Thedeerman Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 My 11 month old cocker had started to get a bit scruffy looking, especially her tail which looks insane! I would like to give her a bit of a trim, but should I leave it until it warms up? She is kennelled at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 My cocker has his *** trimmed and his tail other wise it looks like a brush. I may start to reduce the length of the fur on his ears as well before he starts working next season as he often gets them stuck on brambles then sits down until I go and release him lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) I do mine twice a year after the season finish , and June , I just leave a bit more hair on the Maine the rest is a good oil fashioned no3 .. . Always brush once a week especially under the ears though every week to stop matting... Edited February 26, 2013 by delburt0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 My 11 month old cocker had started to get a bit scruffy looking, especially her tail which looks insane! I would like to give her a bit of a trim, but should I leave it until it warms up? She is kennelled at night. Your Heading got my attention....sorry mis-understood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedeerman Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I just leave a bit more hair on the Maine the rest is a good oil fashioned no3 .. . Do you just use normal human style clippers? No 3 is quite short if you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 bloomin heck I just spat my tea out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Cocker not Cock Kent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I trim my cocker every so often as the amount of dirt and water that clings to the feathers is unbelievable. I just use an old set of hair trimmers and they take off the long hairs and leave the short undercoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedeerman Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Right then, I shall get my clippers out and give it a go tonight. There will probably be a photo of a hilarious looking dog to follow! Specsavers advert springs to mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker boy Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Don't shave the dog, Tha coat doesn't grow back correctly. Use a ferminator to strip the dead hair out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Yes shave your Cocker and your Ballser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Do you just use normal human style clippers? No 3 is quite short if you do! Yep , you be suprised I did him about 5 weeks ago and its half way to how ot was when I cut him.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCE Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Don't shave the dog, Tha coat doesn't grow back correctly. Use a ferminator to strip the dead hair out. I also use a ferminator on mine, I've never considered clipping them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 As above or hand strip them, shaving knackers the coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedeerman Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Ok, interesting! I will try one of these ferminator things first then. I believe pets at home sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCE Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Much cheaper to get one off ebay I'd have thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I have been shaving my Patterdale for the last 7 years number 3 on her back during summer and take the plastic off to do around her bum and her legs otherwise she is panting all the time, she loves it when she has been done. Looks a bit like the specsavers advert but she does not complain. ps she is easier to clean as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 As above or hand strip them, shaving knackers the coat I thought he was shaving the cocker not the knackerser :unsure: When I had my springers they used to get a trim round the ears, **** and down the backs of the legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Don't shave the dog, Tha coat doesn't grow back correctly. Use a ferminator to strip the dead hair out. Tell your dog to remind you to never have your haircut again and let her ferment u , how do you think the dog feels after been cut, I know mine is happier than before ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 As above or hand strip them, shaving knackers the coat please define " knackers the coat" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedeerman Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) I went and bought a furminator and had a play this evening. It has done a good job on her back and ears but the fur around her rump, tail and feathers will have to be clipped I think. It's more the length than the thickness thats making her scruffy in these places. Edited February 27, 2013 by zeff1357 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Delburt, I'm not sure to be honest I'm at work I'll ask the missus when I get home she runs one the grooming salons in lincoln Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Delburt, I'm not sure to be honest I'm at work I'll ask the missus when I get home she runs one the grooming salons in lincoln Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I personally put poor coats down to poor diet, and nothing to do with clipping twice a yr, my dogs coat is very healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Just asked her and she told me it changes the texture and grows back thicker and also alters the colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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