The owner of the dog is always pleased when his pet is paid attention. Especially flattering if others emphasize the grooming and healthy appearance of the four-legged friend. That is why the services of groomers (dog hairdressers) are so popular. However, at home, a Pekingese haircut is also possible.
Breed features
The Pekingese received a magnificent mane from nature. Breeders-breeders have developed this furry. Pekingese haircut does not have a single standard. Groomers, at their discretion, create a new image for the animal, emphasizing its merits.
Dogs have a unique coat. It consists of a soft undercoat and a thick long outer hair.
Do I need to cut?
According to some owners of the Pekingese, they do not want to cut their favorites so that they do not lose their uniqueness. The argument that dogs are hot in the summer does not work. Since the coat creates a special microclimate and the pet’s body does not overheat. However, long hair must be constantly monitored. It is important to comb it regularly with special brushes. She constantly pours, covering herself with carpets, furniture, clothes.
Only unshorn dogs are accepted for participation in exhibitions. But you can still bring beauty. Only a light haircut of the Pekingese is done in the form of trimming the edging.
For those who do not plan to show their pet at exhibitions and do not have enough time for animal hygiene, it is better to shorten their hair. Groomers can create a stylish look for your pet.
Types of haircuts
You can cut the dog from childhood. The puppy must be older than three months. The first time it is better to entrust everything to a professional. Then you can repeat the haircut that you like more.
Popular types of haircuts Pekingese dogs:
- Standard. Long hair shortens with scissors. The hair is trimmed on the "panties", belly, sides, elbows of the pet. At the request of the owner, the hair on the neck, ears, tail is shortened. Most hair is removed between the fingers, in the groin area.
- Under the lion. The hair is left long in the head, neck, shoulder girdle of the pet. From the sides, hind legs, she is sheared with a special machine, leaving a cover 1.5 and two centimeters long. The tail can be left moderately fluffy to mimic a lion. It is impossible to achieve the perfect result without experience. It will take a lot of training.
- Under the puppy. Evenly removed wool on the back, abdomen, sides. Ears and paws do not touch or cut so that the hair on these parts of the body remains longer than on the sides. Scissors make out the shape of the muzzle and tail.
Haircuts make animals tidier. Many owners say that the problem of hair is reduced at home. In addition, she does not get dirty in bad weather.
Grooming at home
Pekingese haircuts can be done at home. But the owner must have certain skills. The advantage of carrying out the procedure on your own is that it will significantly save the family budget, as groomers usually charge 2000 rubles for work. Also, the owner does not have to worry about the behavior of his pet. If he will be aggressive, you will have to pay extra to the employees of the salon.
Tool selection
Experts recommend using only scissors and a comb during cutting. But some of their species can not be done with scissors alone. And it will take much more time.
List of Pekingese Care Tools:
- sharp large scissors;
- small scissors to process the hair between the fingers;
- curved to cut the chest and hips, without violating the roundness of the pet’s shapes in these places;
- thinning - to smooth the hair;
- scallop;
- clipper.
In some cases, you can not do without a Pekingese clipper. But it should be expensive and from a reliable manufacturer. Then, problems with irritation of the skin of the pet and the appearance of bald patches will less likely occur. Therefore, you should not look in the direction of Chinese inexpensive models, whose quick knives will become worthless. The machine should be silent, not overheat, vibrate not much.
Dog training
To make the Pekingese haircut faster, you should prepare the dog. It must be washed. So the excess fat, dirt, sand will be removed from the wool. If there are tangles, they must be removed. It is not necessary to comb out the dog before bathing. At home, your pet can be washed in the sink, in the bath, in the basin.
Then it is dried under a hairdryer. In the wool should not remain excess moisture. Dry your ears with a towel. With the help of a wind tunnel and a stream of warm air, the wool is put in order. The animal is ready for the procedure.
Feet Care
Haircuts can be combined with the processing of paws. To do this, the long wool between the pads is removed with scissors. Used special knives on typewriters. Long claws are removed with a nail clipper. Everything is done carefully so as not to injure the animal.
You can also clean the inside of the ear using a cotton rag soaked in a special lotion or saline. Pekingese after a haircut will not only look neat, but also feel much better.
The main stages of the process
Each groomer decides how to cut a Pekingese. Photos and videos will allow owners unfamiliar with this procedure to better understand the process.
There is an approximate procedure. They include the following steps:
- The fur is removed from the inguinal zone. This does not take much time, since it is rare in this area.
- Evenly cut hair from the entire body of the animal. Using scissors or a machine, the area of the back, sides, chest, paws is processed.
- The lower part of the legs is processed with sharp scissors. Hair needs to be ruffled and cut off all unnecessary. Do not miss the place under the "elbow". Better to start with the hind legs. Finish the treatment with thinning scissors. Then the paws will look tidier.
- Rounded scissors should shape the hips of the hind legs, often called “panties”. Excessive fluffiness can be removed by thinning.
- The chest is also formed by rounded scissors. It is important to draw a neat outline along the entire line of the abdomen.
- The ears are trimmed with thinning scissors to remove the fringe. If you use a conventional tool, the work will seem sloppy. The option looks stylish when the hair at the tips of the ears is removed, and at the base it is left longer.
- The neck is processed with a rounded tool, so that the transition from the head is smooth.
- The tail is often left untouched by trimming the tips. But under the tail should be trimmed all the excess.
A well-done haircut will be appreciated not only by others, but also by the dog. Owners notice that their pets become more fun and active after getting rid of lush hair. And walking with such a stylish dog is a pleasure. Moreover, new wool will grow anyway.
How often to cut?
The owner can decide when to do the next haircut. Usually, the hair in dogs grows just like the hair on a person’s head. On average, it is extended by one or two centimeters per month. Some Pekingese owners claim that it grows faster on the face. If the general appearance of the animal is neat and there is no need to lead to the groomer, a tail can be made between the ears. Then the hair will not go into the dog’s eyes.
Usually the owners cut their pets by summer. Then the animal suffers less from heat and less often its body gets dirty from dust and dirt. In winter, the pet even needs wool, so as not to freeze, and a walking jacket will protect it from dirt.