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redvalaria · 11-10-2009, 10:38 AM

My Fergus is 11 months old and has a GREAT coat. silky, doesn't tangle very much, easy to keep up with (baths every 10 days or so, regular brushing, top knot)

But recently he has been getting into EVERYTHING outside. Sticker bushes (try getting a thousand little sticker buds out of a yorkie's coat!), pine needles, the brush...

I have a yard that is MOSTLY cement and a pool...but every little weed or plant that grows on the edges, or in the grass he is into.

So...I have a groomer appointment scheduled for tomorrow...I am thinking of getting him cut (actually cut, not just pads and ears trimmed). He is such a little ball of energy, I don't want to curtail it...but I love his long coat!

So....any suggestions? My teapot Hamish is trimmed and we love him to bits, I just wanted a longer coat on Fergus...but now, I am thinking maybe its too much trouble (for him, more than me) because he loves running around outside with his brothers and he hates the constant grooming that his penchant for getting into the briers is causing...

If you have pics that is great too! I am just wringing my hands about this... maybe a mid lenght trim? instead of a short cut??

Help!

cheryl19 · 11-10-2009, 11:15 AM

I love the long coat, but it can be a pain.

yorkiepuppie · 11-10-2009, 11:20 AM

i love the short coat on yorkies! it's easy and it looks SOOOO cute on them!

i say go for it, it will make it easier for the both of you.

jeanm1963 · 11-10-2009, 11:24 AM

I think a long coat is sooo beautiful but not for my puppy, she has a very fluffy cottony coat... she looks like a giant dust mop

, she loves to run , play catch, fetch, play in the leaves, we go for walks in the dog park every day so a long coat is not practical for her at all!! On another note, she does NOT like to be brushed to much.. I have her shaved leaving her face big and full like a teddybear, her legs are also long and fluffy , kind of like she is wearing chaps.. I love a short cut if you have a active dog but I love a full face!!

chachi · 11-10-2009, 11:30 AM

I dont like to keep up with the long coat so I keep mine short. Besides I like a groomed look and they look ratty most of the time when their hair is long. The face hair is longer than the body

Britster · 11-10-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I dont like to keep up with the long coat so I keep mine short. Besides I like a groomed look and they look ratty most of the time when their hair is long. The face hair is longer than the body

Agree!

LilMissy · 11-10-2009, 12:03 PM

I really like both looks. Missy's coat is long, but if she were getting into weeds and bushes, I wouldn't hesitate at all to cut it off. Yorkies look adorable with a short cut, just like little teddy bears.

redvalaria · 11-10-2009, 07:31 PM

OK,

I got the groomer appointment...she is coming at noon tomorrow. I was online for 3 hours tonight finding pics of haircuts like I want him to have....I don't want him just shaved down!

I took 3 pics, put them on a page with specific instructions (face like this, body this lenght, ears, etc). I laid it all out in black and white as well as with pics....I have to trust it will work.

I am going to do it....but I may end up crying all afternoon if I hate it!

Wish us luck and I will post pics when its over (if I am not inconsolable!)

lovespandp · 11-10-2009, 07:36 PM

Good luck! Short is so easy!! I love having Peanut's short!!

Here is some pics of his cut!!

yorkie_mama22 · 11-10-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

Good luck! Short is so easy!! I love having Peanut's short!!

Here is some pics of his cut!!

can you STOP with the peanut pics, he is way too fudgin adorable and you make me want a boy!!!

I love his cut by the way!!

I think they look so cute with the "lion" cut!!

lovespandp · 11-10-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_mama22

can you STOP with the peanut pics, he is way too fudgin adorable and you make me want a boy!!!

I love his cut by the way!!

I think they look so cute with the "lion" cut!!

If I could I would!!! Hahaha!! Boys are the BEST!! I was trying to show the op how short is soooo cute!!

anpfaff1983 · 11-10-2009, 10:24 PM

Try it short, just remember if you don't like it, it will eventually grow back

redvalaria · 11-10-2009, 10:39 PM

awww he is REALLY adorable, ok, will put pics up tomorrow.

bellagirlsmomma · 11-11-2009, 06:44 AM

We have had little bella groomed already!! she is only 13 weeks old!! just more to get to know the groomer and get her paws trimmed and face trimmed a little.. But my hubby and i are on different sides of the fence as to what we are going to do with her.. leave her longer or keep her shorter... since its virtually ME that takes care of her (feeds here, picks up after her messes and whatever else) i think we will keep her short while she is a puppy and younger.. then maybe when she is a little older and not so spunky (are they ever not so spunky, hehee) then maybe try the longer look.. but you guys are true when you say that "lion cut" is so flippin adorable!!!

yorkiepuppie · 11-11-2009, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redvalaria

OK,

I got the groomer appointment...she is coming at noon tomorrow. I was online for 3 hours tonight finding pics of haircuts like I want him to have....I don't want him just shaved down!

I took 3 pics, put them on a page with specific instructions (face like this, body this lenght, ears, etc). I laid it all out in black and white as well as with pics....I have to trust it will work.

I am going to do it....but I may end up crying all afternoon if I hate it!

Wish us luck and I will post pics when its over (if I am not inconsolable!)

good luck today.

make sure you explain what you'd like very clearly to the groomer.
the first time milu got a short cut,
i thought i explained VERY clearly to the groomer,
but i ended up not liking the cut.

so you can't be clear enough,

part of this is learning how to communicate with your groomer.
so if she/he doesn't get it right the first time,
don't feel too bad, hair WILL grow back (pretty fast too!)

and if there is something you don't like,
ask them politely how to let them know next time you don't want that done.

the first time milu got groomed,
i spent some time afterwards asking the groomer how to explain what i want better next time.

11-10-2009, 10:38 AM	#1
redvalaria Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 153	I can't believe I am even THINKING about this! My Fergus is 11 months old and has a GREAT coat. silky, doesn't tangle very much, easy to keep up with (baths every 10 days or so, regular brushing, top knot) But recently he has been getting into EVERYTHING outside. Sticker bushes (try getting a thousand little sticker buds out of a yorkie's coat!), pine needles, the brush... I have a yard that is MOSTLY cement and a pool...but every little weed or plant that grows on the edges, or in the grass he is into. So...I have a groomer appointment scheduled for tomorrow...I am thinking of getting him cut (actually cut, not just pads and ears trimmed). He is such a little ball of energy, I don't want to curtail it...but I love his long coat! So....any suggestions? My teapot Hamish is trimmed and we love him to bits, I just wanted a longer coat on Fergus...but now, I am thinking maybe its too much trouble (for him, more than me) because he loves running around outside with his brothers and he hates the constant grooming that his penchant for getting into the briers is causing... If you have pics that is great too! I am just wringing my hands about this... maybe a mid lenght trim? instead of a short cut?? Help! __________________ -------------------------------- Kate-Mom to: Dante, Hamish & Fergus

11-10-2009, 11:15 AM	#2
cheryl19 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY USA Posts: 1,749	I love the long coat, but it can be a pain. __________________ Ivy, Max, Reggie & Cheryl

11-10-2009, 11:20 AM	#3
yorkiepuppie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 2,883	i love the short coat on yorkies! it's easy and it looks SOOOO cute on them! i say go for it, it will make it easier for the both of you. __________________ www.yenspiration.com i love milu

11-10-2009, 11:24 AM	#4
jeanm1963 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weymouth, Ma Posts: 2,584	I think a long coat is sooo beautiful but not for my puppy, she has a very fluffy cottony coat... she looks like a giant dust mop , she loves to run , play catch, fetch, play in the leaves, we go for walks in the dog park every day so a long coat is not practical for her at all!! On another note, she does NOT like to be brushed to much.. I have her shaved leaving her face big and full like a teddybear, her legs are also long and fluffy , kind of like she is wearing chaps.. I love a short cut if you have a active dog but I love a full face!! __________________ I Support http://www.yorkiesinc.com/

11-10-2009, 11:30 AM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I dont like to keep up with the long coat so I keep mine short. Besides I like a groomed look and they look ratty most of the time when their hair is long. The face hair is longer than the body __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-10-2009, 12:03 PM	#7
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	I really like both looks. Missy's coat is long, but if she were getting into weeds and bushes, I wouldn't hesitate at all to cut it off. Yorkies look adorable with a short cut, just like little teddy bears. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

11-10-2009, 07:31 PM	#8
redvalaria Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 153	OK, I got the groomer appointment...she is coming at noon tomorrow. I was online for 3 hours tonight finding pics of haircuts like I want him to have....I don't want him just shaved down! I took 3 pics, put them on a page with specific instructions (face like this, body this lenght, ears, etc). I laid it all out in black and white as well as with pics....I have to trust it will work. I am going to do it....but I may end up crying all afternoon if I hate it! Wish us luck and I will post pics when its over (if I am not inconsolable!) __________________ -------------------------------- Kate-Mom to: Dante, Hamish & Fergus

11-10-2009, 07:36 PM	#9
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Good luck! Short is so easy!! I love having Peanut's short!! Here is some pics of his cut!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

11-10-2009, 10:24 PM	#12
anpfaff1983 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 61	Try it short, just remember if you don't like it, it will eventually grow back

11-10-2009, 10:39 PM	#13
redvalaria Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 153	awww he is REALLY adorable, ok, will put pics up tomorrow. __________________ -------------------------------- Kate-Mom to: Dante, Hamish & Fergus

11-11-2009, 06:44 AM	#14
bellagirlsmomma Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: watertown, SD Posts: 34	We have had little bella groomed already!! she is only 13 weeks old!! just more to get to know the groomer and get her paws trimmed and face trimmed a little.. But my hubby and i are on different sides of the fence as to what we are going to do with her.. leave her longer or keep her shorter... since its virtually ME that takes care of her (feeds here, picks up after her messes and whatever else) i think we will keep her short while she is a puppy and younger.. then maybe when she is a little older and not so spunky (are they ever not so spunky, hehee) then maybe try the longer look.. but you guys are true when you say that "lion cut" is so flippin adorable!!!