Monday, May 24, 2010

Any tips on how to give my pomeranian a clipper cut for the first time?

He's over 2 years old and never had a haircut. He has so much fur and he seems to be hot all the time. He's also very itchy even after baths so I think it's a good idea to shave him. (also to cut down on shedding all over the house!) any grooming advice? I'm not sure how short to go, especially on his tail.. his tail hair is over a foot long! Any any advice would be appreciated, I have no clue where to begin!
Answers:
Well first before you give him a cut, you need to be aware that his coat may or may not grow back in the same. A lot of people do shave down there poms though. If the shedding is an issue, you can take him to a groomer and have all of the undercoat removed. Their coats provide them with the proper protection from the elements (whether it be cold or heat). You also need to be aware that your pet can get a sun burn from having his coat removed. With all of that said, there are several different "styles" that people have their poms cut in. The most popular is the "lion cut" or having them scissored all over to achieve a "rounded" look. But if you are unsure how to properly clip your pet, you should leave it up to a professional groomer.
Go to a groomer, since you have no idea what you are doing. You'd need a really good quality pair of clippers, and even then, with your inexperience, you cut cut her or burn her skin.

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