Can you shave a Gordon Setter?
The long hair around the ears and foot pads should be trimmed to a manageable length to help Gordon Setters stay comfortable while they are working. Their hair can also be clipped or trimmed occasionally as necessary to help their coat grow back in its shiny, soft texture and make sure they stay tidy.
Can you cut Irish setter hair?
The optimal coat is fine-textured and the hair should be straight and curl-free, according to the AKC standard. An Irish setter can be groomed for show purposes or trimmed shorter for easier maintenance if he is a companion dog.
Do Gordon Setters need grooming?
On the main jacket, a show coat on a Gordon setter is never clipped. Everything about the dog is very natural. One piece flows into the other. Lindsey does an excellent job explaining every step of the grooming process, from trimming the feet to getting that gorgeous soft expression on that elegant face.
Are Gordon setters double coated?
The Gordon setter is a medium-large sporting dog breed from Scotland with a silky, medium-length double coat that comes in black with tan accents. There’s feathering on the ears, chest and stomach, legs, and tail.
How do professionals groom an Irish setter?
Use either a brush with natural bristles or a pin brush on the feathered parts of the coat, which need to be brushed carefully to remove tangles and to avoid damaging the coat. Comb your Irish Setter with a metal rake comb every two or three days to remove any tangles or debris in the coat.
Do Gordon setters shed a lot?
Gordon Setters shed, and their coat requires more than minimal grooming. If you do not have the time needed to properly groom them, this may not be the breed for you. Although many Gordon Setters get along well with other animals, some may be aggressive toward other dogs.
Are Gordon setters hypoallergenic?
NoGordon Setter / Hypoallergenic
How often should you bathe an Irish setter?
every three months
The general rule of thumb for dog bathing is every three months but it’s generally best to bathe dogs with silky coats more often. The coat should end up fresh smelling, light and shiny, with no loose or shedding hair. First give the dog a good brushing to remove dead hair and mats.
How do you groom an Irish setter at home?
Do Irish Setters have a double coat?
Irish Setters are about average shedders, but like most dogs with a double coat, shed more during seasonal changes like spring and fall as they blow coat.