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ARCHIE · 03-05-2010, 07:03 AM

Buddy has never had that doggy smell,l even when wet, when that order
usually appears. He always smells sweet. He get's bathed every other week.
His coat is prue silk and never get's greasey. I think Yorkies in general
do not have that doggy order to them.

yorkie_mama22 · 03-05-2010, 07:36 AM

I didn't read the other posts but I just want to say I have 3 dogs in the house. Two yorkies and a bull terrier. I don't find my house to stink and my friends have never said they smell dog in the house. I am sure they would smell an accident before they would smell "dog". My yorkies don't stink, they have a unique smell to them and I love it, I love smelling my yorkies! Lol

lil louis · 03-05-2010, 07:48 AM

Louis definetly doesn't smell like a dog. He gets a bath about once a week, and his hair smells like his shampoo. This is another good thing about a yorkie!

cj125 · 03-05-2010, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Everyone is different. Our Yorkie does not smell, and gets a bath every 2-3 weeks. Now our large breed Corso starts to after a month if no bath. Not real bad, but they both smell better than I do after a day outdoors! If you buy a larger house, the smell will decrease in proportion to the size of the increase!

No they are good smelling dogs.! Bulldogs are the worst.

hahaha! You're funny!!!

TecoyaB · 03-05-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by astralis

I'm fond of Yorkies but have never owned one. I'd love to have a Yorkie but I do not want my house to smell like a dog. I currently am owned by three cats and no one ever knows that I have cats until they see them. If I become owned by a little treasure Yorkie, will someone know by the smell of dog when they walk into my house?

I realize that Poodles do not smell like dog but I'd rather have a Yorkie.

They dont
I bathe Castor Pollux once a week (which is too frequently) but if you're still weary (which they smell lovely, even wet-- my dog smells like wet hair and not like wet dog) you can spay them, there is a conditioner spray that spells like rasberries. I don't ever spray directly on Castor Pollux, but I do spray the comb i comb him with

yorkiejunkie · 03-05-2010, 08:02 AM

I have a houseful!

The silky coats, NEVER smell bad, but get bathed and blow dried every 7-10 days.

The soft (Wooly/Cotton Coat gets bathed less frequently, and has a slight odour, when wet

if he is need of a bath.
The Shephard and lab, get bathed even LESS frequently

, and need more baths! lol

rilysmom · 03-05-2010, 08:11 AM

Does my dogs smell like dogs?...Nope
Does my house smell like dogs?....Nope
Does my houses mell like dog pee....Well, Maybe! But I'm working on that.....

yorkiejunkie · 03-05-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rilysmom

Does my dogs smell like dogs?...Nope
Does my house smell like dogs?....Nope
Does my houses mell like dog pee....Well, Maybe! But I'm working on that.....

Ok, that may be true at MY house too!

jackson25 · 03-05-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rilysmom

Does my dogs smell like dogs?...Nope
Does my house smell like dogs?....Nope
Does my houses mell like dog pee....Well, Maybe! But I'm working on that.....

My yorkies smell like tropical coconuts! My house smells the same!

rilysmom · 03-05-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jackson25

My yorkies smell like tropical coconuts! My house smells the same!

What shampoo do you use? Can you clean your carpets with it too?

I want some of what you are using.....

jackson25 · 03-05-2010, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rilysmom

What shampoo do you use? Can you clean your carpets with it too?

I want some of what you are using.....

I use Just Wet shampoo and Just Fresh spray....I get carried away with the spray!

Actually for my carpets, when I shampoo I add Downy softener to the water, smells great for a long time and doesn't leave the carpet crunchy!

viviansnickers · 03-05-2010, 08:32 AM

This is a great question!! I think with proper grooming, yorkie's are not prone to the stinkys. Now, their feet are another story, they don't stink, they smell like corn chips esp after being outside. I do tend to notice Snickers can absorb the "outside" smell when he's out there for periods of time, but that goes away after about 1/2 hour after being back inside.

I also notice diet can play a roll in how your dog smells as well. THIS IS JUST MY OPINION but I think that dogs who eat good---smell good. Our neighbors have 2 Westies who eat a controversial food and they for sure have the doggy smelling house.

Some of us may not know if our house smells like dog...I remember when Snick 1st came to us and we were poty training, we would ask our family members who were honest and they said it smells like dog. Now I'm on top of it with cleaning Snickers and my house and when I ask now, I always get a good smelling home review. I am a lil OCD with cleanliness.

Snick can tend to get a lil stinky if I don't stay on top of his eye gunk and wipe his eyes regularly. Also, bully sticks can make a Yorkie's mouth area smell not so pleasant. I also use warm babywipes and wipe Snick's face, peanut, feet, and bum evey morning and before bed.

Smiles-
Snick & Viv

marcie · 03-05-2010, 08:32 AM

No dog odor here!

Pixie Girl · 03-05-2010, 08:33 AM

I would never quess that Yorkies would have an odor. They have hair like another person has mentions. I give Pixie a bath ever 7 days on Sunday afternoon. No doggie smell in my house. I also have a cat and not smell from her either.

rilysmom · 03-05-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jackson25

I use Just Wet shampoo and Just Fresh spray....I get carried away with the spray!

Actually for my carpets, when I shampoo I add Downy softener to the water, smells great for a long time and doesn't leave the carpet crunchy!

I've heard that about Downy. I'll try it next time. I only have carpet in my bedroom, rest is either hardwood of ceramic tile. I'm glad, because Saydee has been a challenge to said the least!

03-05-2010, 08:02 AM	#21
yorkiejunkie YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 468	Stink, in review! I have a houseful! The silky coats, NEVER smell bad, but get bathed and blow dried every 7-10 days. The soft (Wooly/Cotton Coat gets bathed less frequently, and has a slight odour, when wet if he is need of a bath. The Shephard and lab, get bathed even LESS frequently , and need more baths! lol __________________ Bentley's Mommy is a Yorkie Junkie...

03-05-2010, 08:11 AM	#22
rilysmom Just me and Rily McGee Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: On the Trail of the Lonesome Pine Posts: 3,625	Does my dogs smell like dogs?...Nope Does my house smell like dogs?....Nope Does my houses mell like dog pee....Well, Maybe! But I'm working on that..... __________________ My belongs to RILYSAYDEE and MINNIE MIA

03-05-2010, 08:32 AM	#27
viviansnickers Snick&Viv= BFF Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,755	This is a great question!! I think with proper grooming, yorkie's are not prone to the stinkys. Now, their feet are another story, they don't stink, they smell like corn chips esp after being outside. I do tend to notice Snickers can absorb the "outside" smell when he's out there for periods of time, but that goes away after about 1/2 hour after being back inside. I also notice diet can play a roll in how your dog smells as well. THIS IS JUST MY OPINION but I think that dogs who eat good---smell good. Our neighbors have 2 Westies who eat a controversial food and they for sure have the doggy smelling house. Some of us may not know if our house smells like dog...I remember when Snick 1st came to us and we were poty training, we would ask our family members who were honest and they said it smells like dog. Now I'm on top of it with cleaning Snickers and my house and when I ask now, I always get a good smelling home review. I am a lil OCD with cleanliness. Snick can tend to get a lil stinky if I don't stay on top of his eye gunk and wipe his eyes regularly. Also, bully sticks can make a Yorkie's mouth area smell not so pleasant. I also use warm babywipes and wipe Snick's face, peanut, feet, and bum evey morning and before bed. Smiles- Snick & Viv __________________ -Vivian Mommy to my cuddlebug baby boys-Snickers & Reesie

03-05-2010, 08:33 AM	#29
Pixie Girl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Byron Center Posts: 515	I would never quess that Yorkies would have an odor. They have hair like another person has mentions. I give Pixie a bath ever 7 days on Sunday afternoon. No doggie smell in my house. I also have a cat and not smell from her either. __________________ Pixie Girl & Pixie Dust

03-05-2010, 07:03 AM	#16
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Buddy has never had that doggy smell,l even when wet, when that order usually appears. He always smells sweet. He get's bathed every other week. His coat is prue silk and never get's greasey. I think Yorkies in general do not have that doggy order to them.

03-05-2010, 07:36 AM	#17
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	I didn't read the other posts but I just want to say I have 3 dogs in the house. Two yorkies and a bull terrier. I don't find my house to stink and my friends have never said they smell dog in the house. I am sure they would smell an accident before they would smell "dog". My yorkies don't stink, they have a unique smell to them and I love it, I love smelling my yorkies! Lol

03-05-2010, 07:48 AM	#18
lil louis ♥My Yorkie, My Shadow♥ Join Date: May 2009 Location: usa Posts: 1,337	Louis definetly doesn't smell like a dog. He gets a bath about once a week, and his hair smells like his shampoo. This is another good thing about a yorkie!

03-05-2010, 08:32 AM	#28
marcie and Lucy too Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 6,325	No dog odor here!