Hand Stripping

[tomas87 18]

I have a a young terrier he's about 9month old I'm wanting to hand strip him but I haven't got a clue if he's to young to do or how to go about it any help would be great ta tom

[paulus 26]

you can use and old piece of hacksaw blade in place of a stripping knife,

 

[tomas87 18]

Iv bought a comb like thing but don't think its the right tool

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

Should get plenty of advice what with the show season nearly on us lol

[tomas87 18]

I'm not into showing its just to keep him cool in the warmer weather had a quote to have it done at a groomers but its nearly £50

[Dawn B 212]

Hand stripping is not to keep him cooler or warmer, its completely dependant on when it needs to be done. A stripped coat in the summer offers no more protection than a heavy one and the dog is no more comfortable because of it. As the top coat grows it will become full and thick. Speaking from a Border's owners point of view, I would leave it till it "blows" or starts to part down the centre of his back. Then use finger and thumb to pull it all out. You can use chalk to get a better grip on the coat. You can also use a BLUNT stripping knife, but it must be blunt otherwise the coat will break. Take everything past his eyebrows off.

Do NOT use a furminator, they rip out undercoat.

[jeemes 4,478]

Get an electric shaving kit. I just bought one thats pretty good. I do one with a ferminator and another who has a nuisance linty coat with the shavers. They definately feel better after it. I wish Borders had smooth coats.Living in the midlands it never really gets that cold. Some of the coats on the working dogs are not good i think but thats because they are bred for working traits not coat. You may start by plucking lumps of fur out but you soon get bored unless you are a showing type. Pushing through bramble helps get some out and is more fun.good luck

[tomas87 18]

Thanks for your advice I'm new to broken coated dogs

[gonetoearth 5,144]

I'm not into showing its just to keep him cool in the warmer weather had a quote to have it done at a groomers but its nearly £50

. Dont be ahamed to show him bud. Take no notice of the. TERRIER MEN !!!!!!! Lol strip him out with a stiping knife not dear pluck as you go for finger and thumb bit of chalk helps. Start as a pup they get used to it. I dont strip. Till mid aprill ,

[tomas87 18]

He hates being brushed but can pluck at his fur fine thank you for your help

[tomas87 18]

Iv already got a stripping knife

[Hot Meat 3,109]

It'll come out when it's ready to with a tiny pull if your ripping it out leave it

[YOKEL 2,228]

the coat will look fat and fluffy when it''s ready to be stripped and will come out quite easy, like others said, thumb and finger will do the job....

Yokel

[gonetoearth 5,144]

It'll come out when it's ready to with a tiny pull if your ripping it out leave it

this man knows. Top show pony.

[Hot Meat 3,109]

lol that reminds me mate, any more bnt dye???