Pekingese haircut: types and detailed instructions

Pekingese are very cute and intelligent creatures that are very popular. Like representatives of other breeds, these dogs need proper care. Pekingese need a competent haircut, without which their appearance can noticeably deteriorate. Today we will analyze in detail what types of haircuts exist for these pets and how they can be done, based on detailed instructions.

Before proceeding to a direct consideration of the features of the haircut of the Pekingese, you should familiarize yourself with the description of this famous breed.

So, the Pekingese is one of the oldest breeds of decorative dogs. The history of these cute animals goes back over 2000 years.The dog of Chinese origin Fu, a small lion, has long been perceived as one of the breed lines of dogs belonging to the Chinese imperial court. In those days, ordinary people were forbidden to keep such pets. Only the emperor and members of his family had the right to do so.

Currently, the Pekingese are not raised to such a high rank, but they are no less popular and attractive. Due to the unusual external data - a gorgeous lush mane, huge shining eyes, fluffy fur and irregularly shaped faces - these pets are really very similar to lions, but in miniature.

Of all the representatives of ornamental breeds, it is the Peking dogs that have the longest and most solid coat. In a domestic environment, this feature brings a lot of inconvenience and trouble. The Pekingese coat is double and is characterized by a high density. It consists of an undercoat and rather long guard hairs. Since these dogs have an unusual brachycephalic shape of the muzzle and such a rich fur coat, they are very difficult to tolerate exposure to high temperatures.

A haircut must be carried out not only for hygienic purposes, but also in order to give the animal a more well-groomed and neat appearance. So, a haircut for a little lion can make the animal truly original and very attractive. Such a decision will further enhance the similarity of the Pekingese with the king of beasts. There are other interesting haircuts, for example, "for a puppy". Such options can make the Pekingese look more cute and touching.

A haircut is a must for a Pekingese. Such actions are necessary for these small dogs to achieve the following goals:

• properly trimmed dogs meet all the necessary requirements of this breed;
• a haircut provides owners with more convenient care for their pets;
• it is an important hygiene procedure.

There are several of the most common types of haircuts for Pekingese. Let's get to know them better and find out what their features are.

This implies a haircut of an animal with a machine. In this case, direct alignment is done with the specified device (sometimes scissors can be used). In this way, the neat length of the dog's coat and the entire type of haircut in general is maintained.

With this type of dog haircut, it is necessary to leave long strands of fur in order to later collect them in tails, weave cute pigtails from them, decorate with various bright hairpins, rubber bands and spectacular bows. This technique is recognized as a specialized technique and is ideal for long-haired dogs. Most often, it is she who is resorted to when doing pet grooming.

To form beautiful and smooth transitions between long and short hair, this method is usually used. He is very popular. As a rule, it is carried out using special thinning scissors. To make a spectacular multi-level haircut, such a solution may be optimal.

This type of haircut is a combination of common grooming techniques. This includes the use of specialized products for the care and maintenance of the attractive appearance of animal hair.

As mentioned above, the Pekingese "lion" haircut is one of the most popular and widespread. In this case, the main task of the groomer is to transform the doggie into a funny likeness of a little lion cub. In this case, it is required to leave a sufficiently thick and lush mane on the animal's head, which should be framed as accurately as possible. The rest of the hair on the pet's body needs to be shortened.

The technique for performing this popular haircut came to us from Japan. There, many dog ​​breeders literally melt from the appearance of small puppies. In order to repeat the image of a month old dog, an adult Pekingese's fur is shortened to 3 cm along the entire body length. In this case, it is customary to make the shape of the ears "soft" - oval. If everything is done correctly, as a result, the pet will look much "younger" and more touching.

Of course, you can go with your pet to the specialists who will cut him without making a single mistake. But you can do everything yourself at home. In order not to encounter errors when carrying out such a procedure, you should follow the detailed step-by-step instructions.

First, you will need to prepare all the necessary tools for grooming the dog:

• scallop;
• trimmer;
• small, curved and thinning scissors.

Having at hand all the necessary components, you can go directly to the haircut of the animal. Let's analyze the sequence of this procedure.

• The first step is to thoroughly wash your pet in warm water using shampoo. Please note that the latter must be extremely specialized. Shampoos with which a person washes his head will not work for a dog.
• To wash, your pet will need to plug the ears with cotton wool. This is done so that water does not penetrate into the auricles.
• Further, the pet is dried with a hairdryer. Do not set too high a temperature. Just a warm air flow is enough, which will not frighten the animal and will not give him unpleasant sensations.
• Then the Pekingese will need to be well combed using a special slicker. At the same stage, the formed mats are also removed.
• Now claws and excess hair that grows between the pet's fingers is being trimmed. This is only required using small scissors. It is necessary to act as carefully and carefully as possible, so as not to harm the pet.
• The next step is to trim the groin area. Usually there is very little vegetation here. It is still necessary to cut it off and it should be done with the utmost care. Don't make any sudden movements.
• Next, there is a gradual treatment of the back of the animal, its paws, side sections and chest. For carrying out these manipulations, both a machine and simple scissors are suitable.
• In the area of ​​the neck, chest and hind legs, the Pekingese give the coat the necessary neat shape. Around the head of the dog, it is better to make the coat rounded. An even contour is made on the tummy. The vegetation in this area should not be longer than 1.5 cm; it will be possible to remove excess hairs with special thinning scissors.
• Fringes in the lug area should be removed with thinning scissors.
• The final step is to trim the fur under the dog's tail in the genital and anal area. The tips should be carefully trimmed to 1 cm. The tail should be kept fairly fluffy. Everything should be done very carefully so as not to accidentally injure the dog.

Pekingese wool needs competent and regular care. If you neglect such procedures, then the pet will quickly lose its visual appeal and will look sloppy. It is required to do the following.

• It is necessary to comb the Pekingese's coat daily. This must be done using a special comb. Sharp movements are best avoided.
• The ears are also washed, especially if discharge from the auricles has been noticed.
• It is required to wipe the eyes of the animal and folds on the face. This must be done using warm water.
• Bathing a Pekingese is permissible only with the use of specialized shampoos, which are sold in many pet stores. It is advisable to select options for long-haired dogs. Get high quality branded products.
• If you are preparing your pet for an exhibition or any competition, then it is not recommended to cut it yourself, since for such reasons the requirements for a haircut will be more stringent. Without the necessary experience, you will not be able to trim your pet perfectly.

It should be borne in mind that Pekingese girls should be trimmed in such a way that a long coat remains. Boys, on the other hand, are cut shorter.

Pets should be taught to cut from an early puppy age. At first, the puppy may be intimidated by such procedures and behave strangely, so it is worth encouraging him by giving treats.

If you are grooming your Pekingese yourself at home, it is best to wear a cotton T-shirt in advance. In this way, the wool will not become electrified during clipping.

For information on how the Pekingese's haircut goes under the lion, see the next video.