eclecticgirl Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Hi all, Can someone please give me some tips on grooming a long scruffy coated dog. Think he is a bearded collie X wolfhound. A real scruffer, I have always had short coated dogs, greys, jrt's, foxy. Im really not sure where to start, i was going to get him clipped but after reading a few threads, am thinking i may not do that now. He has a downy under coat. His coat doesnt really shed, nothing like my others, yaaay Can someone give some guidance on what to do first. Yesterday I tried to trim his beard as it is yuckky from eating and drinking, he saw the sissors and was gone, so I am thinking he hasnt had a good experience with sissors, LOL I will get him groomed but dont want to do it yet, he is a rescue and I want him to settle in first before i introduce more strange things to him. He doesnt mind being combed, not thrrilled, but tolerates it ok. I have read all the threads on grooming, and I am even more confused, LOL. Shedding tools, mars, furinator etc...... Thanx in advance for your replies....... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle3081 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I would use a Mars Coat King as they cut through the hair rather than dragging it out and this is less traumatic for the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclecticgirl Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 I was looking at the Mars Coat king, but it looks like a pretty dangerous implement if you dont know what you are doing, LOL Some kind of medieval tool ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle3081 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I was looking at the Mars Coat king, but it looks like a pretty dangerous implement if you dont know what you are doing, LOLSome kind of medieval tool The Mars comb looks dangerous but it has the cutting edge on the inside and it is near impossible to cut the skin. You can run the blade down your arm and you will not leave a mark. It is much safer than many of the dematting combs around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Can you post a picture of your boy? For beardies I tend to only use a steel comb and slicker, but seeing what his coat is like can help people suggest what tools would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I don't have any advice, sorry, Ijust want pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclecticgirl Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 Thanx, ok will post some pics tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 It really depends on the coat type on what is best to do. If he has a wolfie type coat then you could strip the longer hair out to tidy him up and keep the coat weather proof. A beardie coat would be better trimmed into a nice shape. Photos definitly needed, though I would also suggest you pop into a groomers just for a chat on what options they suggest - sometimes you really need to get hands on a dog to know what the best way to treat the coat will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclecticgirl Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 I have never met such a beautiful natured dog in my life, Im besotted with this boy. He just trys so hard to please everyone This is "till death do us part" Cant find the camera cord to d/loaad to the computer, these photos are courtesy of aunty Fiona,LOL His coat is actually very soft, I thought it would have been wiry when I saw a photo of him. When I comb him the long hair doesnt brush out, he has a downy undercoat that combs out. Opinions on what to do please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTD Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 He is absolutely gorgeous. Is there a photo forum for "scruffies" if not you could start one with these pics as they are great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclecticgirl Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 I think he is very handsome, I guess beauty really is in the eyeof the beholder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Hah! I was meaning to ask Fiona where Jonah had gone! Hw wonderful he has a home with a DOLer, now you will be able to keep us up-to-date with photos! You are very lucky, I met him while he was at Fiona's, and he is just gorgeous!! Are you calling him Jonah or has he had a name change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclecticgirl Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Haha I knew that you would know him. No I have kept his name, he answers to it, no point changing it for the sake of it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 He is totally gorgeous - beauty isn't just in the eyes of the beholder!! Sorry no tips on coat i just wanted to tell you how gorgeous he is... The coat king is a great tool to use though, not dangerous at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Actually i do now of incidients with coat kings,whilst it was due to not being used right the dogs still suffered injuires,the worse being 48 microstitches. Anything with blades can do damage,the most important thing with a coat king is its used correctly & you get the right one for the dogs coat. If you want to use something with less worry try an undercoat rake. Personally i would leave his beard that is his character & once trimmed he wont have that gentleman look. I would ask a good groomer what they think or even a breeder of either breeds what they use but basically a good slicker & comb through will do the job until the coat is ready to come out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-time Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I have to say - I felt like I was looking at a ghost My boy Tully RIP gorgeous boy :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclecticgirl Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 OMG I am astounded............ I jst called everyone in my house to come and have a look at "jonahs" picture i had put on the net. (I showed them yours) They all said "yeah, what jonahs looking athe camera, so what???????" When I told them it wasnt Jonah but another beautiful boy they didnt believe me, LOL Tell me about him t-time, has he a gorgeous nature like my boy? Gentle, kind, calm? What breed was he, we are not too sure about this one....we say bearded collie X wolfie...... AMAZING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyMontage Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Maybe he is Wolfie cross Old English Sheepdog? I have an OES and he has a nature just as you describe....and his coat sounds similar too. As far as the grooming goes. I just use a pin brush on Charlie every couple of days (obviously he is a bit more hairy....plus bindi's get stuck everywhere) following him in lines and brushing from the skin and up the hair...so it goes all the way through. I have a comb for near his ears and his beard and nether regions...and just bought a slicker brush for his neck and legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I would use a fine comb if the undercoat wants moving and give him a 'tidy' over the body with thinning scissors so he would keep his scruffy look and not look 'trimmed'. He's a handsome chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclecticgirl Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Hi everyone, thanx for your replies, will just get a good quality comb and seewhaqt happens. He is being desexed today, and really didnt want me to leave him there, first time I have heard him make a noise. We were thinking that maybe he didnt have a voicebox, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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