it on their body also and use about a nickel size in my palm and rub it all over my hands and then run it through their hair and brush. Its like magic, lol and makes them shine...I just posted a picture of one of mine, Yogi in a thread under grooming.."contemplating a short cut" and you can see his hair is quite thick too and it layed it down and made it shine...let me see if I can post that link
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/att...7&d=1174157476
maybe this will work???

TLC · 03-17-2007, 11:15 AM

SOLD!

I am getting this stuff tonight. Tomorrow is bath day! As you can see from the above pictures of TJ - his hair is wild - most of the time! I don't mind the curl he's got, but I just need to manage it a little better so he doesn't always look like a fat little piggy

Lorraine · 03-17-2007, 11:27 AM

I would recommend keeping the body hair relatively short as with soft coats they mat too easily. The head you can trim up a bit to balance the look but you can also use thinning shears to thin out the bulky look of the soft coated face. Use them after you bath and dry not while it is still dirty as it dulls the shears.

omega · 03-17-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

Really, does this product control the 'puffed and fluffed' look? Not only does TJ has very soft hair, he has lots and lots of hair, and it is curly/wavey and in one small area on his back it is kinky.

Sea Breeze Oil work great for that too. I have it for my big haired Yorkie!

TLC · 03-17-2007, 12:35 PM

I have the sea breeze oil. I really didn't like the smell and maybe I put too much on, but they were really greasy.

Lorraine · 03-17-2007, 01:09 PM

Try the smooth and silky shampoo and conditioner. Avon makes one and I would bet Pantene does. I saw an advert on TV yesterday for one can't remember the brand name though.

teffiemoore · 03-17-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

SOLD!

I am getting this stuff tonight. Tomorrow is bath day! As you can see from the above pictures of TJ - his hair is wild - most of the time! I don't mind the curl he's got, but I just need to manage it a little better so he doesn't always look like a fat little piggy

TJ is adorable. I think you'll be happy with "After Party"..it smells good too. You can start out with the nickel size and always add a little more if he has so much hair it absorbs it before you've distributed all over...Good luck.

bmax77 · 03-17-2007, 02:50 PM

I needed all the info I could get. Sounds like the gel is like I use to use on my hair, " brilcream" I think it was called. Anyway I'll let the hair grow and keep it combed in the direction it needs to go. Thanks again for the info. Visit my web site and you can see my babie at www.bobbyblusyorkies.com .

omega · 03-17-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

I have the sea breeze oil. I really didn't like the smell and maybe I put too much on, but they were really greasy.

Yeah, it only takes a tiny bit... you can also dilute it in water

teffiemoore · 03-17-2007, 03:57 PM

I've never tried the Sea Breeze oil..where do you get that??

03-17-2007, 07:38 AM	#1
bmax77 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stanley, NC Posts: 85	How to handle grooming a SOFT coated yorkies face I have 2 soft coat Yorkies that the breeder has in a kennel clip. It is vey short and my babies look like little lions in the face with all the hair puffed out. HELP what do I need to do to get them looking like yorkies again?

03-17-2007, 10:03 AM	#4
teffiemoore Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 916	There are some silicone based products that will weigh down the existing hair and make it fall better until some growth can be obtained...I have a 8 month old that has the same type on his face and I use a human product that I've always used on them, its Bed Heads "After Party". Only about a pea size for the face. __________________ Steph's Furkids,Yogi, Bogus and Suki www.dogster.com/?320202 www.dogster.com/dogs/778799 Join YAP Here! "Animals are the most agreeable freinds"..

03-17-2007, 11:15 AM	#7
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	SOLD! I am getting this stuff tonight. Tomorrow is bath day! As you can see from the above pictures of TJ - his hair is wild - most of the time! I don't mind the curl he's got, but I just need to manage it a little better so he doesn't always look like a fat little piggy __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

03-17-2007, 11:27 AM	#8
Lorraine Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 2,060	I would recommend keeping the body hair relatively short as with soft coats they mat too easily. The head you can trim up a bit to balance the look but you can also use thinning shears to thin out the bulky look of the soft coated face. Use them after you bath and dry not while it is still dirty as it dulls the shears. __________________ Lorraine www.loribenyorkies.com Canada

03-17-2007, 12:35 PM	#10
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	I have the sea breeze oil. I really didn't like the smell and maybe I put too much on, but they were really greasy. __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

03-17-2007, 08:42 AM	#2
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Let the hair on the face and body grow out. THe face hair is easy to comb since it doesn't mat, but make sure it's brushed daily along with the rest of the body.

03-17-2007, 01:09 PM	#11
Lorraine Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 2,060	Try the smooth and silky shampoo and conditioner. Avon makes one and I would bet Pantene does. I saw an advert on TV yesterday for one can't remember the brand name though. __________________ Lorraine www.loribenyorkies.com Canada

03-17-2007, 02:50 PM	#13
bmax77 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stanley, NC Posts: 85	Thanks Guys and Gals I needed all the info I could get. Sounds like the gel is like I use to use on my hair, " brilcream" I think it was called. Anyway I'll let the hair grow and keep it combed in the direction it needs to go. Thanks again for the info. Visit my web site and you can see my babie at www.bobbyblusyorkies.com .

03-17-2007, 03:57 PM	#15
teffiemoore Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 916	I've never tried the Sea Breeze oil..where do you get that?? __________________ Steph's Furkids,Yogi, Bogus and Suki www.dogster.com/?320202 www.dogster.com/dogs/778799 Join YAP Here! "Animals are the most agreeable freinds"..