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heather_lathrop · 01-25-2006, 01:50 PM

I am stuck here! Don't know what to do! Gizmo's hair is somewhat straight, and somewhat curly. I brush him everyday. But he still looks so stringy!!

Do you have any idea's? Should I have it cut shorter? Any ideas??

red98vett · 01-25-2006, 03:30 PM

How old is Gizmo now ? They all go thru a funny stage I think - both my girls did and it will grow as it grows....but a good shampoo can sometimes really help with the stragglies....What are you using on him now ?

I think his hair looks really nice....

schatzie · 01-25-2006, 03:34 PM

I think Gizmo has a real nice coat. (avator pic)

It seems Yorkie's get stringy easily no matter what type their coat is from what I've seen.

heather_lathrop · 01-25-2006, 06:14 PM

Well, his hair looks ok in the pics. But on a regular day, he looks like my little homeless boy!!! I brush him between one and two times a day. Right now I'm just using "Pro Pet Salon shampoo, for sensitive skin". I have been looking for something better. But I'm unsure of what kind to get. Any ideas???

heather_lathrop · 01-25-2006, 06:14 PM

by the way, he is 8 months old now. Thanks for the help girls!!!

TeddyBear · 01-25-2006, 07:52 PM

I kind of have a similar problem with Starsky. His hair is so curly on his back. I brush it straight with Chris Christianson Ice and It goes curly within 2 hours or so. He will be a year in about 2 weeks should his hair be this curly? I think he is more cottoney on his back then on his head. He always has the scruffy look to him!

heather_lathrop · 01-25-2006, 07:56 PM

very cute picture!!

Carters Mom · 01-25-2006, 08:30 PM

Carter and Cooper have straight hair but I blow dry them after every bath. I've never let them air dry so I have no clue what it would look like otherwise.

They both get the stragglies. I think its all a part of having straight, long hair.

As Villette said too . . . they go through a "teenager" stage where everything seems to be ackward. I attribute it to growth spurts and the beginning stages of their adult coat coming in.

Cooper is 10 months old and it seems his coat is finally growing. Gosh he was/is darned straggly looking. He looks like an orphan most days. The reward is knowing that he will be the silkiest coated of all three of my babies.

carolina yorkie · 01-26-2006, 06:05 AM

I just got the CC systems for Jolene and I am quite impressed. She had an area on her hips that was wavy but it is staying pretty much straight now. Good luck.

heather_lathrop · 01-26-2006, 07:44 AM

what is the CC system??

margaritaville · 01-26-2006, 07:51 AM

I had the same trouble with Bubba he was nothing but tangles and knotts but with the help of the sages here it has been resolved. CC systems was recommended. day to day shampoo and conditioner then ice on ice for daily grooming. Someone else had recommended Frizz eze after blowing dry and this also has helped.

01-25-2006, 01:50 PM	#1
heather_lathrop Gizmo and Gidget's Pet Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,326	Hair troubles???? I am stuck here! Don't know what to do! Gizmo's hair is somewhat straight, and somewhat curly. I brush him everyday. But he still looks so stringy!! Do you have any idea's? Should I have it cut shorter? Any ideas?? __________________ Heather & Max - In honor of my sweet Ayden!

01-25-2006, 03:30 PM	#2
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	How old is Gizmo now ? They all go thru a funny stage I think - both my girls did and it will grow as it grows....but a good shampoo can sometimes really help with the stragglies....What are you using on him now ? I think his hair looks really nice.... __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

01-25-2006, 03:34 PM	#3
schatzie *Moderator Emeritus* Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tontitown Arkansas Posts: 4,909	I think Gizmo has a real nice coat. (avator pic) It seems Yorkie's get stringy easily no matter what type their coat is from what I've seen. __________________ ~~~~ Schatzie and Ransom ~~~~

01-25-2006, 06:14 PM	#4
heather_lathrop Gizmo and Gidget's Pet Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,326	Well, his hair looks ok in the pics. But on a regular day, he looks like my little homeless boy!!! I brush him between one and two times a day. Right now I'm just using "Pro Pet Salon shampoo, for sensitive skin". I have been looking for something better. But I'm unsure of what kind to get. Any ideas??? __________________ Heather & Max - In honor of my sweet Ayden!

01-25-2006, 06:14 PM	#5
heather_lathrop Gizmo and Gidget's Pet Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,326	by the way, he is 8 months old now. Thanks for the help girls!!! __________________ Heather & Max - In honor of my sweet Ayden!

01-25-2006, 07:52 PM	#6
TeddyBear Hey Cutie! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,677	I kind of have a similar problem with Starsky. His hair is so curly on his back. I brush it straight with Chris Christianson Ice and It goes curly within 2 hours or so. He will be a year in about 2 weeks should his hair be this curly? I think he is more cottoney on his back then on his head. He always has the scruffy look to him! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Love, Leigh, Starsky and Shylah: You can never get enough Yorkie kisses!!! Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverYorkies/

01-25-2006, 07:56 PM	#7
heather_lathrop Gizmo and Gidget's Pet Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,326	very cute picture!! __________________ Heather & Max - In honor of my sweet Ayden!

01-25-2006, 08:30 PM	#8
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	Carter and Cooper have straight hair but I blow dry them after every bath. I've never let them air dry so I have no clue what it would look like otherwise. They both get the stragglies. I think its all a part of having straight, long hair. As Villette said too . . . they go through a "teenager" stage where everything seems to be ackward. I attribute it to growth spurts and the beginning stages of their adult coat coming in. Cooper is 10 months old and it seems his coat is finally growing. Gosh he was/is darned straggly looking. He looks like an orphan most days. The reward is knowing that he will be the silkiest coated of all three of my babies. __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!

01-26-2006, 06:05 AM	#9
carolina yorkie YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 445	I just got the CC systems for Jolene and I am quite impressed. She had an area on her hips that was wavy but it is staying pretty much straight now. Good luck. __________________ Say no to puppymills!

01-26-2006, 07:44 AM	#10
heather_lathrop Gizmo and Gidget's Pet Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,326	what is the CC system?? __________________ Heather & Max - In honor of my sweet Ayden!

01-26-2006, 07:51 AM	#11
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	my troubles are over I had the same trouble with Bubba he was nothing but tangles and knotts but with the help of the sages here it has been resolved. CC systems was recommended. day to day shampoo and conditioner then ice on ice for daily grooming. Someone else had recommended Frizz eze after blowing dry and this also has helped.