Cairn Terriers rank somewhere mid—range of all breed registrations with AKC. Many of the techniques shown can be used for show dogs, however this segment is geared towards making the pet look their best. The model, although formerly shown, is a pet. Handstripping will help to keep the rich color and harsh texture and provide natural looking, easy to maintain coat that is wash and wear. Although not ideal, thinning shears may be used to help with blending and provide a neat outline.
Made famous by Toto from The Wizard of Oz, the cairn terrier is a small dog with big personality. The grooming needs of your cairn are low and easy for even the busiest owner, with your wiry pup needing just a regular brushing and occasional bath. Your cairn's waterproof double-coat helps protect him as he romps about the countryside, racing through the brush and bramble and terrorizing the local small wildlife. Bathing him too frequently will strip his coat of protective oils and soften its natural coarse texture. One bath every three months or so works well for your little hunter.
I'm posting this both here and in the UK forum because I'm a hopeless Cairn mom when it comes to Addie's hair and I need all the help I can get. Addie is my first Cairn and my first dog with anywhere near this type of hair. I'm lost most of the time when it comes to her coat. My biggest worry as her mom is that I'm going to do some sort of irreparable damage to her hair or cause skin problems simply because I have no idea what to do with it most of the time. Addie is almost a year and a half.
Sparky is a little over a year old and has been a client of mine since he was eight weeks old. His parents requested he be hand stripped. The technique of hand-stripping a terrier coat keeps the coat coarse and the color vibrant. I practice hand stripping, and I start the pet as a young puppy to get them used to the sensation of stripping out the coat. I also require my hand-stripped clients to come in every eight to 12 weeks. I may cheat and use thinning shears to assist in getting the appearance I want.
At Cabaret Cairn Terriers, we offer hand stripping services for those who want their Cairns to keep a hard coat and retain the true look of the breed. Hand stripping is suggested approximately every 4 — 6 months. A shorter time frame between sessions will keep your dog tidy with a good outline. Six month stripping will create a shaggier look.
Grooming a Cairn Terrier is an important part of maintaining your dog's health. Dogs that are groomed on a regular basis are less likely to have skin irritations and other problems. If you begin grooming when your dog is a puppy, it will be easier to do it later on. Your dog will be used to the process and less likely to struggle.
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