How long does it take for hair to grow? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

BeaB · 02-20-2011, 06:47 AM

I got my Yorkie

from my brother a week ago. She is 7 months old. She has never had a haircut. Her coat is very short and out of style. I would like her to have a lovely long hair, so I can experiment with different hairstyles and attach a ribbon, but when will I be able to do that? Shall I trim her coat to cause it to grow faster? Also, I did bath her twice, using a puppy shampoo and conditioner, but her coat seems to be not very smooth. It is not greasy, but has a "dirty" look and tangles 30 minutes after an hour long brushing (she loves it). Any advice please?

trin7 · 02-20-2011, 01:28 PM

From what I know, Yorkies are like people - different types of hair, silky or cottony. I have one of each and Mabel's hair grows so much faster then Darwin's. Hopefully someone who is used to yorkies could right in to give you some advice - be thankful that it's not growing too fast.

TexasKat08 · 02-20-2011, 01:33 PM

Is her coat wavy? If it is tangling easily she may be cottony coated. Can you post a photo?

chachi · 02-20-2011, 01:35 PM

I wouldnt cut it just let it grow. Some yorkies dont get the real long coat. Some do but their hair grows slow so only time will tell

BeaB · 02-20-2011, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasKat08

Is her coat wavy? If it is tangling easily she may be cottony coated. Can you post a photo?

Just placed a photo in my album. Have no idea how to make it a profile picture - new to this site.

trin7 · 02-20-2011, 03:38 PM

She's beautiful - she seems to have more of the cottony coat - I'm definitely not an expert but she looks similar to Darwin who has a cottony coat. I think cottons and silkies are both pretty in their own way - Darwin's hair grows but as it tangles more then Mabel's (silky) we keep it cut shorter. I've seen beautiful long cottony coats on this site; just make sure you keep up the brushing once or twice daily, feed quality food and use the proper hair shampoo/conditioner.

02-20-2011, 06:47 AM	#1
BeaB YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK Posts: 3 Blog Entries: 1	How long does it take for hair to grow? I got my Yorkie from my brother a week ago. She is 7 months old. She has never had a haircut. Her coat is very short and out of style. I would like her to have a lovely long hair, so I can experiment with different hairstyles and attach a ribbon, but when will I be able to do that? Shall I trim her coat to cause it to grow faster? Also, I did bath her twice, using a puppy shampoo and conditioner, but her coat seems to be not very smooth. It is not greasy, but has a "dirty" look and tangles 30 minutes after an hour long brushing (she loves it). Any advice please?

02-20-2011, 01:33 PM	#3
TexasKat08 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 898	Is her coat wavy? If it is tangling easily she may be cottony coated. Can you post a photo? __________________ Puppy Hugs & Kisses Kathy & Nicco & Baby Dash

02-20-2011, 01:35 PM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I wouldnt cut it just let it grow. Some yorkies dont get the real long coat. Some do but their hair grows slow so only time will tell __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-20-2011, 01:28 PM	#2
trin7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 554	From what I know, Yorkies are like people - different types of hair, silky or cottony. I have one of each and Mabel's hair grows so much faster then Darwin's. Hopefully someone who is used to yorkies could right in to give you some advice - be thankful that it's not growing too fast.

02-20-2011, 03:38 PM	#6
trin7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 554	She's beautiful - she seems to have more of the cottony coat - I'm definitely not an expert but she looks similar to Darwin who has a cottony coat. I think cottons and silkies are both pretty in their own way - Darwin's hair grows but as it tangles more then Mabel's (silky) we keep it cut shorter. I've seen beautiful long cottony coats on this site; just make sure you keep up the brushing once or twice daily, feed quality food and use the proper hair shampoo/conditioner.