• What Are The Pros And Cons Of Stripping?
Pros of clipping
The positives of clipping are that it is quicker than other methods of grooming and is much easier. If wire-haired Dogs are clipped, their hair is also left softer and silkier afterwards.
Cons of clipping
If used incorrectly, clippers can leave unsightly lines across the Dogs body and will also leave a wirehaired
Dog with softer fur, which some owners find undesirable- as it leaves the animal with 'less of the characteristic wired look'.
Pros of hand-stripping (plucking)
The positives of hand-stripping are that it is easier to carry out than stripping and does not require any tools (other than your hands). As you also do not have to learn how to use a stripping knife, so it is therefore easier to do. Additionally, it is more …show more content…
effective than using a stripping knife, due to its method of removing individual hairs.
Stripping knives do not; and therefore, result in a less aesthetic appearance. Cons of hand-stripping (plucking)
The downsides to hand-stripping are that it takes a larger amount of time to complete, and it can also result in discomfort and/or pain for the animal if carried out incorrectly. Lastly, only a single or several hairs can be removed at one time, so it is less effective than many methods at removing large amounts of hair.
Pros of using a stripping knife
The plus sides of using stripping knives are that they are easier to use than completing the handstripping method, and is a much quicker method of grooming- as it removes multiple hairs at one time. Cons of using a stripping knife
However, the downsides of stripping knife are that they are much less accurate, and you have to be practised at using the equipment. If you use stripping knives incorrectly, you can break or split the hair, instead of pulling it out directly from the root (as it is intended to be used).
How to roll the coat
'Rolling the coat' is a method which involves removing a small number of fur at one time. This is usually carried out because there are stray hairs throughout the coat, or because it simply
would improve the appearance of the coat if it was carried out. Although it is important to remove the old coat regularly to allow the new coat to grow effectively; rolling a coat leaves all of the stages of growth in the coat (new growth, old growth and in-between growth).
What type of products are best to use on wire-coated Dogs:
-Shedding combs
-Natural bristle brushes
-Stripping knives
-Blending shears
-Thinning shears
-Nail clippers
-Fine-toothed combs
-Ear cleaners
-Wide-toothed combs
-Toothbrushes and canine toothpastes
-Slicker brushes
-High velocity dryers
-Blunt-nosed scissors
-Clippers
-A variety of clipper blades.
-Eye cleaner
-Shampoo
-Conditioner (if desired)
-Towels
-Grooming table
The positives of clipping are that it is quicker than other methods of grooming and is much easier. If wire-haired Dogs are clipped, their hair is also left softer and silkier afterwards.
Cons of clipping
If used incorrectly, clippers can leave unsightly lines across the Dogs body and will also leave a wirehaired
Dog with softer fur, which some owners find undesirable- as it leaves the animal with 'less of the characteristic wired look'.
Pros of hand-stripping (plucking)
The positives of hand-stripping are that it is easier to carry out than stripping and does not require any tools (other than your hands). As you also do not have to learn how to use a stripping knife, so it is therefore easier to do. Additionally, it is more …show more content…
effective than using a stripping knife, due to its method of removing individual hairs.
Stripping knives do not; and therefore, result in a less aesthetic appearance. Cons of hand-stripping (plucking)
The downsides to hand-stripping are that it takes a larger amount of time to complete, and it can also result in discomfort and/or pain for the animal if carried out incorrectly. Lastly, only a single or several hairs can be removed at one time, so it is less effective than many methods at removing large amounts of hair.
Pros of using a stripping knife
The plus sides of using stripping knives are that they are easier to use than completing the handstripping method, and is a much quicker method of grooming- as it removes multiple hairs at one time. Cons of using a stripping knife
However, the downsides of stripping knife are that they are much less accurate, and you have to be practised at using the equipment. If you use stripping knives incorrectly, you can break or split the hair, instead of pulling it out directly from the root (as it is intended to be used).
How to roll the coat
'Rolling the coat' is a method which involves removing a small number of fur at one time. This is usually carried out because there are stray hairs throughout the coat, or because it simply
would improve the appearance of the coat if it was carried out. Although it is important to remove the old coat regularly to allow the new coat to grow effectively; rolling a coat leaves all of the stages of growth in the coat (new growth, old growth and in-between growth).
What type of products are best to use on wire-coated Dogs:
-Shedding combs
-Natural bristle brushes
-Stripping knives
-Blending shears
-Thinning shears
-Nail clippers
-Fine-toothed combs
-Ear cleaners
-Wide-toothed combs
-Toothbrushes and canine toothpastes
-Slicker brushes
-High velocity dryers
-Blunt-nosed scissors
-Clippers
-A variety of clipper blades.
-Eye cleaner
-Shampoo
-Conditioner (if desired)
-Towels
-Grooming table