Hand Stripping
Hand stripping is the technique wire-coated breeds need — Fox Terrier, Schnauzer, Airedale Terrier, Welsh Terrier and other breeds with a hard, broken coat. Pulling the dead hair by hand, following its natural growth cycle, keeps the coat's texture, colour and protective structure — something clipping can never do.
Care considered down to the last detail
- Assessment of coat type and growth stage
- Hand stripping of dead hair, by breed standard
- Definition of texture and natural coat colour
- Care of ears, eyes and paw pads
- Nail trimming and a finishing touch
Does it hurt the dog?
No. Done with the right technique and rhythm, hand stripping only removes hair that is already in its resting or dead phase. Most dogs settle into it quickly.
Which breeds need it?
Wire and broken-coated breeds — Fox Terrier, Schnauzer, Airedale Terrier, Welsh Terrier and similar — whose standard calls for a hand-stripped coat, not a clipped one.
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