stripping

[jessie]

hi all, sorry i haven't written for ages, we got our dog and i haven't had much time to go on the forum.
ive heard that you have to strip border terriers, thats going to be a bit of a struggle with our Poppet!
People who have had to strip thier dogs, could you please tell me if its really as hard as it sounds?
thanks
jessie;)

[tftmom]

Hi, I groomed for over 20 years. I was mentored in stripping coats by a woman who bred and showed Scotties and Sealyhams. As far as coat goes, Border Terriers are easy. Lighter coat than some of the other breeds that are stripped. You want to start out slowly. Just do a little at a time. It is best to be taught by someone. It doesn't have to be someone with the same breed. I had a Cairn at the time. It is not a difficult process but there are things I feel can't be taught by a book. See if you can locate someone locally who shows a breed with a coat that requires stripping. What about your dog's breeder?

[jessie]

ok thanks for the advice

[radleylady]

hi, I have a scottie and have had him groomed for the first time he looks great but I think she used electric shears, now he is groomed can I strip his coat when it grows to keep him tidy or will I have to carry on getting him sheard!!!! you seem to know a lot about it so I hope you dont mind me picking your brains!!
thanks

[rutylr]

Clipping will soften your terriers coat.If you want to keep it nice and course you need to strip.