ashleigh17
New Member
Hi everyone
I'm a newbie here so apologies if this sort of question has already been answered or if I put my foot in it some how!
I'm looking to get a cocker as my next dog and have done a lot of research, however I do have a few questions about grooming. I have only ever had labradors in the past so my grooming experience is next to nothing. Having said that, I'm not opposed to grooming, I think it will something I will enjoy.
My question relates to a few different factors; curly/wooly coats, desexing and clipping. Is it possible to have a desexed cocker who is hand stripped to avoid the wooly/curly coat? Or does desexing guarantee a wooly/curly coat even if you avoid the clippers (maybe due to hand stripping not being possible)? I am planning on desexing as I don't intend to show or breed etc.
My other question is if it is possible to obtain a semi-decent coat if you are diligent with a mars coat king and a slicker brush? Or does it have to be hand stripping? Also do bums and inside of ears need to be clipped (i.e. will I need to purchase clippers anyway).
Thanks everyone
I'm a newbie here so apologies if this sort of question has already been answered or if I put my foot in it some how!
I'm looking to get a cocker as my next dog and have done a lot of research, however I do have a few questions about grooming. I have only ever had labradors in the past so my grooming experience is next to nothing. Having said that, I'm not opposed to grooming, I think it will something I will enjoy.
My question relates to a few different factors; curly/wooly coats, desexing and clipping. Is it possible to have a desexed cocker who is hand stripped to avoid the wooly/curly coat? Or does desexing guarantee a wooly/curly coat even if you avoid the clippers (maybe due to hand stripping not being possible)? I am planning on desexing as I don't intend to show or breed etc.
My other question is if it is possible to obtain a semi-decent coat if you are diligent with a mars coat king and a slicker brush? Or does it have to be hand stripping? Also do bums and inside of ears need to be clipped (i.e. will I need to purchase clippers anyway).
Thanks everyone