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7 Types Of Shampoos For Your Dog

Dog lover — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:30:40 +0000

With so many different kinds of dog shampoos on the market today, it is not easy to decide which one to use. For most breeds, a basic, all-purpose shampoo is fine. But if you want your shampoo to do more than clean, you might consider a specialty shampoo.

• Shampoos designed to deliver extra conditioning to long or curly coats can make post-bath grooming even easier.

• Accentuate your dog’s coat color by choosing a shampoo made for white, black, or red coats.

• For sensitive eyes, consider a tearless shampoo.

• For wire-coated dogs, look for a shampoo designed to preserve the crisp texture of your dog’s coat.

• Many dogs have sensitive skin or eyes. A hypoallergenic shampoo can minimize sensitivity reactions to bathing.

• If your dog already has a rash, allergies, itching, or other sensitive skin conditions, look for a medicated shampoo designed to treat your dog’s problem. Your vet should be able to recommend a good medicated shampoo for your dog.

• For flea season, consider a shampoo containing a gentle anti-flea ingredient such as pyrethrin or limonene, or any of several natural botanicals designed to repel fleas, such as neem oil.

Why Do Poodles Have Those Interesting Haircuts?

Dog lover — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:03:54 +0000

The Poodle’s coat consists of two types of hair. The outer coat should be thick, wiry and curly. The undercoat must be soft and woolly to provide warmth. Puppies, however, are exceptions. Poodle puppy coats are soft and fine with little or no curl, but often with a slight wave.
As the dog matures into adulthood, the coat develops a thick, curly quality. The best way to judge a puppy’s potential adult coat is to look at the parents. If they carry good coats, their
puppies will likely possess them too.

Ever since the first hunters trimmed their retrieving dogs to prevent drowning, the Poodle hairstyle has been a favorite topic of conversation among dog people. Initially, Poodles sported either a Continental clip or an English Saddle clip. Now, hundreds of years later, these are still popular as they are required clips for show dogs.

Puppies under one year of age are shown in a simple trim known as a “Puppy clip”. Only the face, throat, feet and base of tail are clipped. The tail displays the characteristic pompom at its end. The body coat is lightly trimmed to give it a neat unbroken line for a pleasant appearance.

The “Continental clip” has full hair around the chest and rib cage, with shaved hindquarters and legs. Large pompons are sculpted over each hip above the area of the kidneys (optional) and around the ankles for protection from the cold.

The “English Saddle clip” permits a short mantle of hair over the hindquarters and full
coat from the waist to the topknot and ears. The ankle and knee joints are also protected with pompons.

All Poodles are given a topknot of hair over the skull that is brushed out and groomed to stand erect in a rounded pompon. Adult dogs must be shown in either the English Saddle or Continental clip; the only exception being competitors in Stud Dog classes, for which a Sporting clip is permitted. The English Saddle and Continental are the clips of choice for the conformation ring around the world, except in the UK, where the Lion clip is preferred.

Pet Poodles and those not being shown in breed conformation classes at dog shows are usually groomed in styles designed for ease of maintenance. Often the body hair is clipped short, with the legs trimmed a bit longer. Some male Poodles sport tiny mustaches around the muzzles. The pet style is usually determined by the owner’s willingness and capability to maintain the coat in a well-groomed fashion. In addition. Poodles that spend a lot of time outdoors are usually kept shorter because it’s easier to keep the coat clean when the hair isn’t too long.

FURminator DeShedding Tool

Dog lover — Sat, 31 May 2008 18:40:15 +0000

This is the time of year when our dogs and puppies shed their winter coat and you’ll find their fur everywhere. Having 2 dogs (both are long hair), I was getting tired of constantly sweeping, vacuuming and cleaning up pet hair. I tried several products to help deshed but they either pulled at the fur (which they hated) or didn’t do a decent job (which I hated).

Finally a few months back I found FURminator deshedding tool. Both dogs love the FURminator since it doesn’t pull and tug, yet it eliminates 90% of the loose fur.

If your tired of cleaning up pet hair (yes, the FURminator also works on cats), try it – I think once you do you’ll wonder how you ever did without it.

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Grooming Your Dog – What Products Will I Need?

Dog lover — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:03:23 +0000

Below are listed the items that you will need to groom your dog or puppy.The first section are the items that are essential to good grooming. Although you may customize the list to fit your specific breed of dog, these are standard items for your grooming list.

8 Necessary Item Essential For Grooming Your Dog or Puppy:

1. Shampoo specifically created for dogs and puppies – don’t use your shampoo

2. Coat conditioner for your dog’s coat type to help with tangles

3. Petroleum jelly to protect your dog’s eyes and ears- if you are spot bathing you won’t need this

4. Nail coagulant or styptic pencil if you are cutting your dog’s nails

5. Medicated ear powder or other ear cleaning liquid such as rubbing alcohol or a product designed for this purpose to keep ears clean and infection free – especially useful on long eared dogs.

6. Eye drops for moistening and cleaning eyes – again only use products specifically created for dogs and puppies

7. Cotton balls

8. Cotton swabs

Optional Dog and Puppy Grooming Products

1. Talcum powder for keeping skin wrinkles dry

2. Lanolin or oil based coat spray for shine and to add moisture to your dogs coat

3. Mineral oil for polishing nails to a sparkling luster

4. Dog or puppy cologne or other scented coat spray

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