Stylish and fashionable haircut for Pekingese (photo)

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

The owner of the dog is always pleased when his pet is paid attention. It is especially flattering if others emphasize the well-groomed and he althy appearance of a four-legged friend. That is why the services of groomers (dog hairdressers) are so popular. However, at home, a Pekingese haircut is also possible.

Features of the breed

Pekingese got a luxurious mane from nature. Breeders-breeders have developed this fluffiness. Pekingese haircut does not have a single standard. Groomers at their discretion create a new image for the animal, emphasizing its dignity.

Dogs have unique coats. It consists of a soft undercoat and thick long outer hair.

Should I get a haircut?

According to some Pekingese owners, they do not want to cut their pets so that they do not lose their uniqueness. Arguments that dogs are hot in the summer do not work. Since wool creates a special microclimate and the pet's body does not overheat. However, long hairmust be constantly monitored. It is important to comb it regularly with special brushes. It constantly crumbles, covering carpets, furniture, clothes.

Only unshorn dogs are accepted for participation in exhibitions. But you can still bring beauty. Only a light haircut of the Pekingese is done in the form of trimming the edging.

For those who do not plan to show their pet at exhibitions and do not have enough time for animal hygiene, it is better to shorten his coat. Groomers can create a stylish look for your pet.

Types of haircuts

You can cut a dog from childhood. The puppy must be over three months old. The first time is better to entrust everything to a professional. Then you can repeat the haircut that you like best.

Popular types of Pekingese dog haircuts:

• Standard. Long hair is shortened with scissors. The hair is trimmed on the "panties", belly, sides, elbows of the pet. At the request of the owner, the hair on the neck, ears, and tail is shortened. Most hair is removed between the fingers, in the groin area.
• Under the lion. Wool is left long in the head, neck, shoulder girdle of the pet. From the sides, hind legs, it is sheared with a special machine, leaving a cover one and a half to two centimeters long. The tail can be left moderately fluffy to mimic a lion. It is impossible to achieve a perfect result without experience. It will take a lot of practice.
• Under the puppy. Hair is evenly removed on the back, abdomen, sides. Ears and paws are not touched or cut so that the hairon these parts of the body remained longer than on the sides. Scissors shape the shape of the muzzle and tail.

Haircuts make animals neater. Many owners note that the problem with wool is reduced at home. In addition, it does not get dirty in bad weather.

Grooming at home

Pekingese haircut can be done at home. But the owner must have certain skills. The advantage of carrying out the procedure on your own is that it will significantly save the family budget, since groomers usually charge 2,000 rubles for work. Also, the owner does not have to worry about the behavior of his pet. If he shows aggression, you will have to pay extra to the salon workers.

Tool selection

Experts recommend using only scissors and a comb when cutting. But some of their types cannot be made with scissors alone. Yes, and it will take much more time.

List of Pekingese grooming tools:

• sharp big scissors;
• small scissors to cut hair between fingers;
• curved to cut the chest and hips without disturbing the pet's roundness in these places;
• thinning - to straighten the hair;
• scallop;
• claw cutter.

In some cases, you can not do without a Pekingese clipper. But it should be expensive and from a reliable manufacturer. Then there will be less problems with irritation of the pet's skin and the appearance of bald patches. So it's not worth itlook towards Chinese inexpensive models, the knives of which will quickly become unusable. The machine should be silent, not overheat, not vibrate much.

Preparing the dog

To make the Pekingese haircut faster, you should prepare the dog. It needs to be washed. So excess fat, dirt, sand will be removed from the wool. If there are mats, they must be removed. Do not additionally brush your dog before bathing. At home, the pet can be washed in the sink, in the bath, in the basin.

Then it is dried under a hair dryer. There should be no excess moisture left in the wool. Ears should be dried with a towel. With the help of a slicker brush and a jet of warm air, the wool is put in order. The animal is ready for the procedure.

Paw care

Haircut can be combined with the processing of paws. To do this, scissors remove long hair between the pads. Special knives are used on machines. Long claws are removed with a nail cutter. Everything is done carefully so as not to injure the animal.

You can also clean the inside of the ear using a cotton cloth soaked in a special lotion or saline solution. Pekingese after a haircut will not only look neat, but also feel much better.

Main steps of the process

Each groomer decides how to groom a Pekingese. Photos and videos will allow owners who are unfamiliar with such a procedure to better understand the process.

There is an approximate procedure. They include the following steps:

• The hair is removed from the inguinal zone. It doesn't take muchtime, as it is rare in this area.
• Evenly cut hair from the entire body of the animal. With the help of scissors or a machine, the area of the back, sides, chest, paws is processed.
• The lower part of the paws is processed with sharp scissors. Hair needs to be tousled and cut off everything superfluous. You should not skip the place under the "elbow". It is better to start with the hind legs. Finish processing with thinning scissors. Then the paws will look neater.
• The rounded scissors should be used to shape the thighs of the hind legs, often referred to as "pants". Excess fluffiness can be removed by thinning.
• The chest is also shaped with rounded scissors. It is important to draw a neat contour along the entire line of the abdomen.
• The ears are processed with thinning scissors to remove the fringe. If you use a regular tool, the work will seem sloppy. The option looks stylish when the hair on the tips of the ears is removed, and at their base it is left longer.
• The neck is processed with a rounded tool so that the transition from the head is smooth.
• The tail is often left untouched, trimming the tips. But under the tail, you should cut off everything superfluous.

A well-executed haircut will be appreciated not only by others, but also by the dog. Owners notice that their pets become more cheerful and active after getting rid of lush hair. Yes, and walking with such a stylish dog is a pleasure. Moreover, the new wool will still grow back.

How often to cut?

The owner himself candecide when to do the next haircut. Dog hair usually grows the same way hair grows on a human head. On average, it lengthens by one to two centimeters per month. Some Pekingese owners claim that it grows faster on the muzzle. If the general appearance of the animal is neat and there is no need to lead to the groomer, you can make a tail between the ears. Then the hair will not get into the eyes of the dog.

Usually the owners cut their pets for the summer. Then the animal suffers less from heat and its body is less likely to get dirty from dust and dirt. In winter, the pet even needs wool so as not to freeze, and a walking jacket will protect it from dirt.