Grooming for Showing<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nShow dogs are the super models of the dog world. Many are primped and prepared for hours, days, even weeks before a show to make them look their best. Because the Doberman doesn’t require the intense grooming some breeds do, you might think, “Give another hoot for short hair!”<\/p>\n
The truth is, you do have to prepare for a show weeks in advance. Thin-haired dogs like Dobermans are exceptionally prone to scratches and scrapes that can blemish their sleek appearance. These must be prevented or treated ahead of time.<\/p>\n
Hot spots (balding or thinning areas) also need time to be corrected. You also have to be careful how often and how long your dog wears a collar because it will leave an unsightly impression in his hair, or worse, it will chafe the hair off under the neck. A show Doberman wears a collar only when necessary, not as everyday neckwear.<\/p>\n
Show Dobermans sport extremely short nails. This helps show off the conformation of the foot and prevents the nails from making the toes splay. You can’t achieve this type of pedicure overnight; the nail must be shortened gradually to prevent exposing the quick (the nail’s nerve and blood supply). A rotary file is often used to perform this job, and you may wish to obtain expert instruction until you are confident enough to do it by yourself.<\/p>\n
Then, of course, a Doberman needs to be groomed to perfection before strutting his stuff in the show ring. You will have to familiarize yourself with the best grooming products to use and learn tricks of the trade to show him to his best advantage. Consult with your breeder, find a mentor, or ask other exhibitors which shampoos, cream rinses, stain removers, or hot spot treatments they prefer to use. It will save you the time and expense of experimenting with all these products yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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