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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:
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Encourages
good circulation in the skin
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Increases
healthy oil production to keep the coat shiny (a Westie coat
is not as oily as other breeds)
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Wards off
fleas and other pests
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Keeps down ear
infections, tear stains, hot spots, and periodontal disease
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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!
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Westie Grooming
Video (VHS or DVD)
Easy
to Understand Grooming Videos for Westie Owners and
Professional Groomers!
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Presented
by Mary Cunningham, a
Westie Breeder With 10 Years Experience and 14 Champions as Owner, Handler,
and Groomer.
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"Pet Grooming Your Westie" - 60 minutes
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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.
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"Pet Grooming Your Westie"
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$29.95 shipping included
(TX Residents add 7 1/4 %
sales tax)
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Send Money Order to:
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Doubletake Westies
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PO Box 93182
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South Lake, TX 76092
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NOTE: Be sure to
indicate VHS or DVD.
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"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.
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"Show Grooming Your Westie"
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$39.95 shipping included
(TX Residents add 7 1/4 %
sales tax)
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Send Money Order to:
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Doubletake Westies
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PO Box 93182
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South Lake, TX 76092
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NOTE: Be sure to
indicate VHS or DVD.
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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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