Puppies

~ Puppies ~

I haven’t spoken yet about puppies. I think it’s important to take time and add some comments. This is quite an important time.

1. The puppy coat will come out when it’s ready, roughly start at about 5 months. Do not force it. It will come when

it’s good and ready.

2. However leave it too long and you will be amazed at how quickly the puppy changes from being recognizable to

un-recognizable. All you see is this mass of hair running around and trimming has suddenly become less fun and

more of a problem.

3. Try not to be tempted to use any implements such as thinners or in particular stripping knifes at this stage. Used

the wrong way and instead of pulling out the hair they will as the name suggests it will cut the coat. I know there

seems a lot of coat and you do not seem to see much improvement in all that time you have spent but there is a

great risk you may permanently damage the coat if you use these items at this stage.

4. You may see with regular combing or brushing some hair coming out. Be patient.

5. Most importantly only have the puppy on the table for short periods. You may put them off at this stage.

6. Remember he or she is only a puppy and Judges will take this into account