ADVANCED GROOMING TUTORIALS
Chihuahua
YOSHI
Yoshi the Long Haired Chihuahua is being prepared for a show. As always, bathing and drying correctly is key. Yoshi has come all the way from Japan!
PART 1 Yoshi enjoys a relaxing bath and blow dry. He has his nails clipped and dremelled. He is sporting cute little cat feet.
PART 2 Yoshi has his undercoat removed to reveal a gorgeous black coat. He is then shaped up and ready for the ring! The aim of the next process is to get the jacket sitting flat.
Breed Standard at Dogs Australia
Study Notes | Key Concepts
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Apply shampoo and a heavy conditioner to areas where the coat should lay flat.
Avoid conditioner on the face or ears to maintain volume in these areas.
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Use a high-velocity dryer and always dry in the direction of coat growth for a sleek finish.
Avoid drying against the grain to prevent the coat from fluffing up.
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Use coarse carding knives or fingers to gently remove excess undercoat.
Stretch the skin while working to avoid breaking or damaging sensitive coat types.
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Create tight, round cat feet by trimming carefully with a brush and scissors.
Use a #30 or #40 blade to clean paw pads for a neat finish.
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Trim the base of the tail to accentuate the plume shape and define angulations.
Tidy hocks with thinning shears to keep a natural yet polished look.
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Shape a rounded apple head by trimming the top of the skull and ensuring symmetry.
Shorten hair at the skull’s top to make ears appear larger and enhance expression.
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