Grooming Manual for the Dog and Cat [Paperback]

One of the responsibilities of every dog or cat owner is that of coat care. There are many and varied coat types and there is a vast difference between the time it takes to groom a Doberman and an Old English Sheepdog, a Siamese and a Persian cat. This book provides much needed guidance for groomers, breeders and owners. It will be invaluable for those taking the City and Guilds 775 Grooming exam and animal care students of all levels. Step by step grooming/clipping techniques are described for the more popular breeds of dog and cat and in each case the technique is illustrated with photographic sequences. The book also includes allied subjects such as skin care, commonly found skin parasites and basic first aid and handling.Preface.

Acknowledgements.

About the authors.

PART ONE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

1 BREED GROUPS AND COAT TYPES.

Dogs.

The breed groups.

The gundog group.

The Hound group.

The Pastoral group.

The Terrier group.

The Toy group.

The Utility group.

The Working Group.

Coat types.

Double coats.

Silky coats.

Smooth coat.

Wire coat.

Wool coat.

Cross reference system.

Cats.

Coat types.

Long coat.

Semi-long coat.

Short coat.

Curly or wavy coat.

Wire coat.

Hairless.

2 EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES.

Brushes.

Combs.

De-matting tools.

Coat Kings.

Stripping Equipment.

Clippers.

Recommended maintenance of clil£Œ