Grooming your newf

[911Newfs]

Have you tried the Furminator? What do you think?

Tina

I would caution against using the Furminator on a Newf. I feel these are great for dogs with shorter hair; truly not designed for long-hair or double-coated breeds. I find they break the hair and damage the top coat. MCK is a much better option.

 

[911Newfs]

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).

Groomer's Mall carries a Large-Breed comb.They work great and have wide teeth so they won't break the coat. One end has a small section of narrow-teeth for detailing and works really well for behind and under the ears. This comb is great for "floofing" the head and body just before going into the ring. I have both sizes, and although the picture makes it look like the 10" comb has narrow teeth, it does not. The teeth are wide just as with the 12" comb. These combs are also sold by vendors at many of the shows and are offered in various colors from them. Prices seem higher for the ones offered at the show sites.

http://www.groomersmall.com/accessories_combs.htm

For the feet, I use a small, soft slicker brush to bring up the hair on the top of the paws giving them that "Cat-paw" look for the show ring.
A1 Systems brush
http://www.dogstuff.com/suppliesgrooming-c-224_253.html?sort=2a&max_display=72

 

[pabusinesswoman]

Shampoo/ Conditioners

I had a gallon of a Biogroom shampoo and one of condition that worked great on Kayra and lasted me for years. Now, and cannot seem to find that particular kind of the Biogroom products. It also seemed to work better on Kayra than Sadie. I tried Laser Lites.. wasn't happy with that one on Sadie. After around 2 weeks she starts to get a "greasy" feel to her.

Does anyone have a shampoo or conditioner that they are very happy with for their Newfs?

 

[Kobutsu]

The Mars Coat King has cutting blades which actually cu the hair. I prefer a light going over with the Furminatior.

 

[Sue M.]

The MCK takes the undercoat out first but will eventually take the guard hairs out once the mass of undercoat is out. You can see this when you use the MCK. The under coat is dull in color. When you start to see the shiny black guard hair coming out, then you know it's time to stop using it in that area. It is difficult to see with the white hair but you can see the undercoat that needs to come out of the dog itself. You should be able to see the skin through the hair. When there is under coat to come out, you can hardly see through to the skin.

The furminator isn't good for getting all the undercoat out that needs to come out when the dog is blowing his winter coat. Personally, I think the furminator is great on short haired dogs but I don't think it works good to get the double coated dog's undercoat out.

The furmator is a blade also. It's the same as a clipper blade and that is the origin of that tool. A clipper blade used to be hand held and used before they started putting the blade in a handle for easier and more ergonomic carding.

From "Dog Grooming Basics" website: http://www.petgroomer.com/grooming101/articles/shedding_controls-revised.htm

Since 2000 de-shedding treatments using "carding" techniques and newly improvised carding tools such as the "Furminator" have grown in popularity. Carding uses a 40 blade handheld which is raked lightly or moderately through the haircoat usually on double-coated breeds.

And this is from the "Pet Grooming Information" website:
http://www.petgroomer.com/menu/vocabulary.htm

CARDING
Carding a coat used a 40 or 15 blade where you hold the blade in your hand with the smooth side resting against your 4 fingers. Use your thumb to push in to where your blade would go on your clipper. Slant the blade at the angle that you will not hurt the pet and proceed in the direction of the hair growth. Pull the blade at a slant in gentle fast strokes. Try it on your arm to learn the right pressure. You can do a whole dog, and cats too. Don't card for more then 5 seconds in one spot. Carding needs to be done 5 to 7 days after the 1st time, and thereafter 4 to 5 times a year. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to completely card a pet. Carding eliminates extra hair the brush and comb don't get while leaving guard hairs in good shape when done right. Carding removes between 60 to 80% of the shed hair after its done the hair follicles will be disturbed for 24 hours so there will be some hair lost. Card before or after the bath. The Furminator does the same thing only it has a nice handle to hang on to and saves your hand, or you can use an old clipper that is not plugged in. You can purchase carding tools from various sources. Some groomers use a stripping knife and the raking motion described above. Be sure to stretch out the skin and keep your wrist straight and never irritate the skin by pressing hard with the blade. I other words you are using the blade more like a comb and with great caution.

 

[danjanis]

What's the differnece between the MCK and the Defurminator?



Dan

 

[Capri]

NOTE to all:

We updated our website, which means that the links have changed. I edited my posts in this thread. But if you have them in your "favorites", please change the links too!


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

 

[Aika]

Have you tried the Furminator? What do you think?

Tina

I started grooming my puppy with the Furminator and stopped because it was breaking her coat. Now I use something similar to Mars King Coat (?) a grooming stone (which I LOVE!) and a poodle comb. I don't know if my tools will change as she gets older but I'm really loving grooming her with the stone. She thinks she's getting a massage while I'm using it on her. She begs for it every morning.

 

[victoria1140]

I use a mars coat king, retractable pin rake, poodle comb as well as a double width comb and a long tined undercoat comb.brilliant combs for different types of fur.