From the desk of Sharda Baker Good day and welcome everyone! This is Sharda with another Adult Cavalier King Charles Spaniel newsletter. Here we go! GROOMING YOUR CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL Since the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is shown with the coat natural, grooming the dog for show is relatively easy compared to some of the other breeds. If you have a companion dog, the grooming steps are the same, and should be completed on a regular basis to keep the coat in top shape. BRUSHING The hair should be brushed with a good quality stiff bristle brush. |
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Always brush the direction of hair growth that is slightly back and down.
For the lower regions, use the opposite hand to push the upper hair back, and then gradually allow section by section to fall, brushing into place.
The feathers on the ears and the legs are prone to matting and knotting, so a grooming comb can be used.
Always gently detangle as much as possible with the fingers before using the comb or brush. A good pet hair detangler in a misting bottle can help to remove stubborn mats. The more frequently the dog is groomed, the less concern there will be with tangles.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel love the attention of being brushed, and many learn to bring their comb or brush over to their owner for their routine grooming.
Use grooming as a time to closely examine the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and check for any abrasions, sores or tender areas either on the skin. Note any hot spots on the skin that can signify that there are allergic problems.
In addition, watch for any unusual hair loss or skin conditions as these can often easily be corrected if noted sooner rather than later.
BATHING YOUR CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL DOG
No matter how clean and neat your pooch is, at some point in time they are going to need a bath. Starting your puppy off understanding what a bath is will help deal with the issue when the dog gets older.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels can be bathed indoors in a sink or bathtub, but larger breeds may need specialized equipment or an outdoor bath.
Some dogs will take to water and bathing more than others. Check with your breeder to find out if your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a water loving dog or not.
There are some commercially available “dry bath” powders that work well for quick deodorizing and freshening of the dog’s coat. Care needs to be taken when using these powders to avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and ears.
In order to bath your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, follow these few simple steps.
After the bath Cavalier King Charles Spaniels will want to shake, which, depending on the dog’s enthusiasm, can be very messy. Immediately after the rinse remove the dog from the water and dry with fluffy towels.
Keeping your hand firmly on the back of the neck will prevent them from shaking, or will minimize the amount of shaking until you can dry them with the towel.
I hope that you learned a lot from today’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel newsletter
All the best and take care
Warmly,