Stand either at the back of your dog or at his front, whichever position is easier for you. Start by using one hand to grasp your dog's skin at his shoulder firmly.
The area shouldn't move when you begin stripping the hair. Take your other hand, place a few hairs between your thumb and index finger, pulling them out quickly in the direction in which his coat grows. Continue stripping his coat evenly, keeping the skin from moving as you strip each area.
Rather than the twice-yearly stripping, you can conduct a twice monthly rolling. Every two weeks, use a stripping tool to remove sufficient amounts of the top coat so that the new coat constantly grows in. You can also roll by hand, taking out the longest hairs, but not an excessive amount in one area. The BCTA doesn't recommend clipping this breed. While clipping shortens the hair, it doesn't get rid of dead hairs.
The entire texture of the coat changes. Clipping the dog means his guard hairs and undercoat are the same length, so the coat loses its natural weather-proofing ability. The BTCA reports that restoring the coat of a clipped dog can mean two or three hand strippings and notes it is "very hard work.
Border Terriers are known for their otter-like face. Their quizzical expressions and facial whiskers give them a friendly appearance to match their sweet personalities. Border Terriers are a scruffy, no-nonsense terrier. Border Terriers have a wiry, straight and slightly broken outer coat that covers a short, dense under coat that fits closely and covers a loose hide that protects these little terriers from the teeth of their larger prey.
Their coats are red, blue and tan, grizzle and tan or wheaten without any dark markings. Most Border Terriers have darker facial markings around their muzzles or whiskers around their face. The Border Terrier has plenty of endurance and personality. They make plucky, amusing companions for owners who are willing to put up with some humorous behavior.
Border Terriers are playful by nature. Training your Border Terrier to practice polite indoor manners will be your first, and challenging, task. Even though Border Terriers do love to bark, they are not aggressive or effective watch dogs.
In fact, they can be startled by loud noises or chaotic situations, so socializing your young dog is important to develop a strong temperament. Vigorous daily exercise, plenty of toys that are acceptable for chewing and lots of active play will help keep your Border Terrier amused and in shape. Once Border Terriers are trained, they are obedient and mild-mannered, especially indoors. They are respectful of their owners and responsive to training. Border Terriers make excellent companions for children because they are quick-witted, active and eager to be entertained.
Border Terriers can be clipped to keep their coats tidy, but it will strip the texture, making the coat softer, lighter and not weather resistant. If you plan to show or work with your terrier, this might not be the best option. Weekly brushing will help keep the naturally scruffy coat looking trim and tidy.
Stripping the Border Terrier about four times a year will help remove dead hairs. You can strip them at home with a shedding blade or stripping knife. Stripping the coat will help reduce the amount of hair that your Border sheds around the house. Their coat repels dirt, so they do not need to be bathed often, but make sure to wash out their ears weekly.
No aspect of home dog grooming requires as much time and regular devotion as brushing. Brushing your wire-coated dog is a weekly activity. Their coats are a combination of a short, soft undercoat and a longer wiry, dense outer coat, which has a tendency to mat and tangle if it is not brushed. Use a slicker brush to remove tangles and matting. Gently massage a liquid detangler or baby oil into stubborn tangles. If you are planning on clipping the coat it is recommended to use any blade within the range 4F — 7F or short-medium comb guides for the body.
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