Bit of an odd question...

[Marialh]

OK, now I know this is rather a strange thing to ask, but hey, if I can't ask my fellow cocker owners I'm not sure WHO to put the question to!

Bracken has quite a long tassle of fur on his winkie (ok, sorry, but I'm trying not to get caught up by firewalls and stuff!). It's about 3 inches long and tends to spread the 'wet' a little bit to the surrounding fur. Would it be all right to cut some of the fur off - say about an inch, leaving him just 2 inches to keep his vital bits warm?

[Helen]

I don't cut it - I believe it's there for a purpose, mostly to stop infection and 'protect' that area.

If Jarv marks on a walk and smells a bit of boy wee I just use a Simple wet wipe on the offending area 

[Anita D]

Same as Livercake, except we use a cotton wool bud in warm water. 

I agree though, in many ways it does seem highly impractical!!!! 

[leisl]

This is why I have girls!   

[Nicola]

I do trim Rodaidh's a bit but I leave enough to cover it and follow the natural shape that's there, I think if you cut it flat you might get 'spraying' issues  I just take off the ends of the longest bits otherwise they can get a bit sticky

[Helen]

I do trim Rodaidh's a bit but I leave enough to cover it and follow the natural shape that's there, I think if you cut it flat you might get 'spraying' issues  I just take off the ends of the longest bits otherwise they can get a bit sticky

no way - not with your grooming history - jeeeeez he could lose his crown jewels   

[Emma xx]

Yep i just grab hold of him and give it a wipe poor boys!! He runs off all embarrassed 'cos Alfies isnt too long though yet, probably would give it a trim if it got really long. What a convo to be having just before my tea xxx

[Marialh]

LOL! Now you mention it, Bracken does get a bit of an odd expression on his face during his toweling sessions 

[Nicola]

I do trim Rodaidh's a bit but I leave enough to cover it and follow the natural shape that's there, I think if you cut it flat you might get 'spraying' issues  I just take off the ends of the longest bits otherwise they can get a bit sticky

no way - not with your grooming history - jeeeeez he could lose his crown jewels   

  he does look a bit nervous when I get the scissors out

[*Yvonne*]

When I took Ben to have his claws clipped she trimmed it for me while he was there

[bluegirl]

You're not the first to ask this question and in the past its been a good split of those who do and those who don't. So its up to you if you think you should, it'll always grow back if it was the wrong decision for your little one.

[ElaineH]

I seem to be in the minority so far as I trim Morgan's thingy  

[Frugal Mule]

I trimmed Sweep's too. He didn't have any problems afterwards and when it grew back the groomer trimmed it for him again 

[Hurtwood Dogs]

I trim Dave's and I used to trim Trev's too, I've never noticed any adverse effects from doing this and neither have ever had an infection. I've got enough nappy changing, poo runs and other grim jobs to do around here without having to shake 'n' wipe Dave's bits after he's been too..  Although actually, Normy always helps out in that dept if he's forgotten his own personal hygiene... again

[tigs71]

Mason has his long bits  trimmed at the groomers everytime he goes.  Never had any problems in that area