![]() Be careful when using any tool with metal teeth or bristles. Use a rubber curry, shedding blade, undercoat rake, pumice stone, carding tool, fine stripping knife, slicker brush or natural bristled brush to remove any remaining loose coat or tangles. Prior to bathing, quickly go over the entire body with a high-velocity dryer to help lift dirt and dander away from the skin and to loosen any shedding coat. Swab the ears clean with a mild ear cleaning solution. Trim or grind nails at least every four to six weeks to maintain a healthy foot structure. Whatever process or combination of processes is used, drying is not finished until the coat is completely cool and dry to the touch. This drying technique will ensure the coat conforms to the natural outline of the dog. Pin the towel snugly around the neck area and under the belly to flatten the coat. Once the bulk of the moisture is removed, use a fine brush or comb to brush the coat in the direction you want the hair to lie.ĭrape a large towel over the body of the dog. Or, finish drying with a heat-stand dryer while brushing the coat.īlanket drying also works well with this coat type if the coat is being hand-stripped. Drying may be continued with natural air-drying or kennel drying using a low temperature setting. Work the air in a small circular fashion, with the natural lay of the coat, until the coat is dry in that area. On pets that have been clipper-cut, areas that were trimmed with blades shorter than a #7F need no special drying attention. Many stylists remove the condenser cone and continue with the high-velocity dryer, holding the end of the nozzle close to the skin. When no moisture is being sprayed from the fur and/or no loose coat is being blown out, another drying method may be used. Follow with high-velocity drying in the direction of the coat growth to remove excess moisture and to blow out the bulk of the loose fur, using the most powerful setting the dog will tolerate. ![]() With either a rubber curry or a scrub brush, scrub in the direction of the coat growth.Ī number of drying methods can be used on this coat type. A rubber curry with cone-type teeth also does an excellent job of working the shampoo right to the skin and lifting dirt and debris to the surface where it can easily be rinsed away.Ī natural bristle scrub brush works very well on the shorter coat, especially around the feet and legs. To be thorough, sink your fingers deeply into the coat while scrubbing. If the skin is exceptionally dry, apply a light skin conditioner, otherwise, bypass this step because the conditioner will soften the coat. Card and hand-strip dog prior to bathing and drying. Trim every four to six weeks to maintain a stylized fashion. Shave pads and neaten feet to match legs.īathe your Podengo once a week to once every 12 weeks.Trim nails as short as possible or grind. ![]() As new hair grows in, it will be harsh and tighter fitting to the body. Brush, card, and rake to remove dead coat.The muzzle is covered with longer hair forming a hint of a beard. Podengo has slightly longer, harsh hair over the eyes, forming small brows.Finger pluck longer hair from stop area and around the lower eye area to accentuate a lively expression. ![]()
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