[PaulinaMiamiBeach]

Hi All...
I have 2 toys, one is a 5 year old male toy, apricot who has had his topknot growing for years! His bangs never seem to get really long in the very front (on photo below) . Any tips on how to keep this har from breaking off and growing it a bit stronger so he has a great topknot?

Appreciate any tips whatsoever!!!!!

 

[Apricot mini momma]

You have a beautiful little toy! That is a top knot I aspire to create.
I’m an amateur compared to you but I seem to be having the same problem with my mini’s front hair.
I started using “Pet Picks” by Pony Pick to remove the bands for brushing so as to have less chance of breaking the hair.

Amazon.com : The PET Pick by Pony Pick - Pet Hair Elastic Rubber Band Cutter - 3 Pack or Pet Pony Picks & 50 Clear Elastics - Pet Grooming Tool - Easily Remove Dog Bows - Dog and Pet Hair Accessories : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : The PET Pick by Pony Pick - Pet Hair Elastic Rubber Band Cutter - 3 Pack or Pet Pony Picks & 50 Clear Elastics - Pet Grooming Tool - Easily Remove Dog Bows - Dog and Pet Hair Accessories : Pet Supplies

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I’m also using thicker bands than the thin show quality ones.

I’m anxious to hear from others!

 

[PaulinaMiamiBeach]

thank you what a cutie pie 😘😘😘😍😍😍

 

[Rose n Poos]

I'm adding a link to Porkchop's posts on banding her Lacey Rose. A lot of this could be helpful.
(7) Search results for query: band | Poodle Forum

 

[Johanna]

I used to French braid topknots on my show dogs. That really worked to prevent hair breaking off. Whether you use rubber bands, scrunchies, or French braiding you still have to brush out the topknot every other day. You also need to be very, very sure that no part of the topknot is being pulled - if it is your dog will scratch the offending area and can completely destroy the topknot you have worked so hard to grow!

 

[Basil_the_Spoo]

I think the big take aways are to cut the bands off, and be gentle when handling it.

I have given up on aspirations of a grown out top knot due to my need for low maintenance.

 

[PaulinaMiamiBeach]

I'm adding a link to Porkchop's posts on banding her Lacey Rose. A lot of this could be helpful.
(7) Search results for query: band | Poodle Forum

Thank you so much, what a gorgeous pup and a killer topknot ! 🐩🐩🐩