Im taking my eskie to a professional groomer for the first time. Im debating about getting his coat trimmed. What is the normal professional grooming procedure for eskies? Does anyone trim their ekie?
Hello. No I do not trim the hair. Only place I do trim is around the butt. I know some people shave there dogs. But the coat helps keep them cool in the summer. I do all my grooming and clipping of nail. I dont think the dogs look good shaved but that is my opinion. I have been around eskies since I was 8 years old. Growing up we never cut there hair either. It really depends on the person who owns the dog. Good luck in your decision. Hope I helped in some way.
I do trim the shaggy parts on the feet. Also do the rear hock which is near the butt. When you do this you brush the hair on the rear hock upwards and trim the ragged edges parallel to the bone. When you do trim the feet it will help with less tracking of mud. Most people trim the whiskers I do not recommed this. They are allowed to have them in the show ring so it is not neccessary to cut whiskers. If you want to do the grooming yourself you can get books on the american eskimo and they will tell you how to groom your dog. That might help also. Again hope I helped some.
Hey! Thanks so much for your help! Ive always brushed him myself, but I thought Id take him to a groomer for the first time. I had heard not to shave them, but you confirmed my decision. Thanks again!
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