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Cocker Specific Discussion => Grooming => Topic started by: 1sttimecockermum on September 30, 2008, 04:56:44 PM

Title: How often should a show type cocker be groomed/clipped ?
Post by: 1sttimecockermum on September 30, 2008, 04:56:44 PM

Have just collected my boy Dennis from the groomers, he looks soooo grown up, all clippered and trimmed  :luv:The groomer recommended we come every 5-6 weeks to keep him tidy but at £30 a visit, it seems quite expensive, Am I being tight ? :D Think I may have to learn how to do him myself -  although I wouldn't know where to start  ph34r

Title: Re: How often should a show type cocker be groomed/clipped ?
Post by: EmmaA on September 30, 2008, 06:00:19 PM

Eric goes every 10 weeks. He is usually a right fluffy butt by then but if you groom them everyday I don't think it does any harm.

Title: Re: How often should a show type cocker be groomed/clipped ?
Post by: JaspersMum on September 30, 2008, 11:12:56 PM

Worth learning to do yourself  ;) With three here, the cost of buying clippers soon paid for itself.

Title: Re: How often should a show type cocker be groomed/clipped ?
Post by: vikki.k on October 01, 2008, 02:36:30 AM

Baja has been done 3 times in a year, although we do get him quite short for the summer.

We just go by sight as to when he needs to be booked in, no real need to book him in until you think he needs a tidy up in my opinion :blink:

Title: Re: How often should a show type cocker be groomed/clipped ?
Post by: KellyS on October 01, 2008, 08:40:55 AM

Depends on the coat, usually between 8-12 weeks.

Title: Re: How often should a show type cocker be groomed/clipped ?
Post by: speedyjaney on October 01, 2008, 12:25:08 PM

Jessie goes every 6 weeks ...it keeps on top her coat as she has a wooly texture (she has been spayed) which is awfulto try and groom once long and knotty

janey

Title: Re: How often should a show type cocker be groomed/clipped ?
Post by: louisedi on October 01, 2008, 09:40:16 PM

My show dogs are groomed at least once awk to keep on top of things, so I dont have too send hours on them the day before a show- id try to get someone to help you & show you what to do. Im sure col will help you with tips


Louise Harbethol gang

Title: Re: How often should a show type cocker be groomed/clipped ?
Post by: 1sttimecockermum on October 02, 2008, 09:38:25 AM

I do brush him every day to keep the matts etc away, I guess I meant more the clipping side of things - the groomer wanted me to re-book then and there but I think I'll see how quickly he grows back and then decide when to book in  ;)

Title: Re: How often should a show type cocker be groomed/clipped ?
Post by: SimonandMandy on October 02, 2008, 09:40:18 AM

Our groomer has said on average about 10 -12 weeks but to go by how they look, some need more frequent than others etc

Title: Re: How often should a show type cocker be groomed/clipped ?
Post by: Michele on October 02, 2008, 09:41:29 AM

Most of the dogs I trim are around every 8 weeks, some owners prefer them done sooner and some leave it longer to about 10-12 weeks but that usually means a greater job for the dog and me. >:(

Title: Re: How often should a show type cocker be groomed/clipped ?
Post by: tillyson on October 02, 2008, 10:14:10 AM

we have Tilly done every 9/10 wks, and brushed daily to keep on top of things :D