Chapter 4 Grooming Flashcards
Describe a smooth coat. What types of brushes do you use on smooth coats. How does coat work in the elements and what kind of protection does it offer?
Shiny and sleek, easy to groom.
Do not offer much protection from the elements compared to other coat types.
Smooth coats don’t interfere with work, don’t attract burrs, don’t catch in the underbrush, and don’t tangle or mat.
With this type of coat it is easy to see and treat wounds and to find and remove parasites.
Some breeds with a smooth coat have single coats while others have double coats which should not show through the outer coat.
To groom smooth coat dogs use a rubber brush, bristle brush, or hound glove to remove dead hair. Then follow with a bristle brush and end with a chamois to shine the coat.
Describe a medium coat. What kind of brushed would you use? How does coat work in the elements and what kind of protection does it offer?
Generally easy to groom. They are usually longer than an inch, but not long, and they generally don’t develop mats, although dogs with double coats can develop mats if they are not brushed at least once a week.
They generally have a thick, weather-resistant coat evolved for survival in the elements.
Many working and herding breeds have this type of coat because they are easy to care for, don’t interfere with work, and are thick enough to offer protection against cold and rain.
Double-coated, medium-length coats are extra warm and water-repellent.
Describe a long coat. What kind of brushed would you use? How does coat work in the elements and what kind of protection does it offer?
Grooming is time consuming. It is a lot like human hair in that it needs to be brushed and combed.
Some think that herding dogs tended to have long, white coats to blend in better with sheep, and sheep-like coats offered better protection from the elements.
Some toy dogs evolved to have long, luxurious coats for the sake of amusement of royalty to make them look regal and pampered.
Long coat need groomed at least every other day. Brushed and combed to make sure all tangles are removed. Use of a conditioner helps prevent mats and tangles.
Describe a wire-haired or broken coat. What kind of brushed would you use? How does coat work in the elements and what kind of protection does it offer?
Has a hard, coarse, and wiry texture.
Many terrier breeds and a few sporting/hounds have this type of coat.
They are extremely weather resistant, and offer protection from burrs, briars, and dirt for dogs that hunt and burrow.
For showing, the coat is typically stripped or plucked, a process in which dead hairs are pulled by hand or with a stripping knife.
Shaving the wire coat with electric clippers results in a softer coat usually used for pets.
Use a slicker brush to remove dirt, followed by a comb.
Describe a curly coat. What kind of brushed would you use? How does coat work in the elements and what kind of protection does it offer?
Grooming is difficult and takes practice. Curly coats grow back quickly.
Some curly-coated breeds have hair in the form of dreadlocks.
Curly coats are common in water dogs as they are very effective at repelling water and insulating.
Groom using a slicker brush on areas with shorter hair and a pin brush on longer hairs. Follow with a wide-tooth comb to make sure there are no tangles left. Poodles should be clipped every six to ten weeks.
When brushing or combing your dog, where should you start and comb in what direction?
Start at the bottom of his legs and work upwards.
Comb in the direction the hair lays
Be careful around sensitive areas
Bristle brush
Basic brush used for regular brushing.
Use it to remove loose hair and distribute natural oil from the skin down the hair shaft, promoting a healthy, shiny coat.
Natural bristle brushes are softer, gentler, and less likely to cause static electricity in a dog’s coat.
Styptic powder
This powder can be applied with a cotton swab to quickly stop bleed caused by accidentally cutting into the quick.
Toothbrush and finger toothbrush
Specifically designed for dogs but you can also use a soft-bristled human toothbrush that easily fits in you dog’s mouth.
(Sr Q OSF) What is the major disadvantage of a dog with a smooth coat?
Smooth coats do not offer much protection from the elements compared to other coat
types
(Sr Q OSF) What are 2 reasons why curly coats are common in water dogs?
They are very effective at (1) repelling water and (2) insulating the dog
(Sr Q OSF) What are 2 purposes of the undercoat rake?
To loosen up the coat and remove dead undercoat
(Sr Q OSF) Why might you need to use styptic powder?
To quickly stop the bleeding because of cutting into the quick of the nail
(Sr Q OSF) What type of scissors should you use to trim the hair between the pads?
Blunt-ended scissors (also called Ball-tipped scissors)
(Sr Q OSF) When checking ears, what areas of the ear should you inspect, and why?
Behind the ears = for mats
Inside the ears = for anything abnormal – redness, odor or discharge, ear mites
(Also accept check for fleas and ticks behind the ears and inside the ears)
(Sr Q OSF) When checking ears, what areas of the ear should you inspect, and why?
Behind the ears = for mats
Inside the ears = for anything abnormal – redness, odor or discharge, ear mites
(Also accept check for fleas and ticks behind the ears and inside the ears)
(Int Q OSF) While medium-coated breeds of dogs vary greatly from one breed to another, what do
they all have in common in reference to their medium-length coats?
They all have a thick, weather-resistant coat that evolved for survival in the elements
(ice, snow, underbrush, water)
(Int Q OSF) What is the name of the brush that has densely set wire teeth effective at removing mats
and dead coat from long, wire, and curly-coated dogs?
Slicker brush
(Int Q OSF) How often should you groom dogs with long coats?
At least every other day
(Int Q OSF) What is the purpose of a dog’s quick?
It supplies blood to the dog’s nail
(Jr Q OSF) Name 2 of the five 5 basic coat types
(1) Smooth, (2) Medium, (3) Long, (4) Wirehaired or Broken, (5) Curly
(Jr Q OSF) Name 2 types of nail clippers used to trim dogs’ nails.
(1) Guillotine style, (2) Scissor style, (3) Pliers type
(2018 Jr Q OSF) What type of dog’s coat is shiny and sleek and lies very close to the skin?
Smooth coat
(2018 Jr Q OSF) What is the name of the grooming tool designed to cut through mats without destroying the coat?
Mat comb
(2018 Jr Q OSF) What is the name of the basic brush used for regular brushing and to remove loose hair?
Bristle brush
(2018 Int Q OSF) Why should you consider coat type when choosing a dog?
Different coat types require different grooming techniques
(2018 Int Q OSF) What are 2 reasons why all dogs should be brushed?
- To remove dead hair 2. To distribute oil to the ends of the hair
(2018 Sr Q OSF) What are 2 uses of the pin brush?
- Seperate the coat
- Remove the loose hair
- Help detangle long, tangle-prone coats
- For use on hard wire coats for an overall brushing prior to hand stripping
- tipped pins stimulate the skin
(2018 Sr Q OSF) What breed of dog would the Komondor and Puli coats llook a lot like if groomed in that manner?
Poodle
(2018 Sr Q OSF) Name the 2 brushes used to finish grooming a dog with a long coat, and name types of coat that each brush is used on.
- Bristle Brush for long silky coats
2. Pin Brush for dogs with thicker, fuller coats
Which coat type is a lot like human hair in that it needs to be brushed and combed at least every other day to remove tangles?
A long coat
Name one reason why it is important to groom your dog?
To bond with your dog, to examine your dog for injury, growths, skin conditions or parasites
What is the Quick?
The pink area comprised of blood vessel and nerve in the dog’s nail.
