Trim or grind nails at least every four to six weeks to maintain a healthy foot structure. Swab the ears clean with a mild ear cleaning solution. Prior to bathing, quickly go over the entire body with a high-velocity dryer to help lift dirt and dander away from the skin and to loosen any shedding coat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brushing the Coat<\/span><\/h2>\n

Use a rubber curry, shedding blade, undercoat rake, pumice stone, carding tool, fine stripping knife, slicker brush or natural bristled brush to remove any remaining loose coat or tangles. Be careful when using any tool with metal teeth or bristles. A heavy hand or too much repetition in an area can cause cuts and\/or brush burns. <\/span><\/p>\n

Brushing is not finished until all loose fur is removed, or when it becomes difficult to remove more than a half a brush full after repeated brushing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Carding the Coat<\/span><\/h2>\n

Carding is a natural technique in which the soft, downy undercoat is pulled from the dog’s body. Typical tools used with this technique are: a pumice stone; a fine-toothed stripping knife that is pulled through the coat; an undercoat rake; or a fine blade, such as a #40, held between the fingers and pulled through the coat. <\/span><\/p>\n

Carding can be done before or after bathing and drying. Removal of the soft undercoat allows the topcoat to lie closer to the natural outline of the dog and accentuate the dog’s structure. It also, promotes profuse harsh outer coat, creates a rich coat color and protects the skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hand-Stripping<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Hand-stripping <\/span>is a technique in which the outer guard coat is plucked from the dog’s skin. This procedure helps retain the proper coat texture and rich color of the breed. During certain times of the year the coat is easier to pull out. <\/span><\/p>\n

When the coat easily comes out, it is called a “blowing coat” or “blown coat.” Ideally, hand-stripping should correspond with the dog’s natural cycle, based on the environment and its hormonal levels. <\/span><\/p>\n

Using your fingers, a carding tool or<\/span> a <\/span>stripping knife, pull out a few hairs at a time to shape the coat, accentuating the natural outline of the dog. Work methodically, pulling small amounts of coat at a time, always working in the direction of the coat growth. <\/span><\/p>\n

Proper hand-stripping removes hair with a gentle momentum and rhythm, not brute force, which is uncomfortable for both groomer and dog. The wrist stays locked in a neutral position while the rhythmic movement stems from the shoulder, not the wrist or elbow. <\/span><\/p>\n

In general, the main body coat is easy to remove. Most dogs do not mind the plucking process. The cheeks, throat <\/span>and private areas may be more sensitive, requiring thinning shears or clippers. Leave enough coat to be between<\/span> I<\/span> to <\/span>2 <\/i><\/span>inches long. <\/span><\/p>\n

The coat should always appear very<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>natural, never clipped or heavily trimmed. On some coats, a light <\/span>application <\/span>of chalk or powder before the bath will allow a better grip and make plucking and stripping much easier. <\/span><\/p>\n

Head<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Leave the coat longer on the muzzle. Hand-strip or pluck the top skull, throat and cheeks. Leave triangles of coat above each <\/span>eye to <\/span>form the moderate bushy eyebrows that accentuate the eye area. <\/span><\/p>\n

Remove any longer hair from the ears that distract from their <\/span>natural outline.<\/span><\/p>\n

Feet & Hocks<\/b><\/h2>\n

Trim the pads with a close cutting blade ranging from a #15 to a #40. Use a very light touch to clean the pads of long hair. Tidy the outside edge of the foot, if needed, with small detailing shears. If the hocks have longer coat, trim lightly with thinning shears to show a neat, clean area.<\/span><\/p>\n

Detail Finish<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

For added shine, finish with a fine mist of coat polish on the body. Application <\/span>of bows and mild cologne is optional.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Clipping a wired-coated dog will result in a dramatic change in the texture and color of the coat. The correct harsh wire <\/span>coat needs to be encouraged by plucking the blown coat when it is ready to be removed. This process stimulates hair follicles to produce new guard coat. <\/span><\/p>\n

Without hand-stripping, the guard coat is not stimulated and will not grow in properly. It will lose its brilliant color and texture. If only the undercoat grows, the guard coat color becomes that of the lighter, soft undercoat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Suggested Tools & Equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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• Nail Trimmers<\/li>\n
• Styptic Powder<\/li>\n
• Ear Powder<\/li>\n
• Ear Cleaning Solution<\/li>\n
• Cotton Balls<\/li>\n
• Hemostat<\/li>\n
• Clippers<\/li>\n
• Slicker Brush<\/li>\n
• Greyhound Comb<\/li>\n
• Pumice Stone<\/li>\n
• Carding Tools<\/li>\n
• Stripping Knives<\/li>\n
• Straight Shears<\/li>\n
• Curved Shears<\/li>\n
• Small Detailing Shears<\/li>\n
• Thinning Shears<\/li>\n
• Dematting Tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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