May 3, 2017
Grooming styles every dog owner must know
Virtually every dog owner, loves to see their dogs or their beloved pets properly groomed, and have their edges well-trimmed to make for a pleasing appearance. No pet lover wants to see those cute animals all rough and unkempt. In recent times, emphasis have been placed on the appearance of household pets and many grooming methods have ultimately been fashioned out for them.
With regards to these grooming styles, many pet owners have been left confused as to what is the best grooming style for their pets. Well if you fall in this category, and you are in the search for the best grooming style for your pet, you are in the right place. Here, we have painstakingly tried to highlight the best grooming styles for your pet and how you can easily go about them.
This pictorial guide is self-explanatory in itself and it takes note of all the basic styles, any pet owner or even a prospective pet owner can take notice of. but before we delve into these different styles, wouldn’t it be nice to highlight the types of groom you can find around?
- The Teddy Bear Trim:
This is already self-suggestive; and it is a common request amongst dog owners. This style gives your dog a super cool look, making it look like a little teddy bear cub. To pull off this look, the hair is left to be about half an inch longer, making use of clippers, then later using the scissors for a perfect finish.
Teddy bears can be a real deal, but give it all it takes to keep your dog looking like a puppy.
- Breed Trims:
It is worthy to note that different dog breeds require unique trims, with also different set of rules. Breed trims are modified dog trims meant for every pet owner.
- Kennel Cut:
This is essentially a total shave down. This is done leaving just about half an inch of hair left on the body. The kennel cuts are easy to maintain, inexpensive and absolutely stylish.
- Exotic Cuts:
The exotic cut allows groomers to get creative, with different styles and patterns. Ever seen a poodle colored and trimmed to look like a Zebra? Then you have an idea of the extent groomers exhibit with this style.
- Full Coat/Show Trims:
Dog breeds that are officially recognized have a special trim that follows the strictest dog standards. These breeds are the most difficult to maintain and it is mostly used for show dogs, retired show dogs and owners who want their dogs to be immediately recognized.
So there is that about the different trimming styles that are available for you to utilize for your beloved pet. Now we would be getting into the different grooming styles, and we would be highlighting this breed by breed. Do note that finding the right style for your dog involves three things such as the temperament of your dog, its lifestyle, and the coat type. All these go a long way in helping you balance all ideals with reality to get the best results.
1. The Long Coat Style:
With this style, the coat is kept long and natural. The style requires effective upkeep between grooming sessions and you also need some knowledge of grooming to pull this off. By nature, breeds such as Maltese, Lhasa have long coats that may drop to the floor if left unattended to.
It is highly recommended that this is done every 4-6 weeks and it is worthy to note that this style may be expensive to maintain, especially with larger breeds.
2. The Sports Clip Style:
This is another style that has gained acceptance amongst dog owners. With this style, only a short clip is done on the body and legs, the choice of trimming the hairs on the face and tail is left to the discretion of the owner.
It is very good for dogs who would not tolerate the grooming process easily and also for dogs that mat easily. It is an economical routine, a cost-effective option that can last for about three (3) months. It is also good for dogs that love water.
It is a great summer cut and it is also good in the winter when central heating goes on. It is good for any breed. So you do not have to worry about options.
3. Teddy Grooming Style
This style is also another very good one. It is cost effective and it requires only a moderate look between the grooms. It is useful for dogs that tolerate weekly grooming on their legs. About 7mm-13mm clip on the trunk, and the torso properly groomed with a scissor and on the legs gives a little teddy bear look as mentioned earlier.
This look can be stunning with a lovely, fluffy finish which helps to keep the dog cool. This grooming style is ideal for a variety of breeds such as the Maltese, poodle, Lhasa, Shi Tzu, and Cockapoo breeds. At the same time, it is also ideal for the bigger breeds such as the Beardie and Labradoodle respectively, as you only need to properly groom the legs.
4. Short Teddy:
This is similar to the teddy grooming style. With abut 13cm clips on both the body and the legs, makes it ideal for dogs that can tolerate a very moderate grooming. It only requires a minimum upkeep between grooming sessions. With this style, your pet gives off a fluffy look which is very easy to maintain.
This grooming style is ideal for dog breeds such as the Maltese, Poodle and it is also ideal for the big and the large coated breeds such as Labradoodle and Beardie. It is recommended that the cut is maintained every two (2) months.
There you have it; the grooming styles you can latch on to very easily to give your dog the perfect look you have always wanted. We do hope, you try these styles and we cannot but wait for all your perfect pet pictures. With enough care, and attention to details be sure you can pull off any of these looks on your dog.