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Cocker Specific Discussion => Grooming => Topic started by: Steelygirl on October 08, 2007, 12:05:21 PM

Title: Question for Michele
Post by: Steelygirl on October 08, 2007, 12:05:21 PM: Just seen the gorgeous pics of Florence, and Fred looks sooo similar, (but MUCH fuzzier....)

Wanted to ask - how do you get Florences domed head so smooth (and the rest of her for that matter!) - her coat looks like silk, whereas Fred looks like a wooly mammoth? I've been using thining scissors on Fred's top bit, but can't get the sleek look florence is sporting! (I'm guessing its not handstripping as she's still little?)

Any advice?

Steely x
Title: Re: Question for Michele
Post by: jools on October 08, 2007, 12:16:17 PM: Florence and Fred....that's the name of the clothes label at Tesco :005:

Sorry, couldn't resist.
Title: Re: Question for Michele
Post by: Steelygirl on October 08, 2007, 12:20:54 PM: :005: Can't believe i didn't notice that! I think Florence may be a little out of Fred's league, she looks like a proper lady (and he's a little ruffian)! But wow, he'd think all his Christmases had come at one if he could be her girlfriend!!! :005: Michele, Fred sends Florence cocker kisses.
Title: Re: Question for Michele
Post by: Vivienne on October 08, 2007, 03:59:05 PM: We started stripping Whistler at about 5 months the groomer has done it once more and his third strip will be on Nov 2nd. He has a little done at a time becuause he is little and she does not want to upset him. He is looking good and I love the big furry trousers he has now, but it is a slow process.

Viv
Title: Re: Question for Michele
Post by: Michele on October 08, 2007, 04:14:30 PM: Wish I could say it was my expert grooming skills ::) but sadly it's not.
Do you remember the long thread when Florence was poorly
http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=31488.0 well I found out recently from another cocker owner who has a similar experience that it is the antibiotics she had that have robbed her of her puppy coat.
So, my answer is I haven't done anything to Florence's head. :-\

http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=34678.msg474371#msg474371

Quote from: jools on October 08, 2007, 12:16:17 PM
Florence and Fred....that's the name of the clothes label at Tesco :005:

Sorry, couldn't resist.

I didn't know that :005:

Quote from: Steelygirl on October 08, 2007, 12:20:54 PM
:005: Can't believe i didn't notice that! I think Florence may be a little out of Fred's league, she looks like a proper lady (and he's a little ruffian)! But wow, he'd think all his Christmases had come at one if he could be her girlfriend!!! :005: Michele, Fred sends Florence cocker kisses.
You can tell Fred that Florence is a right hooly at times. ;) :-*
Title: Re: Question for Michele
Post by: dmulally on October 09, 2007, 04:25:58 AM: I have printed out a picture of Florence as when I find a groomer I trust, that is what I want rommel to look like! Well done!
Title: Re: Question for Michele
Post by: Trischie on October 11, 2007, 06:21:56 PM: I need a link to those pictures Michele!
Title: Re: Question for Michele
Post by: Michele on October 11, 2007, 09:25:13 PM: Quote from: Trischie on October 11, 2007, 06:21:56 PM
I need a link to those pictures Michele!

I have to reiterate I have done very little trimming on Florence, her head is naturally smooth like that.

This is the link to the pics I posted of Florence
http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=34678.msg474371#msg474371
Title: Re: Question for Michele
Post by: Trischie on October 12, 2007, 09:13:41 AM: I can see what they were all talking about now - a gorgeous dog! I just love her smooth silky head!