Teebs Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Had my first go at it today, at first i was worried about hurting the dog, but finally got better with it - I cant believe the difference!!! We only got half way through her (boss's border terrier) as we got snowed under with work, so now she is looking very strange :rolleyes: Dont think i would want to do it all the time, but it can be pretty relaxing! (yep, im strange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Yep, until you get cramp in your thumb lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 I think once i have finished, i will be very over it! She has a mad comb over at the moment :rolleyes: I was aiming for a mow hawk, but got carried away and ruined it She isnt keen on her rear end being done, but will get there over the next few days! The colour change is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Can I ask a dumb question? I assume that hand stripping is pinching the hair between your fingers and pulling to get dead hair out of the coat - is this right? So you are left with the strong healthy hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PixieOfWrath Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Fun, innit, Teebs? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayly Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 It's awesome isn't it. :rolleyes: Stripping knives do make it a bit easier with the hair on the body. Do we get before and after pics? Hey once you're done, want to come and do our Border Terrier? The Irish looks good, the Border... not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hand stripping depends on the coat & whether you are working on rolling the coat. In our breed hand stripping means all hair out to bald skin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPING Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 what is hand stripping?? any definations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Breeds such asa Airedales,Lakelands,wire foxie,border terriers,griffon,schnauzers etc et all have coats that for the showring require handstripping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 hand stripping is removing the soft undercoat and pulling the top coat at regular intervals to retain the correct colour and texture for the breed. yes, it can be oddly relaxing, i do enjoy stripping border terriers, luckily as i have 2 to do on my day off next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPING Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 LOL hahah relaxing huh ! might give it a go!! and thank you for acctually et me know what it is ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 ok, well we were flat out today, poor girl is still only half done Can i get some hints on doing ears and around the face? She isnt too happy with it, and i dont want to get bitten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatelina Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 hand stripping is removing the soft undercoat and pulling the top coat at regular intervals to retain the correct colour and texture for the breed.yes, it can be oddly relaxing, i do enjoy stripping border terriers, luckily as i have 2 to do on my day off next week! WHAT????? Are you guys serious?? Are you saying....that people who show and groom (and know what they are doing!) sit there and literally go over their entire dog and pull out their hair?!!!!! *is amazed* How LONG does that take?? Wha??? I think I need to google and do more research. I have never heard of this before. Crazy!!! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatelina Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 ok, well we were flat out today, poor girl is still only half done :rolleyes: Can you post a photo? To show stripped and unstripped? I'm still bamboozooled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 what's a good tool for stripping staffords? i don't have the time or patience or dexterity to do my three! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Here are some links for you Tatelina http://clubs.akc.org/btcoa/research/groomguide.html http://members.aol.com/msbritmor/handstrip.html I have only played around with stripping, haven't done a whole dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 ok, well we were flat out today, poor girl is still only half done Can you post a photo? To show stripped and unstripped? I'm still bamboozooled! Will try to remember tomorrow to get a photo for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomez the Norfolk Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Here is Gomez before and after: Tatelina you're not actually yankingout the hair, it comes out very easily, doesn't hurt... Ruthless, I'm not sure staffies need stripping! It's for double coated breeds with wirey hair... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I used to love the peace of hand stripping our Wire Foxies. Now I use clippers as the old fingers are no longer up to the job :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Ruthless, I'm not sure staffies need stripping! It's for double coated breeds with wirey hair... Sway and PPS hand strip their dogs to get them nice and shiney. [Danes and Staffys] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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