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xoxo asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

Which is better??-- for my silky terrier?

my 5 month old silky's hair is growing longer

Should i tie them up like what ppl do with most dogs (maltese, yorksie, etc)

or

Should i just leave them run down the side?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    WRAPPING is done for SHOW stock! Sectioned,oiled & wrapped to prevent breakage.

    & NEVER for Silkys!

    Keep it combed out-period.

    WHY aren't you talking to your breeder? Instead of fumbling around w/strangers-on-line....most of whom have never seen a Silky or know anything about properly grooming any breed.

  • 1 decade ago

    Dont tie the hair up, you can let it grow long or take it to a salon to be trimmed. Nobody ties a silkies hair up, not even people who show their dogs. Just make sure you brush it every day or every other day.

  • 1 decade ago

    I let my dogs hair grow out and just comb it daily.

    I use a little hair spray sometimes too.

    I have an Australian Silky X Maltese.

  • 1 decade ago

    you can trim it or maybe tie it, but to to close to the scalp, it can hurt the dog

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    YOUR dog, YOUR business.

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