How to raise an American Water Spaniel? Not only does the American Water Spaniel look like an Irish Spaniel, but its basic grooming is also very similar to that of an Irish Spaniel. So today we are going to talk about how to groom the American Water Spaniel.
First brush the hair with a coarse brush, then use a sideburn brush to remove floating dust, and then use a wide-tooth comb to check for sticky hair balls. As mentioned before, hair balls are a mixture of dirt, dead skin, broken hair, etc. Here are several methods introduced in detail for reference:
1. Hair bulb nodule separator. This is a paddle-shaped wooden block with several rows of small teeth like thick teeth that can push away the hair ball nodules.
2. You can insert the sharp knife of scissors into the hair ball to cut it open.
3. Use the hair ball cutter, which works on the same principle as the Oster hair ball comb. It is the most advanced hair ball treatment tool.
4. Spray the ball removal liquid.
5. Add a small amount of vinegar to soften the sticky hair balls and make them easier to separate.
Remember: Never cut off the hair ball, otherwise it will leave a pit in the hair that is difficult to hide. After removing the hair ball, use a spatula to brush and gently pull the hair, starting from the tip of the hair to the root and working backwards until the skin. Brush from the top knot to the direction of the buttocks, trimming small parts and small parts. This method is also used for the ears. Just comb it again after shaving to observe the length of the hair and the effect. This method is especially suitable for Dogs to be exhibited soon. After all dead skin and nodules are removed, use scissors to cut. The tip points downward to minimize injury to your dog.
Remove the hard stubble on the muzzle to show the cleanliness of your dog, but don’t make the mistake of trimming the sideburns and head, as this is a distinctive feature of the Irish Water Spaniel. There is no clear standard for how to deal with the beard below. Generally speaking, the face should be trimmed to remove dust, and then use a wide-tooth comb to check for sticky hair balls. It's simpler as before. In fact, with just a few casual strokes, you can outline that hair balls are a mixture of dirt, dead skin, broken hair, etc., creating completely different effects.
Place your dog's feet flat on the table, trim along the perimeter, then hold the legs to shake off the hair on the feet, hold the scissors in your hand and cut vertically, carefully trimming to create a "powder puff" effect. When cutting, keep away from the edge to avoid exposing the toes or making the foot too small. Insert the blade at an angle and trim between the toes to make the entire foot look compact. Pay attention to trimming the clumps of hair between the paw pads.
Trim off the curled ends to make the body hair smooth, the sides flush, and the buttocks round. If your dog's coat is thicker, the hair on both sides of the body will need to be trimmed more. This breed has smooth or slightly raised curves, but if the hips are too high, they need to be cut shorter. Whether the hair on the neck needs to be trimmed depends on the situation. "Observe more and compare frequently." Be cautious, because once it is cut, it cannot be reattached and you will regret it too late.
Stand on the side of your dog, smooth the tufts on the back of the front legs, scrape the tufts on the elbow joints, and finally coat the legs.Blends evenly with trunk hair. Watch as you trim to achieve the desired effect.
Use oil-soaked cotton balls to wipe the inside of the ears. There is no need to worry because the physiological curvature of dogs of this breed forms protection. Generally, internal organs will not be damaged by external forces. Dogs with long, lop-eared ears are susceptible to ear diseases (because it is difficult for fresh air to enter the ear canal). It is necessary to use emergency supplies on the side to clean the dog's ears at any time, which is beneficial to the health of the dog. It should be noted: the action should be gentle, and the dirt on the cotton ball should be removed promptly after cleaning. If you find that there is a peculiar smell in your ears and the color is abnormal, you can consult a local doctor to avoid being indifferent for a long time, which may lead to ear ulcers or even deafness.
