Pomeranian haircut for a bear cub: preparation and step-by-step scheme

In recent years, the Spitz dog breed has gained immense popularity in our country and abroad. These are very kind and cute pets that will appeal to all family members, without exception. Representatives of the breed are owners of gorgeous wool, and in this regard, the haircut becomes an integral part of the well-groomed appearance of the dog. Maintaining a long and thick coat is difficult, so this beauty requires a careful approach.

In general, haircuts are divided into 3 types. The first is a hygienic haircut, which can easily be done at home, its main purpose is to slightly shorten the coat. The second is an exhibition haircut, it is intended for dogs that will soon take part in the competition. Her main task is to create lightness and natural volume, highlighting all the advantages. The last type - model, is most often used for dwarf dogs and is characterized by significant hair removal.

Today one of the most popular varieties is a haircut for Boo (the second name is for a bear cub). Boo is the nickname of the Pomeranian, who was trimmed like a plush toy and won the hearts of millions of people. The owner of the dog after the grooming began to upload photos and videos with his pet's participation in them, and after a short time these publications were viewed by more than 100,000 people. It's safe to say: Boo has created a new trend in the world of grooming.

Let's figure out what this haircut is.The dog's head is trimmed neatly to form a ball. The ears are rounded and very pretty. The hair on the whole body is cut as short as possible. The result is a teddy bear that looks surprisingly attractive and unusual compared to its relatives.

For those who are planning to get a Pomeranian or German Spitz in the near future, it is important to know that until the age of 3 months, the dog's coat is only being formed and in no case is sheared. During this period, the puppy is tamed to the hands and combing the coat. At the age of 3.5 months, the first molt begins, after which the ears and paws can be leveled. After the second change of wool, which takes place at the age of one year, any haircuts are allowed, as long as the specialist is experienced. An important feature: in the case of a haircut, the hair will no longer grow, so usually at least 3-5 centimeters are left.

Pros of a haircut:

• no tangles;
• less wool in the house;
• unusual appearance.

Minuses:

• the pet is more sensitive to weather conditions;
• you will have to bathe and comb your dog more often;
• the dog will be prone to bites from blood-sucking insects;
• a short haircut is hazardous to health.

The coat of the Spitz breed is represented by two types of hairs. The first of these is the undercoat. It consists of long, but very soft hairs. The second is the guard hair. As a rule, these are straight and hard hairs located perpendicular to the body of the animal.

The main method of maintaining an attractive appearance of a dog is to thoroughly and regularly groom its coat. The dog needs to be brushed 3 times a week, not just during molting. Dead hairs are firmly held due to the density of the coat and do not fall out, thereby not polluting the premises. However, due to untimely disposal of them, tangles may form in some places, which will be problematic to get rid of.

Before starting a haircut, you must prepare all the necessary tools, which you will need while working:

• comb;
• crest;
• slicker;
• shampoo;
• towel;
• cotton buds;
• air conditioning;
• scissors;
• possibly a hair clipper.

The whole process includes 3 stages.

This is an integral part of pet care. The owner can carry out this procedure independently with the help of special tools. Regardless of whether the dog takes part in competitions, exhibitions or not, it must be combed at least once a week, during molting, this should be done more often - 2-3 times.

The first tool the owner will use is a massage brush. It is possible to use an ordinary human hairbrush with teeth no more than 4 centimeters. The brush will help detangle the fur. It is also often used during blow-drying.

The next device with an understandable name is a slicker. For the Spitz breed, medium-sized slickers are used with moderate hardness of the teeth without rounding at the end. This helps to comb the hairs well from root to tip. When a pet sheds, this is salvation from wool.

The last tool is the comb. It adds volume to the coat and removes excess fluff. The device is actively used in the grooming process.

You can only use specialized shampoos. The water should be not hot so as not to burn the skin of the furry pet. It is worth applying the product evenly over the entire body, including head, tail, paws. Avoid contact with eyes. But if for some reason this happened, then carefully, but at the same time thoroughly rinse them and, if necessary, contact the veterinary clinic.

Only a plus if you use an air conditioner. It makes the hairs soft and silky, after which the coat is easier to comb. Leave it on for a few minutes for best effect and rinse off with water.

After that, dry the dog with a towel, then with a hairdryer. In general, caring for a regular dog is a little different from the same process, but for a show one, as there are many different coat softeners, sprays and oils. Before the very grooming of the dog, the claws are first cut and the ears are cleaned.

Adult dogs can be trimmed at a dedicated table. It is important that the surface is non-slip. Before starting the procedure, the animal is fixed with a ring attached to the stand so that at the wrong moment the pet does not twitch, and the person does not accidentally injure him in the process.

The ears of the animal are trimmed along the contour. In order to do this with due care, it is necessary to determine the edge of the ear and pinch it with 2 fingers. Then cut off the protruding hairs and round them along the entire edge. To create a voluminous tail, first of all, you need to comb it up and lay it on the back, dividing it into 2 parts. The tail should look like a single whole - no hairs should protrude.

From the front, the wool is combed down and clipped so that it forms a semicircle in front view. At the back of the head, the hair is combed against the growth of the hair and neatly smoothed with scissors. In the area of ​​the anus, the hair is combed along the hairline and clipped. The butt should also look like a semicircle. On the paws, the hair is combed down and clipped to the same length, and the professionals in their field do not forget to remove excess hair between the toes.

If there are no professional groomers in your city or you do not want to pay big money, then you can trim your pet on your own. True, for this you need to have the necessary skills, otherwise this haircut cannot be called full-fledged. If this is your first time removing hair from an animal, you should start with the simpler varieties. However, before that, it is better to study special literature and watch training videos.

It is also important to remember that the correct haircut stimulates rapid growth and improves the condition of the coat in general, therefore, this is not only a desire to improve the appearance of the pet, but also in some cases a necessary measure.

Due to the demand for this profession, there are specialized institutions in almost all more or less large cities. The price is different for everyone, ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 thousand rubles. When choosing, you should pay attention to the experience in this area, what tools are used and what means. In order not to regret your choice, you should read the reviews in advance and ask your friends about the specialist.

Ask your master if he knows about the features of your pet's breed that need to be taken into account. In the modern world, many specialists have narrowly focused specialization. Inspect the work area where the procedure will take place. The place must be neat and clean, and all equipment must be of adequate quality.

One of the most important qualities of a groomer is the skill of finding contact with pets.The process itself is a huge stress, provided that this is the primary experience. Do not leave the animal alone, first attend and see how the dog reacts to everything that happens. Rough treatment of our smaller brothers is simply unacceptable, if you become an eyewitness of a negligent attitude, then immediately leave the salon and tell all your friends so that none of them is hurt.

Below you can see a video about the process of trimming a spitz for a bear.