Stripping the puppy coat

[Tayala83]

Hey all, I'm new to being a cairn owner. I admit to buying Ziggy simply because he was so cute and a bit crazy. 

I tried finger stripping him, but not sure if I did anything right. I have been brushing and combing weekly. Nail trimming weekly just to get him used to it. He is 4 months old. He doesn't look like the cairns I see on here. When will he get fluffy???? Ha!

[NomadCat]

Hi, Tayala! It looks like a good job to me!

It's been over 20 years since I had a cairn puppy and I was always afraid to strip him myself. I've got a boy coming home in about 4 weeks, though, and I've resolved to doing it this time. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Tayala83]

25 minutes ago, NomadCat said:

Hi, Tayala! It looks like a good job to me!

It's been over 20 years since I had a cairn puppy and I was always afraid to strip him myself. I've got a boy coming home in about 4 weeks, though, and I've resolved to doing it this time. Thanks for the inspiration!

Thanks. Took me about four days. It was good quality time with him.... I work days and my hubby is home with him. Im pretty frugal, so I bought all of the tools for grooming (except for a table). Not bad  just can't wait for him to look like the cairns I see in pictures (although I think he's super cute the way he is as well) Good luck to you! 

[bradl]

Well done, and welcome! You did a fantastic job and laid the foundation for a lovely coat that will develop over the next few months.

[Eliz222]

It looks like you did a great job! I was always afraid to do this, so I just trimmed the hair around their paws and ears. He will fill out soon. Don't you just love the puppy stages?

[Sam I Am]

Wow..impressive job. Good for you . Sam never was good at having his coat stripped so I just trim and use shearing scissors and a mars comb. Love his black face and ears!