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Grooming Should Be A Routine

Westies love a structured schedule!  Even though your routine is hectic, busy, and full of surprises, it is to your advantage to have a structured routine for your Westie.  For example, I hear people say, "The last time I tried to groom my Westie, she had a fit".  How long ago was that?  "It must have been a couple of months ago"!  Don't let grooming become a chore.  Take the time daily to brush him out, brush his teeth at least every 7-10 days, and bathe him at least every other week.

Grooming is extremely important and does several things:

  • Encourages good circulation in the skin

  • Increases healthy oil production to keep the coat shiny (a Westie coat is not as oily as other breeds)

  • Wards off fleas and other pests

  • Keeps down ear infections, tear stains, hot spots, and periodontal disease

  • Gives you opportunity to practice your grooming skills (http://www.downsouthwesties.com/grooming.htm

If you groom your Westie daily, it keeps you in tune with any changes in the skin, coat, eyes, ears, teeth, and can help pinpoint abrasions, lumps and bumps, and other health problems.  Always reward him with a suitable treat for his good behavior.

See Grooming Chart!

 

Westie Grooming Video (VHS or DVD)

Easy to Understand Grooming Videos for Westie Owners and Professional Groomers!

Presented by Mary Cunningham, a Westie Breeder With 10 Years Experience and 14 Champions as Owner, Handler, and Groomer.

"Pet Grooming Your Westie" - 60 minutes
Shows the materials required, how to clipper cut your pet Westie, trim up with scissors, techniques for proper blow drying, and nail trimming. Included is a diagram of coat length as well as time-line of routine care.
"Pet Grooming Your Westie"
$29.95 shipping included (TX Residents add 7 1/4 % sales tax)
Send Money Order to:
Doubletake Westies
PO Box 93182
South Lake, TX 76092
 
NOTE: Be sure to indicate VHS or DVD.
"Show Grooming Your Westie" - 100 minutes
Shows how to handstrip your Westie and trim him up for shows starting 6 months in advance. Demonstrates blow drying techniques, and use of cholesterol, and chalking for the show ring. Included is a diagram of proper coat length as well as a show groom time-line with a schedule of routine care.
"Show Grooming Your Westie"
$39.95 shipping included (TX Residents add 7 1/4 % sales tax)
Send Money Order to:
Doubletake Westies
PO Box 93182
South Lake, TX 76092
 
NOTE: Be sure to indicate VHS or DVD.

 

It is great to have a grooming table, but you don't have to have one.  Spread a towel over your washing machine and go to work! 

 

 

 

 

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