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All dog bows, pictures, descriptions are property of
We’re Blessed Farms, llc Please report any problems
To becky @ puppybows . com
All dog bows, pictures, descriptions are property of
We’re Blessed Farms, llc Please report any problems
To becky @ puppybows . com
See usage instructions below
Latex Bands & Elastic Topknot Bands For Dog Bows, Dog Grooming and Pet owners.
The following sizes are recommended, however this is only a recommendation. I don't know your dog.
3/16" - Show dogs - wraps once
1/4" - Show dogs, Pets with moderate hair - wraps once maybe twice
5/16" - Pets with thick hair - wraps twice maybe three times
3/8" - Pets with long, extra thick hair - wraps 3 times - great if you have a hard time using bands
5/8" - All Dogs - wraps 4 times - great if you have a hard time using bands
3/8" xtra hvy - for making dog bows, xtra thick topknots, Show dog wraps
Lightweight - puppies, dogs with fine hair
Latex - most commonly used, suitable for all hair, suitable for bows
Non Latex - slightly stretchier, suitable for all hair, not suitable for bows
3/16" -
3/8" xtra hvy -
Lightweight -
100 bands are $1.99
300 are $4.79
500 are $5.99
1000 are $9.99
2500 are $18.99
5000 are $32.99
10,000 are $59.99
These other sizes available by special order in packs of 5000 or more
1/8" light, med, hvy in non latex, neon, amber
3/16" light, hvy in non latex, neon, amber
1/4" light neon, non latex
5/16 light amber, neon
3/8" light non latex, neon, amber
300 are $4.79
500 are $5.99
1000 are $9.99
2500 are $18.99
5000 are $32.99
10,000 are $59.99
These other sizes available by special order in packs of 5000 or more
1/8" light, med, hvy in non latex, neon, amber
3/16" light, hvy in non latex, neon, amber
1/4" light neon, non latex
5/16 light amber, neon
3/8" light non latex, neon, amber
These bands are perfect for dog groomers and pet owners.
Easy to use, won't break or matt with proper use. Please
match the size chart to your current bands. To Properly
measure, use a ruler to measure the inside dimension.
We have many people that purchase these for craft projects, however
these bands are for "putting up" or the making of topknots, and no claim
is made for other uses including making your own bows. Please be sure
as to size (see above), as once opened they cannot be returned.
Easy to use, won't break or matt with proper use. Please
match the size chart to your current bands. To Properly
measure, use a ruler to measure the inside dimension.
We have many people that purchase these for craft projects, however
these bands are for "putting up" or the making of topknots, and no claim
is made for other uses including making your own bows. Please be sure
as to size (see above), as once opened they cannot be returned.
Sample pack - 30
3/16”
1/4”
5/16”
3/8”
5/8”
Uncommon sizes
1/4”, 5/16” lightweight
3/8” extra heavy
LATEX DOG GROOMING BANDS
How to make the perfect topknot,
so you can use all those great dog bows!
so you can use all those great dog bows!
Tips for Using latex bands with illustrations.
Before starting I should point out that all the pictures, and instructions are copyright. Please don't
break the law by stealing my information to use on your own website. You are welcome to link to this page.
Before starting I should point out that all the pictures, and instructions are copyright. Please don't
break the law by stealing my information to use on your own website. You are welcome to link to this page.
So, you're having a bad hair day? I can help you fix it!
Gather together the following items:
Small tooth comb
Small slicker brush
latex bands
bow gel
All available on the accessories page
Small tooth comb
Small slicker brush
latex bands
bow gel
All available on the accessories page
If this were a real Yorkie, it would weigh around 4-5 lbs, so I'm going to show you
how to make a single topknot, and a double topknot in different size bows. Most
people purchase bows too small for their dog whether for cost or not I have no idea,
but generally a medium to large bow works best on a 4-5 lbs dog. However when
making a double topknot tiny toy bows are best.
Step 1: Start by learning how to brush your dog. Using the slicker brush, part the
hair inch by inch and brushing AWAY from the lay off the coat. Brush against the
grain, until it is completely free of mats and pulls and each hair is properly separated.
people purchase bows too small for their dog whether for cost or not I have no idea,
but generally a medium to large bow works best on a 4-
Step 1: Start by learning how to brush your dog. Using the slicker brush, part the
hair inch by inch and brushing AWAY from the lay off the coat. Brush against the
grain, until it is completely free of mats and pulls and each hair is properly separated.
Step 2: Brush all the hair on the topknot up, parting the hair in a slight diagonal
from the outside corner of each eye until the hair is standing up.
from the outside corner of each eye until the hair is standing up.
Step 3: Using a small latex band, form a "ponytail" on the top of the head by
wrapping your band 2-4 times depending on the size band you are using and the
thickness of the coat. Just like a little girl, you must make sure this is not too tight,
and that it is not pulled too closely to the head. It should feel "springy". When you
tug on it, it should bounce and you should see the hair moving.
wrapping your band 2-
and that it is not pulled too closely to the head. It should feel "springy". When you
tug on it, it should bounce and you should see the hair moving.
You can also make a little fan on top by catching some of the hair behind the final
band wrap or by using another latex band. So your finished topknot can be sticking
up or tucked with a little fan top.
band wrap or by using another latex band. So your finished topknot can be sticking
up or tucked with a little fan top.
Here you see the "double topknot". After brushing the hair up, and parting from the
corner of the eyes, split the hair down the middle and make "two" topknots just as
shown above.
Step 4 Placing the bow and putting it on straight: In this photo you also can see I
have placed 2 bows backward on the 2 topknots. They have not yet been wrapped,
but just the band spread and the bow is put on your premade topknot and you can
see the "wall" behind the dog. Now, hold the topknot (instructions are the same for
1 bow or 2) and take the bow and pull it straight out toward the wall behind the dog
and twist it to the left bringing it around the front and putting it back over the
topknot facing forward. This is very important. The bow must be held straight out,
then twisted left and then brought around the front and placed back over the topknot.
The finished product will look like this:
corner of the eyes, split the hair down the middle and make "two" topknots just as
shown above.
Step 4 Placing the bow and putting it on straight: In this photo you also can see I
have placed 2 bows backward on the 2 topknots. They have not yet been wrapped,
but just the band spread and the bow is put on your premade topknot and you can
see the "wall" behind the dog. Now, hold the topknot (instructions are the same for
1 bow or 2) and take the bow and pull it straight out toward the wall behind the dog
and twist it to the left bringing it around the front and putting it back over the
topknot facing forward. This is very important. The bow must be held straight out,
then twisted left and then brought around the front and placed back over the topknot.
The finished product will look like this:
Same dog wearing a 5/8” bow
Same dog wearing a big dog 2” bow
You should not use the latex band attached to a bow to keep the top knot hair in place. The latex
bands on the bows are only for holding the bow on. The hair should be tied with another latex band,
or two, before attaching a bow.
First, comb the hair and place a latex band at the base, like you would do for a pony tail on your
own hair. Then, if you like, bend the hair over and slip on a second latex band toward the bottom
of the hair loop and twist it several times so that it is tight. Sometimes, the hair is not long enough
to bend over, and you may have to let it stick up.
After the top knot is set in place, put the bow in the hair. Put the bow in the hair and twist the band
only enough times to secure the bow, (probably two times). Do not make it overly tight. If you do,
it will be difficult to remove without damaging the bow or the dog’s hair.
To remove the bow, carefully untie the two loops you used to put the bow in, then CUT the other
latex bands with a very small pair of scissors. Embroidery scissors are perfect. Never clip the latex
bands attached to the bow, and be very careful not to accidently cut the dogs hair. We have latex
bands available from only .009 each so really there is no reason you cannot "put up" the top knot
daily.
Once the two rubber bands break or wear out it is time to purchase another bow or you can try
attaching another band yourself.
All the latex bands we use and sell are medical grade and are made in the United States.
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT SIZE TO BUY? The size is for YOU, not the dog! What I mean is any of the
bands can be used on any size dog. YOU need use what size YOU feel comfortable with. Obviously
the smaller the band, the less times it has to be wrapped. Each dog is different, each dog has different
type hair. My "Poo" has very fine hair, not the typical course poodle hair. So I use
the 3/16" non latex and still have to wrap it 3 times. My JoJo poodle had thicker hair and I use the 5/16"
neon and have to wrap 3 times. There are times when you might have some arthritis etc that you
would not want to use the 3/16" bands and would feel more comfortable using the 3/8" larger
bands. If your dog has fine hair like my Poo, then I would not suggest the 3/8". If you dog has
very thick hair then I would not suggest the 3/16". Otherwise choose the size you feel comfortable
using.
bands on the bows are only for holding the bow on. The hair should be tied with another latex band,
or two, before attaching a bow.
First, comb the hair and place a latex band at the base, like you would do for a pony tail on your
own hair. Then, if you like, bend the hair over and slip on a second latex band toward the bottom
of the hair loop and twist it several times so that it is tight. Sometimes, the hair is not long enough
to bend over, and you may have to let it stick up.
After the top knot is set in place, put the bow in the hair. Put the bow in the hair and twist the band
only enough times to secure the bow, (probably two times). Do not make it overly tight. If you do,
it will be difficult to remove without damaging the bow or the dog’s hair.
To remove the bow, carefully untie the two loops you used to put the bow in, then CUT the other
latex bands with a very small pair of scissors. Embroidery scissors are perfect. Never clip the latex
bands attached to the bow, and be very careful not to accidently cut the dogs hair. We have latex
bands available from only .009 each so really there is no reason you cannot "put up" the top knot
daily.
Once the two rubber bands break or wear out it is time to purchase another bow or you can try
attaching another band yourself.
All the latex bands we use and sell are medical grade and are made in the United States.
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT SIZE TO BUY? The size is for YOU, not the dog! What I mean is any of the
bands can be used on any size dog. YOU need use what size YOU feel comfortable with. Obviously
the smaller the band, the less times it has to be wrapped. Each dog is different, each dog has different
type hair. My "Poo" has very fine hair, not the typical course poodle hair. So I use
the 3/16" non latex and still have to wrap it 3 times. My JoJo poodle had thicker hair and I use the 5/16"
neon and have to wrap 3 times. There are times when you might have some arthritis etc that you
would not want to use the 3/16" bands and would feel more comfortable using the 3/8" larger
bands. If your dog has fine hair like my Poo, then I would not suggest the 3/8". If you dog has
very thick hair then I would not suggest the 3/16". Otherwise choose the size you feel comfortable
using.