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Cocker Specific Discussion => Grooming => Topic started by: Linz13 on November 17, 2009, 01:14:56 PM
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Hairy Cocker Feet that is!
I'm trying not to clip Maddi during the winter, just brushing etc, but her feet are getting massive! With them getting wet and muddy on walks I think I should trim them. What would you recommend doing? Would using scissors to trim between the pads be enough? Or should I take some of the top too?
Linz x
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You only need to cut level across the pads, the hair inbetween is best left to protect the thin skin there. I'd trim the rest of the paws too, THIS (http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=3223.0) sticky should help. ( Good luck in getting them as neat as Michele though, I've never managed it. >:( :lol2: )
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Arrgghh have read this thread so many times and still I am left with a couple of hobbits, i try and try and they never come out right.Anyone know a good groomer in the moray area as I think I may have to admit defeat ::) :'( ::)
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Thanks Colin! I'll have a bash tonight I think, doubt they will look that good!
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I shouldnt of read this thread..Linz this is all your fault :P...Ive just trimmed Holly's for the first time in her short 21 week life ph34r :005: ph34r ok for a first attempt!!! pah!!!
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I shouldnt of read this thread..Linz this is all your fault :P...Ive just trimmed Holly's for the first time in her short 21 week life ph34r :005: ph34r ok for a first attempt!!! pah!!!
Sorry Holly ph34r Maddi got a reprieve tonight, we got visitors >:D
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Don't forget also that many cockers get solid lumps between their pads if they have very hairy feet and do a lot of walking or running on earth or sand. When I was grooming, I used to get many cockers with these large knotty clumps because owners used to check between the toes, but not underneath the foot, between the pads.
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I love Chloe's hairy feet ph34r :005:
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Thanks for that Williamsmum, a full trim and foot check is on the cards for tomorrow, just don't tell Maddi!
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I love Chloe's hairy feet ph34r :005:
so do I :luv: :luv:
Jack has little hobbit feet too :luv:
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Di the groomer combs the fur on the feet upwards and trims on top. When Rufus comes home he has normal dog feet, all smooth and neat.Not long before the hobbit feet return. The breed description I read somewhere said the feet are "cat like". We always laugh at this as cats are dainty with neat pawsall the time, not just every 12 weeks after going to Di's.
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Cockers dont have feet. They have mop's :005:
Im not so sure what to do with Missy. I want her feet and legs shorter because she gets so wet but dont want to much off her body i dont want her to get cold. Do you think this would look silly ?
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I want her feet and legs shorter because she gets so wet but dont want to much off her body i dont want her to get cold. Do you think this would look silly ?
Sorry - I just had this image that she would come back from a grooming session looking like a Dachshund :005: Then I decided you meant length of COAT no limb ph34r Off to hide now....
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I want her feet and legs shorter because she gets so wet but dont want to much off her body i dont want her to get cold. Do you think this would look silly ?
Sorry - I just had this image that she would come back from a grooming session looking like a Dachshund :005: Then I decided you meant length of COAT no limb ph34r Off to hide now....
:rofl1: :rofl1:
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I can identify with the Hobbit/ mop feet. We took the plunge and Penny (6 1/2) months had her first tidyup yesterday. I can't do a link, but if you search "penny's first trim" you'll see before and after photos. I was pleased because the groomer tidied them but they weren't taken back to the bone which I was dreading. Good luck!!