In This Chapter Exploring the long-coated breeds Grooming your long-coated dog Preparing your long-haired dog for show Long-coated dogs are among the most beautiful dogs, but they’re also some of the most grooming-intensive dogs to care for. Think big hair — like the double coats in Chapter Clarifying the Corded Breed’s Coif — only with long and…
In This Chapter Discovering the stripped breeds Finding out how to brush stripped breeds’ coats Stripping a dog’s coat Taking the time to prepare for a stripped-breed show As it pertains to dogs, stripping in a nutshell involves removing the dead undercoat from the rest of a dog’s coat. Most stripped breeds are terriers and…
In This Chapter Discovering short-coated breeds Exploring the characteristics of medium-coated breeds Grooming short- and medium-coated dogs Getting a wash-and-wear dog ready to show Dogs with short or medium coats are the wash-and-wear dogs of the canine world. They’re the least grooming intensive, needing almost no clipping and minimal brushing when compared to long-coated breeds…
In This Chapter Knowing which dogs need to be clipped Choosing the right tools: Clippers, blades, and scissors Clipping your pooch Clipping a dog is one of the more daunting tasks for pet owners. If you have a dog who needs to be clipped or one who needs a touch-up here or there, this chapter’s…
