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Proper Grooming And The Havanese Hair Cut | | Published by: admin 2010-03-16 |
Havanese are sweet little members of the Bichon breed variety, and are loosely related to the Bichon Frise. Their toy size makes them ideal for people who live in smaller homes, and their playful spirit makes them perfect for families with children. These adorable little dogs are also quite popular for show, and the AKC has very specific guidelines as to how to give your Havanese a haircut. These specific Havanese grooming tips must be followed exactly if you want to show your Havanese in any major competitions.
A Havanese hair cut needs to be done with either a number 40 blade (in a pair of clipping shears), or a small pair of grooming scissors. Typically the only hair that should be cut is the hair around the paws; and even then, only just enough to give the paws a more circular shape. Depending on the show you are entering, you can also clip the hair around the rump area, and even the hair inside the ears.
If you are entering your dog for show, and you do decide to give your Havanese a hair cut, it is important that first and foremost, you use only a number 40 blade in your clipping shears. This will help to ensure that you do not clip the dog’s hair too closely, or run the risk of trimming too much off. The AKC only allows for a small amount of grooming when it comes to the Havanese, preferring that the dog retain as much of its natural look as possible.
The one thing that you are absolutely allowed to trim when giving your Havanese a haircut is the fur around the paws. Not too much, though, just enough to give them a rounder look. Also, you are invited to trim the hair on the rump and groin area with a small pair of trimming shears, but only as long as you adhere to length guidelines which can be found at the AKC official website.
Once you have brushed and oiled your dog, you are finally ready to give your Havanese a hair cut. If you are trimming your Havanese for show, it is important that you understand that too much grooming can actually result in your dog being disqualified. This includes giving them any cute little “extras” like topknots. These are strictly forbidden in show. The best rule of thumb for showing a Havanese is that your dog should look as natural, and ungroomed as possible, aside from a good brushing.
Giving your Havanese a hair cut doesn’t have to be a difficult process. The most important part of grooming your Havanese – whether brushing, bathing, or giving your Havanese a hair cut – is to go about it in a calm, and reserved manner. This will help to give your dog more ease about the whole process, and help them to stand still during the clipping process. As long as you can remember to stay calm, giving your Havanese a hair cut can be a relatively simple and easy process.
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