Grooming your newf

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Ms. Yeti

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Hi,

I was advised by my breeder that it is NOT a good idea to ever shave a Newfie for the summer. Then my vet said just the opposite. Since I'm new to this breed, can anybody offer suggestions and reasons why to either shave or not to shave. Thanks,

Yeti & Linda
 
Angela

Angela

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Listen to your breeder! If it's who I think it is, she would not be amused to see your Newf shaved!
 
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Ms. Yeti

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Angela and Sue M.,

yes I imagine you do know Denise and she told me definitely NOT to have her shaved. Thank you for responding and I will now check out the links you supplied. I also ordered and already received the Mars grooming tool. Wow, that really brings out the hair.
Linda
 
ltwins82

ltwins82

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Question about combs: CC from brushes and where to use them
You can use combs for the ears (also the tips and sides), legs, snout and for most of the body. DON'T use it for the feathers, the tail nor the butt. Combs will pull all the long fur out from those areas and it'll take a long time to grow back.
Only use poodle comb on these area. I been using a grayhound comb.. how are these combs different?
 
Capri

Capri

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Originally posted by ltwins82:
Question about combs: CC from brushes and where to use them
You can use combs for the ears (also the tips and sides), legs, snout and for most of the body. DON'T use it for the feathers, the tail nor the butt. Combs will pull all the long fur out from those areas and it'll take a long time to grow back.
Only use poodle comb on these area. I been using a grayhound comb.. how are these combs different?
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The greyhound comb you've been using is (mostly) only good for the ears, because in the other parts it will take too much coat out. (it'll take a long while till it grows back!)
The poodle comb is "more elastic", because of the wooden handle, the metallic spikes have space to bend a little. This means that it will solve the tangles, but not rip the hairs from the roots. Also, the poodle comb has a wider space in between the spikes, which makes it better for that use.
 
ardeagold

ardeagold

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Bettina...from looking all over Google...I haven't seen a Poodle Comb with a wooden handle.

What I've found is similar to the Greyhound Comb, except all of the teeth are usually spaced evenly, versus wide spacing at one end, and narrower at the other.

Do you have a link to what you're talking about?

I use the Greyhound Comb all the time and haven't had any breakage, or hair pulled out (or if I have, it's been very minimal).
 
Jeannie

Jeannie

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Depends on how you want them to look and how much time you spend keeping them combed. I have customers who bring their's every 4-6 weeks for grooming. Some never have them groomed - they are boardind/daycare dogs.
 
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kopork

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No groomer here...I mean there are dog "hairdresser"s working with vets and a few works independent but I don't think none of them know how to groom a Newf.They can just wash and comb generally,I don't trust for more.
I looked the link that given by you,can I do them by myself?
 
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kopork

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We got Furmaster for my rottweilers.There is a huge difference between rottweiler's coat and newfie's coat of course but so far so good.Leyna's skin is sensitive and she was shedding as a newf.We changed her food and used furmaster.We just did it for 2 times but it's better now.
 
Capri

Capri

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Grooming articles: http://www.watercubs.com/en_articles_grooming.htm

Includes:
Clipping the nails
-A short illustrated guide to cutting your dog's nails

Trimming a Newfie
-An illustrated guide to washing, drying and cutting your Newfoundland

Oiling the coat
-A short step-by-step guide to oiling your dog's coat

Introducing your puppy to grooming
-A short article about starting grooming at an early age

Hotspots
-A short guide to treating hotspots

Trimming to a 'home-look'
-A guide with pictures on what an everyday trim should look like

Using the trimming equipment
-A guide to using the right brushes and combs on a Newfie
 
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blphome

blphome

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Jeannie: Our five month old Lewis is starting to shed in earnest and I'm interested in getting an MCK. When I looked at the Groomer's Mall Site, they showed MCK in #20 & #16 but no #18. Which is better since it appears the recommended #18 isnt available. Thanks--Barry Perkel
 
Capri

Capri

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blstarke said:
Where do you get the Septidin?
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We got it from the pharmacy shelves. Basically you can use any liquid antiseptic you find. We like the ones for kids (as they don't "pinch" when put on). I don't like betadine, just because it colours the coat. An antiseptic gel won't be good enough.
 
pabusinesswoman

pabusinesswoman

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Thanks for the site. It looks great. The breeder told me how to trim Sadie Mae's ears and feet and we were going to get together for a formal session at a later time. My husband then was hurt at work and I have not been able to get down to see her. I did not want to trim her wrong so, this gives me a wondeful place to start.
 
newfy

newfy

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Jeannie said:
The Mars Coat King is wonderful to use on show newfs. For example you can use it to take undercoat out of the neck area, sculpting the neck giving it a longer apprearance or showing your newf's true neck that is hidden under all that coat. You can use it to show the lay of the shoulder. It can be used to thin the coat under the chin giving your newf a 'throat' as well as more neck. You can also use it to smooth out lumpy or poofy areas on the body and legs. It is great on leveling a top line. Many times newfs will appear high in the rear only because of mass amount of coat on the rear end. Thinning out that area can show your newf's true topline.

I have 4 that I take with me to shows. I'd die if I forgot them. Yes too much use can make your dog naked as it will remove undercoat. But for the pet newf it is nice to remove that undercoat it keeps your newf cooler, easier to comb and maintain as well as helps eliminate so much hair in your house.

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What you said her makes alot of sense,in certain areas I over used it thinking I was doing good, when I should be scuplting the dog, I have a nice hole in his left hind quarters,it will grow back. I never use it on his head, he has a good floof going, don't want to lose this, summer beach time is coming for him to show off to the crowds in town.
 
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