What is the best cut for a cocker spaniel?
What is the best cut for a cocker spaniel?
Puppy Cut. Not just for the pups, the puppy cut is perfect for people who want all the benefits of a cocker spaniel without the high-maintenance upkeep. The hair is left approximately an inch long all over the body, including the legs and ears.
How are cocker spaniels groomed?
While many gundogs don’t require regular grooming, Cocker Spaniels and Springer Spaniels do need clipping. The feathers of their coat trap dirt really easily, so regular brushing after shooting days is essential alongside gentle trimming around the feathers and ears to keep them smart.
Should I shave my cocker spaniel?
Although it may be tempting, you should never have a shaved Cocker Spaniel that is wholly clipped. Shaving or clipping your Cocker Spaniel will not help to keep him cool in summer, nor will it reduce shedding! It is however fine to clip just the long hair on their back legs if it’s become tangled.
Why is it so hard to groom a cocker spaniel?
A Cocker Spaniel’s coat can be difficult to groom because of the abundance of hair and how easily the hair can get matted (clumped) and tangled. Purchasing high-quality instruments will help you achieve the look that you want for your dog’s coat and minimize the chances of injury to your dog’s skin due to poor-quality tools.
How to tell if a cocker spaniel is a show dog?
The skirt line is not straight as in the American Cocker Spaniel; the lower line is more of an inverted moon from the breastbone to the lowest point of the pelvis. For show dogs, if the coat is very heavy, the coat should be thinned down the line of the ribs.
How do you take care of an English Cocker Spaniel?
Bathe the English Cocker Spaniel in a suitable shampoo and apply conditioner to help enhance the coat’s appearance and to encourage it to lie flat. Blow the coat dry while brushing (with a pin brush) in the direction of the hair growth. Check the dog’s nails, ears and teeth.
What is a puppy cut for a cocker spaniel?
Many owners of Cocker Spaniels choose the ‘puppy cut,’ which keeps the dog’s hair short all over. Even though the hair is shorter, this cut still requires regular grooming (about every two weeks). The puppy cut is for Cocker Spaniels that are not being shown in dog shows.
