How can i get my Yorke's hair silky?

Question

how do i get my dogs hair long and silky she is a yorkie and i want her to look like dogs in a magazine

Answer 1

hi,

You can tell a lot about the general health of your dog by taking a good look at her coat and skin. A healthy dog is a beautiful dog, and a coat that's nice and shiny is a strong indicator that your pet's in peak condition.

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Answer 2

Hair care is an important part of pet care and ownership and you will need to do the necessary yourself or get professional help. Lapdogs in general and Yorkiess especially need considerable grooming and care. If you think you may not be able to groom your Yorkie well, then you might consider getting a different breed.

Just like human hair, a Yorkies's coat will keep growing if not cut from time to time. Some owners, serious about grooming their dog's coat, wrap it into knots. Moreover, quality of a Yorkies's coat is very important. Head hair is lustrous, silky and thin, while the body coat is comparatively thicker and straight. The hair starting at the base of their skull runs all the way to the tip of the tail, and is parted in the center.

When bathing, the most common mistake we make is to scrub the coat all over with shampoo. A good product will lift off the dirt and take away the frizz off your yorkie's hair, so you might as well avoid ending up in a messy tangle. Before you apply shampoo to a your dog's coat, make sure the skin at the base is well moist. Pour shampoo on your fingers and gently run it in the direction of the coat. Any amount of shampoo left on the body can do harm to both hair and skin. Make sure you rinse well and apply a very mild conditioner to help the coat retain some moisture.

To dry the coat after bathing, wrap your yorkie in a thick, dry towel for minutes. This method will help you cut down on the drying time, and is better than rubbing your yorkies coat back and forth. If you must use a dryer, make sure you use mild heat and hold it at a safe distance from the dog to avoid burning his skin.

Divide your yorkie's coat in sections and gradually brush one section at a time. Don't forget the easily missed areas like under the belly, legs and behind the ears.

Trimming the hair under the feet and around the anal area is also important. Be careful with your dog when trimming the hair in the anal area. Use a pair of scissors; clippers are too risky for this sensitive area. The hair at the back and sides of the ears need trimming too. Snip the hair on the ears gently, closely following the contour of the ears. Hair on the feet also need trimming. Brush the coat straight and trim the excess hair according to the shape of the foot. Although getting a perfect round shape may not be easy at first, with each grooming session you are bound to improve on it, so relax and take your time.

To top it all off, finish by tying a topknot with a pretty bow. To make a bow, gather the hair from the outer corners of the eyes along with those at the center of the head. Brush the hair gently and secure it with a latex band. Top off by adding your favorite bow!

According to the American Kennel Club your Yorkies should have a long, flowing coat, if you want your dog to participate in a show. The other alternative to keeping a long coat is of course keeping it short. In this article we will discuss both the looks and give you a detailed regime to help you keep your yorkie's coat in excellent condition. Although a long coat is the trademark of a Yorkies, whether you choose to keep it long for your dog depends upon your inclination to groom and the amount of time you can spend on grooming. If you think a long coat is unsuitable for your yorkie, you may choose to go for the alternative look, which is obviously a short crop, also known as the 'puppy cut'.

Answer 3

go to a groomer!

Answer 4

bath her with special conditioner

Answer 5

4 steps :

1)First, you will need to know dog coat or hair is actually a protein. So in order to maintain healthy and shiny dog coat, you will need to ensure sufficient protein in your dog daily diet.

2)Please do not bath your dog regularly. Only bath him once a week in you are staying in a hot weather country and bath him once a month if vice versa.

3)Brushing your dog regularly will help to maintain you’re the quality of your dog coats. I would suggest at least once a week brushing for healthy dog coat. Regular brushing will help to reduce shedding problem for your dog.

4)Lastly, exercise is a must for all dogs. You must be wondering how exercise help in maintaining healthy dog coat? Exercise stimulate blood and oxygen flow.

Answer 6

If you really intent on having a show groom on your Yorkie, you must be committed to working the coat daily.

Yorkies and Maltese HATE to have their armpits combed out.  You have to grin and bear the fact that she will scream when you comb them out, until she gets used to it.  You aren't hurting her, but she is definitely going to try it to get away from the task.

You can buy some very good spray-on conditioners with anti-static control, to use between baths.  Just look for them in your local pet store.

You want to comb her out thoroughly prior to bathing.  Show Yorkies are usually bathed for every show.  (at least once a week and it should be a non-detergent type of shampoo).  Again, just read labels.

Be sure to use the spray on conditioner, as it helps avoid tangles, and breakage of her coat.

There is also a comb available that has teeth that spin, and help to keep from breaking hair as it is combed.

It gives you and your dog some quiet time together, and helps maintain a tight bond between the two of you.

Good luck

Answer 7

Feed her a high quality kibble.

Daily brushing is a must.

The occassional bath as needed should include a good quality shampoo and conditioner.

Keep in mind, it takes months to grow a long coat. Same as it would take months for your own hair to grow.

Answer 8

feed her Nutro small breed