Grooming Equipment suitable for a Shih Tzu

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.

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

Price: Ł4.47 Ł5.25 Including VAT at 17.5% from http://www.hubint.com/

COMB - Untangler Comb Large Narrow back (Ref. 892)
Comb Large Narrow back Size:17.8cm with Coarse long teeth.

Price: Ł5.10 Ł5.99 Including VAT at 17.5% from http://www.hubint.com/

94201 Summerwinds Shine Onn Shampoo 160z

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 Price: Ł8.95 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
Summerwinds Shine Onn Shampoo 1 US Gallon Price: Ł29.95 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) from Petcetera http://www.runtimehost.co.uk/petcetera/acatalog/
or direct from, Yvonne Cannon yvonnecannon@esatclear.ie

94207 NEW Summerwinds Anti Static Stat-A-Way 8oz spray

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: Ł8.95 from Petcetera http://www.runtimehost.co.uk/petcetera/acatalog/
or direct from, Yvonne Cannon yvonnecannon@esatclear.ie

CONDITIONER - Vellus (Reference #Cond.Conc - 32)
32 ozs(946 ml) Vellus Conditioning Concentrate is richly concentrated. The natural ingredients in this product were chosen for their superior performance. The dilution ratio of the Vellus Conditioner makes it possible to provide the proper coat texture for all breeds. Vellus conditioner strengthens hair, helps maintain tangle free coat, furnishes shine, static control and healthy feel to the hair. Oil and lanolin free.

Price: Ł25.80 from Denbar UK http://www.denbar-uk-ltd.co.uk/denbar.htm

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.
Isinis, a good value bristle brush with a very soft cushion. Lovely for blow drying the coat.
Tail comb for top knots and straight partings.This is a "bone" comb, available from branches of "Sally's" (U.S.A.).
Untangler comb with rotating teeth. Very good for mats and won’t take out as much undercoat as a metal comb. Available in most large pet shops.
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.
Orthodontic bands for top knots and whiskers. Available from all of the breed clubs or try your dentist if you run out.