Posts Tagged ‘Grooming’

West Highland Terrier, commonly known as the Westie, is a Scottish breed of dog with a distinctive white coat. The modern breed is descended from a number of breeding programes of white terriers in Scotland prior to the 20th century. When grooming any dog it’s important to familiarize them with the grooming process from the [...]

Irish Terrier is an active and compactly sized dog that is suited for life in both rural and city environments. Its harsh red coat protects it from all kinds of weather. Whether you are going to use your Irish Terrier as a show dog or just a loving companion, proper grooming is essential. Irish terriers [...]

Cairn Terrier is the oldest of the terrier breeds, originating in the Scottish Highlands and recognized as one of Scotland’s earliest working dogs. It is used for hunting and burrowing prey among the cairns. The Cairn Terrier is a non-shedding dog that has 2 coats, a soft undercoat and a coarse outer coat, because they do not shed they need to be stripped to [...]

Terrier Bathing Grooming your terrier is essential to keeping him healthy and looking his best! It’s also a great way for you to bond with your terrier. It is important to develop a trusting relationship with your terrier, so that grooming will be a pleasant experience for both of you. One good, and healthy, way [...]

When it comes to grooming a terrier, the first thing you should know is that there are multiple types of terriers. Some of them have soft coats, like the cute little Yorkie’s for example. Their usually long hair takes a great deal of grooming to keep it looking nice. Wire haired terriers on the other hand, like the Fox Terrier, are not groomed with clippers, rather they are groomed through a process called plucking…