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MomtoJasper · 04-26-2013, 11:06 AM

I have another question...Jasper's hair is thinning out on his head. We took him to the vet yesterday for his next round of shots and asked about it. He told us that it is not unusual for Yorkie pups to lose their baby hair and that it would grow back. I am just curious if any of you have ever ran across this issue; will it be his whole body and does it take a long time to grow back? His skin looks good and a healthy pink, he doesn't scratch or have any hot spots...

Thanks for any info y'all can share. Just trying to be the best Yorkie mom I can be.

chachi · 04-26-2013, 11:11 AM

Mine didnt shed puppy hair but others on here said theirs did so I quess they can

pstinard · 04-26-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MomtoJasper

I have another question...Jasper's hair is thinning out on his head. We took him to the vet yesterday for his next round of shots and asked about it. He told us that it is not unusual for Yorkie pups to lose their baby hair and that it would grow back. I am just curious if any of you have ever ran across this issue; will it be his whole body and does it take a long time to grow back? His skin looks good and a healthy pink, he doesn't scratch or have any hot spots...

Thanks for any info y'all can share. Just trying to be the best Yorkie mom I can be.

Yes, my Bella is thinning out a little on the top of her head, and the short hairs underneath are lighter in color, so she looks like she's balding a little. I'm relieved that this is normal!

Beth Boofa · 04-26-2013, 12:01 PM

My pup is too, it's normal. She looks like she's balding.. The hairs that are still there have a silver root so she really looks funny.

MomtoJasper · 04-26-2013, 12:06 PM

Jasper's roots are silverish, too! I feel so much better knowing its not just my Jasper. Guess we will all have a few little bald-headed cuties for a little while. Lol

Hrossen11 · 04-26-2013, 04:23 PM

My bear is the same

MomtoJasper · 04-26-2013, 05:13 PM

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My bear is the same

It looks like you took a picture of Jasper's head!!

pstinard · 04-26-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MomtoJasper

It looks like you took a picture of Jasper's head!!

Looks like Bella's head too, only Bella is too dignified to let me take a photo, LOL!

MomtoJasper · 04-26-2013, 06:27 PM

Bella....hahaha

dawn27 · 04-26-2013, 08:09 PM

Yes, it is perfectly normal. There is nothing to be concerned about, its the natural process of the Yorkie growing into adolescence and loosing their puppy fluff and getting the more silky thinker hair. Yorkie's will go through two to three color changes in a life time the older they get.

Here is a thread and a web site that may help you understand better:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pup...rt-thread.html

When Do Yorkies Change Colors? | eHow.com

MomtoJasper · 04-27-2013, 02:22 PM

Thank you, Dawn! Those links are really helpful!!

dawn27 · 04-28-2013, 10:38 AM

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Thank you, Dawn! Those links are really helpful!!

Your very welcome !

04-26-2013, 11:06 AM	#1
MomtoJasper Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Munford, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,598 Blog Entries: 2	Thinning hair I have another question...Jasper's hair is thinning out on his head. We took him to the vet yesterday for his next round of shots and asked about it. He told us that it is not unusual for Yorkie pups to lose their baby hair and that it would grow back. I am just curious if any of you have ever ran across this issue; will it be his whole body and does it take a long time to grow back? His skin looks good and a healthy pink, he doesn't scratch or have any hot spots... Thanks for any info y'all can share. Just trying to be the best Yorkie mom I can be. __________________ Steph & Jasper

04-26-2013, 11:11 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Mine didnt shed puppy hair but others on here said theirs did so I quess they can __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

04-26-2013, 12:06 PM	#5
MomtoJasper Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Munford, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,598 Blog Entries: 2	Jasper's roots are silverish, too! I feel so much better knowing its not just my Jasper. Guess we will all have a few little bald-headed cuties for a little while. Lol __________________ Steph & Jasper

04-26-2013, 06:27 PM	#9
MomtoJasper Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Munford, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,598 Blog Entries: 2	Bella....hahaha __________________ Steph & Jasper

04-26-2013, 08:09 PM	#10
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	Yes, it is perfectly normal. There is nothing to be concerned about, its the natural process of the Yorkie growing into adolescence and loosing their puppy fluff and getting the more silky thinker hair. Yorkie's will go through two to three color changes in a life time the older they get. Here is a thread and a web site that may help you understand better: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pup...rt-thread.html When Do Yorkies Change Colors? \| eHow.com __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

04-26-2013, 12:01 PM	#4
Beth Boofa BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 291 Blog Entries: 3	My pup is too, it's normal. She looks like she's balding.. The hairs that are still there have a silver root so she really looks funny.

04-27-2013, 02:22 PM	#11
MomtoJasper Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Munford, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,598 Blog Entries: 2	Thank you, Dawn! Those links are really helpful!! __________________ Steph & Jasper