Dreadlocks Behind Ears

[BCNut]

Hi all

Was wondering if anyone else has managed to fix this before? Have a 7 & 1/2mth old BC who's parents were medium length coat, and it seems as soon as I have finished brushing him, these matty/dreadlocky bits pop up again behind his ears!

I currently use a long tooth brush to go over him first to get all the matts/tangles out, then a 2 sided brush (pin brush I think?), and finish with a slicker. I do this once or twice a week and washing with aloveen is monthly or bimonthly.

Thanks for any help!

[dancinbcs]

Don't use a slicker unless he is dropping coat. A good quality bristle and nylon brush is best to use all over with a wide toothed Collie comb to check for mats. Don't forget to lift the coat and brush in layers, not just over the top. A normal comb is good for behind the ears and you can gently hand strip out the soft fine hair there by plucking it in small amounts with your fingers.

This is the type of brush I have used to groom multiple show BCs for 28 years. I am still using the original brush so the price is well worth it as they outlast the dogs. My brush cost $50 back in 1984. Cheaper versions are available but nothing beats a Mason Person to get the job done with minimum fuss.

Bristle and Nylon Brush

[BC Crazy]

I groom both my BC's daily. I just find it is easier as I hardly ever find any knots & if I do they are tiny & easily brushed out. I finished with a wide tooth metal greyhound comb.

Am in the process of ordering a Mason Person brush as suggested by Dancinbcs. ATM am using a 27m pin brush which is OK but the pins keep sinking which is annoying. I do use a Les Pooche slicker

which are terrific when either of them are shedding. Stella got a few bad knots at around the same age as Calvin but I was able to brush them out with reg. grooming. I wash both of mine fortnightly

to three weeks but I rinse them daily as they swim in salt water everyday. I also use Lasor Lites Lanolin Conditioner which works a treat on their pants, behind their ears & on their tail, as it tends to dry out & tangle.

Hope I was of some help :)

[BCNut]

:laugh:

Don't use a slicker unless he is dropping coat. A good quality bristle and nylon brush is best to use all over with a wide toothed Collie comb to check for mats. Don't forget to lift the coat and brush in layers, not just over the top. A normal comb is good for behind the ears and you can gently hand strip out the soft fine hair there by plucking it in small amounts with your fingers.

This is the type of brush I have used to groom multiple show BCs for 28 years. I am still using the original brush so the price is well worth it as they outlast the dogs. My brush cost $50 back in 1984. Cheaper versions are available but nothing beats a Mason Person to get the job done with minimum fuss.

Bristle and Nylon Brush

Thanks, i'll put the slicker away.

Thats an expensive brush. I wish I could get one at 1984 prices! I might have to invest when I get off my backside and get my tax happening :laugh:

I groom both my BC's daily. I just find it is easier as I hardly ever find any knots & if I do they are tiny & easily brushed out. I finished with a wide tooth metal greyhound comb.

Am in the process of ordering a Mason Person brush as suggested by Dancinbcs. ATM am using a 27m pin brush which is OK but the pins keep sinking which is annoying. I do use a Les Pooche slicker

which are terrific when either of them are shedding. Stella got a few bad knots at around the same age as Calvin but I was able to brush them out with reg. grooming. I wash both of mine fortnightly

to three weeks but I rinse them daily as they swim in salt water everyday. I also use Lasor Lites Lanolin Conditioner which works a treat on their pants, behind their ears & on their tail, as it tends to dry out & tangle.

Hope I was of some help :)

Yes, thanks, I googled greyhound combs - they look a lot sturdier and easier to work with than the plastic piece of crap i've got here, will keep an eye out for one. I'm going to have a look at some conditioners too!

Thanks again!

[Rysup]

Puppies in puppy coat get knots behind the ears. He should grow out of it. You will just need to comb it regularly to keep them at bay.

[dancinbcs]

:laugh:

Don't use a slicker unless he is dropping coat. A good quality bristle and nylon brush is best to use all over with a wide toothed Collie comb to check for mats. Don't forget to lift the coat and brush in layers, not just over the top. A normal comb is good for behind the ears and you can gently hand strip out the soft fine hair there by plucking it in small amounts with your fingers.

This is the type of brush I have used to groom multiple show BCs for 28 years. I am still using the original brush so the price is well worth it as they outlast the dogs. My brush cost $50 back in 1984. Cheaper versions are available but nothing beats a Mason Person to get the job done with minimum fuss.

Bristle and Nylon Brush

Thanks, i'll put the slicker away.

Thats an expensive brush. I wish I could get one at 1984 prices! I might have to invest when I get off my backside and get my tax happening :laugh:

$50 was a lot in 1984 but if you get 30+ years out of the brush it works out pretty good value. Mine still has all it's bristles and the rubber backing is still perfect, so apart from being a bit scratched on the back is as good as it was new. I bought my brush with my first dog's first stud fee. :)

The RRP price on the that brush is over $200 so the Peter's price is very good.

[BCNut]

$50 was a lot in 1984 but if you get 30+ years out of the brush it works out pretty good value. Mine still has all it's bristles and the rubber backing is still perfect, so apart from being a bit scratched on the back is as good as it was new. I bought my brush with my first dog's first stud fee. :)

The RRP price on the that brush is over $200 so the Peter's price is very good.

Yeah i'm totally against cheap crap - it always dies a miserable death before long

Good to hear it will last when I do eventually part with the dough :) Maybe I could rent Calvin out aswell to make it a bit more cost neutral