Dog Grooming by LowchensAustralia.com

GROOMING TIPS FOR DIFFERENT DOG BREEDS
The Long or Short of it

BREED NEEDS
Provides dog owners with expert advice on grooming and recommends the best grooming tools selected by the professionals for each breed. 

THE GROOMING ARTICLE
By Paula Dempsey

HOW TO GROOM A LONG-HAIRED SMALL DOG
A few examples of such breeds are Maltese, and the Yorkshire Terrier.

CLIPPING AND STRIPPING
Long coated non-shedding breeds like Poodles, Bedlington Terrier and Kerry Blue Terrier need regular clipping. Schnauzers and wire terriers also should be stripped.

TIPS FOR GROOMING WITH ELECTRIC CLIPPERS 
Clipping more than once will help produce a smoother, more even coat.

HOW TO GROOM A TERRIER
There are several types of terriers. Some have soft coats, others have hard, wiry coats, and some have both. Short legged or long, all terriers have similar grooming steps. The only difference in most is the cut on the head.

TERRIER GROOMING
Tips on Grooming your Terrier and Terrier related subjects.

THE ROUGHY TOUGHY COATED TERRIERS
Just what to do with those Terriers that are required to have a wiry harsh outer coat and a softer undercoat when it comes to ring preparation and presentation?

HAND STRIPPING THE WIRE OR BROKEN COATED DOG
The differences between handipping and "cutting".

A PERSPECTIVE ON GROOMING
Grooming I think comes under the heading of evolution. Like all things, it must change as our lifestyles and affluence change.

BETWIXT & BETWEEN
Preparation and Maintenance Between Shows

DOG GROOMING TIPS
The solution to canine coat care and color, from Chris Christensen

GROOMING: NOT JUST FOR SHOW DOGS
Trips to a groomer are not reserved for carefully coiffed show dogs and long-haired breeds.

GROOMING WITH STYLE
All that is required is imagination and willingness to be adventuresome and a little bold in your work - by Barbara Bird

THE GOOD GROOMING GUIDE
Tips on techniques and tools to maintain the different coat types.

SHOW GROOMING BY COAT TYPE 
Handlers and seasoned exhibitors share their expertise.

LOOKING YOUR DOG’S BEST 
What ring wear says about a dog.

DESCRIPTION AND CARE OF PEARSON STRIPPERS
Pearson Strippers are made from top quality tool steel. This steel is not stainless. The blades will naturally discolour with age, the amount depending on the conditions of their use and storage.

LEARNING TO STRIP YOUR DOG'S COAT
Comprehensive article. Applies to Wire Hair Foxies and Airedales

TIPS ON USING THE STRIPPING KNIFE
For those who are new to using a stripping knife.

HOW TO USE MACKNYFE GROOMING TOOLS
Instructions on how to hold and use the Macknyfe tools for stripping, mucking and carding.

GROOMING TIPS FOR DOGS 
Grooming sessions can become a special bonding time between you and your dog and are also a good opportunity to check on your dog’s health. 

WHISKER TRIMMING IN SHOW DOGS (PDF format)
A harmless cosmetic procedure or mutilation of a sensory system?

SHOW GROOMING BY COAT TYPE
Whether your own routine calls for stripping out your Airedale, wrapping that Yorkie's silky furnishings, or separating a Komondor's cords (not to mention moisturizing a Xolo's skin or polishing your Boxer to perfection), there's more than one way to groom a dog.

THE DREADED MATTED DOG!
Matts are ugly to look at and very uncomfortable for your dog. They pinch and pull, making him chew and try to de-matt his own coat. So, where do they come from?

A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE GIVES YOU THE CUTTING EDGE!
One can't hope to begin to groom a dog successfully without understanding its basic anatomy.