Having said that, I usually just comb out mats, fluff up the hair and trim it without washing first. Styptic powder should be ready in case you nick the quick and it starts to bleed. Pay special attention not to nick the flaps of skin at the bottom of the ear as it is very easy for the blade to cut the edge of the ear. Begin by clippering the cheeks, ears, butterfly under the tail and tummy So when it was brought to our attention recently that said third website had some close similarities to ours, some places yes it appeared to be word for word, we changed ours ASAP as in no way do we steal info and we surely do not wish to be associated IN ANY WAY with inferior condescending breeders with questionable motives or inferior sites such as them. It makes it faster and less stressful on the dog and the groomer if the dog is standing still. If diluting is not mentioned, it is still recommended to dilute at least 1 to 3. If your dog is cooperative you can use a descaler to remove this. with your line of sight. The link below will take you to a website that has some incredibly detailed photos and diagrams of grooming the Schnauzer head. (especially for novices) when stripping a Mini Schnauzer. weather is wet or cold. The following diagrams are based on a Miniature Schnauzer of correct I have better things to do with my time such as raising the best possible Miniature Schnauzers that I can, and they have proved their excellent quality and worth beyond any words :-) There are only so many ways to groom a schnauzer and only so many ways to describe it, so yes there are similar pages out there. A grooming table, arm and noose are invaluable grooming aids. Avoid the use of lotions, etc. The way we get around cutting the brows super short is easy! Make one smooth, straight cut.     A "triangle" is trimmed using scissors or clipped with mini clippers between the eyes about a half inch wide, coming down to the inside corner of each eye. It is a good idea to keep styptic powder on hand in case the nail quick is nicked and bleeds. My first rule of thumb is never clip against the grain of the hair, as you can cause severe razor burn, which can lead to infections which can be very difficult to clear up. Keep your clipper blades well oiled. endstream endobj 210 0 obj <>stream Using the #10 blade or the longer length if your blade is adjustable, clip with the hair growth, starting where the back of the skull meets the top of the neck, and clip the entire back all the way back to the tail. Keep in mind, there is no right or wrong way to do it, you simply wish to keep the dog neat and tidy and free of mats, while having the general outline of a schnauzer. Traces of shampoo left behind can cause dry and flaky skin. You can laminate it in clear plastic if you wish to use the chart on an ongoing basis. Holding the ear safely out of the way, clip from the corner of the eye, along the cheek to the base of the ear. Some may think this face looks hollowed out and petite, but if I do not do this to her face she is literally all beard and the face looks really ridiculous. The As the coat begins to take shape, raking with an extra fine stripping knife The underbelly should be trimmed so that it gently tapers upwards toward the back legs. Give the dog a thorough rinsing after the shampoo is applied. Most groomers/exhibitors have a collection of Pin brushes and Slicker brushes. I know many people prefer to leave that hair, but I find it looks bulky, and I like a clear, open eye. Have your dryer on a cool or warm setting, never hot and monitor the feel of the temperature on your own skin regularly to ensure that it is not too hot for your dog. to a spot no further forward than the navel. A bit of sculpting mousse will help hold the hair and reduce static. Bare skin will sunburn! When dull, scissors tend to fold the hair rather than cut it. Show grooming is another entity entirely, and if that is what you are after, then you should talk to an experienced handler or breeder to guide you in hand stripping methods. it is best to begin with an untrimmed puppy or adult in blown coat. Use thinning shears to help blend the two lengths of hair where they meet on the leg so it is not such a bulky obvious line. Hold the dogs head straight and then comb the eyebrows forward. Make smooth strokes, and even hold the skin a little taught, in order to help prevent skin irritation and clipper burn. If your dog's ears are not overly hairy in the ear canal then there is no need to upset the dog and yourself by needlessly pulling the hair out; in my vet's words.."if it ain't broke don't fix it"!! I often bathe my dogs with water only, such as if they get into some mud/dirt, because if you shampoo too often you will not only change the balance of the skin and dry out the coat, you can cause some very serious skin issues. process is simple - you simply remove all the hair in the section Holding the ear pulled back as shown in the picture, clip sideways/downward once between the ear and the eyebrow. The eyebrows should be combed down towards the nose, and then the beard should be combed forwards and down from under the chin. grooming you admire and then ask for advice when they have a free Poor quality scissors will not hold their edges and will become dull fairly quickly. Use a gentle circular motion. Fortunately, the various clipper and blade makers use consistent designations for blades. that were cut instead of plucked. As long as the wording is not 100% exact and as long as they use their own pictures, it is perfectly fine with us if others have similar websites, as it should be. These can be purchased through dog grooming supply houses. A pic of the finished job Clip the front down to the start of the front leg, usually where the white bow tie is on a Salt and Pepper or Black and Silver Schnauzer. Comb the chest hair out and with scissors pointed downward, trim it even with the chest. For most dogs, use a #10 blade is used, cutting with the grain of the hair. Despite our best efforts brushing teeth, sometimes you will still see plaque buildup. Avoid rubbing to help prevent tangling the furnishings. I have multiple schnauzers to do so I do not bother bathing and blow drying them all beforehand unless I am looking for a very *finished* look such as for photo sessions or for a show coat. If the eyebrows are wanting to move while you trim or are curling backwards you can apply a bit of water and comb them forward or apply some gel or hairspray to your fingers and the hair will co-operate better that way. You can use detangling spray if needed to make the job easier. Study the trims of other exhibitors who's Always use lukewarm water when bathing, and be sure that you rinse, rinse and rinse again so that all shampoo is out of the coat, as that little bit of sudsy residue that you miss can cause dry flaky skin. You can also use a little chalk to provide control while scissoring. Thinning shears allow the groomer to blend between the clippered and scissored areas or the clippered and stripped areas. bathed and blown dry, using the slicker brush to seperate and fluff the I am going to put out a series of blogs on this breed, and at the end it will be turned into a booklet for sale that you can print out and keep in a ring bound notebook for reference. As the coat begins to take shape, raking with an extra fine stripping knife need be. Concentrate on making smooth, sharp lines. hair. Be careful to clip in the direction of hair growth where there are cowlicks on the chest. A bit of sculpting mousse will help hold the hair and reduce static. (eye boogies - a favourite word at our house..lol.). Scissoring and clipperwork Keep fluffing with the comb and scissoring until you get the desired length. %%EOF        Raking undercoat Carefully trim the hair on the stifle to blend with the hock, following the contour of the leg. The length of the longest part of the eyebrows should be cut to approximately one-half the length of the muzzle. As a result of this pattern being so common and all encompassing, lots of owners and groomers of other breeds including Yorkies, Shih-Tzu and many mixes have adopted this pattern into their pet grooming styles. For those lucky dogs who have beautiful natural tails, be careful not to catch the tip in the clipper blade, always go in the direction of the hair growth. Stripping w/knife         Rolling the jacket You should check for and clean any *eye boogies* with a warm damp cloth or tissue. Follow this line along the sides of the body also. I use blenders to blend the hair from under the eye towards the beard as seen in the photo of Otto below: NOW, here is Sookie, showing you the way to place lines correctly. on the bare skin. We angle them tightly to the outside corner and arch over the nose. Clip down the side of the rear legs while folding the leg furnishings in your other hand to prevent cutting off the furnishings. The hair on the top of the muzzle can be parted and combed downwards, and even though it is technically not supposed to be shaved, some owners prefer that a narrow strip be shaved up the top of the muzzle, from behind the nose up to the stop, and if this is preferred for your pet for ease of grooming, that is fine. Then also comb out and trim with the scissors facing up at a slight angle to get a straight line. The most important factors to consider when making your own is to have a non-skid top, sturdiness and for the height of the table to be comfortable for the groomer. We prefer the kind that goes over your finger so that you insert your finger with the *brush* into the dog's mouth and gently massage your dog's teeth and gums. A #10 blade against the grain will give an even closer cut, and this works best for dogs that have thick or fluffy coats. Place your finger right behind the eye on top of the head and you will feel a small groove that your finger will fit into. shaping the legs, underline and head. I?aD)F q>o'g`vn}W| uanWxCQ(!XmCFSYX7#~Ob$]mGVri R5ZYY1-OfR`t&?{FCe~!9t1Kh%t'T\Dh?C/vJ@v "Flf8prb%ZQNvaZh>R a` *)poJx4n3h@cOxi|u@ l& Publications | Links | Legislation |. furnishings, but the purpose of trimming is to trim legs, not keep scissors Note: It has recently (summer 2007) been brought to my attention by some very kind observers that there are other websites in existence with grooming pages that are, to one extent or another, very similar to ours. I use #30 blade for these areas. Dogs with thicker furnishings will require more brushing and maintaining than those with sparser hair. The worst that can happen is that they will say "No"! When removing undercoat, keep a close The hair must be pulled from the roots - not cut. If a dog has a slightly full face you will go just a tad more inside (the width of your first finger) and if the dog is SKINNIER In the face, you can bring the line back further to the corner of the eye, but never go beyond that point. (Yes, Be very careful when clipping ears, as inexperience can result in nicking, causing unnecessary pain and bleeding. Stripping w/knife         The Oster A5 or the Andis AG are the most commonly used brands and models. Comb the hair down at the base of the foot and trim a circle around the foot. | In the first few photos I left her cheeks further back from the eye like I see a lot of groomers do in general to show how it adds to the fat, full face look that is not correct in this breed, then took it down tighter to show a more correct look. However, do watch that It is best to brush the furnishings and beard at least weekly to keep matts from forming. clipper the white portions of the chest, but do not dive too deeply Using nail clippers, cut little slivers until you see a dark circle appearing in the center of the nail. I usually only do a full bath a few times a year on my pets, show dogs are done only as required to remove any grooming products that may have been used so there is no build-up in the coat. (Look at the chart above. Dont forget underarms and in between the toes. (Both the A5 and the AG come in single speed and 2-speed, and turbo single speed and 2-speed models. There are many good dog shampoos on the market, but we prefer to use ones that are as natural as possible and preferably not tested on animals. The dog will eventually learn that it is to stand still while being groomed. With the scissors held vertically, trim the outer edge of the eyebrow in line with the widest part of the skull. It's important to leave some undercoat to create smooth These are used for dogs with thinner furnishings or a first brush-through of the furnishings. Study the trims of other exhibitors who's still serve most beginners well as a guide to basic show grooming. the direction the hair grows. The eyebrows are combed down towards the nose and cut at a sharp angle towards the outside corner of each eye as shown in the pictures, the innermost hair being the longest. The dog needs to be taught to stand up and stand still while hes being groomed. Perfection is not necessary for a clean proper outline for your pet :-). The dogs head is secured through the noose like a collar. endstream endobj startxref The wiry topcoat, which is required for the show ring, is maintained by hand stripping. process is simple - you simply remove all the hair in the section Hair length beside the elbows should be kept shorter so it does not look bulky from the front, and the hair should gradually get longer as you trim down the leg. Use tweezers or hemostats to pull the hair on the inside of the ears. Nails should be trimmed every two weeks at least, preferably once a week; if the nails click as the dog walks, they are probably too long. Clipping the head and trimming the eyebrows. This will help to achieve the correct rectangular appearance. Also if you look at the front of the underside of each nail, there is an open hollowed out area (marked X on the diagram). The human kind will just irritate your dog's mouth and make him salivate profusely! Ok, so the photo of Sookies neck isnt working, so I have pulled out this dogs photo to show you my next step. Pin brushes have straight metal pins in a cushioned backing, often with small plastic balls at the pin tips to avoid scratching. Begin by clippering the cheeks, ears, butterfly under the tail and tummy I am constantly seeing requests online for people who want a critique of their groom on this breed and it, to me, makes little sense, because in my opinion the schnauzer groom is the foundation of almost every breed style in the world. This area should be blended into the fore leg Hold the clipper with the flat part of the blade against the skin. Then facing the dog's rear, start at the outer edges and clip inwards to the center line under the tail, doing both sides this way, as shown in the picture below. Rolling the jacket I clipper the back of the head towards the eyebrow itself stopping just before that ridge starts and lifting my clipper off into the brow hair. Cal. Author's note: These grooming pages were written in 2000, and since then a few things have changed, primarily endstream endobj 207 0 obj <>/Metadata 49 0 R/OCProperties<>/OCGs[221 0 R]>>/Outlines 75 0 R/PageLayout/SinglePage/Pages 204 0 R/StructTreeRoot 86 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 208 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/Properties<>/Shading<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Type/Page>> endobj 209 0 obj <>stream Any odd flyaway hair or eye lashes under the eyebrow should be tidied up as well. conformation and type. Belly hair can be clipped from the genitals up to about the navel as well as part of the hair on the inner legs to keep things tidy. between the foot pads as well. After brushing you should comb through the furnishing to make sure all the knots are out. Brush the beard, legs and underskirt to make sure there are no knots using a slicker brush. To clip the nails just take off little snips at a time until you are sure how far you can safely go. 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