How to Roll a Giant Schnauzer's Coat
Before you begin, wash the dog's furnishings: legs, beard, eyebrows, chest., After bathing, put the dog up on the table and dry the dog with either a hairdryer or a blow dryer which is specifically for dogs., After the dog is dry, put some 'Biogroom...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Before you begin
All the bits that you never remove but just shape. -
Step 2: wash the dog's furnishings: legs
Concentrate on the feet first.
When it comes to the head which is done last (on a mini it is done first) only blow from the top of the eyebrows down in the direction of which the hair sits.
The dog must be fully dry. , You can't overdo it, it will automatically make the coat harder.
This cleans the coat and makes the hair easier to pull.
For starters take up your 'Mars Coat King Original 16 Blade' and while your dog is standing/lying down taunt the skin via the neck and pull the mars through all the way.
Remove the hair from it and repeat.
Go 2-3 times in one spot then move to another.
When it comes to the side and the legs, put the dog on its side.
It makes it easier. , Repeat what you did with the Mars coat king. , On the same angle used for the stripping knife run it over the coat.
If it becomes rounded run it on some concrete to create a flat edge.
It works better this way.
Go all over the coat.
For the ears, take the stone and rub with the hair until it sits flat against the ear.
Don't bother about the back of the ear. , If the tail is docked don't strip out a lot.
It should still remain fully covered in hair.
Don't worry about the tip yet. , Do this until the hair sits flat on the head. , Pull out any hair that is randomly sticking out of the jacket with your fingers (you can also use a 'Greyhound Metal Stripping Stone either 8mm or 13mm).
If you are satisfied with the coat, take the blow dryer and blow the rest of the grooming powder out and let your dog out for a bit of a run.
He deserves it.
Just don't let him get too dirty. -
Step 3: eyebrows
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Step 4: chest.
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Step 5: After bathing
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Step 6: put the dog up on the table and dry the dog with either a hairdryer or a blow dryer which is specifically for dogs.
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Step 7: After the dog is dry
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Step 8: put some 'Biogroom Pro White Powder - Harsh Coat' into the coat (the bits that are stripped).
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Step 9: Take up either your Mikki Stripping knife (red) or your Mars Stripping Knife - Medium and at an angle almost vertical leaning away from you (teeth pointing towards you).
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Step 10: Take up your Grooming stone.
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Step 11: For the tail
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Step 12: strip it back with the stripping knife.
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Step 13: For the top of the head
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Step 14: take up your Greyhound Metal Stripping Stone 6mm and pull out all of the bits that stick up.
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Step 15: Take a step back and look at the dog as a whole.
Detailed Guide
All the bits that you never remove but just shape.
Concentrate on the feet first.
When it comes to the head which is done last (on a mini it is done first) only blow from the top of the eyebrows down in the direction of which the hair sits.
The dog must be fully dry. , You can't overdo it, it will automatically make the coat harder.
This cleans the coat and makes the hair easier to pull.
For starters take up your 'Mars Coat King Original 16 Blade' and while your dog is standing/lying down taunt the skin via the neck and pull the mars through all the way.
Remove the hair from it and repeat.
Go 2-3 times in one spot then move to another.
When it comes to the side and the legs, put the dog on its side.
It makes it easier. , Repeat what you did with the Mars coat king. , On the same angle used for the stripping knife run it over the coat.
If it becomes rounded run it on some concrete to create a flat edge.
It works better this way.
Go all over the coat.
For the ears, take the stone and rub with the hair until it sits flat against the ear.
Don't bother about the back of the ear. , If the tail is docked don't strip out a lot.
It should still remain fully covered in hair.
Don't worry about the tip yet. , Do this until the hair sits flat on the head. , Pull out any hair that is randomly sticking out of the jacket with your fingers (you can also use a 'Greyhound Metal Stripping Stone either 8mm or 13mm).
If you are satisfied with the coat, take the blow dryer and blow the rest of the grooming powder out and let your dog out for a bit of a run.
He deserves it.
Just don't let him get too dirty.
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