How to groom a Border Collie

Border Collies have a double coat of medium length. The puppy's coat will become the undercoat of the adult dog, and the outer coat will grow out as the puppy grows. Border collies generally do not require too much professional grooming (except for participating dogs). As long as the owner can insist on regular grooming every day, it is enough. It is better to take it twice a day, morning and evening. The tool you need is a comb. A shepherd’s comb is best, but other combs can also be used. Remember to comb it carefully from beginning to end, and don’t miss any detail. Dogs who are used to combing will think this is a good enjoyment. When combing, if you find a rough spot, grab the hair in that area with one hand and use the comb to smooth it out with the other hand. It is best to grab less hair at a time and comb it several times. If there is a large area of ​​knotting (the buttocks and tail are particularly prone to this), you can use a cutter or knife with knotted hair, aim the pointed side at the knotted part, and cut it off. Please be extremely careful when doing these things as you can easily injure your dog and yourself. If the knotting is very severe, it is best to take him to see a professional nurse. Remember to groom your dog thoroughly before bathing. Once the knot becomes wet, it will become tighter and tighter until it becomes impossible to get it open and the only choice is to cut it off. Tangled coats can be very painful for dogs, especially if they become very tight.

The nail clipping problem that troubles many owners is not a problem for people who raise Border Collies. As long as they exercise enough, Border Collies will smooth their nails by themselves, and owners don’t have to worry about fighting with their nails.

How to bathe a Border Collie

Border Shepherds should not be bathed too much, otherwise their fur will be very dry. Dog bathing in tub or shower. Dogs don’t like standing in dirty water, and dogs love getting water massages. Dogs, like humans, don't like bathing in cold water. Otherwise, the dog will be cleaner with warm water. Of course, the water temperature should be around room temperature or slightly higher. If a dog is shivering while being washed, the water temperature is too low; if he is panting, the water temperature is too high (remember, dogs can get hot easily, so watch these carefully). Special dog baths can be diluted by adding water to a basin and then washed with a towel or sponge. Remember to protect your dog's ears when rinsing. Wash your dog's face (around the eyes, nose, and mouth) with a washcloth dampened with clean water. I always soap my dogs twice and rinse them twice (you’d be surprised how much dirt comes out the second time). Next, apply moisturizer (if necessary) and wash thoroughly. Otherwise, the dog's fur will have a layer of mucus that can easily stick to dirty things. You can dry your dog with a towel or an air cooler. Don't let your dog out until he's completely dry (nothing looks grayer than wet hair). When the dog is dry, it needs to be brushed again. Please note that before bathing the dog, it is best to let it wash its stomach outside first. Of course, bathing should be completed before feeding the dog. Bathing has many benefits. Remember that your dog's coat health comes from the inside (that is, proper nutrition);To the outside to shine and be gorgeous.

If the dog's nutrition is appropriate, but the coat looks a little dark or dry, you should suspect that there are bugs in the coat or a thyroid problem, and you should take him to the doctor