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Complete list of grooming tools
Certain tools are needed to properly groom your dog. The kind of tools you need depends on the type of dog you have. Although all dogs have certain supplies and equipment that are the same, the required tools for long coated breeds varies from the tools that are required to groom smooth coated breed, wire coated, etc.
Tools for all breeds and coat types:
*A combination of medium and fine-toothed comb
*Natural bristle brush
*Appropriate sized nail trimmers-ones that are made specifically for dogs
*Small curved and/or blunt-tipped scissors - ideal for trimming feet and whiskers
*Nail file for smoothing rough nails
The following tools are optional and are mostly used for grooming show dogs:
* Ear forceps for removing ear hair
*Showerhead hose attachment for easier bathing
* Grooming table
*Terrier mitt for terriers
* Nail grinder/dremel tool for filing nail
*Thinning shears
*Non skid rubber mat for grooming and bathing
Tools for grooming smooth coats:
*Rubber curry brush
*Hound glove
*Chamois, flannel, silk, or velvet squares for polishing
*Clippers with number ten blade for sporadic neatening, depending on the breed
*Blow dryer with cool setting. This is optional but good for small breeds like Chihuahuas and Italian Greyhounds
Tools for grooming medium coats:
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*Blow dryer with cool setting
*Pin brush
*Coat rake
*Rubber curry brush
*Hound glove
*Shedding comb
Tools for grooming long coats
*Blow dryer with cool setting
*Mat splitter
*Mat comb
*Pin brush
*Clippers with different sizes of blades depending on the type of breed
*Shedding comb
*Slicker brush
*Wide-toothed comb for thickly coated breeds like Collies
*Rubber bands, ribbons, bows, barrettes, etc. for long coated dogs with topknots
*Scissors for trimming and shaping
Tools for grooming wire coats:
*Natural bristle brush
*Slicker brush
*Hound glove
*Stripping knife
*Shedding comb
*Scissors for shaping and trimming
*Combination of medium and fine-toothed comb
*Electric clippers with different blade sizes ad appropriate for the breed. This is used for shaping for keeping the anal area clean.
*Blow dryer with cool setting
Tools for grooming curly coats:
*Natural bristle brush
*Slicker brush
*Pin brush
*Coat rake
*Shedding comb
*Scissors for shaping and trimming
*Combination of medium and fine-toothed metal comb
*Electric clippers with different blade sizes as appropriate for the breed.
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