Thank you for the video! Wire coats finally make sense to me now. I have had a lot of trouble stripping my wire fox terrier. I’ve watched videos on hand stripping but my dog’s fur never seems to come out as easily, especially on his face and legs. it’s almost like it breaks instead of coming out at the root. Even on his back where it comes out more easily it seems i can spend hours stripping and never make a dent. I don’t know what i’m doing wrong!
This is an excellent video. I've been 'field' stripping hunting dogs for years (and had show ITs and BTs over the years) and this is a great video. I'm sharing with clients... Thank you so much!
Hi there, I don’t have any video of the actual stripping part unfortunately. I will start carding a dog around 8 weeks after stripping down to naked/undercoat. It usually takes 8-10 weeks (dog dependent) for the wire coat to start to come in. I will then card the coat 1-2 times weekly, and also roll the coat by using a fine stripping knife and fingers. When I strip, I usually use stripping knives, and then I hand pluck furnishings. Hope this helps a little.
@@JaffaDALE thank you. Is a carding tool different from a stripping tool? Sorry I'm new to this but really want to learn. I think it looks so nice. Also stripping is only for the wire hair dog's right?
@@Renvega77 please google “Classic undercoat coarse stripping knife”. That’s the tool I used for carding. I use Ashley Craig “Dan Sackos Signature Series by Greyhound” knives for stripping. You can Google that. You are correct, handstripping is only for wire coated dogs.
The more you clip, the lighter the dog will be. So yes, it would be normal if your dog were clipped. It would not be normal for a properly stripped coat to go lighter. I stripped my Airedale until he was 13.5 and his colour never got lighter. When I started clipping him, his colour went light within one clip.
Alaw Wood a lot comes down to personal preference. I love my Pearson's. I also have ones by Ashley Craig and they are pretty good too, but Pearsons are the most comfortable for me.
I at the moment I just use my hands and then brush with a blade for the next couple of weeks before the show season begins. I am sometimes successful but my lakeland's sometimes have flaws in their coats.
Hi. I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated your informative video. I have a rescue Wheaton coloured Scottie and I'm attempting to handstrip (or carding, I'm not sure the difference) him. I've always clipped my dogs (Schnauzers) before, but I'm determined to try this handstripping method on Brodie, my Scottie. The questions I have are these: Is it alright to handstrip/carding a dog that's been clipped before? Unfortunately, I didn't find your video in time and followed someone else's instructions to scissor cut the tail and clip the head so those are done. The body is full of thick, very long white hair and, although I've pulled out a bunch it's still far from skin level, if you get my meaning. I use a pair of rubber gloves and a metal comb, but I'm afraid to pull out too much or to hurt him. I would appreciate any advice as yours is the most informative and professional video on the subject I've found. Thank you!
Hello! In my experience, it seems like all of the wheaten coloured Scotties I have had all had less desirable wire coats as compared to the black coloured ones. I’m not sure if it’s just coincidental with the Scotties I have coming to me or if there’s some genetic factor with wheaten coloured ones. To answer your questions: Depending on the coat texture of your dog, you may be able to strip him again after one or two clippings. However, some coats, mainly ones with very thick undercoat (soft stuff) can be completely ruined with just one clip. Nevertheless, to reset a coat after it has been clipped, you really need to take the coat down to skin. Otherwise, you would not be able to keep up with the undercoat to get any proper wire coat going. Carding is part of coat care but it is not Handstripping. Carding is when you hold a coarse stripping knife at 45 degree angle from the coat and basically run it over to take out the undercoat. You would usually do that starting at 8 weeks after the dog has been taken down to skin and weekly after that along with rolling the coat (stripping out the longest hair every week to create layers). The jacket, top of the head, the tail are stripped. Legs hand plucked. Ears, cheeks, and neck are clipped. I hope this helps answer some of your questions. Feel free to send me an email at info@squairedog.com if you have more questions. I also have some diagrams pertaining to Scotties that may be of help that I can email you! Good luck!
Claudia Casanova if you roll the coat, every 1-2 weeks you have to pull out the longest hair to get the layer going. If you take dog down to skin and wait for the coat to blow, then every 5-6 months. Most of my clients choose second option for convenience and economical reasons.
djcashwell This is a client dog and she is a pet, not a show dog. The owner gets her stripped to maintain the correct integrity of the coat. You can see a video of her in the link below. That was I believe around 6 weeks after the strip down. ua-cam.com/video/H4pfsLO-z8A/v-deo.html
Thank you for this video! I really want to learn more about stripping! My colleague offers this service in the salon, but her clients only come every 4-6 months and it looks like SUCH an arduous process when the coat is blown. Was Charlie accomplished in one day, or is this several sessions? How long did it take? - Laura - Pet Groomer
Gosh I’m so sorry I just came across this comment and I see it was left 3 yrs ago. Yes Charlie was accomplished in about 3 hours. It is a huge job for sure.
I have Scottish Terriers. I had previously handstripped them. I plan to strip to skin because they have blown coats now. I want to keep them in show coat after the new coat comes in. I was told to "defuzz" them at about 8 weeks. What does defuzzing mean? How do I do it to keep the coat all the time?
Peggy Miller I'm not sure what they meant by "defuzz", but if I had to guess, they meant carding to remove the undercoat. To keep a show coat, you need to be rolling the coat every week to pull out the longest hair so you are getting different layers of hair going.
would love to see more hand stripping airedales if possible please. I'm in Australia and I've been looking at your website, would love someone like you here! Thanks for great Airedale videos!!! :)
Should hand stripping not be done every week? I was told that this is a choice an owner has to make when you first get your puppy? I was told Hand stripping is not something you can do once every few months. You either commit time and patience and hand strip weekly or have your dog cut every 3 or so months this what we were told! We decided to have our Welsh Terrier cut every 3 months as after the first strip he really was frightened of the process, but he did not lose his Black and Tan Colour whatsoever it remained vibrant for 13 years. Interesting
mattsprinter22 I'm located in Vancouver. You're welcome to check out my website (www.squairedog.com). Should you want to get in touch with me, you could use the contact form via the website.
Solveig Almli I have worked with lots of puppies, ones that were being stripped for the first time. The trick is to allow lots of breaks and do short sessions (maybe 5 minutes or less at a time). Praise the dog as soon as he stopped struggling, and treat the dog. You should also invest in a good table, grooming arm as those would also help with restraining the dog. Another thing is to consider the kind of coat your dog has naturally. Not every dog is born with a coat that is suitable for handstripping. Some dogs are too soft with too much undercoat that handstripping would be too uncomfortable, painful, and border-lining cruel to subject the dog to. Good luck to you and your dog! Ps. This is my channel, I'm just answering via another account.
Thanks for replying! I have been handstripping my cairn terrier since I got him two years ago. I have a strippingtable and the right equipment. Its just strange, because sometimes he doesnt seem to mind and sometimes he gets really annoyed. I follow most of the advice you gave me from before :) I will consider taking more breaks, maybe that will help. Thanks!
Hi, I noticed your gloves. Can you tell me about them? When I try to hand strip my index finger gets really raw. I need something to protect my hands. Thank you!
Jillian Mills they are just plain old gardening gloves from Amazon (or Costco). They really help with the blister situation for me. Hope they work for you too!
@@JaffaDALE thank you! I appreciate you getting back to me. I'm trying so hard with the hand stripping and well, I'm glad my kid doesn't have a mirror!
I think calling it dead or blown coat is a misnomer. Hair at the " end of it's cycle " falls off and thus their would be no need to pluck it off. Hair closer to the scalp , of course would be of different texture than hair at the top since it's newer hair, if you pull it off then it will be newest hair. It's one thing for hair to come off when you brush a dog, another when you have to yank it off. I see NO reason not to trim the dog than put it through this. They say the same thing about bull fighting, rodeo, whales in captivity etc. " It doesn't bother them at all'....Alas, all for the amusement of people....big SMH !!
doesn't work that way with terriers. back in the day they were worked, and their hair would fall out naturally when digging through holes and hedges after game. they aren't worked like that anymore so they need to be stripped. if they're not, the new coat won't grow as there is still old coat blocking the way. their wirey coat is what shields them from the elements, dead coat won't do that and it's prone to matting if not brushed or taken out. You should do more research instead of making crazy assumptions, and comparing it to bull fighting or whales in captivity. Blown coats DO just fall out and don't bother most dogs. The only times it bothers them is if they've got bad skin or they're not used to the sensation. I've stripped dogs down to skin while they're lying down on the table and sleeping! clearly it's so painful that they can sleep through it. :P
You’re an idiot, dead coat becomes compacted and entangled with the new growth if you don’t remove it. Everything she pulled off was OLD dead heart, very obvious from the appearance and how easily it comes off. Not getting rid of that old dead undercoat will lead to the dog becoming pelted and subject to all kind of bacterial and fungal infections and irritation.
I’ve owned and shown Airedale terriers for about 25yrs. I’ve always stripped my dogs and I agree with you totally on your video. Nice job!
Brilliant video! Super educational and you clearly know what you’re talking about!!! Thank you for sharing!
You are such a star!!! Thanks for taking such wonderful care.
I'm getting a Schnauzer puppy at the end of December & after seeing your video I'm definitely going to go the hand stripping route.
Thank you for explaining what is the blown coat.
Do you show anywhere in a video hand-stripping this coat?
Thank you for the video! Wire coats finally make sense to me now. I have had a lot of trouble stripping my wire fox terrier. I’ve watched videos on hand stripping but my dog’s fur never seems to come out as easily, especially on his face and legs. it’s almost like it breaks instead of coming out at the root. Even on his back where it comes out more easily it seems i can spend hours stripping and never make a dent. I don’t know what i’m doing wrong!
Some dogs doesn't have good coat genetically and it's a lost battle
This is an excellent video. I've been 'field' stripping hunting dogs for years (and had show ITs and BTs over the years) and this is a great video. I'm sharing with clients... Thank you so much!
Do you have a video where you show the Stripping part? Did you use a carding tool or just your hands?
Hi there, I don’t have any video of the actual stripping part unfortunately. I will start carding a dog around 8 weeks after stripping down to naked/undercoat. It usually takes 8-10 weeks (dog dependent) for the wire coat to start to come in. I will then card the coat 1-2 times weekly, and also roll the coat by using a fine stripping knife and fingers. When I strip, I usually use stripping knives, and then I hand pluck furnishings. Hope this helps a little.
@@JaffaDALE thank you. Is a carding tool different from a stripping tool? Sorry I'm new to this but really want to learn. I think it looks so nice. Also stripping is only for the wire hair dog's right?
@@Renvega77 please google “Classic undercoat coarse stripping knife”. That’s the tool I used for carding. I use Ashley Craig “Dan Sackos Signature Series by Greyhound” knives for stripping. You can Google that. You are correct, handstripping is only for wire coated dogs.
@@JaffaDALE k thank you so much 👍👍
Do you usually recommend doing a coat roll between striping?
I have noticed one thing about my female Airedale the older she got the black on her back started turning a bluish Gray is that normal
The more you clip, the lighter the dog will be. So yes, it would be normal if your dog were clipped. It would not be normal for a properly stripped coat to go lighter. I stripped my Airedale until he was 13.5 and his colour never got lighter. When I started clipping him, his colour went light within one clip.
Do you use stripping knives? and if you do which brand do you prefer and what works best for brushing after handstripping.
Alaw Wood a lot comes down to personal preference. I love my Pearson's. I also have ones by Ashley Craig and they are pretty good too, but Pearsons are the most comfortable for me.
I at the moment I just use my hands and then brush with a blade for the next couple of weeks before the show season begins. I am sometimes successful but my lakeland's sometimes have flaws in their coats.
You can use a knife but you do run the risk of cutting the coat if you don't do it right.
Hi. I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated your informative video. I have a rescue Wheaton coloured Scottie and I'm attempting to handstrip (or carding, I'm not sure the difference) him. I've always clipped my dogs (Schnauzers) before, but I'm determined to try this handstripping method on Brodie, my Scottie. The questions I have are these: Is it alright to handstrip/carding a dog that's been clipped before? Unfortunately, I didn't find your video in time and followed someone else's instructions to scissor cut the tail and clip the head so those are done. The body is full of thick, very long white hair and, although I've pulled out a bunch it's still far from skin level, if you get my meaning. I use a pair of rubber gloves and a metal comb, but I'm afraid to pull out too much or to hurt him. I would appreciate any advice as yours is the most informative and professional video on the subject I've found. Thank you!
Hello! In my experience, it seems like all of the wheaten coloured Scotties I have had all had less desirable wire coats as compared to the black coloured ones. I’m not sure if it’s just coincidental with the Scotties I have coming to me or if there’s some genetic factor with wheaten coloured ones.
To answer your questions:
Depending on the coat texture of your dog, you may be able to strip him again after one or two clippings. However, some coats, mainly ones with very thick undercoat (soft stuff) can be completely ruined with just one clip. Nevertheless, to reset a coat after it has been clipped, you really need to take the coat down to skin. Otherwise, you would not be able to keep up with the undercoat to get any proper wire coat going.
Carding is part of coat care but it is not Handstripping. Carding is when you hold a coarse stripping knife at 45 degree angle from the coat and basically run it over to take out the undercoat. You would usually do that starting at 8 weeks after the dog has been taken down to skin and weekly after that along with rolling the coat (stripping out the longest hair every week to create layers).
The jacket, top of the head, the tail are stripped. Legs hand plucked. Ears, cheeks, and neck are clipped.
I hope this helps answer some of your questions. Feel free to send me an email at info@squairedog.com if you have more questions. I also have some diagrams pertaining to Scotties that may be of help that I can email you!
Good luck!
How often an airedale needs handstripping?
Claudia Casanova if you roll the coat, every 1-2 weeks you have to pull out the longest hair to get the layer going. If you take dog down to skin and wait for the coat to blow, then every 5-6 months. Most of my clients choose second option for convenience and economical reasons.
do you show this dog 6 to 8 weeks later in a video so we can see the new growth?
djcashwell This is a client dog and she is a pet, not a show dog. The owner gets her stripped to maintain the correct integrity of the coat. You can see a video of her in the link below. That was I believe around 6 weeks after the strip down. ua-cam.com/video/H4pfsLO-z8A/v-deo.html
very cute dog
Thank you for this video! I really want to learn more about stripping! My colleague offers this service in the salon, but her clients only come every 4-6 months and it looks like SUCH an arduous process when the coat is blown. Was Charlie accomplished in one day, or is this several sessions? How long did it take? - Laura - Pet Groomer
Gosh I’m so sorry I just came across this comment and I see it was left 3 yrs ago. Yes Charlie was accomplished in about 3 hours. It is a huge job for sure.
@@JaffaDALE what did you charge ?
I have Scottish Terriers. I had previously handstripped them. I plan to strip to skin because they have blown coats now. I want to keep them in show coat after the new coat comes in. I was told to "defuzz" them at about 8 weeks. What does defuzzing mean? How do I do it to keep the coat all the time?
Peggy Miller I'm not sure what they meant by "defuzz", but if I had to guess, they meant carding to remove the undercoat. To keep a show coat, you need to be rolling the coat every week to pull out the longest hair so you are getting different layers of hair going.
would love to see more hand stripping airedales if possible please. I'm in Australia and I've been looking at your website, would love someone like you here! Thanks for great Airedale videos!!! :)
Should hand stripping not be done every week? I was told that this is a choice an owner has to make when you first get your puppy? I was told Hand stripping is not something you can do once every few months. You either commit time and patience and hand strip weekly or have your dog cut every 3 or so months this what we were told! We decided to have our Welsh Terrier cut every 3 months as after the first strip he really was frightened of the process, but he did not lose his Black and Tan Colour whatsoever it remained vibrant for 13 years. Interesting
Were trying to find someone in Vancouver/Richmond to strip my welsh terrier's blown coat; is there anyone you would recommend?
mattsprinter22 I'm located in Vancouver. You're welcome to check out my website (www.squairedog.com). Should you want to get in touch with me, you could use the contact form via the website.
What do you do if the dog gets irritated by the stripping and start complaining and try to get away?
Solveig Almli I have worked with lots of puppies, ones that were being stripped for the first time. The trick is to allow lots of breaks and do short sessions (maybe 5 minutes or less at a time). Praise the dog as soon as he stopped struggling, and treat the dog. You should also invest in a good table, grooming arm as those would also help with restraining the dog.
Another thing is to consider the kind of coat your dog has naturally. Not every dog is born with a coat that is suitable for handstripping. Some dogs are too soft with too much undercoat that handstripping would be too uncomfortable, painful, and border-lining cruel to subject the dog to.
Good luck to you and your dog!
Ps. This is my channel, I'm just answering via another account.
Thanks for replying! I have been handstripping my cairn terrier since I got him two years ago. I have a strippingtable and the right equipment. Its just strange, because sometimes he doesnt seem to mind and sometimes he gets really annoyed. I follow most of the advice you gave me from before :) I will consider taking more breaks, maybe that will help. Thanks!
Give breaks and go a bit slower, and recommend more frequent visits to the owner.
Hi, I noticed your gloves. Can you tell me about them? When I try to hand strip my index finger gets really raw. I need something to protect my hands. Thank you!
Jillian Mills they are just plain old gardening gloves from Amazon (or Costco). They really help with the blister situation for me. Hope they work for you too!
@@JaffaDALE thank you! I appreciate you getting back to me. I'm trying so hard with the hand stripping and well, I'm glad my kid doesn't have a mirror!
Jillian Mills good for you for trying! It is a lot of work but you will only get better at it. Don’t give up!
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that's a Welsh terrier not an airdale terrier
?? It says Welsh terrier in the description.
I was hoping to see ‘how to strip’ not the stages of a stripped coat. Disappointed.
I think calling it dead or blown coat is a misnomer. Hair at the " end of it's cycle " falls off and thus their would be no need to pluck it off. Hair closer to the scalp , of course would be of different texture than hair at the top since it's newer hair, if you pull it off then it will be newest hair. It's one thing for hair to come off when you brush a dog, another when you have to yank it off. I see NO reason not to trim the dog than put it through this. They say the same thing about bull fighting, rodeo, whales in captivity etc. " It doesn't bother them at all'....Alas, all for the amusement of people....big SMH !!
doesn't work that way with terriers. back in the day they were worked, and their hair would fall out naturally when digging through holes and hedges after game. they aren't worked like that anymore so they need to be stripped. if they're not, the new coat won't grow as there is still old coat blocking the way. their wirey coat is what shields them from the elements, dead coat won't do that and it's prone to matting if not brushed or taken out. You should do more research instead of making crazy assumptions, and comparing it to bull fighting or whales in captivity. Blown coats DO just fall out and don't bother most dogs. The only times it bothers them is if they've got bad skin or they're not used to the sensation. I've stripped dogs down to skin while they're lying down on the table and sleeping! clearly it's so painful that they can sleep through it. :P
You’re an idiot, dead coat becomes compacted and entangled with the new growth if you don’t remove it. Everything she pulled off was OLD dead heart, very obvious from the appearance and how easily it comes off. Not getting rid of that old dead undercoat will lead to the dog becoming pelted and subject to all kind of bacterial and fungal infections and irritation.