Hand stripping is the the process of manually removing dead hairs from a wire coated breed. Wire coated Dachshunds don’t typically have a lot of undercoat but it will help the coat lay flat when I begin hand stripping later. Properly stripping coat is painless, and some of my client dogs actually fall asleep during the process. The skin will be sensitive following the groom – so beginners should refrain from bathing for at least a week afterwards. [Read More]

True blue dogs are black coated breeds that are naturally lightened (or diluted) to a paler shade due to recessive gene mutations. Dilution can happen with almost any breed, although exceptionally rare with some. Some dogs that naturally appear dark grey or silver, or black dogs that fade over time, may not be considered blue (despite looking very similar) Some breeds literally have blue in their breed name. This might sound a little strange seeing as how some breeds have all the characteristics of blue described above. [Read More]

German shepherds are the standout model dog in your neighborhood. They’re the second most popular dog in the US (7 years in a row according to AKC), only to be outdone by the Labrador Retriever. So when we look for other dogs that resemble this mighty breed we can cast a wider net. The Belgian Malinois is often mistaken for a German Shepherd, however there’s a few distinct differences. Tamaskans are a dog breed designed to look like wolves, but with the temperament of a dog. [Read More]

The Maltese is one of the oldest Toy breeds, dating back around 2,000 years. The ancient Greeks loved these cute canines so much they even built tombs for their beloved Malteses when they died. The Bichon dates back to the 14th century when French sailors brought the dogs home from Tenerife. Bichons were also favourites of French royalty – King Henry III carried his in a special basket that hung from his neck. [Read More]

Anyone who owns a dog knows that it’s a real pain in the ass to have a dog these days, especially when it comes to food. Either eat this can’t, or eat that will be sick, it does look a little “preposterous”. In comparison to the earth dog does not have so many problems, not only leftovers also eat, but also do not get sick, so some people think that the pet dog’s “ostentatious” is the owner’s habit, but the pet dog is really “ostentatious” it, if really like breeding earth dog to breed the same Are they, are they not “pretentious”? [Read More]

Tenth Place The Bichon Frise, native to the Mediterranean region, is a small dog breed. They do not shed naturally, so their hair needs to be groomed. The color is usually white. Originally known as the Babydoll and later reduced to the Bichon Frise. Suspected to be a descendant of the Babbitt and the Water Hound Melt. A petite, strong white powder puff type of dog with a cheerful disposition, reflected in its feathery, cheerfully curled tail behind its back and curious eyes. [Read More]