my babies hair won't grow - YorkieTalk.com Forums

adamsmom729 · 08-24-2009, 09:58 AM

Hi all. My Yorkie boy will be nine week old on Wednesday...he's thriving all around, he's doing great with housetraining and he's finally starting to sleep through the night. the problem is his hair is still really short. he looks like a 2 week old rot puppy. now i know he's a purebread yorkie because i've seen the mom and the dad (got him from a friend) and they are both Yorkies. Has anyone had a puppy whose hair didn't grow? any idea how long before his hair starts to grow?

Thanks...

Kristy and Mr Sammy Sam :-)

LilMissy · 08-24-2009, 10:13 AM

Can you post a pic? He is still really young. There's lots of time for his coat to grow. This is what my Missy looked like at 9.5 weeks of age.

lovespandp · 08-24-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by adamsmom729

Hi all. My Yorkie boy will be nine week old on Wednesday...he's thriving all around, he's doing great with housetraining and he's finally starting to sleep through the night. the problem is his hair is still really short. he looks like a 2 week old rot puppy. now i know he's a purebread yorkie because i've seen the mom and the dad (got him from a friend) and they are both Yorkies. Has anyone had a puppy whose hair didn't grow? any idea how long before his hair starts to grow?

Thanks...

Kristy and Mr Sammy Sam :-)

Yes give it time..He is really young still. Trust me, soon enough he will have so much hair you wont know what to do with it

lovespandp · 08-24-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by LilMissy

Can you post a pic? He is still really young. There's lots of time for his coat to grow. This is what my Missy looked like at 9.5 weeks of age.

Aww Baby Missy

Such a doll

FlDebra · 08-24-2009, 10:30 AM

Keep in mind most breeders do not let their puppies go to new homes before they are 12 weeks old. So yours is still younger than most you will see out and about. His hair will grow. IT seems like all of a sudden, their hair does start to grow and then they go through this unruly/bad hair stage for a month or two. Finally, it will grow enough to lay down naturally and you will start getting the more adult Yorkie look. Just enjoy each day!

This is a good time to find a really soft brush, like a baby brush and get your boy used to grooming. He will like the feel of the very soft brush, and with short hair, there will be no tangles to cope with. After a few months the puppy hair likes to mat, and if they are not used to grooming, it can be a real chore to get them to sit still for a good brushing daily.

EXOTICYORKIES · 08-24-2009, 10:40 AM

Your baby is still really young he has so much time also babies mature differently at different pace my phantom hair is shorter than his sister so dont worry he will be ok just keeping loving him

mscat · 08-24-2009, 10:40 AM

Hi there, Welcome to YT

Congradulations on your new puppy, Mr. Sammy. He is adorable.
He is very young, and it will take time for his hair to grow out. I agree that it is important to start not out on the brushing. Using a soft brush , on him. The grooming ought to be gentle and "fun" for Sammy. So he becomes use to the feel of being groomed, and not to fear brushing, or become aggressive when it is time to be groomed. Talk to him while brushing him as well. Be patient, and take time with him. It's so important to start out early .
Being a yorkie , it will become a daily experience for him to be groomed . The sooner the better , he becomes accustomed and familair with daily grooming.

Robin Lodal · 08-24-2009, 10:44 AM

I would love to see pictures of your baby.

adamsmom729 · 08-24-2009, 10:45 AM

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/cus...19198725_1.gif this was a pic i took of him from my phone so it's not really that great. i'm working on getting some more uploaded. he's such a silly boy!

michelle156 · 02-15-2012, 12:44 PM

my 5 week old puppy's hair wont grow. when will she grow her long hair im ready to put bows in her hair.

TraciG · 02-15-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by michelle156

my 5 week old puppy's hair wont grow. when will she grow her long hair im ready to put bows in her hair.

Check out the YT Nursery - there are plenty of pictures of 4-6 week pups and their hair is still pretty short. Is the puppy still with its mom at the Breeders? If so, the Breeder can tell you approx. how long it will take for the hair to grow for a bow.

Farleys · 02-15-2012, 01:07 PM

I know lots of yorkies have totally different coats, but even if their hair is short at 9 weeks, i still have never seen a 9 week old pure yorkie with totally smooth hair. I got farley at 7 weeks and his hair isnt what i would call long but definatly fluffy and soft, not smooth and close to his body.

chachi · 02-15-2012, 01:15 PM

He is still a young pup and looks like a young pup should look

CouversMom · 02-15-2012, 01:35 PM

5 weeks old? Is your puppy still with its mother? I wouldn't be too worried if a bow doesn't fit in its hair, it's still a baby. You will have plenty of years to put bows in his/her hair...

Teegy · 02-15-2012, 01:45 PM

Michelle, is your dog still at the breeder's, 5 weeks is very young for a pup to be taken from it's mother.
There is still loads of socializing and teaching, never mind still being fed from the mother?

08-24-2009, 09:58 AM	#1
adamsmom729 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: warren michigan usa Posts: 52	my babies hair won't grow Hi all. My Yorkie boy will be nine week old on Wednesday...he's thriving all around, he's doing great with housetraining and he's finally starting to sleep through the night. the problem is his hair is still really short. he looks like a 2 week old rot puppy. now i know he's a purebread yorkie because i've seen the mom and the dad (got him from a friend) and they are both Yorkies. Has anyone had a puppy whose hair didn't grow? any idea how long before his hair starts to grow? Thanks... Kristy and Mr Sammy Sam :-)

08-24-2009, 10:13 AM	#2
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	Can you post a pic? He is still really young. There's lots of time for his coat to grow. This is what my Missy looked like at 9.5 weeks of age. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

08-24-2009, 10:30 AM	#5
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	Keep in mind most breeders do not let their puppies go to new homes before they are 12 weeks old. So yours is still younger than most you will see out and about. His hair will grow. IT seems like all of a sudden, their hair does start to grow and then they go through this unruly/bad hair stage for a month or two. Finally, it will grow enough to lay down naturally and you will start getting the more adult Yorkie look. Just enjoy each day! This is a good time to find a really soft brush, like a baby brush and get your boy used to grooming. He will like the feel of the very soft brush, and with short hair, there will be no tangles to cope with. After a few months the puppy hair likes to mat, and if they are not used to grooming, it can be a real chore to get them to sit still for a good brushing daily. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

08-24-2009, 10:40 AM	#6
EXOTICYORKIES YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: GA Posts: 616 Blog Entries: 1	Dont worry Your baby is still really young he has so much time also babies mature differently at different pace my phantom hair is shorter than his sister so dont worry he will be ok just keeping loving him __________________ EXOTICYORKIES WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO

08-24-2009, 10:40 AM	#7
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	Hi there, Welcome to YT Congradulations on your new puppy, Mr. Sammy. He is adorable. He is very young, and it will take time for his hair to grow out. I agree that it is important to start not out on the brushing. Using a soft brush , on him. The grooming ought to be gentle and "fun" for Sammy. So he becomes use to the feel of being groomed, and not to fear brushing, or become aggressive when it is time to be groomed. Talk to him while brushing him as well. Be patient, and take time with him. It's so important to start out early . Being a yorkie , it will become a daily experience for him to be groomed . The sooner the better , he becomes accustomed and familair with daily grooming. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

08-24-2009, 10:44 AM	#8
Robin Lodal ♥ Love My Furbabies ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East of the Mississippi River! ;) Posts: 2,183	I would love to see pictures of your baby. __________________ ~ Robin ,Max, Molly, Dozer& kitties, Toby & Lucy RIP - Ginger, Abby, Conway, &Simon

08-24-2009, 10:45 AM	#9
adamsmom729 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: warren michigan usa Posts: 52	http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/cus...19198725_1.gif this was a pic i took of him from my phone so it's not really that great. i'm working on getting some more uploaded. he's such a silly boy!

02-15-2012, 12:44 PM	#10
michelle156 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: houston Posts: 1	confused my 5 week old puppy's hair wont grow. when will she grow her long hair im ready to put bows in her hair.

02-15-2012, 01:07 PM	#12
Farleys No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 551	I know lots of yorkies have totally different coats, but even if their hair is short at 9 weeks, i still have never seen a 9 week old pure yorkie with totally smooth hair. I got farley at 7 weeks and his hair isnt what i would call long but definatly fluffy and soft, not smooth and close to his body.

02-15-2012, 01:15 PM	#13
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	He is still a young pup and looks like a young pup should look __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-15-2012, 01:35 PM	#14
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	5 weeks old? Is your puppy still with its mother? I wouldn't be too worried if a bow doesn't fit in its hair, it's still a baby. You will have plenty of years to put bows in his/her hair... __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

02-15-2012, 01:45 PM	#15
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	Michelle, is your dog still at the breeder's, 5 weeks is very young for a pup to be taken from it's mother. There is still loads of socializing and teaching, never mind still being fed from the mother?