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Offline mcphee

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"chinese whiskers"
« on: July 18, 2009, 02:31:57 PM »
Under his chin, on each side of his jaw, Rufus has what looks like a long moustache, if you pull it down. It is courser than the hair under the rest of his chin. It grows quite quickly. You do not notice it normally as it sits close to the under jaw. Does it have a name, and do only dogs get it? The groomer trims it. Just interested.
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Re: "chinese whiskers"
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2009, 03:05:59 PM »
I don't know if they have a name but Tilly has these long, coarse hairs on her lower jaw too so it's not just a male dog thing. Rodaidh has a few whiskery hairs there but not many, his coat is very silky. Tills gets them trimmed by the groomer too, a 'tache isn't a good look on a girl :lol2:
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Re: "chinese whiskers"
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2009, 03:12:04 PM »
Quote from: Nicola on July 18, 2009, 03:05:59 PM
I don't know if they have a name but Tilly has these long, coarse hairs on her lower jaw too so it's not just a male dog thing. Rodaidh has a few whiskery hairs there but not many, his coat is very silky. Tills gets them trimmed by the groomer too, a 'tache isn't a good look on a girl :lol2:
See what you mean! :005:
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Re: "chinese whiskers"
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2009, 03:28:49 PM »
Lola has them too!
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Re: "chinese whiskers"
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2009, 06:14:07 PM »
LOL Milly has these too! Bethany calls her "catfish"  :005: I've threatened to whip them off, but that didn't go down too well with my DD. On the plus side, I use them to hold her head when grooming - works a treat!!  ;)
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Re: "chinese whiskers"
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2009, 06:44:41 PM »
Lady Lucy has these too, but they grow all the way round her muzzle, so it's less tache but more toilet brush  :005:
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Re: "chinese whiskers"
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2009, 06:53:28 PM »
Oh dear, much as Rufus loves the ladies (well would if he could) he is getting a complex in case it's a lady cocker thing! ph34r He also is not impressed at the idea of them being used for extra grooming grip, but what a good idea mum2milly! Especially for the burr infested feathers.
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Re: "chinese whiskers"
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2009, 07:45:22 PM »
Sorry Rufee - you can blame me!  :luv:  :005:

Quote from: EmmaA on July 18, 2009, 06:44:41 PM
Lady Lucy has these too, but they grow all the way round her muzzle, so it's less tache but more toilet brush  :005:

 :005: Awww bless her, bet she looks cute with her toilet brush lol!  :luv:
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Re: "chinese whiskers"
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2009, 01:25:24 PM »
I'm afraid to say that I can cope no more with the ever increasing cat fish look.  ::)
Milly is booked in for a trim today (fortunately there is a lovely dog groomer who lives just up the road from the lady where I have my waxing done - so this afternoon we will both be fuzz free!!  ;)  :005:

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Re: "chinese whiskers"
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2009, 01:27:37 PM »
Quote from: mum2milly on August 06, 2009, 01:25:24 PM
I'm afraid to say that I can cope no more with the ever increasing cat fish look.  ::)
Milly is booked in for a trim today (fortunately there is a lovely dog groomer who lives just up the road from the lady where I have my waxing done - so this afternoon we will both be fuzz free!!  ;)  :005:

Love Jo and Milly xx
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Re: "chinese whiskers"
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2009, 02:47:12 PM »
Lola's whiskers have been clipped off since she went "over to the dark side"  ph34r
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Re: "chinese whiskers"
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2009, 09:36:09 PM »
I think it looks much neater. definately going to keep them short from now on!  :D

Love Jo & Milly xx
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Re: "chinese whiskers"
« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2009, 01:38:53 PM »
Quote from: mum2milly on August 06, 2009, 09:36:09 PM
I think it looks much neater. definately going to keep them short from now on!  :D

Love Jo & Milly xx
Oh Milly, Rufus said he would show you his if you showed him yours on Monday! Now you are all smart, I better give Rufus a good groom before your date!
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Re: "chinese whiskers"
« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2009, 03:17:39 PM »
Milly is looking forward to showing off her new look (though it is very subtle) to Rufus, & has already been at her "get rid of doggy smell perfume" - caught her dabbing some behind her ears in preparation for her date!  :005:
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