The do's and don'ts of show trimming! - Exclusively Setters2024-03-28T09:19:28Zhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/the-do-s-and-don-ts-of-show-trimming?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A900318&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDoes anyone use "Plush Puppy"…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-29:865021:Comment:9003182012-02-29T09:28:59.229ZLesley Gilkshttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LesleyGilks
<p>Does anyone use "Plush Puppy" products? I was thinking of the leave in coat conditioners or there is a product that sets the coat during the blow dry. I was just wondering whether it was worth a go. They've been recommended but are expensive compared to other products on the market. </p>
<p>I generally use "Groomers" Evening Primrose Oil shampoos and conditioners which seems to suit both Rigsby and Benson's coats and leaves them shiney and soft. I tried the shampoo designed for red…</p>
<p>Does anyone use "Plush Puppy" products? I was thinking of the leave in coat conditioners or there is a product that sets the coat during the blow dry. I was just wondering whether it was worth a go. They've been recommended but are expensive compared to other products on the market. </p>
<p>I generally use "Groomers" Evening Primrose Oil shampoos and conditioners which seems to suit both Rigsby and Benson's coats and leaves them shiney and soft. I tried the shampoo designed for red coats but it left it feeling tacky although I had thoroughly rinsed the coat.</p> Hi Bridget, it is a good name…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-28:865021:Comment:9001182012-02-28T22:25:23.285Zeva ciechonskahttps://irishsetters.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0gijg39gsgi1q
<p>Hi Bridget, it is a good name for the latex thingies.....thimbles.....certainly one that you can print! They have been called something else but I am too much of a lady to mention that!!!</p>
<p>Thanks Jennie, I have been practicing a few moves and I do have my stab vest....LOL!!!</p>
<p>Lesley you are right, you do end up just using your favourite tools, despite the chewed handles. Some of my combes have no handles left at all......</p>
<p>Hi Bridget, it is a good name for the latex thingies.....thimbles.....certainly one that you can print! They have been called something else but I am too much of a lady to mention that!!!</p>
<p>Thanks Jennie, I have been practicing a few moves and I do have my stab vest....LOL!!!</p>
<p>Lesley you are right, you do end up just using your favourite tools, despite the chewed handles. Some of my combes have no handles left at all......</p> Wish my puppies would read th…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-28:865021:Comment:8998162012-02-28T13:11:02.387ZJane Mugfordhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/lynwood
<p>Wish my puppies would read the advise about not trimming to the breast bone, they have chewed James's bib for me !!! Wait ages for him to get a full coat then it disappears in minutes.</p>
<p>Wish my puppies would read the advise about not trimming to the breast bone, they have chewed James's bib for me !!! Wait ages for him to get a full coat then it disappears in minutes.</p> Thanks Bridget and congratula…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-28:865021:Comment:8998672012-02-28T13:02:04.055ZLesley Gilkshttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LesleyGilks
<p>Thanks Bridget and congratulations on the CC. We were at a show on Sunday but we haven't got anywhere close to that yet. He's great at Ringcraft but it all goes pear-shaped when we are somewhere new. It's a lot to take in but he is moving a lot better and by our second class, he had really settled down. </p>
<p>I think it's old winter coat as it comes out very easily.</p>
<p>I'm going to get some Thingey Bobs when I go to Crufts. The flexible friend is going to take a…</p>
<p>Thanks Bridget and congratulations on the CC. We were at a show on Sunday but we haven't got anywhere close to that yet. He's great at Ringcraft but it all goes pear-shaped when we are somewhere new. It's a lot to take in but he is moving a lot better and by our second class, he had really settled down. </p>
<p>I think it's old winter coat as it comes out very easily.</p>
<p>I'm going to get some Thingey Bobs when I go to Crufts. The flexible friend is going to take a bashing.</p>
<p> </p> Firstly,thanks for the kind c…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-28:865021:Comment:8997042012-02-28T09:16:25.286ZBridget Simpsonhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/BridgetSimpson
<p>Firstly,thanks for the kind comment concerning Bliss, she has just won her second CC at only 14 months. I would think the 'untidy hair' you refer to is probably old puppy fluff with perhaps the new Spring coat emerging thus losing winter undercoat. Either way use the fine toothed comb to "pluck" it out (gently) or the wire brush. Eva's suggestion to use a latex thimble (also called a bankers thimble as used to count bank notes) is a good idea. A bath with lots of massage also helps. Best…</p>
<p>Firstly,thanks for the kind comment concerning Bliss, she has just won her second CC at only 14 months. I would think the 'untidy hair' you refer to is probably old puppy fluff with perhaps the new Spring coat emerging thus losing winter undercoat. Either way use the fine toothed comb to "pluck" it out (gently) or the wire brush. Eva's suggestion to use a latex thimble (also called a bankers thimble as used to count bank notes) is a good idea. A bath with lots of massage also helps. Best of Luck in the showring!</p>
<p> </p> My Riley is just my baby I do…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-28:865021:Comment:8995462012-02-28T08:59:33.984ZJennie Bensteadhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/JennieBenstead
<p>My Riley is just my baby I do not show him ( would not know how) to be honest.</p>
<p>But I do want to know how to trim the correct way (with my old girls I would just tidy them up with soooo may mis-aps).....which is where I am very lucky that he came from a fantastic breeder who will always advise.</p>
<p>Thank-you Eva for offering to come for a visit and to teach me the tricks of the trade it is great to have bought Riley from someone with such knowledge and wants to stay in touch. Look…</p>
<p>My Riley is just my baby I do not show him ( would not know how) to be honest.</p>
<p>But I do want to know how to trim the correct way (with my old girls I would just tidy them up with soooo may mis-aps).....which is where I am very lucky that he came from a fantastic breeder who will always advise.</p>
<p>Thank-you Eva for offering to come for a visit and to teach me the tricks of the trade it is great to have bought Riley from someone with such knowledge and wants to stay in touch. Look forward to your visit. Enjoy crufts.</p>
<p>Hope you are good at wrestling lol.x</p>
<p> </p> Rigsby is coming up for 11 mo…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-28:865021:Comment:8996292012-02-28T08:44:45.717ZLesley Gilkshttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LesleyGilks
<p>Rigsby is coming up for 11 months old and I've noticed that he's started to get a lot of untidy, long hairs, especially on his back and shoulders. They fall out very easily when brushed so I assumed it was old puppy coat or is it new adult coat coming through?</p>
<p>Rigsby is coming up for 11 months old and I've noticed that he's started to get a lot of untidy, long hairs, especially on his back and shoulders. They fall out very easily when brushed so I assumed it was old puppy coat or is it new adult coat coming through?</p> Lesley, if you look in Teresa…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-28:865021:Comment:8996262012-02-28T08:04:14.724Zeva ciechonskahttps://irishsetters.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0gijg39gsgi1q
Lesley, if you look in Teresa's grooming bag you will get an idea of the kind of tools you will need. We do not use clippers on Irish in the UK and we do not take the whiskers or eyebrows off but you might want to remove some of the thick white ones. Whatever tools you get it is worth investing in good quality. Most people use thinning scissors with one toothed blade and one plain blade. Try to get medium length hairdressing scissors as the big ones are cumbersome for trimming feet. Cushion…
Lesley, if you look in Teresa's grooming bag you will get an idea of the kind of tools you will need. We do not use clippers on Irish in the UK and we do not take the whiskers or eyebrows off but you might want to remove some of the thick white ones. Whatever tools you get it is worth investing in good quality. Most people use thinning scissors with one toothed blade and one plain blade. Try to get medium length hairdressing scissors as the big ones are cumbersome for trimming feet. Cushion bristle brushes are the best. There are some very good Mason Pearson look alikes at a third of the price. Get a pair of good quality nail clippers. I personally do not like the "guillotine" type but that would be your choice. Diamond Edge will be at Crufts. They specialise in grooming equipment. Have a look there. They will help you.<br />
Just to take up on a point Michelle made regarding trimming down to the breast bone. If you have a long necked dog then her advice is good but if the neck is short then you do want to go right down. When a dog is stacked the hair/skin on the neck does ride up so you have to make allowance for that. We have all made mistakes so don't worry...coat grows back.<br />
Oh also get yourself a little box of latex finger thingies (what ever they are called). They make plucking out dead and unwanted hair, especially on the head, much easier. That at the moment is my main…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-28:865021:Comment:8994592012-02-28T07:04:48.477ZLesley Gilkshttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LesleyGilks
<p>That at the moment is my main concern. Rigsby's coat is still fine as he's a pup and trying to get a seamless look is tricky.</p>
<p>That at the moment is my main concern. Rigsby's coat is still fine as he's a pup and trying to get a seamless look is tricky.</p> Thanks everyone.
I agree wi…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-02-28:865021:Comment:8994582012-02-28T07:01:07.244ZLesley Gilkshttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LesleyGilks
<p>Thanks everyone. </p>
<p>I agree with you Rhonda. I've got stuff I've never even used or you grow attached to a certain brush only to find it chewed up and spat out (mention no names Rigsby), but then you get no sympathy from Hubby who just says you shouldn't have left it on the floor! </p>
<p>Gorgeous girl, Bridget. I think trimming a young dog is the trickiest...what with the squiggling. You definitely need three hands. One for scissors, one to hold the ear back and one for scratching…</p>
<p>Thanks everyone. </p>
<p>I agree with you Rhonda. I've got stuff I've never even used or you grow attached to a certain brush only to find it chewed up and spat out (mention no names Rigsby), but then you get no sympathy from Hubby who just says you shouldn't have left it on the floor! </p>
<p>Gorgeous girl, Bridget. I think trimming a young dog is the trickiest...what with the squiggling. You definitely need three hands. One for scissors, one to hold the ear back and one for scratching ones own head wondering what to do next. </p>