Border collie care is not a difficult task and can easily be managed if you make this a regular part of your pet’s lifestyle. Grooming your sheepdog doesn’t only make him look nice but it also benefits his health and wellbeing. The following is a breakdown of the type of equipment you need for border collies care, and how often each task needs to be done. There are two coat types that a border-collie may have. [Read More]

Huskies shed so much their hair could be used to make more huskies. Every groomer I know (including me) has one of these in their shop. A long-pin steel comb is a perfect (and inexpensive) tool for removing deep hair. DeShedding Ultra Conditioner will take care of that final 20% of shedding that never seems to go away. By blowing out your dog’s coat you’ll release a shocking amount of loose hair, and you can live a shed-free life for weeks afterwards. [Read More]

The border collie is a beautiful medium sized breed that is prized for his keen intelligence and herding abilities. Males stand 19-22 inches at the shoulders and weigh between 30 – 45 pounds. Females are 18-21 inches at the withers and weigh anywhere from 27-42 pounds. Border collies have a longish body and a relatively wide skull with a pronounced stop. Their ears are typically half-perked, oval eyes are usually brown but may also be a pale shade of blue and they have a muzzle that tapers to a black nose. [Read More]

Some breeds can have short hair but leave mounds of it on the floor. Double coated breeds are the #1 offender when it comes to shedding. With breeds like the Husky or Malamute, you need to brush real deep with a long pinned comb in order to remove loose undercoat. Some owners may find they lucked out and got a dog that only needs a brush once per month and leaves minimal hair. [Read More]

Excessive shedding is tied to disease, stress, diet, allergies, or other health concerns. Double Coated breeds are the main offenders when it comes to shedding. A healthy balanced diet promotes skin elasticity and strong hair follicles - which means a lot less shedding. Excessive shedding may be a symptom of something larger at play. Your dog may have contracted a disease, have a hormonal imbalance, sprained or hurt themselves, gotten pregnant, eaten something they shouldn’t have. [Read More]

If your dog or mixed breed has curls it means somewhere in their lineage there was a dog with curly hair. You can increase the probability of curly haired puppies if one or both parents are carriers of the curly hair gene mutation (The KRT71 Gene) Between tight curls and straight hair, there’s an assortment of curly coat types: loose, wooly, spiral, wavy, etc… This hinges on hair density, length, and growth patterns. [Read More]

Many people are still confused about the relationship between a poodle and a teddy, so what is the difference between a poodle and a teddy? After reading the following, I finally understand, have you figured out how they are related? I. What is a Poodle? The Poodle, also known as the “Poodle” or “Poodle Curl”, is known for its water hunting and is a water hound. Poodles are classified by AKC standards as Standard, Miniature and Toy based on their size. [Read More]

The short-legged little Corgi, as the Queen of England’s favorite, also has many fans in the country. Don’t say that people short-legged can’t run fast, but look cute, high face value this point is very absorbing. Why are corgis so hot? After reading the following reasons, you’ll understand. good IQ, can sell cute Corgi has many virtues, of which IQ and value are the most prominent. Corgi’s IQ is ranked 11th, which makes it obedient and absolutely obedient to its master’s instructions. [Read More]