23 Jul

Hand Stripping Wire Coated dogs – part 3

    We are now in week 8 or 9 of Farfelle’s hand stripping.  For the record, I’m doing this for numerous reasons: To debunk the myth that once coat is shaved or neglected for years hair texture can never be restored I’ve always dreamed of owning a bright, wire  coated griffon I have the time Things are changing so I thought “d do an update and talk about stage 2.  I have worked on him for about 1/2 hour per day, give or take.  Brushing or carding is producing very little dead undercoat now.  I have changed to a medium toothed stripper.  You need to be careful when you do this, it grabs quite a few hairs at a time, it is easy to get overzealous and painfully... Read more»

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