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Having the right tools for the job will make grooming your Shih Tzu much easier.A good brush seems particularly hard to find in most pet shops.Different dogs have different coat textures so it is unlikely one shampoo or brush will suit every Shih Tzu so be prepared to experiment a little.
| A good quality pin
brush is essential. Make sure the pins are blunt and the cushion is soft.Avoid the brushes
with bobbles on the end of the pins,they will break the coat. |
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| Isinis, a good
value bristle brush with a very soft cushion. Lovely for blow drying the coat. |
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| Tail comb for top knots and straight partings.This is a "bone" comb, available from branches of "Sally's" (U.S.A.). |
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| Untangler comb with
rotating teeth. Very good for mats and wont take out as much undercoat as a metal
comb. Available in most large pet shops. |
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| Metal comb with
blunt teeth.Wide one end,narrow the other.This is a Spratts 80.Just use for feet faces and
the final finish or you will remove too much undercoat. Groomex small metal comb,ideal for faces. |
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| Orthodontic bands for top knots and whiskers. Available from all of the breed clubs or try your dentist if you run out. |
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Tried 'N' Tested
useful products tried 'n' tested
Grooming Products
If you could only have one shampoo, one conditioner, one brush, one comb and one spray, which would you choose? Here is a selection to get you started.
BRUSH
- Ultra
Soft Pin Brush (Ref. 824)Ultra Soft Pin Brush with no ball tips and ribbed back. Size-Medium. (Made in France) Please state colour Black Red Cream Royal Blue |
![]() COMB - Untangler Comb Large Narrow back (Ref. 892) Comb Large Narrow back Size:17.8cm with Coarse long teeth. |
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SHAMPOO - Summerwinds Shine
Onn Shampoo 16oz Contains optical brightners with ultra violet absorbers and whitening
agents for a bright, healthy shine on any colour coat. Contains no harsh chemicals, salts, bleaches or peroxide. Removes stains, cleans without stripping and uncovers those hidden
highlights. May dilute as high as 20:1
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SPRAY -
NEW Summerwinds
Anti Static Stat-A-Way 8oz spray
Antistatic and detangling spray Weightless formula with no alcohol and a clean, fresh scent
Price: £8.95
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