Bow size

[Patti]

I used the 3/8 when mine were puppies and when they reached 5 lbs I switched to 5/8. I prefer bands as I am afraid of the alligator clips falling out and them chewing on them. Congratulations.

[xoCourtney]

Originally Posted by Patti

I used the 3/8 when mine were puppies and when they reached 5 lbs I switched to 5/8. I prefer bands as I am afraid of the alligator clips falling out and them chewing on them. Congratulations.

Thank yoU!

[Teresiana]

Originally Posted by xoCourtney

Will the bands be better to use on her?

Honestly, I have the hardest time putting bows with bands in My sweet little pups are so good & they'll sit there forever waiting for me to get it right too! They always come out crooked & I end up smushing the stiffened ribbon. I put a plain band in first (no bow attached). Then I put the bow with the alligator clip between the band & the scalp, like a barrette. The band holds it in place so it doesn't slip out. I also get the alligator clips with the grippy stuff. You can add the grippy stuff to any alligator clip after it's in your cart.

Susan has these great little "training bows". They aren't stiffened & very light. They are sooo aborable on too!
Baby Boutique Dog Bows : Top Quality, Handmade Dog Bows - Yorkie, Maltese, Shih Tzu - by BowBiz

Another product I LOVE is the "Clip-n-Go" bow. These aren't stiffened either. They look so simple online, but they're so cute on! They're also really easy to use.
Clip 'n' Go : Dog Clips, Top Quality Dog Bows - Yorkie, Maltese, Shih Tzu - by BowBiz

As you can see, I prefer the unstiffened bows...because like I said, I always smush them & then they end up not looking so great. I need more practice!! I have a new little girl coming home TOMORROW! I need to get my bow skills on point asap

Can't wait to see pics of your little Miley!!

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Teresiana

I need more practice!! I have a new little girl coming home TOMORROW! I need to get my bow skills on point asap

Haha! Yes, critical now that you will have a girl. I need to go to bow and topknot school because I still haven't mastered either.

We love our BowBiz bows too.

[xoCourtney]

Originally Posted by Teresiana

Honestly, I have the hardest time putting bows with bands in My sweet little pups are so good & they'll sit there forever waiting for me to get it right too! They always come out crooked & I end up smushing the stiffened ribbon. I put a plain band in first (no bow attached). Then I put the bow with the alligator clip between the band & the scalp, like a barrette. The band holds it in place so it doesn't slip out. I also get the alligator clips with the grippy stuff. You can add the grippy stuff to any alligator clip after it's in your cart.

Susan has these great little "training bows". They aren't stiffened & very light. They are sooo aborable on too!
Baby Boutique Dog Bows : Top Quality, Handmade Dog Bows - Yorkie, Maltese, Shih Tzu - by BowBiz

Another product I LOVE is the "Clip-n-Go" bow. These aren't stiffened either. They look so simple online, but they're so cute on! They're also really easy to use.
Clip 'n' Go : Dog Clips, Top Quality Dog Bows - Yorkie, Maltese, Shih Tzu - by BowBiz

As you can see, I prefer the unstiffened bows...because like I said, I always smush them & then they end up not looking so great. I need more practice!! I have a new little girl coming home TOMORROW! I need to get my bow skills on point asap

Can't wait to see pics of your little Miley!!

That was very informative! Thank you!! And omg I can't wait to see pictures of your little girl either!! What did you name her? This is so exciting!!