Hand Stripping A Border Terrier.

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Hand Stripping A Border Terrier.; Other rough/broken coated terriers too.
Topic Started: Apr 25 2005, 09:26 PM (5,542 Views)
Wells07	Oct 30 2008, 10:47 PM Post #46
One of the regulars Posts: 222 Group: Full Members Member #722 Joined: September 9, 2008	Great demo Dawn. I am in the process (still!) of stripping Archie. I have used finger and thumb over his back. The top of his coat was parting and I would say he looked very much like the dog in your second photo. The hair came out with a gentle tug and he didn't seem to mind at all, I am sure he fell asleep at one point whilst I was doing it! I am finding the ruff around his neck a bit tricky. I think becuase the skin is looser there I am worried about hurting him and also his ears! The hair is so fine and baby like I don't want to hurt him. His belly too, I could go on!! maybe I will invest in a stripping knife. Helen x



windrushway	Oct 31 2008, 10:05 AM Post #47
Jan Gale Posts: 30 Group: Full Members Member #735 Joined: October 25, 2008	Helen,,,,,,,,,,pull his pelt(skin) tight around the areas that you feel he might object too,and it makes it more comfortable for him,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,dont leave him half done,or it will grow back at different stages,,lol Jan



Wells07	Oct 31 2008, 10:46 AM Post #48
One of the regulars Posts: 222 Group: Full Members Member #722 Joined: September 9, 2008	Thanks Jan I'll do that, his ears just seems so delicate (its just me being a softie!). There don't seem to be many handstrippers in Somerset unfortunately, so I'm having a go myself! Thanks for the advice xx



Borders	Oct 31 2008, 07:26 PM Post #49
Squeaker Posts: 87 Group: Full Members Member #742 Joined: October 30, 2008	It's a pity Helen you didn't have a breeder near to show you is there none atall? Anne that does mine uses scissors on the delicate area of the belly you know where the hair is alot finer, the ears just a couple of hairs out at a time & Archie won't feel it.



Wells07	Nov 1 2008, 12:29 AM Post #50
One of the regulars Posts: 222 Group: Full Members Member #722 Joined: September 9, 2008	I could ask his stud owner actually. Gonna have another go tomorrow, he's fine when I do it in fact he goes all dozy bless :wub: Edited by Wells07, Nov 1 2008, 12:30 AM.



Borders	Nov 1 2008, 08:36 AM Post #51
Squeaker Posts: 87 Group: Full Members Member #742 Joined: October 30, 2008	ArchieBorder Nov 1 2008, 12:29 AM I could ask his stud owner actually. They'll probably be only to happy to help, that's how i found Mitch's breeder looking for someone to strip Jake. :)



Wells07	Nov 2 2008, 09:27 PM Post #52
One of the regulars Posts: 222 Group: Full Members Member #722 Joined: September 9, 2008	I'm sorry to sound completely thick here with regarding the old stripping knife, but I've invested in a Mikki fine one. BorderDawn suggested blunting it, but how can I do that? Anyone got any suggestions? I just don't want to cut his coat. Thanks :ok:



BorderDawn	Nov 2 2008, 10:48 PM Post #53
Moderator Posts: 1,900 Group: Moderators Member #36 Joined: January 12, 2005	Ello! I used a fine file/rasp on it to blunt the edge, it worked fine for me afterwards, you must make sure the coat is ready for stripping first though.



Wells07	Nov 2 2008, 11:18 PM Post #54
One of the regulars Posts: 222 Group: Full Members Member #722 Joined: September 9, 2008	Well I've handstripped him so far, its just the bit round his neck. Thanks Dawn! :ok:



Wells07	Dec 1 2008, 02:26 PM Post #55
One of the regulars Posts: 222 Group: Full Members Member #722 Joined: September 9, 2008	Well I have had a great morning today! I got over a few nerves, bit the bullet, and rang the owner of Archie's Dad. I said I had a few worries about stripping him and she invited me to her house and gave me a little lesson! Twas great and once I seen it I now know how to do it. She said I had made a good job of his back and she showed me how to trim his feet, do his tum and his bottom. Great stuff! I think if you want to do it yourself, then sometimes its good to contact your breeder and ask if they can show you. Could save loads of money for the future! Helen x



Tafia	Dec 1 2008, 03:37 PM Post #56
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 5,816 Group: Full Members Member #134 Joined: November 17, 2005	Me thinks photographs are needed of your handywork please!



Wells07	Dec 1 2008, 03:45 PM Post #57
One of the regulars Posts: 222 Group: Full Members Member #722 Joined: September 9, 2008	Well his back has grown back a little, but his tummy and his little winkie look super smart!!! I will try to upload some if I can. :ok:



Tafia	Dec 1 2008, 11:16 PM Post #58
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 5,816 Group: Full Members Member #134 Joined: November 17, 2005	Wells07 Dec 1 2008, 03:45 PM his little winkie look super smart!!! Which is always important! When I clip Davey's penis & testicles he always spends at least half an hour checking them out properly!



Red Rascal	Dec 1 2008, 11:48 PM Post #59
Chatterbox Posts: 860 Group: Full Members Member #646 Joined: April 15, 2008	Now Rascal (Irish Terror) has been neutered can I still strip his coat? :unsure: He was only neutered a week ago and is ready to be stripped, and is booked in next week, which the groomer says will be fine as his coat won't have changed yet but that it could be hard/sore to strip it in the future. :err: Any advice............



Tafia	Dec 2 2008, 03:52 PM Post #60
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 5,816 Group: Full Members Member #134 Joined: November 17, 2005	Boo was spayed over 5 years ago and is still stripped. Whilst there is more undercoat than Davey's and certain parts like shoulders & throat take longer and more patience to do, it's still one heck of a hard coat and if I'm careful can keep her in coat for about 12 months without it blowing. Others might find differently but that's my experience.



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