American cocker spaniel haircut

A small dog, at first glance, may seem like a hassle-free, cute soft toy. In fact, it is necessary to look after the American Cocker Spaniel, having a lot of special knowledge and a lot of free time. If everything is done correctly, then human actions will benefit: a beautiful pet will be in the spotlight not only on walks, but also on dog shows. It is very important to take care of a beautiful haircut and grooming of the dog.

The efforts of breeders have changed the external data of the dog from the era of her passion for hunting. The coat of wool has become longer - the American Cocker Spaniel has turned into a star of dog shows, has become an object of admiration for dog breeders who have extensive experience working with this breed. If there are differences between the American Cocker Spaniel and English, then, accordingly, there are differences in the features of the content and care for them.

Based on the requirements of the standards, the coat of cockers should be of different lengths:

• the back and head have a short woolen coat, similar to a cloak;
• the body is covered with a moderately long coat with a dense undercoat.

The first haircut of the American Cocker Spaniel is produced for puppies. upon reaching them 2 months. Further haircuts are carried out as wool grows. Skipping the first haircut means stressing the puppy in the future. Caring for the coat should become a habit for him.

There are 2 patterns of haircuts of American cocker: partial and complete.

Specifically described haircut is made at home.This type of training is not suitable for exhibitions, as it is not professional. There is nothing complicated here. Just no need to be afraid.

This haircut is carried out for hygienic purposes without the involvement of specialists twice a month. Paws are processed to prevent debris from sticking and the accumulation of germs and dirt between the fingers. A pet with well-groomed paws is more mobile. The owner will have less problems after walking with the pet.

In the inner part of the auricle, it is also necessary to remove unnecessary hairs, since they act irritatingly on the auditory meatus and cause scratching of the ears. Because of this, during the comb, the animal can introduce a staph infection into the ears or provoke an inflammatory process on the skin.

This procedure is preferably performed in specialized salons. about once every 3-4 months or in other situations, for example, before the exhibition. If you want to carry out a full haircut, you can do it yourself at home, but it is advisable to go to the salon at least once in order to see with your own eyes how to correctly cut your pet and not make mistakes.

At the age of 8 months, the separation of fluff in puppies begins, so the animal may look messy. Correct this situation will help a specialized cordovy tuner. Frequent exposure to the surface of the back and sides with this tool will remove the undercoat and the coat will be straight. Even a single haircut of the back subsequently will not let the hair lie evenly - it will curl into curls.

For pets participating in exhibition events, this is a significant defect. Sometimes dishonest breeders try to hide flaws of appearance in the structure of the head behind extremely long hair. These tricks are easily detected by specialists, and irregular haircuts adversely affect the behavior of dogs - they can be scared and be aggressive.

The length of the haircut of the American Cocker Spaniel must meet all existing breed standards:

• on the head and face, the hair should be shorter than everywhere;
• along the back and shoulders - medium;
• as long as possible on the tummy, chest, ears and legs.

Most often, an ordinary haircut is performed with a specialized machine with the necessary nozzles, and the croup and back are treated with a special knife. This process is called stripping. Simply put, it is an artificial molt.

For a decent care for the hair of the American Spaniel, you will need a whole set of devices. For the combing process you need:

• large tooth comb - used to remove debris from wool;
• fine tooth comb - necessary for glossing.

A metal comb is called a "rake." They come with single and double tooth.

The long hair is cleaned with a curler - a special comb with sharp edges. The slicer is designed to remove fallen hair. The final stage of this procedure will be an indispensable massage comb.

And already after the “rough” haircut, the machine makes the final trim with simple scissors or thinning.

Professional comprehensive care (or grooming) is carried out in specialized salons by specially trained people. The scheme includes the following procedures:

• disinfecting wash;
• combing;
• wool trim;
• trimming;
• washing and cleaning ears;
• special dog "manicure";
• eye wash;
• teeth cleaning;
• prevention of various parasites.

Please note that bathing spaniels should be done only in warm water using shampoo intended for dogs with long hair. Also, professional groomers use tinting agents to give a wool relief.

During washing, water is not allowed to enter the auricles. Experts are well aware of this, at first glance, an easy rule, and also notice any problem areas on the skin of the pet. Owners should be very careful and learn the tricks of care. If you have doubts about your strengths, it is better to contact professionals.

Cocker haircuts at home are carried out as follows.

• The first step is to place the dog on the table.
• After that, you need to comb the dog thoroughly, using a high-quality brush.
• Take a comb whose teeth are set deep. She needs to comb the back of the animal.
• To comb a longer hair, you can use a rare comb.
• From this moment, the dog will be sheared much easier, and much less hair will be strewed.
• Next, you need to remove excess hair on the sides, croup and body, referring to trimming.
• Then we take the machine and use it to cut the extra hairs in the inner and outer parts of the ears. Try to do this as short as possible.
• Using scissors, cut off the unwanted hair between the paw pads.
• Since we are already doing the paws, it’s worth moving on to clipping the claws.
• After clipping, wash the animal and dry it well using a hair dryer.
• Do not set the device too hot so the dog is not too hot.
• Upon completion of all procedures, it will remain a matter of small, namely, giving the haircut a certain form.

See the next video for step-by-step instructions.

So that your pet had a good and beautiful coat, it would be nice to provide her with quality care. For this purpose, it is required to bathe the animal in a timely manner. At the same time, it is acceptable to use high-quality shampoos with conditioners from well-known brands.

It is advisable to carry out hygiene procedures a couple of times a month or as the animal is covered with hair. If you rely on the above scheme, the pet will not feel discomfort, and its owner will not encounter tangible difficulties during this procedure.

If you cut the hair on the back of the American Spaniel too short, then putting the dog in order will be very difficult, because the new hair that has grown will stick out a lot.

Be sure from a young age you need to accustom the dog to regular combing and washing. Otherwise, the animal will be untidy with a lot of tangles and sticking out hair. In addition, when trying to put the dog in order, the owner may encounter fierce resistance.

Summing up, we can conclude that mowing an American cocker spaniel is possible at home with your own hands. If you doubt your abilities and skills or are afraid to make a serious mistake, then the best solution would be to contact specialists.