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[Abby's Dad]

Been a while since I posted a picture of Abby - probably about 7-8 months ago. Here she is at 16 months. She is really maturing into being a very nice dog - loves people, especially the Grand kids!

[hallswel]

Love her David, you did a good job.

[savannahsmom35]

She is beautiful! Want to strip Savannah for me?????

[Scully'sMom]

David, she's beautiful!

[tena]

She is beautiful....just a perfect little girl.

[bradl]

Where you at? I've got four dogs to drop off.

[qwas789]

Yes. Abby looks perfect. Good job.

[Mollyrocker]

gorgeous!

[Anna_525]

She's cute!

[kayharley]

Wow ..... I'm impressed. She looks fantastic. Got any tips for some of us?

[suedelu29]

She seems so itty bitty to me compared to my big oxes! How much does she weigh?

[Catfish1]

She looks terrific! Great job David.

Fergus & Alf

[Lesley]

Nice looking- do you hand strip or use a blade? I find the tail tricky to keep in shape - also, the under girth. Don't have a grooming table - but the kitchen table works OK. It is easier to work and seems like you can gain better view in order to keep balance of each side length and shape. You did a great job, thanks for sharing with us.

[toomanypaws]

All I can say is "WOW!" She's beautiful!

[Abby's Dad]

I only hand strip - a little bit at a time and often - also use lava stone on the under belly and as a finishing touch to the hand strip - scissors under the pads. I find the face to be the hardess as it more uncomfortable for Abby. She weighs in at 15#. Thanks for all the nice comments - was not showing off my grooming skills( I'm still learning) but just a pic of Abby who the forum hasn't seen in a while.

[Tracy A.]

Still just learning? Way to modest of you! She looks wonderful! Tails are so hard and hers looks great!

Tracy

[wheezie23]

She's absolutely gorgeous! You've done an excellent job, and I'm pea green with envy! And yes, she's so petite! My 20 lb gorillas look huge compared to her!

Thela

[Brody'sMom]

Very nice job.

[savannahsmom35]

***Stupid question of the day*** Where do you get a lava stone, what does it look like and how do you use it? I have only stripped with my bare fingers. Wondering if a lava stone would make it easier?

[Eliz222]

David, Abby is just adorable! You did a great job grooming her......now...what is your address??

[bradl]

Where do you get a lava stone, what does it look like and how do you use it?  I have only stripped with my bare fingers.  Wondering if a lava stone would make it easier?

In this post ladybroc says she finds them at grocery stores in the scouring pad section. I think they can be used to remove scale and mineral deposits from things like sinks, tubs and toilet bowls. Googling turns them up in a lot of beauty supply contexts, too. Here are some pictures:

http://pumicewash.tripod.com/pomza3.jpg

http://rippleapplications.com/store/Shop/C...stone_stick.jpg

http://www.beautydeals.net/shop/images/4746.jpg

ladybroc's description of using one:

When using the stone, use your thumb, lift the hair between your thumb and the pumice and pull.

[Eliz222]

I think they sell them in the beauty section of the stores too.....it looks like the same thing they sell to use on rough heels.

[Abby's Dad]

Here is the type of stone I use. Good for a finishing tool after a hand strip or to remove the soft hairs on the under belly etc. Can be found at www.petedge.com

[grillywarren]

Wow! What a cutie pie! Abby is gorgeous... and you did

a great job stripping.

Ellie

[Anna_525]

I saw a neighbor running a pumice stone on his dog like he's just rubbing off dirt from the coat, and the dead hair was coming off like big balls of cotton. It looks so easy. The dog liked it too, he was just sitting there having a good back rub.