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Different Tools For Different Coats
from:Different types of coats need different grooming tools. Although all dogs have certain equipment and supplies in common, long coats require different grooming tools than smooth coats, curly coats, wire coats, etc.
Smooth coated breeds include the Labrador Retriever, Pointer, Beagle, and Dalmatian. The following are the basic tools for grooming the smooth coat: Natural bristle brush, hound glove, rubber curry brush, chamois, flannel, silk, or velvet squares for polishing, and coat conditioner spray or baby oil.
For breeds with medium coats such as the Border Collie, Akita, and Golden Retriever, tools for grooming include the pin brush, coat rake, hound glove, shedding comb, rubber curry brush, and blow dryer with low or cool setting.
Parted coated breed include the Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, and the Yorkshire Terrier. You will need the following tools to groom this type of breed: Pin brush, slicker brush for daily mat removal in dogs, fine, medium, or wide comb depending on coat thickness, scissors for shaping and trimming when needed, electric clippers with a #10 blade (except for Afghans) and a #15 blade for Yorkshire Terriers, blow dryer with cool setting, and protein coat conditioner.
Examples of long coated small breeds include the longhaired Chihuahua, Havanese, Pomeranian, and Japanese Chin. You will need these tools to groom your long coated small dog: Pin brush, slicker brush for daily removal in pets, fine, medium, or wide comb depending on coat thickness, scissors for shaping and trimming when necessary, electric clippers with a #10 blade, blow dryer with cool setting, and protein coat conditioner.
Examples of long coated large breeds are the Cocker Spaniel, Bearded Collie, and Newfoundland. You will need these tools to groom your long coated large breed: Large pin brush, large slicker brush for daily mat removal in pets, medium or wide steel comb depending on coat thickness, coat rake, natural bristle brush, and scissors for shaping and trimming when needed.
Examples of wire coated breeds are the Irish Terrier, Scottish Terrier, and Brussels Griffon. The following tools are needed to groom the wire coat: Natural bristle brush, slicker brush, hound glove or terrier mitt, combination medium or fine toothed comb, shedding comb, stripping knife, scissors for shaping and trimming, electric clippers with a variety of blade sizes as relevant for breed or for shaping and keeping the anal area clean, and blow dryer with cool setting.
Curly coated breeds include the Standard, Miniature, and Toy Poodle, Bichon Frise, and Komondor. Tools required to groom your wavy or curly coated dog include the pin brush, natural bristle brush, slicker brush, combination medium or fine toothed metal comb, shedding comb, scissors for shaping and trimming, coat dressing or coat oil spray, and electric clipper with a variety of blade sizes as relevant for breed, for shaping and keeping the anal area clean.
Keeping Your Puppy Confined
You will need something that is referred to as an "ex pen" if your puppy cannot be confined to the kitchen or other safe area by means of doors or gates The exercise pen will keep your puppy safe and in one place, but it also allows him room to play, have access to water and use newspapers if he is a latchkey puppy with no one home during the day to take him outside The "gate" mentioned is the.....More on Oster Pet Supplies Dog Clippers Blades
More Equipment For Your Puppy
Before your new puppy arrives home, you will need to buy a certain amount of equipment It is a good idea to obtain them beforehand in preparation for your puppyand#39;s arrival Essential equipment that you will need are food, water and food bowls, a crate or a pen, and collars and leashes Below is a list of other necessary equipment for your new puppy Grooming supplies: There are a variety o.....More on Oster Pet Supplies Dog Clippers Blades
Collars and Leashes For New Puppy Training
There are many types of dog collars and leashes that you can use for helping train your new puppy However, while your puppy is as young as seven to ten weeks of age, we recommend that soft cotton collars be put on and off the puppyand#39;s neck several times during the day to help the pup adjust to the sensation of wearing the collar Once your puppy is no longer stopping every two feet and scratchin.....More on Oster Pet Supplies Dog Clippers Blades
Using A Scale For A Proper Feeding Program
A scale is one of the dog ownerand#39;s most useful piece of equipment Throughout a dogand#39;s life his body weight is a constant and accurate reflection of his nutritional state By frequent weighing at regular intervals, a dog owner can keep a running check on how well he is doing his job of supplying his pet with good nourishment In fact, with nothing more than a set of scales, a notebook, pencils, a.....More on Oster Pet Supplies Dog Clippers Blades
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