Hello, I hope someone can help me My 7 month old Airedale is really needing a full strip but, due to other obligations, I cannot do it at this time. Is it OK for me clip her for now and do the strip when I am able (in about 6-8 weeks)? Will I damage her coat by using the clippers? I am asking because I have a dim memory of someone saying that it is a problem. Poor girl is suffering from the heat already (we have a mini heatwave here in Bulgaria at the moment with temps in the mid 70's already!), so I need to make her more comfy soon Huge thanks in advance xx
Hi, there is a good chance that clipping the coat will make it difficult to strip in the future, as clipping can damage wire coats. You need to decide on one method or the other. If you want to strip it, could you not just give her a going over with a coat king for now?
If you clip now you might find you always have to and the coat may go back softer. Personally I wouldn't.
Thanks Loki's Mum I don't have a Coat King, would a Furminator do the same kind of job? I had been thinking of getting a Coat King, but would have to get it from the UK as they haven't heard of them here in Bulgaria If I got one when I was over, what one would you recommend? (coming back to the UK is the reason I cannot give her a proper strip right now ) I am coming to the UK in 2 weeks to visit family and friends, have a check-up at the hospital and deliver 2 puppies to their new homes (not from the Airedale! ).
You'd probably find a furminator won't work well on an Airedale's coat. I don't know which coat king I've got because it was second hand, but it's quite coarse.
