German Wirehaired Pointer

RUE

How do you know if a coat is blown? Michelle Weber has the answers for you, and much more. In this series of videos, featuring beautiful 10 month old GWHP Rue, Michelle demonstrates how to maintain a wire haired coat that is blown. You can view the breed standard for this dog here.

PART 1 Michelle uses a stripping knife, finger condoms, chalk and a pumice stone to remove the dead coat.

PART 2 Stripping the neck. This can be a sensitive area for the dog, introduce the dog slowly to this area.

PART 3 Stripping the rear and front legs. When removing dead hair from sensitive areas, take small amounts at a time.

PART 4 Stripping the face.