Pets need our help; if their fur is not cut, it will become tangled and tangles will form on it. It is necessary to trim the hair in the ears so that there is good hearing, between the “fingers”.
This requires tools, and the use of human scissors is unacceptable , they have sharp ends that can injure your pet. In our modern world, special “dog grooming scissors” have appeared; let’s look at their types.
Dog grooming scissors: what are they?
- With adjusting screw. These dog grooming scissors are very comfortable; you can adjust their properties depending on the animal’s coat. Be careful, if you overtighten the screw, there will be a strong load on your fingers and the wool may be “bitten.” The length of the tool is veiled from 4.5 to 8.5 inches. (11.5-22 cm.) Short, often chosen for small amounts of work. More than 20 cm, where no great effort is required. Their cost is 1800-3500 rubles.
- Direct. Such a tool can also be of different lengths. Short ones are chosen for small dogs, with rounded tips for cutting in the ears, between the pads of the paws, and on the muzzle. Long ones are great for long work. It is more comfortable to use scissors whose rings are not at the same level, thanks to this there is less stress on the fingers. Also, a micro-notch is made on the blade of the tool - it prevents the hair from slipping away. Price from 2000 to 6500 rubles.
- Curved. These are straight scissors that bend slightly towards the end. They are used to trim the tail, muzzle, and shape the ears. Cost 800-2800 rub.
Thinning scissors for cutting dogs (grooming). This is a very popular tool among groomers. There are different varieties, they differ only in the number and number of teeth, they come on one side or on both. These teeth allow you to carefully grab each hair and make a smooth cut; they make a smooth transition, soft steps, thin out thick fur, or, on the contrary, add volume. Scissors with one-sided teeth allow you to cut more than double-sided ones, some find it rougher, but a master should be able to use any tools, but for beginners, it’s better to learn to use double-sided ones. The average size of such a tool is 14-15 cm. The thicker the wool, the wider the spacing of the teeth should be. Price 2500-11000 rub.
Rules and recommendations
Spitz dogs have an unusual coat structure that can be damaged by improper cutting techniques. Beginning plush dog groomers need to adhere to a number of rules:
- Spitz cannot be cut before reaching the age of 3 months;
- The first trim involves trimming the hair on the paws only and removing a small amount of hair on the collar.
Recommendations for cutting individual parts of the body:
- ears. Before trimming your Spitz's ears, you need to pinch their edges with your fingers and remove those hairs that protrude;
- tail area. The tail is raised, the hair at the back is cut strictly along the line of its growth;
- the back is processed with thinning scissors;
- The hair between the toes must be trimmed, otherwise it will begin to cake and it will be painful for the dog to step on its paws.
Additional Information! Before trimming the hair on a Spitz's ears, they must be examined for the presence of inflammatory foci or wounds.
Compound
All scissors are made from high carbon steel. After heat treatment at 440C, they achieve increased strength and wear resistance. Professional, even stronger, Rockwell scale, 58-62HRC. But if the figure goes beyond 62HRC, the instrument will become very fragile.
To increase hardness, vanadium is added to the alloy, and chromium and nickel are added so that the steel does not rust. Some groomers coat their tools with titanium - this is, of course, expensive, but it provides increased wear resistance, hypoallergenicity and corrosion protection. The antibacterial effect of titanium coating has also been proven.
Sharpening
When the question of sharpening arises, everyone decides for themselves whether the moment has come that means the scissors need to be sharpened. The main thing is not to let it get to the point where the hair is not cut but broken, this will cause inconvenience.
Of course, it is not advisable to sharpen it yourself , you can only make the situation worse, it is better to take the tool to a professional, he will know what to do. This is especially true for thinning scissors. It is advisable not to overload the tool with work for 10 days after purchase or sharpening; it should break in.
In order for the tool to serve you for a long time, you need to remember a few rules:
- When you take a break or finish work, be sure to close your instrument. They should be placed on a flat surface covered with soft cloth or suede;
- If you drop an instrument, it is difficult, and sometimes even impossible, to restore it;
- After a working day, wipe the blades of the scissors with a soft cloth soaked in special oil, without touching the cutting edge;
- Do not use scissors for cutting nails, paper, fabric, etc., only for wool;
- Monitor the tension of the canvas.
How to care for your instrument
To ensure that dog scissors last a long time without losing their quality, they must be wiped with a dry cloth or napkin after each use. If the blades become dirty, they should be cleaned with a damp cloth (in rare cases, washed with warm water and liquid hand soap) and wiped dry, gently touching the cutting edge so as not to dull it.
Note! Do not leave scissors with open or wet blades.
Sharpening
Scissors are sharpened as soon as they notice that they have begun to cut worse or break off hairs. It is better to entrust the procedure to the masters, and not to do it yourself: the work of a specialist is not that expensive, and incorrect or careless sharpening can irreversibly damage the instrument.
The frequency of sharpening directly depends on the quality of the steel from which the scissors are made: the harder it is, the less often the tool will become dull.
Sharpening scissors by professionals helps restore the tool to its original sharpness.
Important! During the first 7-10 days of use after sharpening or purchasing new scissors (especially thinning scissors), they should not be given a heavy load: the blades and teeth must “grind in” to each other.
GROOMING TOOLS
Or what we need to ensure that our dog is always well-groomed and beautiful.
Two combs:
- the first with small and frequent teeth. It may be useful for a very small puppy, and then it is necessary for combing such places on the dog’s body as: feathers on the paws, “armpits” and especially the area behind the ears.
- a second comb or comb is necessary for combing the dog all over the body and always combing down to the skin. Otherwise, wool that is not thoroughly combed will soon become matted and turn into felt, which will simply have to be cut off, but this is no good.
We brush the dog (adult) without fanaticism once a week.
- more often for a puppy, since a puppy’s coat is softer than an adult’s and does not yet have hard guard hair, it can mat very quickly.
On the left is a PUKHODERKA. Will be needed if exhibitions are planned and only for paws!
RIGHT - claw clipper. We trim the claws carefully and if there is no experience. It’s better to cut off the claw less, but more often (on average, once every two weeks). Why do you need to trim your claws carefully? If you hurt the puppy at least once, he will become afraid of this procedure and you will have your first problem.
Don’t forget that dogs have 5 toes on their front paws and one of them, the PROFIT, is located on the inside of the paw and is located at some distance from the ground, that is, even if your dog walks a lot and cuts off all its claws on the asphalt, then the dewclaws are still the same you need to watch and trim on time because they don't reach the ground.
If you suddenly cut a claw and see that blood has appeared, sprinkle dry potassium permanganate onto the cut site (after blotting the claw with a cotton pad). The blood will stop immediately.
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Scissors must be good, just like everything else, for example, I have one of them and the other one is made of blue metal - titanium alloy.
They are needed to monitor the shape of the ears; they are used to remove overgrown tassels and rags; scissors are also needed when caring for the paws and creating their rounded shape.
And of course, such scissors are used for general dog grooming.
Massage brushes (brush) - are not needed for serious brushing of the dog, but only to apply the finishing touch and style the coat after combing with combs or, for example, just lightly comb the coat on top before going outside.
It is impossible to CROSS a dog with good, thick hair with a brush!
Features of the coat
When the puppy is still small, the color of its coat is radically different from the main shade, and by the quality of the coat you can say that the dog in front of you is a fluffy dog. Because the dog has no guard hair - only fluff. It is gentle and soft, there is no need to cut it, but up to 3 months the dog needs to be brushed 2-3 times a week.
This way you will sort out the tangles in a timely manner or prevent their appearance, establish a connection with the animal, and teach him to stand still when the puppy is being cared for. And, of course, blood flow increases, while the skin “breathes”, hair growth accelerates.
Then, after this time, the dog sheds, the guard hair breaks through - hard. This is where the need for a haircut arises. What it will be like depends on the owner. If you want to take your dog to an exhibition as soon as possible, it is better to go to a professional groomer. He knows all the features of salon procedures for oranges.
If your goal is a neat look, a fashionable Pomeranian haircut and a stylish look, you can master any haircut yourself, but more on that later. Now let’s find out what types of “hairstyles” there are, and which one is necessary for the exhibition, and also learn the most necessary haircut for all occasions.
Features of a bear haircut
- If the dog is not preparing for a show, you can carefully trim the hair around the root of the tail and remove it from the ears, on the dog’s collar and on the paws, especially carefully removing the hair between the toes, as it tends to fall off and become dirty. It becomes painful for the dog to step on its paws.
- After cutting the main areas, you need to trim the fur along its entire length.
- You can cut either with a clipper with a large attachment or with scissors. But a human clipper is not suitable due to the special hardness of the Spitz’s coat, so you only need a professional dog clipper. Also, for self-cutting, you will need one-sided thinning scissors to remove excess length of hair and scissors with blunt ends to trim unnecessary hair on the paws, ears and around the anus. This haircut is necessary regularly to ensure that the pet is always clean.
- You also need several combs: a frequent and rare metal comb and a massage brush with long metal teeth.
- To be neat, it is worth cutting the paws around the circumference to the knee in front and the hock in the back.
- The hair on the tail can be cut any way you like, but the standard dictates that the length of the hair on the tail should reach the dog's head.
- However, during hot summers and other circumstances when the dog is hot or may get very dirty, the Pomeranian can be cut quite short. One of the most popular Spitz haircuts is “puppy style”, when the dog is cut evenly everywhere and the fur length remains no more than one and a half to two centimeters. Then the Spitz becomes like a funny puppy or a tiny bear cub.
- You can’t just shave a dog’s head with a clipper; it may never grow back again.
The price of this service depends on whether you are going to cut your pet’s hair in a specialized salon or are going to invite a hairdresser to your home. The average cost of cutting a Pomeranian Spitz in Moscow is from 900 to 1500 rubles.
Boo is the name of the Spitz puppy who became famous on social networks for his “bear cub” haircut. What is this teddy bear hairstyle? The dog's head is cut into an even ball with small, neat ears. The hair on the body and paws is almost completely absent. At the end of the procedure, a small teddy bear with a round head and a naked body appears before us.
Before you begin to consider the features of the haircut process, you need to familiarize yourself with how the coat of dogs of this breed is structured.
At any age, the Spitz resembles a small and very cute bear cub. This effect is achieved due to the presence of abundant and very soft undercoat, as well as a harsh and rather long awn. It is thanks to this feature of hair growth that the Pomeranian Spitz's coat takes on a standing position, which creates the effect of a rounded silhouette of the dog.
In order for the animal's coat to have a beautiful appearance, it is necessary to regularly trim it, take care of its appearance, which includes the processes of combing and removing tangles and bathing the dog.
Red, brown, black and even white Pomeranian Spitz, cut like a bear cub, looks very beautiful and original. Such a fur coat is not only very touching, but also incredibly practical, but it is worth considering that the dog will not be able to take part in exhibitions with it.
A teddy bear haircut involves creating a round head. Moreover, the dog’s ears and scruff should be visually at the same level. All fur on the body is kept short and of uniform length. Hairs left on the paws will give the limbs a rounded shape.
When does a dog need grooming?
Grooming a Spitz is done not only to maintain the beauty of the pet. Hygienic hair trimming is performed according to the following indications:
- The appearance of tangles that cannot be removed by combing.
- Detection of fungus or infectious foci on the fur.
- Trimming hair around the eyes and ears as they grow to prevent hearing and vision problems.
- Prevention of fleas, ticks and other parasites.
If your pet takes part in exhibitions, you can’t do without a haircut to create interesting images.
Grooming loans
Grooming involves such caring procedures as combing, cleaning ears and teeth, bathing, trimming nails, and preventive hairstyles. They can be carried out both at home and in specialized salons.
You don’t need to brush your pet too often; a few times a week will be enough. Frequent brushing causes loss of the undercoat, and with it the fluffiness may also disappear. It is best to comb your hair with a soft brush that does not tear the hairs, but gently massages the skin without causing scratches. Combing can go in any direction, the main thing is that the comb moves against the fur.
General rules for caring for Spitz hair
Self-care for your pet's fur requires following a number of rules:
- During shedding, it is forbidden to wash the dog; water procedures will increase hair loss;
- It is prohibited to walk the animal immediately after bathing;
- the use of pigment products for painting is excluded;
- when shaping hairstyles, do not use silicone hair clips and elastic bands;
- Shaving a Spitz is strictly prohibited; the shaved hair will not be able to grow back completely.
Additional Information! To avoid having to bathe your pet too often, after each walk he needs to wipe his paws with a damp cloth. This applies to dogs of any color.
Features of the coat
The first 3 months after birth, puppies have tousled hair, more like stubble. As the animal matures, its hair gradually becomes soft and fluffy, becoming plush, like that of an adult Spitz. The undercoat of dogs is hard and short.
Molting begins at the age of 3-3.5 months. In the future, the process of wool renewal occurs 2 times a year. During shedding, more than half of a dog's hair changes.
When is a haircut needed?
When and how to groom a Pomeranian? A signal that a dog needs a haircut is widespread matting of hair, as well as profuse shedding. An indicator for the manipulation is the formation of tangles in the dog.
Experts in the field of grooming note that a serious sign that a pet needs a professional haircut is the appearance of kinks in the spine and its loss in some places.
Regular grooming is very important for a dog of the breed in question, because a trimmed Pomeranian Spitz not only looks very beautiful - it is completely protected from heat and cold, since its coat is normal.
Is it possible to trim a Pomeranian completely?
Before cutting your dog's hair short, there are a few things to consider. Dogs do not have sweat glands, so a too short haircut will not protect the Spitz from overheating in the summer, or from the cold in the winter. Skin unprotected by fur is susceptible to burns, itching or dermatitis. And on a walk he might be bitten by midges or mosquitoes.
After a haircut, the hair may not grow back, so it is recommended to cut your Pomeranian Spitz no shorter than a few centimeters.
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To get small and neat ears on a Pomeranian Spitz, you will need some skill:
- The auricle is grabbed with two folded fingers.
- The movement with scissors begins from the bottom up, at the same time it is necessary to scrupulously palpate the skin so as not to injure the Spitz.
- The upper end of the ear is cut round.
If scissors are difficult to handle, you can use an electric clipper with the largest attachment. The whole process will take much less time, and the result will be the same.
This question worries many owners of dogs of the breed in question. In their advice on cutting a Pomeranian Spitz, grooming experts point out one nuance: like other dogs, representatives of this breed do not sweat through their skin, which is why removing the hair does not in any way save the pet from the heat.
Moreover, fur that has been cut to the ground does not have the ability to grow back, which is why the pet runs the risk of remaining short-haired forever and no longer looking like a bear cub. That is why experts in this field strongly recommend leaving about 3-4 cm of plant cover when cutting your pet’s hair at home.
How to trim a Pomeranian at home?
To do this, you must strictly follow a number of rules so as not to harm your little four-legged friend: Be especially careful when treating the tail, ears, throat and the inside of the paws.
- It is better to use scissors; it will be quite difficult to straighten the hairline with a machine.
- You can't cut your Pomeranian's head; as a result, the lost length of hair may never grow back as before.
Grooming for hygiene purposes involves combing out the undercoat. This is especially true during shedding, when the dog develops tangles. Grooming for easy grooming involves trimming the fur at the base of the tail, around the pads of the feet, and on the ears.
Before you start creating a work of art at home, you need to select the necessary tools:
- Nail clippers.
- Straight scissors, small, large and thinning.
- Potassium permanganate in case of a cut.
Rules for creating a haircut:
- So that you can get a haircut according to all the rules, Pomeranian.
- First, the Spitz's claws are trimmed.
- To shorten the fur on the paws, use small scissors with straight ends.
- Then long, straight scissors are used to trim the hair on the legs so that they look like columns.
- Then the hair on the body is fluffed up and combed vertically upward.
General information about spitz haircuts
It should be mentioned that the procedure for cutting both Pomeranian and German Spitz is the same. Experts in the field of grooming often note that if you want to provide hairdressing services for your pet yourself, you should still look into the workshop for the first time for a consultation, as well as in order to observe with your own eyes how this process occurs.
Carrying out such a reception consists of several stages, which include:
Each action has some characteristics. Let's look at them in more detail.
Grooming at home or with a specialist?
Whether to contact a specialist or perform grooming yourself is up to each owner of a German Spitz to decide for himself. It is not always possible to purchase tools and high-quality consumables, and knowledge is required to perform the operation.
Only an experienced groomer using special equipment can create both simple and model haircuts quickly and efficiently. Experts recommend doing the very first, hygienic, in the salon in order to study the groomer’s actions and repeat them in the future.
Necessity of cutting a Pomeranian Spitz
A spitz needs a haircut. It improves the appearance and makes the coat healthier: it grows thicker and better. A Pomeranian puppy first has baby fluff, and at the age of three months it is replaced by an adult coat with a thick undercoat.
If your pet is preparing for an exhibition, it is better to entrust the grooming of the dog to a specialist who is familiar with all the intricacies of spitz haircuts and even knows fashionable haircuts.
It is worth considering that according to the standard, a Pomeranian Spitz should not look like it has been shorn, and therefore it must be cut at least six months before the planned exhibition, so that during this time the dog has time to properly grow.
Ideally, it is best to entrust your Spitz's first haircut to a professional groomer. The specialist will develop behavioral skills in the dog for successful procedure in the future. Also, the owner, watching the work of a professional, can gain useful information for organizing subsequent home haircuts.
If you decide to cut your pet’s hair for the first time yourself, then you need to adhere to the following scheme.
Brushing a puppy
A dog that is still unaccustomed to the procedure can be seated on your lap for brushing. You need to be prepared for the pet’s resistance and under no circumstances yell at the dog while trying to sit it down properly.
It is better to immediately learn the command corresponding to the process and reward for good behavior. After a while, having become accustomed, the dog will be able to stand still while simple grooming is carried out.
When choosing a brush for combing, it is best to choose a soft one that will not pull hairs out of the dog’s fur, but will gently massage the skin. The Spitz is always combed against the grain.
After the dead hair has been carefully removed, the Spitz is lightly fluffed by hand so that the hair does not tangle. If the wool becomes electrified, use antistatic agents.
Important! You need to brush your Spitz several times a week and accustom him to this procedure from the first months of his life. You should not brush your dog every day, as this can damage the main part of the undercoat.
Bathing
- The groomed dog is placed in the bathtub, having previously placed cotton wool in its ears to prevent water from getting in.
- The animal is wetted with a weak pressure of water, excluding the head.
- Apply shampoo evenly and foam, making sure that the hair does not get tangled.
- The shampoo is washed off, conditioner is applied, it is kept for the prescribed time, the wool is washed and blotted with a towel.
- The pet is thoroughly dried with a hairdryer, since naturally the dog will dry for a very long time.
A haircut
If the owner does not have the task of preparing his pet for an exhibition that requires a model haircut, for the first time it is best to have a light haircut that gives shape to the ears and paws.
- You need to feel the edge of the ear, pinch it between your thumb and forefinger and carefully trim off the protruding hairs.
- Bend the Spitz's paw at the joint. Comb the fur hanging from the paws and trim it with scissors. The fur between the fingers is carefully trimmed with blunt-tipped scissors.
If your pet is extremely fluffy from an early age, you can also trim the collar, back and tail.
- To form a beautiful collar, the hair needs to be straightened with a comb from the front - down, and combed from the back from the neck to the back of the head. Having visually marked the boundaries of the “mane”, you need to grab it with your fingers and align it in a circle to the desired length. From the chest to the chin, the hair is cut lengthwise so that when looking at the dog from the side, a semicircle is visible.
- To achieve an aesthetic appearance of the rear part, the tail needs to be raised, the hair around the anus should be combed in different directions as it grows, and long hairs should be cut off.
- To shape the tail, it is combed up and laid on the back, divided into two halves and the edges trimmed.
Important! Under no circumstances should you cut your Spitz's head for the sake of giving it an unusual look or in the mistaken belief that it will be easier for the dog to survive the summer heat. The bare skin is vulnerable to overheating and sunburn, and shaved fur does not grow back. Moreover, the animal becomes easy prey for blood-sucking insects.
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This option achieves a light cosmetic effect. The fur is trimmed to a minimum - the ears and the perimeter of the “fur coat”. The groomer's job is to complete the dog's appearance.
The final stage is hygienic
Dog hygiene includes keeping the ears and fur around them, paws and claws in excellent condition, as well as the areas around the anus and genitals. This is the final stage of any Pomeranian haircut or a necessity before the exhibition. And also in any other case when the dog needs to look attractive. In addition, trimming the hair between the paws creates a correct arch, which is beneficial for health, as is plucking the hair inside the ears.
If you rarely go to the salon, then keep an eye on this at home, not forgetting to carefully edge important areas of the skin. For the procedure, be sure to have scissors with blunt ends. It is important to take a few steps and your beauty will look luxurious:
- Use hairdressing scissors to carefully trim the hair between the dog's toe pads - this is necessary to form and maintain proper walking and remove microbes that often gather there. It is advisable to cut off a lot of wool.
- Stray hair on the ears is neatly trimmed. The process gives it a slightly rounded shape. The hairs inside are plucked out - this also prevents germs and gives your dog a beautiful appearance.
- Trim the fur around the anus as carefully as possible, moving the scissors from the center in different directions. In this case, special attention should be paid to the area under the tail. Trim it so that the tail lies beautifully on the back - this is what people pay attention to at shows, and in everyday life there is no need for excess hair either.
Preparing your pet for the procedure
It often happens that providing hairdressing services for a pet at home becomes a real test for its owner. What to do if the dog begins to resist during the grooming process?
In this case, experts strongly advise against shouting and threatening the Spitz - these actions will only cause a negative reaction from the pet, and will also develop in him a fear of manipulation even in a salon setting.
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Moreover, owners of Pomeranian dogs are advised to learn the command “bathe” or “cut” in advance, for mastering which the animal should receive a pleasant reward.
Also, experts in the field in question advise identifying a separate place for home grooming, in which the pet will feel as calm as possible. This can be a table or ironing board. As for small puppies, when accustoming them to grooming, it is advisable to carry out all processes while holding them in your arms. Practice shows that this way the animal perceives all procedures more calmly.
Spitz cost in our showrooms in Moscow
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Cost of other services for the German Spitz miniature / Pomeranian breed
* — Prices are based on the example of the MINI Altufyevo showroom in Moscow.
Complex "MINI - Standard" grooming dogs of the German Spitz miniature / Pomeranian breed
Professional haircut
Professional grooming is a complex process of hygienic animal care. It includes cutting, combing, washing, cleaning teeth and ears, and trimming the dog’s nails. In such a complex process, it is important to preserve the animal’s undercoat as much as possible. It is necessary to prepare an option for the dog in which all the shortcomings of the exterior will be hidden as much as possible.
In addition, it is worth noting that when decorating the silhouette of a dog for exhibition, the master must remove a minimum length of hair, otherwise the animal will lose the opportunity to participate in exhibitions. You will learn a lot of interesting things about the cutting process after watching the video.
Professional grooming includes haircuts, bathing, and nail trimming. An experienced groomer will take care of hiding all exterior flaws with the right haircut. A show dog's coat is trimmed to a minimum and in a strictly defined shape. Only a groomer can handle this, but in other cases hygienic care will do.
Before cutting, the wool is moistened with a special spray to make combing easier. A parting is formed at the head, and then combing of the hair begins, dividing it into strands. The client is then bathed using shampoo. Next comes drying the wool with a hairdryer. It will be more convenient to dry if the hair dryer is mounted on a stand.
Bathing
Bathing is another integral stage of grooming a Pomeranian. It should be started only after the dog’s fur is completely free of tangles and well combed.
To carry out the procedure, you need to acquire a special shampoo intended for bathing dogs of the breed in question, as well as conditioner. For pets with a white color, you need to purchase a special bleach.
Before bathing, your dog needs to plug his ears well to prevent water from getting into them. After that, the pet should be immersed in a container and, after carefully moistening the fur, foam the shampoo on it. After removing the detergent, the hair should be treated with conditioner. Then rinse everything thoroughly and dry your pet’s coat with a hairdryer. During the drying process, it is necessary to lift the wool against the direction of its growth.
After drying, the dog's coat must be treated with an antistatic agent.
Grooming the dog yourself
If in your plans for keeping a dog you consider yourself as a personal hairdresser, you should take care in advance about the tools necessary for the work. And also train the dog to stand on the table. If these conditions are met, you can start cutting. Just first bathe the dog, apply light combing products and stretch the fur along its entire length using a hairdryer.
Tools needed for home haircuts:
- Slicker comb;
- Comb with metal teeth;
- Thinning scissors;
- Comfortable scissors with long blades;
- Scissors with blunt ends;
- Hair clipper.
Grooming a Pomeranian Spitz at the MINI Salon in Moscow - photos of haircuts, prices and addresses of salons in Moscow. Grooming a Pomeranian requires a lot of patience and skill.
Pomeranian Spitz is a decorative breed of dog. The miniature Spitz is considered by many to be one of the cutest representatives of the canine family. Spitz have a lovely face and beautiful thick fur. Other distinctive features of these small dogs are an elegant “collar”, fluffy “pants” on the hind legs and a tail covered with thick hair, curled into a ring. The beauty of these dogs is visible not only in the photo: they are good-natured, sociable and very smart.
Spitz coats can come in a variety of colors, with cream, brown, orange or black shades being the most common. It is rare, but you can find a Spitz with blue or bright red fur.
Grooming a Pomeranian Spitz yourself: main steps and necessary tools
The Pomeranian Spitz should be groomed with the following tools:
- A professional machine with a nozzle of 3 mm. As I noted earlier, the machine should be designed specifically for working with dogs;
- Single-sided thinning scissors - they are necessary so that the excess length of wool can be eliminated;
- Scissors with rounded ends - use them to remove excess hair on the ears, paws and around the anus. By the way, these scissors are used most often, since hygiene depends on such a haircut;
- Metal combs with frequent and rare teeth. A massage comb made of the same material with long teeth will also come in handy.
How to trim a Pomeranian Spitz at home? To carry out this technique correctly, you need to acquire high-quality tools. Such a set should include the following attributes:
- small but well sharpened scissors;
- two metal brushes (with rare and fine teeth);
- thinning scissors;
- massage brush (preferably with long teeth);
- blunt scissors.
Criterias of choice
Which tool is best to choose depends on the frequency and complexity of cutting the animal. For home use, there is no point in buying a lot of expensive equipment, and a unique model haircut cannot be done with simple scissors.
When purchasing, it is advisable to have a small piece of wool with you, and use it to test the quality and evenness of the cut.
The number and cost of tools depends on the complexity and frequency of haircuts
Price directly affects the quality of the tool: the more expensive the scissors, the harder the steel from which they are made.
