Thin Hair on Puppy's Head - YorkieTalk.com Forums

yorkiebunny · 12-22-2014, 07:05 PM

My puppy is five months old. His hair is very light and thin on his head. I see many puppies at this age with mini topknots. Wondering if he will always have thin hair.

Jakester · 12-23-2014, 05:18 AM

this is a great question, my 3 month old is the same. Interested for some answers.

Maximo · 12-23-2014, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiebunny

My puppy is five months old. His hair is very light and thin on his head. I see many puppies at this age with mini topknots. Wondering if he will always have thin hair.

Welcome to Yorkie Talk. Sometimes Yorkies with really silky hair can start out with a thinner coat. Max had a topknot at that age, but I will say that his hair has grown considerably thicker with age.

Post some photos. If you need help, there are a couple of "sticky" posts at the top of the photo section with instructions. Feel free to ask for assistance.

Saranshay · 12-23-2014, 06:16 AM

I have one yorkie that has thin hair on his head and thick on his body and he is older, I have on that has thick hair all over. I think it could be his genetics.

Maximo · 12-23-2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Saranshay

I have one yorkie that has thin hair on his head and thick on his body and he is older, I have on that has thick hair all over. I think it could be his genetics.

Definitely genetics. My boys are full brothers, different litters, but Max has twice as much hair as Teddy. Differences in coloring too. Max takes after his paternal grandmother, and Teddy takes after his mom's side.

MorkieMania · 12-24-2014, 03:06 PM

I have the same question about thin hair? If the Dog " supposedly " has a pedigree of 16 champions then why is his hair so thin? This is my first yorkie so I don't know what " The Standard " should be for length at this age?

princesschloe1 · 12-24-2014, 09:13 PM

This is normal. It might also look thin because the hair there might be silver compared to the rest of the darker hair? My Chloe also had hair that seemed thin on her head when she was a puppy but that was only because the hair on the very top of her head was a little gray-ish compared to the rest of her head hair. She is 13 months now and her head hair is much thicker and blonder. Your pups hair will grow.

Einstein1 · 12-24-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by princesschloe1

This is normal. It might also look thin because the hair there might be silver compared to the rest of the darker hair? My Chloe also had hair that seemed thin on her head when she was a puppy but that was only because the hair on the very top of her head was a little gray-ish compared to the rest of her head hair. She is 13 months now and her head hair is much thicker and blonder. Your pups hair will grow.

Me too.

Tinathetooth · 12-25-2014, 05:55 AM

The top of his head was soooo light he looked like he was going bald. He's almost a year now. He looks normal now. They grow into it.

12-22-2014, 07:05 PM	#1
yorkiebunny YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Granger, Indiana Posts: 1	Thin Hair on Puppy's Head My puppy is five months old. His hair is very light and thin on his head. I see many puppies at this age with mini topknots. Wondering if he will always have thin hair.

12-24-2014, 03:06 PM	#6
MorkieMania YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Blanchard,ok Posts: 8	Thin hair on a 6 month old? I have the same question about thin hair? If the Dog " supposedly " has a pedigree of 16 champions then why is his hair so thin? This is my first yorkie so I don't know what " The Standard " should be for length at this age?

12-24-2014, 09:13 PM	#7
princesschloe1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 126	This is normal. It might also look thin because the hair there might be silver compared to the rest of the darker hair? My Chloe also had hair that seemed thin on her head when she was a puppy but that was only because the hair on the very top of her head was a little gray-ish compared to the rest of her head hair. She is 13 months now and her head hair is much thicker and blonder. Your pups hair will grow. __________________ ❤ Chloe

12-23-2014, 05:18 AM	#2
Jakester Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lancaster County, PA Posts: 162	this is a great question, my 3 month old is the same. Interested for some answers.

12-23-2014, 06:16 AM	#4
Saranshay Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort collins Posts: 20	I have one yorkie that has thin hair on his head and thick on his body and he is older, I have on that has thick hair all over. I think it could be his genetics.

12-25-2014, 05:55 AM	#9
Tinathetooth Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Chalfont, PA USA Posts: 80	The top of his head was soooo light he looked like he was going bald. He's almost a year now. He looks normal now. They grow into it.