Combination of soft, dense undercoat with wiry guard hairs
Traditionally dogs are hand-stripped rather than clipped with clippers – enhances wiry feel.
Think of Norwich Terriers, Border Terriers, West Highland White Terriers and Schnauzers
PATSY
Little Patsy, the Mini Schnauzer, and Tay take you through a Wire Coat bath and dry. Some great tips in these videos!
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Part 1 The bath
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Part 2 The dry
TUCKER
Wire coated dogs have an undercoat. When a dog is bathed, the clean undercoat forces the guard hairs and coarse coat to stand up. Getting ready for a show or comp? Alicia and Tucker have some great advice about bathing the wire coat - tips, timing and techniques.
Different sections of the dog can be washed on different days
Washing the coat 3 days before a show or competition is best practice.
Do we wash before or after a strip?
Do we wash with warm or cool water?
Do we use conditioner?
What products should we use?
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Bathing and Drying
Wire Coats
Wire Coat
Combination of soft, dense undercoat with wiry guard hairs
Traditionally dogs are hand-stripped rather than clipped with clippers – enhances wiry feel.
Think of Norwich Terriers, Border Terriers, West Highland White Terriers and Schnauzers
PATSY
Little Patsy, the Mini Schnauzer, and Tay take you through a Wire Coat bath and dry. Some great tips in these videos!
TUCKER
Wire coated dogs have an undercoat. When a dog is bathed, the clean undercoat forces the guard hairs and coarse coat to stand up. Getting ready for a show or comp? Alicia and Tucker have some great advice about bathing the wire coat - tips, timing and techniques.
Different sections of the dog can be washed on different days
Washing the coat 3 days before a show or competition is best practice.
Do we wash before or after a strip?
Do we wash with warm or cool water?
Do we use conditioner?
What products should we use?
WHERE TO NOW?
Student Dashboard
Search igroomhub
All Bathing And Drying Tutorials
Directory Page | Before You Start
Professional Dashboard