The Border Collie's black and white lines and beautiful long coat are one of the reasons why many dog owners love it. But with these conditions, the owner must also take care of it carefully.

bordersheepdogThe first is a double layer of fur of moderate length. The puppy's fur will become the undercoat of the adult dog, and the outer coat will grow as the puppy grows. In the spring, when they change out their winter undercoat, border collies have a big shedding behavior. Female dogs who have not had their ovaries also shed their hair, both when they are in heat and when they are weaning their puppies.

The Border Collie should be well groomed at least three times a week. This is very important for several reasons: First of all it is a good opportunity to get close to your dog and to be able to check them for lice, flea infestations, lumps, ear infections, damage to pads etc. things of concern. You should have the following inspection or care equipment: puppy bristles, regular bristles, brushes with needles and bristles, combs for long hair, cutters or knives for knotted hair (use with care), high quality nail clippers, hemostatic powder or gel, high-quality dog bath or shampoo, conditioner, etc. (do not use human products), dog toothbrushes and toothpaste (do not use human products).

Starting with a puppy, only use a soft brush, and gently brush until the hair grows, otherwise you will hurt the puppy's skin and make them uncomfortable, which is It will also cause many problems in the future. When you're grooming your puppy, you're going to give him lots of compliments or praise, and you want him to find it a pleasure. Brush all parts of the puppy's body thoroughly, paying special attention to the hair behind the ears, under the front legs, and on the tail, which are prone to knots. Trim your puppy's toes (the pink ones that grow out) once a week to help your dog's paws grow tight and dense. If you keep the toenails long, the dog's paws will separate. After the puppy is one year old, depending on the length of its toenails, it may be trimmed every two weeks. Both puppies and large dogs should not have more than two baths in a month, even when they are very dirty. Their fur can be very dry if bathed too much.

For adult dogs, first use a puppy brush to brush the hair behind the ears, the hair under the front legs and the hair inside. Those are very tender parts, so the puppy's hair The brush is softer and gentler. Next, start with the head and brush over the entire dog with a regular brush, which will help remove broken hairs (which can cause knots). It is best to collect these broken hairs in a plastic bag. Make sure you hit the hind legs (these are especially prone to knots) and the tail (some dogs have particularly fluffy tails), then use the comb to gently brush again. ?

If you notice a rough spot, use one hand to hold the hair in that area and the other to smooth it out with a comb. It's best to grab a little less hair at a time and brush it several times. If there is a large area of knots, you can use a knotted hair cutter or knife, align the pointed side of the knotted part, and cut it off. Be very careful when doing these things, as you can easily injure your dog and yourself. If the knot is very distressing, it is best to take him to see professional nursing personnel. Finally, brush dog with a brush with a needle and bristles. Use the bristle side to comb the edge shepherd's face and body, then use the bristle side to comb the tail and buttocks.

Next you should trim your dog's nails, brush his teeth and check his ears for any signs of inflammation or unpleasant odors, which are all signs of a veterinarian visit. Remember to groom your dog thoroughly before bathing. Once the knot gets wet it gets so tight that it's almost impossible to get it apart and just cut it off. Hair knots can be very painful for dogs, especially when they become tight.

Bathing the dog in a tub or shower (I personally prefer a shower. Dogs don't like to stand in dirty water and dogs love a hydromassage). Dogs, like humans, don't like bathing in cold water. Besides, the dog will be washed more cleanly with warm water. Of course, the water temperature should be about room temperature or only slightly warmer. If the dog is shivering while washing, the water temperature is too cold, and if it panting it means the water temperature is too hot (remember, dogs get hot easily so watch these carefully). With a special shampoo, you can first add water to the basin to dilute it, and then use a towel or sponge to bathe the dog. Remember to protect your dog's ears when you flush them. And use a towel dampened with water to wash the dog's face (around the eyes, nose and mouth). I always soap the dog twice and rinse it twice (you'd be surprised how much dirt is left on the second wash).

Follow with conditioner (if desired) and rinse thoroughly. Otherwise, there will be a layer of mucous membrane on the dog's fur that will easily get dirty. You can dry the dog with a towel or blow dry with a low-temperature blow dryer. Don't let the dog go outside until it's completely dry (nothing gets dusty like wet fur). Brush again when the dog is dry. Remember to let it go outside to clean up its stomach before giving it a bath. Of course, the bath should also be done before feeding the dog. Also use a lot of rewards in the shower. Remember your dog's coat health comes from within (i.e. proper nutrition), this is to keep his coat shiny and gorgeous from the inside out. ?

If he has malnutrition or health problems, don't give the border shepherd too many baths, it will make his fur look a little brighter. If the dog's nutrition is correct, but the coat looks a little dull or dry, you'll suspect a bug or thyroid problem in the coat, and you'll need to take him to the doctor.