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Jaximus · 11-03-2005, 10:29 AM

hey there! My yorkie's name is Jack and I am a first time dog owner. Is it normal for Yorkies to shed? I thought they were "non-shedding" dogs. Jack is only 4 months old. Could this hair be puppy hair coming out? we keep him cut short, and there are black fluffy hairs everywhere. Any answers/advice?

Jaximus

Lexi Rae · 11-03-2005, 10:32 AM

hello and welcome to yorkie talk, im gina...
cant help you with the shedding thing, but i thought yorkies dont shed either.
i would love to know that answer too

LuvMyDivaGirls · 11-03-2005, 10:33 AM

Hi and Welcome to YT! I am Jenn, mama to sassy little miss Taylah (12 weeks tomorrow) and Daphne (pom). Hope to get to know you and see ya around the boards.

I don't know about the shedding and puppy coat, but I do know they are suppose to be non-shedding.. so Im not sure--sorry!

chachi · 11-03-2005, 10:35 AM

Welcome! I would take him to the vet. They normally dont shed. My jewels hair on herr back fell out when she was a baby and they did a skin scrape and checked for mites. They never did find anything and her hair grew back thicker than before.

chechinmipo · 11-03-2005, 10:35 AM

Welcome!
Yorkies don't shed so most likely it is that he is loosing his puppy hair.

Jaximus · 11-03-2005, 10:45 AM

thanks for the comments! is there really such a thing as puppy hair after all? my husband is trying to convince me there is, but i think it's so i'll calm down. do your dogs shed? the hairs are just very fine black wavy little hairs, the same as the ones on his brush when i'm finished brushing.

Jaximus

Patti · 11-03-2005, 10:48 AM

Cali is 19 weeks and I notice on a white pillow case that there are little black hairs. I don't get much off her when I brush her. I am taking her to the groomers today for the first time, wish me luck! and I will ask her. Welcome to YT. I am a newer member and the people couldn't be nicer and more helpful!

rengaw · 11-03-2005, 10:53 AM

Welcome! I'm new here, as well. First time yorkie owner! I'm picking her up tomorrow, I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!

toninm · 11-03-2005, 10:54 AM

hello and welcome!!! Post some pictures of your Jack

sneri13 · 11-03-2005, 11:04 AM

Hi and welcome to YT.

11-03-2005, 10:29 AM	#1
Jaximus YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 7	New member hey there! My yorkie's name is Jack and I am a first time dog owner. Is it normal for Yorkies to shed? I thought they were "non-shedding" dogs. Jack is only 4 months old. Could this hair be puppy hair coming out? we keep him cut short, and there are black fluffy hairs everywhere. Any answers/advice? Jaximus

11-03-2005, 10:32 AM	#2
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	hello and welcome to yorkie talk, im gina... cant help you with the shedding thing, but i thought yorkies dont shed either. i would love to know that answer too __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

11-03-2005, 10:33 AM	#3
LuvMyDivaGirls YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 303	Hi and Welcome to YT! I am Jenn, mama to sassy little miss Taylah (12 weeks tomorrow) and Daphne (pom). Hope to get to know you and see ya around the boards. I don't know about the shedding and puppy coat, but I do know they are suppose to be non-shedding.. so Im not sure--sorry! __________________ ~Daphne & Taylah's Mama~ ~The Girls Photo Albums~ Daphne's Dogster Taylah's Dogster

11-03-2005, 10:35 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Welcome! I would take him to the vet. They normally dont shed. My jewels hair on herr back fell out when she was a baby and they did a skin scrape and checked for mites. They never did find anything and her hair grew back thicker than before. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-03-2005, 10:53 AM	#8
rengaw Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 81	Welcome! I'm new here, as well. First time yorkie owner! I'm picking her up tomorrow, I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!! __________________ Gracie May

11-03-2005, 10:35 AM	#5
chechinmipo No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 2,260	Welcome! Yorkies don't shed so most likely it is that he is loosing his puppy hair.

11-03-2005, 10:45 AM	#6
Jaximus YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 7	thanks for the comments! is there really such a thing as puppy hair after all? my husband is trying to convince me there is, but i think it's so i'll calm down. do your dogs shed? the hairs are just very fine black wavy little hairs, the same as the ones on his brush when i'm finished brushing. Jaximus

11-03-2005, 10:48 AM	#7
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Cali is 19 weeks and I notice on a white pillow case that there are little black hairs. I don't get much off her when I brush her. I am taking her to the groomers today for the first time, wish me luck! and I will ask her. Welcome to YT. I am a newer member and the people couldn't be nicer and more helpful!

11-03-2005, 10:54 AM	#9
toninm My Yorkie is my life Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,187	hello and welcome!!! Post some pictures of your Jack __________________ Toni & Dollar http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=212581

11-03-2005, 11:04 AM	#10
sneri13 Luv My Spoiled Babies Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,065	Hi and welcome to YT. __________________ Susan Mac Mellie & Manny Until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge