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Stripping a Pet Cairn Terrier
"In a few weeks I am getting a cairn terrier puppy, and I am confused about the whole stripping process. I have read a lot about it, but it all seems to be about show dogs. Can you tell me a simpler way to do this, or the way that you do it? Thank you." ~Hannah
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Posted on October 14, 2006 | Permalink | Comments (2)Dog Toenail Trimming Challenge
I admit I do not trim my Cairn Terriers' toenails. Molly and Jack hate to have their nails trimmed so for now I take them to the vet or an experienced groomer who is far more experienced than I. I stay with them and watch to be sure that the vet or groomer knows what they are doing and is not careless in the process.
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Posted on May 03, 2006 | Permalink | Comments (0)How Often Should a Cairn Terrier be Stripped?
Every Cairn Terrier dog is different. But as a rule of thumb I completely strip my Cairns when their coats just begin to part down the middle of their back. (I use the Mars Coat King stripping knife.) For my Cairns this timing varies but is approximately every 3-4 months.
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Posted on May 03, 2006 | Permalink | Comments (2)How Often Should a Cairn Terrier be Bathed?
A healthy Cairn Terrier coat is what you want to maintain. Frequently bathing a Cairn Terrier will remove the natural oils in their coat which protects them against rain and snow. It also loosens the coat and dries out the skin and hair. It can lead to skin problems, doggy odor and allergies.
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Posted on May 03, 2006 | Permalink | Comments (0)Dental Care for Cairn Terriers
If anyone reads this article that has successfully been able to regularly brush their Cairn Terrier's dogs teeth, I would be glad to hear how you did it and share it with my website visitors (giving you credits for the article).
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Posted on May 03, 2006 | Permalink | Comments (0)Cleaning a Cairn Terrier's Ears
During my Cairn Terrier's grooming sessions, I always make sure to check their ears. The inside of a healthy Cairn Terrier's ears should be pink, healthy looking and should not have an odor. Yes, I smell their ears. It is important that their ears are healthy.
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Posted on May 03, 2006 | Permalink | Comments (0)Cairn Terrier Grooming Supplies You'll Need
Below is a list of all the grooming supplies I use regularly on my Cairn Terriers. I have other supplies as well, but I don't use them and by reading this article, I'll be saving you money on supplies you don't need.
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Posted on May 03, 2006 | Permalink | Comments (0)Choose Your Cairn Terrier's Groomer Wisely
Did you know that right now in the grooming industry in the United States, no prior education requirements or examination processes exist to become a groomer? That means that anyone can set up a card table in their basement, buy a pair of Wal-Mart clippers and hang their shingle out as a "groomer."
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Posted on May 03, 2006 | Permalink | Comments (0)Slicker Brushes
For a quick comb through, you can pick up an inexpensive slicker brush at any pet shop. It comes in handy when a stripper is not what you need because you simply want to brush the Cairn or detangle any areas.
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Posted on April 30, 2006 | Permalink | Comments (0)Frontline
I have tried many kinds of flea and tick control products but nothing compares to Frontline®. The no name brands either didn't work or made the Cairns coat very greasy.
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Posted on April 30, 2006 | Permalink | Comments (0)Grooming a Cairn Terrier (not for Show Dogs)
This article is not for show dog owners, of couse. I wanted to be sure that if you are solely a Cairn Terrier pet owner, that you didn't make the same mistakes I did. I bought a number of grooming books specifically for Cairn Terriers and a multitude of grooming supplies. Then I discovered that it was all unnecessary and the books I read were targeting show dog owners.
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Posted on April 27, 2006 | Permalink | Comments (2)The Hard Coat of the Cairn Terrier
Most folks who have never owned a hard coated dog are surprised to learn how they feel to the touch. I know we were.
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Posted on April 22, 2006 | Permalink | Comments (0)
