Alice White
#10 After pinching, the skin of the dog is lubricated with a nourishing cream to relieve irritation and leave the animal alone.
By the way, after trimming, many owners wrap the Airedale in overalls before going for a walk so that the pet does not catch a cold. There is no particular need for this if the dog is active and runs a lot on the walk. But in the case of less energetic individuals who love to sit and stand at the feet of the master, clothes can come in handy. To stimulate the growth of a new dog in a trimmed Airedale, it must be regularly brushed. It is useful from time to time to comb out tufts of dead undercoat: this way the growing hair will lie smoother and denser to the dog's body.
#11 Exhibition haircut – the procedure is more complex and serious
Its purpose is to emphasize breed characteristics and mask minor physical defects. The process takes place in stages since in the ring the animal must demonstrate an already grown dog. 2-2.5 months before the exhibition, the Airedale is completely plucked, bypassing the area of the legs, chest, beard, and mustache. Two weeks before the event, the dog's head, the area under the tail, throat, and shoulders are trimmed, along the way leveling the transitions between areas with different hair lengths
#12 The most difficult stage is giving the animal a sophisticated look a couple of days before the show.
Usually, on the eve of the event, minor flaws are eliminated for which there was no time before. In particular, the mustache and beard are cultivated to make the Airedale's profile rectangular, the hairs on the cheekbones are plucked, the area around the mouth is processed, and the hair on the forehead is shortened. In addition, individual owners dye their wards' fur on the saddlecloth and other parts of the body to give it a richer tone. In general, exhibition trimming is a professional level, which is not necessary to strive for. It is much wiser to find a good groomer and entrust the job to him.
