oceanaussi Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I've got a Weimaraner puppy which I show as well. He's a mix between a longhair and a shorthair so his coat is a bit different from a 'normal' Weimaraner. On the last show I noticed a lot of dead hair on him and tried several 'devices' out of my grooming kit (see attached foto) but nothing seemed to have worked properly. What should I use to brush the dead hair of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I thought they were long haired or short haired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaegertheweim Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Rubber grooming mitt works really well for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanaussi Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 I thought they were long haired or short haired? Yes, that's right. But if you cross a longhair with a shorthair to produce a longhair carrier, the coat is a bit different. Looks like a shorthair but it's a bit thicker. It's called 'stockhaar' and is a medium top coat with a light undercoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 <But if you cross a longhair with a shorthair to produce a longhair carrier, the coat is a bit different. Looks like a shorthair but it's a bit thicker. It's called 'stockhaar' and is a medium top coat with a light undercoat.> Aaaah I see (said the blindman to his deaf daughter....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weimlover Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I don't know if it will help you OA but I have been using a natural bristle brush and that seems to get Bailey's coat out very well :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanaussi Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 I don't know if it will help you OA but I have been using a natural bristle brush and that seems to get Bailey's coat out very well :D Is that like the one on the left in my grooming kit? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weisnjac Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 We have a soft curry comb brought from Horse Land. Works a treat :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qashmir Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Try a flea comb. I use it in my grooming shop to get rid of dead hair in pugs, kelpies etc. Short to medium hair. I find nothing else as effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybabies Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 OA I us a rubber groomer also, I find it does a great job. The best one I have found is one I bought from a saddlery shop. Cheap as chips I think I paid $ 3.00 and it works a treat. I have a LH carrier, my girl, I use it on her with great results. As you know I show my boy. Before a show I wash him then when dry I use the rubber groomer to remove dead hair and to bring the oils back up in his coat. Finally I give his coat a polish to make him shine. Go the rubber groomer. Use it first then if you like use your soft brush to smooth the coat. Avoid brushing a dirty coat and don't bath too often as it removes the natural oils from the coat and skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weimlover Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I don't know if it will help you OA but I have been using a natural bristle brush and that seems to get Bailey's coat out very well Is that like the one on the left in my grooming kit? Similar but I think that one might be nylon :cool: mine is very similar looking to the Mason Pearson brushes but was a lot cheaper ($10 from Big W), I will take a photo of it tomorrow if you like. I just looked at it and it is a natural boar bristle brush!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qashmir Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I believe that the "bathing too often removes natural oils" is an old wives take. Long haired show dogs like afghans and Shih tzu (both i've owned and had glorious coats) are bathed weekly, often twice weekly. The key to bathing often is to use a premium shampoo, which these days is manufactured to not strip natural oils from the coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weimlover Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I bath Bailey weekly or two weekly and he has a lovely and shiny coat, not dry at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weimlover Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I bath Bailey weekly or two weekly and he has a lovely and shiny coat, not dry at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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