How to groom dog with wiry hair - wire haired dog grooming demonstration
This is Lucy, a two-year-old West Highland White Terrier - a typical example of a wire coated breed. She; s about to have a grooming makeover in the hands of a real expert. Jitka Krizova is one of Europe's top dog groomers. Sasha is enjoying herself. Originally from Slovakia, she now lives and works in Britain. She's been showing and grooming dogs for 20 years and has won an impressive array of awards. British Groomer of the Year Award 2006, Eurogroom winner three times in a row and in 2011 she clipped and snipped her way to the World Championships as a member of Groom Team England. Jitka's sharing her champion tips and techniques to help you keep your dog in pristine condition. Lucy just had a bath in special whitening shampoo, and you can see her coat is nice and shiny and pearly white.
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Now she's ready for brush and dry. Other breeds with coats like Lucy's include Airedale Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Welsh Terriers, Border Terriers and Schnauzers. So the grooming techniques are similar. Wire coats aren't supposed to be soft and silky they're more rough and bristly. These breeds are a great choice if you're house proud or an allergy sufferer because their coats don't shed. You don't need to use a professional dryer - any hairdryer will do. But make sure the temperature is on a low heat and always brush in the direction of your dog's coat.
Jitka is using a soft slicker brush that will grab the soft downy undercoat. Slicker brushes are simple to use but require a gentle hand. After drying I'm going to hand strip Lucy's coat. Hand stripping keeps coat harsh and in good colour. Hand stripping as the name suggests involves plucking by hand. This will stimulate your dog's skin allowing healthy new hair to grow in.
The other option is to have your dog clipped but that's not always the best solution as it will leave the coat soft and curly. Hand stripping looks very easy, but it's quite tricky to do. Also hand stripping is very time consuming. Basic hand strip can be done at home, but to achieve the correct shape and coat it's better to visit a professional dog groomer. Wire haired breeds like Lucy should be hand stripped every six to twelve weeks. Just as we feel better after a good haircut dogs enjoy the feeling of being clean and tidy.
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If you want to keep your Westie in full coat like Lucy's here, you have to remember to put a lot of effort into its grooming. But as you can see, it's worth it. In between grooming sessions it's important to wash and brush your dog regularly, trim her nails every four to six weeks and check her ears are healthy weekly. All that coupled with a good diet and plenty of exercise should give you a happy and healthy dog..
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