Learn
from Some Expert Grooming Tips for Your Shih Tzu
Shih Tzu Grooming mostly involves combing its long hair. It also
means bathing it, cleaning its ears, eyes, clipping its nails,
and so on – all the things that are required for a normal dog.
Expert Shih Tzu Grooming Is Not as Hard as it Seems
Since the Shih Tzu is a longhaired species, it will require a
lot of care. However, they are also extremely lovable and hence,
it will be be a pleasure to groom them. These dogs have a very
proud demeanor and they really take pride in how they look – which
makes it even more rewarding to keep them sparkling clean and
well groomed.
The following are some Shih Tzu Grooming expert tips which
will help make the grooming session a more pleasurable one as
well as more efficient:
1. When you find the hair matted, the Shih Tzu Grooming experts
advise that you detangle it carefully before you give the dog
bath, because water will further aggravate it. In case it is
badly matted, then it is better to cut it off rather than try
to free it because it can be very painful for the dog – it can
even tear the skin.
2. Use the right brushes for the particular coat – use the
slicker (a soft brush with flexible pins), a metal comb with
both wide and narrow teeth as well as a rattail comb alternatively
as per the condition of the hair. Expert groomers suggest that
the comb’s teeth should be about three to four inches long so
the whole coat can be combed at length.
3. Combing a dry coat will cause the hair to slip and break.
Whenever you want to comb your Shih Tzu, dampen the hair and
then groom it. There is a certain style of combing – learn the
procedure well before you comb your Shih Tzu – it starts the
end of the hair and work up to the roots, not the other way
round. Be very patient.
4. Pay great attention to the areas where hair is likely to
be matted, i.e. the neck, the back of the legs and around the
ears. Be careful when you comb in these areas because they are
overly sensitive.
5. The Shih Tzu Grooming does not mean only combing, though
it does form the majority of the work – it also involves bathing.
Bathing the Shih Tzu is not too difficult, since this dog is
patient and fully cooperates with you because it loves to look
its best. When you bathe it, expert grooming tips dictate that
you should be keep the head for the last and always be careful
about the eyes and ears of the Shih Tzu.
The more you know this dog, the more you will love it. This is
one the main reason why you may think that breeding
your Shih Tzu is a good idea; but is it really?
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