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Small Dogs That Do Not Shed

tg — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:31:30 +0000

Small Dogs That Do Not Shed

Dogs are a wonderful addition to any family, but it is important to choose the best dog for you, your home, and your family. Their size and their shedding habits can make owning a dog a chore, so you may want to consider small dogs that do not shed.

Two great choices include the Glen of Imaal Terrier and the Lakeland Terrier.

Glen of Imaal Terrier Facts

This breed comes from Ireland and is very good with children. The coat of this dog can come in black, blue or brown and have either a harsh, rough coat or a medium-thick coat. This breed of dog has minimal shedding, but requires frequent grooming, so keep this in mind when choosing your dog.

These dogs tend to be quiet and independent, but can become aggressive if they feel threatened.

Their maximum length is 14 inches and their maximum weight is 35 pounds. Their life expectancy is generally between 10 and 14 years.

Lakeland Terrier Facts

This breed comes from the United Kingdom and is also very good with children. The coat of this dog can come in black, brown, blue, red, or black and tan. It tends to have a thick, wiry coat that has little shedding and requires minimal grooming.

These dogs tend to be louder than the Glen Terriers and independent, but can also become aggressive when threatened.

Their maximum length is 14.5 inches and their maximum weight is 17 pounds. Their life expectancy is generally between 12 and 16 years.

Perfect Small Dogs That Do Not Shed

Either of these dogs would be perfect small dogs that do not shed. Because of their many similarities, it may be difficult to choose between each of these dogs. However, when choosing a dog, it is important to really think about what you want and what will work best in your living situation.

Since the Glen Terrier is more quiet than the Lakeland Terrier, the Glen might be a better choice if you live in an apartment where noise is frowned upon. However, if you have a home with a backyard, the noise level may not matter as much, so you may choose to have the Lakeland Terrier in your home.

Even though both dogs are extremely small in size and weight, the Lakeland breed is smaller because it cannot weigh as much. This can be a benefit if you enjoy taking your pet with you to do errands or if you live in small quarters.

If color is more important to you than anything, the Lakeland breed would be considered best because it has the wider range of color. However, the Glen breed has three variations of color, which is still quite variable when choosing.

One of the biggest differences of these two terriers is the fact that one needs a lot of grooming, while the other needs less. If you are an extremely busy person or on a budget, you may choose the Lakeland breed because it requires less grooming than the Glen. Grooming is important and can be done at home, but if you are busy and on a budget, your best choice would be the Lakeland breed. If you do not mind spending a little more money, the Glen breed would not be a burden on your or your pocket book.

Both breeds tend to live a very long life, however, the Lakeland breed tends to live a little longer. Of course, life expectancy is different in all dogs, even in the same breed, so you may not want to base your decision on life expectancy alone. It is proven that Lakeland Terriers live a little longer than Glen Terriers.

Chances are, you are looking for a dog that will be with your family a long time. Both of these breeds can live a long life, but the Glen Terrier does have a tendency to develop progressive retinal atrophy and can be forced to live the late years blind or going blind. The Lakeland Terrier has no known health concerns, but it is possible for any breed of dog to develop health problems later in life.

If you are looking for small dogs that do not shed, both the Lakeland Terrier and the Glen Terrier fit that category. Each breed has its own good and bad points and there is no right or wrong answer when choosing a dog for your family. Choose the one that fits your lifestyle.

Terrier Grooming Prices

tg — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:49:21 +0000

Since terriers are a bit tricky to groom, most people prefer to have their terrier groomed at least once by a professional groomer. However, getting your terrier professionally groomed can be an expensive bill. This makes most people turn to grooming their dog at home which may seem cheaper; after all, most things done at home are. But is it really cheaper? What are the average prices of a terrier groomer and how does this compare with doing it yourself?

Taking Your Terrier to a Groomer

Prices for grooming a terrier vary depending on how long the dog’s coat is, any extras you want done, such as hand stripping, and sometimes on the age and temperament of your terrier. It also depends on the groomer – They can set their own prices. Finally, getting your terrier cut for a show and cut for your own benefit has a different in costs because show cutting is more complicated than cutting for general day to day activities. Generally speaking, prices for grooming your terrier will run between $45.00 and up to $60.00 or more. This is for a basic grooming however – a washing, brushing, and sometimes a bit of clipping. Anything extra such as getting rid of mats or cutting to a specific look will always cost extra. Sometimes quite a bit extra depending on the condition of your dog’s coat. A few groomers even charge extra if your dog has an especially difficult temperament. Although expensive, having your terrier groomed professionally can give you an idea of what your dog should look like and can take out some of the stress on your part, especially if you are taking your dog to a show and it needs to look a certain way in order to qualify. Terriers can be especially persnickety as far as the judges are concerned, so having yours done by a groomer can take a load off your mind.

Grooming Your Terrier by Yourself

With these costs in mind, all of them piling up at once, you might be tempted to groom your dog by yourself. It may seem like a smaller bill, but add it all up just to make sure. Terriers at minimum need the following grooming supplies to be groomed:

A slicker brush (around $2.00)
A wide tooth comb ($7.00-$13.00)
Dog shampoo ($5.00-$15.00)
Toothpaste ($5.00-$9.00)
Toothbrush ($3.00-$9.00)
Clipper-electric (up to $90.00)
Straight Scissors ($5.00)
Thinning Shears ($40-$45.00 for a professional grade one)
Toenail clippers (around $10-$25.00 depending on manual vs electric)
Grooming Table ($100+)

And these things are simply for day to day grooming! If you’re doing show grooming, you’ll probably want an adjustable blade electric clipper and possibly stain removing cleaner, as well as any accessories. As you can see, buying everything you’ll need is far more expensive than taking your dog to a groomer. However, you can buy many of these things at discount stores, though things like shampoo and your grooming table you might not want to cheap out on because your dog’s health and comfort is at risk. However, grooming your dog yourself is a great way to bond with your pet and you can do it on your own schedule instead of having to make one with a groomer who might be too busy or impersonal for you.

Grooming at Home or for Shows

Financially speaking, if you’re going to groom your dog daily or several times a week, it’s cheaper to buy the supplies yourself and do it on your own time. However, for shows, it’s cheaper and easier to take your pet to the groomer. In the end, it depends entirely on your circumstances when you are deciding whether to go with a groomer or do it yourself when you want to groom your dog.

Gingivitis in Dogs

tg — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:30:12 +0000

If your terrier, or any other dog too for that matter, gets gingivitis, he or she will be in much pain. The mouth will be painful and the gums will be swollen and cause difficulties to eat. In a worst case scenario, it might even lead to your dog dying. Luckily though, dog gingivitis is far from inevitable.

With some proper care, you can prevent this mouth disease from getting to your beloved friend! Even though this disease is painful and difficult to treat, it is also fairly easy to prevent.

What is Gingivitis?

Gingivitis is a mouth disease that is caused by bacteria that in hand causes pain and inflammation in a dog’s mouth. The bacteria gets in when particles from the dog’s food gets mixed with germs and saliva in the mouth. Plaque might get formed in the mouth, and later get hardened into a hard coating of tartar over your dog’s teeth. If you don’t have a routine to brush your dog’s teeth to get rid of the plaque, the tartar becomes a safe spot for bacteria to thrive in. This bacteria then leads to gum inflammation, and thus pain in your dog’s mouth.

Symptoms of Gingivitis

So, how to know if your dog has gingivitis? Some of the symptoms are:

Your dog has a bad breath
Your dog’s gums are inflamed, bleeding, red or swollen
Your dog’s teeth are damaged or broken
Your dog has a hard time eating hard foods or the dog is pawing at his mouth in discomfort
Your dog has thick and sticky saliva
Receding gums

If you suspect that your dog has gotten gingivitis – Always consult with a vet about it before starting any treatment of your own!

How to Prevent Gingivitis?

To prevent gingivitis from getting to dog’s, the best way is to brush their teeth regularly. Use a dog/pet toothpaste and a special dog toothbrush. If you do this regularly it will remove the plaque, which will in turn prevent the tartar to be building up and thus minimizing the risk of your dog getting gingivitis.

Be prepared though, because even though You know that brushing the teeth is good for your dog – Your Dog most likely don’t know anything about it! Your first task will be to get your dog used to having his teeth brushed. The best thing is if you start at an early age of your dog. To get your dog acclimated to the brushing, first begin with a finger brush and then move on to a pet toothbrush once he is used to the idea of having stuff in his mouth. Try to make it as fun and a good time as possible for your dog – One way of doing this is by having a good tasting toothpaste!

Another way of preventing dog gingivitis is to by giving supplements of vitamin C or/and use herbs like Echinacea or myrrh.

Gingivitis Conclusion

Gingivitis in dogs are painful, but it can be dealt with. The best thing, for both you and your dog, is if you try to preventing it altogether – Give your dog the care that he or she deserves, especially when it comes to the dental care! By doing this you will have a dog that lives a healthier, happier and longer life!

To round things up, and we can’t stress this enough – Always consult with a vet if you are worried that your dog might have any kind of disease! It is one thing to read about any kind of treatment online. But it takes an examination from a professional to really give a diagnosis!

Terrier Grooming Courses

tg — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:25:02 +0000

Terriers are a popular dog to own and many people like to keep their dogs looking their best. However, terriers have their own peculiarities that can make them difficult for a novice to groom.

If you don’t want to be taking your dog to the groomer’s all the time and you want to enjoy some time with your dog, you’ll want to learn how to groom your terrier. This is also not a skill you can easily acquire through trial and error-you’re going to want some teaching. This is where dog grooming courses and specifically terrier grooming courses come in.

Ask your dog club

The best place to start looking for terrier grooming courses is through your groomer or a dog club in your town. Some clubs even offer grooming courses as part of their membership; others can direct you to community run grooming/obedience courses that are offered through publicly run communities. If you can’t find a grooming course in your home town, you can find some on video or in books through your bookstore or online. These movies and books are very comprehensive and you may find it more convenient to learn how to groom your dog at home instead of leaving to go to a course. Books often cost between twenty and forty dollars, depending on how comprehensive it is, and sometimes you can find them for cheaper on sites like Ebay or Amazon.

Grooming Colleges

However, if you want to be a certified groomer, you’ll have to take courses through an online school or even through a college. A few colleges do offer pet grooming courses and certification which you can use to make a job out of your passion for pets. These courses won’t focus on terriers however; you’ll get a full spectrum of pet grooming skills. These courses often run between fifteen hundred and two thousand dollars for a full six to twelve week, eight hour a week course load and you sometimes need to buy your own kits and supplies to use while learning. However, these courses will let you get a job as a groomer and this can be a very lucrative business.

Patch together your own course

Learning how to groom a terrier usually requires you to sift through very helpful knowledge about grooming other animals; however, if you’re looking for specific information about grooming terrier courses and information, you’re best off going through a website specifically built for terrier lovers, (if you feel that TerrierGrooming.com doesn’t offer all you need to know that is). You can also request information through a club which caters to a love of terriers or by purchasing terrier care books and DVDs. This means that you might have to do a bit of patching together in order to learn how to groom your terrier, but if you go through a terrier club, you can learn all you’ll need to know about grooming your terrier for show or for your own needs.

There are no real courses for grooming your terrier, but you can learn how to do it by talking to your groomer and talking to those who specialize in terriers and their care and by doing some research online. This is the easiest way to learn how to groom your terrier.

Terrier Grooming Services

tg — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:06:43 +0000

A lot of people prefer to have specialists groom their terriers rather than do it themselves. Things like nail clipping and cutting is more easily done by a professional than at home and besides that, many people consider it to be an indulgence for their dogs. (Whether or not the dog cares is another matter entirely!) However, not all groomers are created equal and you may be understandably nervous about leaving your furry friend in the hands of a groomer you don’t know. There are some things you should look for when getting a groomer for yourself and that way you’ll be able to set your mind at ease.

The Groomers portfolio and recommendations

When you’re looking at a groomer, check on his or her professionalism and this includes how clean they keep their shop, themselves, their tools and their other clients. You should also be able to see a portfolio of the groomer’s work and talk to their other clients about their satisfaction with this groomer. You can also get recommendations from friends and family, though always take these with a grain of salt as you and your friends will probably have a different idea of what’s good and what isn’t. You also want to see how your dog reacts to the groomer and how the groomer reacts to the dog. Although some reluctance on the dog’s part is to be expected, your dog should not be acting terrified at the prospect of being left with the groomer.

For his part, the groomer should be relaxed and steady with the dog and not be too rushed all the time to get the job done. The groomer should always be willing to take a few minutes to go over a session with you, discuss how you want your dog to look and afterwards inform you of what happened and if there is anything to watch for. If your groomer is rushed all of the time, he may be more interested in his bottom dollar than on the care of your dog, or he might even be hiding something more sinister.

You should also check out the facilities where your dog might be kept if he’s drying or waiting for you. It should be clean, dry, warm, and perhaps have a bit of food or at least water. Make sure there are no cold drafts and that it’s an overall comfortable place for your dog to stay.

Your terriers gut instinct

Finally, always listen to your gut instinct and to your dog when you’re checking over a place. If you or your dog isn’t comfortable there, and the reason is not just because it’s new, you may be picking up on something that is best left behind. There are a lot of tiny things that you or your dog may be picking up on that isn’t immediately obvious that sets you off and these things should be paid mind. Even if it’s nothing more than not liking the groomer’s attitude or being unable to talk to him well, that should be good enough reason to leave. In time, a groomer should become a friend to your dog and a good acquaintance at least to you; if your groomer feels like he’ll turn into that person, than you’re probably going with the right groomer. If not, look for another one. It will probably take time to find a groomer who suits both you and your dog, but in the end, the results will be well worth the search!

Terrier Grooming Supplies

tg — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:58:09 +0000

Terrier Grooming supplies are essential if you wish to DIY your terrier grooming. There are many grooming supplies out there, but there are some basics you should have no matter what and these can build the foundation for anything else you might want to purchase for your dog’s grooming needs. The following is a list of basic terrier grooming supplies you’ll want in order to groom your terrier.

Terrier Grooming Supplies

A Brush and a Comb

Some terriers have a wiry overcoat and a soft undercoat, some are one texture all the way through. Regardless of coat type, you’ll want a good rubber backed brush and a wide toothed comb. A slicker brush is the best way to handle softer coats while a wide comb can take care of the more tangled overcoat. A slicker brush has a wooden or plastic handle and fine soft or hard bristles. Don’t cheap out on these products as they should last your dog’s lifetime, or at least a good chunk of it, and a better quality brush does a better job.

Top 3 Dog Grooming Brushes

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Terrier Grooming & Terrier Breed Advice » Terrier Grooming

Small Dogs That Do Not Shed

Small Dogs That Do Not Shed

Glen of Imaal Terrier Facts

Lakeland Terrier Facts

Perfect Small Dogs That Do Not Shed

Terrier Grooming Prices

Taking Your Terrier to a Groomer

Grooming Your Terrier by Yourself

Grooming at Home or for Shows

Gingivitis in Dogs

What is Gingivitis?

Symptoms of Gingivitis

How to Prevent Gingivitis?

Gingivitis Conclusion

Terrier Grooming Courses

Terriers are a popular dog to own and many people like to keep their dogs looking their best. However, terriers have their own peculiarities that can make them difficult for a novice to groom.

Ask your dog club

Grooming Colleges

Patch together your own course

Terrier Grooming Services

The Groomers portfolio and recommendations

Your terriers gut instinct

Terrier Grooming Supplies

Terrier Grooming Supplies

A Brush and a Comb

Top 3 Dog Grooming Brushes

Top 3 Dog Grooming Combs

Dog Shampoo

Top 3 Dog Shampoos

Dog Toenail Clippers

Top 3 Dog Toenail Clippers

Straight Scissors and Thinning Shears

Top 5 Straight Scissors and Thinning Shears

An Electric Clipper

Top 3 Electric Clippers

A Grooming Table

Top 3 Grooming Tables

Terrier Grooming Supplies

General Care

Regular Visits to the Veterinarian

Don’t Over Feed Your Terrier

The Right Food for the Right Dog

Nail Care for the Terrier

The Clipper Method

The Filing Method

Don’t be affraid to ask for help!

Terrier Bathing

Terrier Bathing

Getting Your Terrier Used to Bathing

Terrier Bathing - Shampoo

Terrier Grooming

Terrier Grooming Wire Hair

Stripping & Plucking

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