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Offline Linz13

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Feet
« on: November 17, 2009, 01:14:56 PM »
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? 

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Re: Feet
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2009, 03:14:00 PM »

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 sticky should help. ( Good luck in getting them as neat as Michele though, I've never managed it.  >:(  :lol2: )
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Re: Feet
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2009, 03:43:26 PM »
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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Re: Feet
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2009, 03:56:50 PM »
Thanks Colin!  I'll have a bash tonight I think, doubt they will look that good!
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Re: Feet
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2009, 04:11:20 PM »
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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Re: Feet
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2009, 10:29:09 PM »
Quote from: Holly2009 on November 17, 2009, 04:11:20 PM
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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Re: Feet
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2009, 10:43:23 PM »
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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Re: Feet
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2009, 10:44:59 PM »
I love Chloe's hairy feet  ph34r :005:
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Re: Feet
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2009, 10:45:45 PM »
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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Re: Feet
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2009, 10:46:15 PM »
Quote from: SkyeSue on November 17, 2009, 10:44:59 PM
I love Chloe's hairy feet  ph34r :005:

so do I  :luv: :luv:

Jack has little hobbit feet too  :luv:
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Re: Feet
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2009, 10:50:59 PM »
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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Re: Feet
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2009, 04:56:00 PM »
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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Re: Feet
« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2009, 05:40:35 PM »
Quote from: theshrew on November 18, 2009, 04:56:00 PM
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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Re: Feet
« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2009, 05:52:41 PM »
Quote from: JaspersMum on November 18, 2009, 05:40:35 PM
Quote from: theshrew on November 18, 2009, 04:56:00 PM
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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Re: Feet
« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2009, 08:09:44 PM »
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!!
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