Haircut, grooming Spitz

The Pomeranian requires careful grooming due to its length, texture and thick undercoat. All this can create great difficulties for the owner. To create a beautiful, neat look, you should trim your pet's hair. This can be done in different ways. An experienced groomer will advise you on the best option for cutting your Spitz after examining the condition of the fur.

Features of the coat

Pomeranians resemble small teddy bears with round eyes and a gorgeous mane. Thanks to the thick and soft undercoat and coarse long guard hairs, a spectacular appearance is achieved. The roundness of the shape is given by the frequent hairline, which is located perpendicular to the skin.

Grooming allows the dog to remain plush. Regular hairdressing procedures include not only shortening the fur, but also combing at least once a week. More frequent trimmings can cause hair to fall out of the undercoat and create unsightly bald patches. Most tangles form in the area of ​​the ears, crotches, and armpits, so these parts of the body need to be combed especially carefully.

Grooming a Spitz allows you to give your fur coat a beautiful, neat shape. The manipulation should be carried out no more than once every 2-3 months. The hairdressing service will make the dog's exterior original, and the coat will be even, smooth, shiny and well-groomed.

Pet shedding

The pet begins to shed at the age of 3-4 months. During this period, the appearance of the fur changes greatly, and puppy fluff gradually becomes permanent. Before the age of two, the amount of hair on the animal’s body becomes larger; by the age of three, the thick fur coat becomes fully formed. The furry friend stops growing and stops shedding. From now on, it's time to take him to the dog hairdresser or get a Pomeranian haircut at home.

Formed individuals molt twice a year. Hair loss is associated with the change of seasons, so it occurs in spring and autumn. During the shedding process, dogs lose their undercoat and outer coat. This happens very slowly, so there are no scraps of fur scattered around the house. However, you need to remove fallen hairs 2-3 times a week during shedding by combing. After a haircut, the animal almost never sheds.

Is it worth it?

When a person decides to get a certain breed of dog, he must be sure to familiarize himself with the rules of caring for it.

What you need to know about Spitz dogs? They need constant brushing, they need to cut off excess hair in certain places from time to time so that the dog continues to look well-groomed. Moreover, if you are going to participate in exhibitions with your dog, then grooming will require even more effort.

Pros of cutting your hair

• No tangles are formed;
• the wool stops matting;
• prevention of excessive shedding;
• fracture of the guard hair and its loss.

Attention! Shaved hair on Spitz dogs may not grow back! When cutting, leave your hair 3-4 cm long.

Minuses

Before deciding on a short haircut or an interesting hairstyle, study what you can expose your dog to:

1. Your pet will be exposed to the sun, wind, cold and other weather conditions. And the fur that you shave saves him from both heat and cold.
2. Short hair will quickly become unusable. You will have to bathe your dog very often. Compare, a Spitz with natural, uncut hair is bathed once every month and a half.
3. It is possible that the dog will get heatstroke or even burn while in the sun. Therefore, prepare a place in the shade for your pet and provide cold, clean water.
4. Brushing your dog daily. Long hair needs to be brushed a couple of times a week.
5. Constant cleaning of wool at home. Since there are no long guard hairs on the body that trap the fallen undercoat.
6. Mosquitoes, midges and others will constantly attack the animal. The most unpleasant moment is a possible allergic reaction.
7. The outcome of any short haircut is mechanical alopecia. Hair loss in a dog, after which it may never get its guard hairs back.

When should you trim your pet?

When purchasing a representative of the Pomeranian breed, you need to understand that he will require careful care. Bathing, fur trimming, and combing are carried out not only for exhibitions and shows, but also for personal hygiene. Haircuts for Spitz dogs help prevent:

• formation of tangles;
• tangling of fur;
• severe shedding;
• breakage, loss of spine;
• bald areas.

A beautiful fur coat is not only a decoration for a dog. It also performs a protective function: it protects against heat or cold. Therefore, cutting your pet almost bald will not help relieve your pet from the heat of the sun. Moreover, exposure of the skin leads to burns and heat stroke. A coat that is too short cannot grow back quickly, so experienced groomers leave 3-4 cm in length.

Some useful tips

1. If you are preparing your pet for an exhibition, it is better to contact a groomer - this is the name of an animal hairdresser.
2. For haircuts at home, you need two types of scissors: thinning scissors for cutting hair that is too long and scissors with blunt ends, designed to remove excess hair on the ears, paws, and near the anus. This haircut should be done regularly, then the pet will always have a neat appearance.
3. You will need two types of metal combs - with frequent and rare teeth, as well as a massage brush with long metal teeth.
4. During the hot summer, some owners cut their pets' hair too short. One of the popular haircuts is considered to be the “puppy” version - the pet is cut evenly, with a fur length of one and a half to two centimeters. But professionals do not advise cutting your hair so short.
5. It should be borne in mind that wool protects the dog not only from cold, but also from overheating. After a haircut, it takes a long time to grow back, and the dog’s color may change.
6. Recently, the Boo haircut has been popular, after which the Spitz resembles a teddy bear, but for dogs it is not useful, but harmful. The guard hairs that hold the undercoat are trimmed. After growth, the fur will have tangles. A sharp shortening of the coat leads to a loss of thermal insulation, making the Spitz defenseless against cold, heat and moisture. Dirt sticks to the undercoat. It takes a long time to restore the fur, sometimes up to two years.

To summarize, I would like to say: you need to trim your Pomeranian Spitz, but do not overdo it. It is enough to remove all excess and unnecessary hair that interferes with the functioning of the dog and makes its silhouette unaesthetic.

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Preparing the dog for the procedure

It is especially important to prepare your pet if you are going to the salon for the first time. The same applies to the first haircut within the walls of his own home - the dog may become nervous due to the abundance of unfamiliar tools.

For everything to go well, by the time of the haircut the baby should know what bathing and blow-drying are. People are accustomed to water procedures from childhood.

It is ideal if the dog already knows the master - for example, you went to him for a nail trim. If not, you can bring the dog to the salon, introduce it to the groomer and take it away, after giving it a treat - this will cement a positive attitude towards the salon.

At home, before the procedure, you need to bathe the Pomeranian and praise him. Let your dog sniff the laid out tools - let him understand that they do not pose a danger.

Types of Spitz haircuts

The hairdressing procedure can be carried out at home or in specialized salons. The main thing is not to forget to comb and bathe the animal before the process.

Classic haircut

This option is used for exhibition representatives. The dog must be cut in such a way that all the advantages of the breed are emphasized, and the shortcomings are invisible.

The ears are given a rounded shape at the tips using scissors. You can use regular or thinning tools. The hair inside the ear also needs to be cut out. The dog should have round, cat-like paws. Excess vegetation is removed around the fingers and between the pads.

At the end, careful thinning is carried out along the entire contour of the body. The collar is given a spherical shape. The area around the tail is also trimmed.

Art Nouveau style

This option is not very different from the classic type. This is an ideal option for those owners who want to minimize the hassle of maintenance. Modernism will allow you to fully preserve the features of the dog’s breed exterior.

The distinctive features of Art Nouveau are a stronger shortening along the contour of the silhouette. As a result, the animal acquires a cute and completely plush appearance. Correctly performed manipulation does not harm the structure of the spine.

Haircut like Boo, or like a bear cub

With a bear haircut, the pet looks like a very cute plush toy. This is currently the most popular hairstyle for small dogs. The trendsetter was a Pomeranian named Boo. This dog became famous on the Internet and gained popularity all over the world.

The disadvantage of this exterior is the effect of pruning on the original exterior and length of the cover. Therefore, it is recommended to think carefully first and consult with an experienced groomer. The specialist will determine the condition of the coat, tell you about the characteristics of the breed and tell you how to trim your Spitz without harming its coat.

Grooming like a lion

This option is also very common among owners of decorative breeds. I remove the hair with a clipper all over the body up to the area of ​​the shoulder blades. This is where the mane collar begins, which is only shortened a little. The thighs are shaved to the hocks, and the forelimbs to the pasterns. The belly is completely shaved.

A round brush is left at the tip of the tail for a third of the length. The tip is shaped into a ball using scissors. It is important for the owner to remember the same precautions when choosing this hairstyle as in the previous case.

Hygienic haircut

This option is suitable for those who want to keep the appearance of the orange as close as possible to what nature gave, and at the same time avoid problems with care. The dogs' fur is carefully trimmed on their ears, paws and near the anus, ensuring a clean and tidy appearance.

This type of grooming is very simple, so most owners perform it at home with a minimal set of tools.

Differences for boys and girls

There are no strict differences based on gender. However, bitches are almost never cut like a lion or like a bear cub - they are more suitable for hairstyles that are close to their natural look.

For exhibitions, both females and males are cut in the traditional (classical) style. In this case, you can emphasize individuality with jewelry, clothes and a leash. For boys, choose accessories in a restrained style, and for girls, brighter things. Sometimes females get a colored manicure.

Haircut features

If you don’t cut your dog’s hair, then very soon his coat will become tangled. In addition, dirt easily sticks to long fur.

If your pet participates in exhibitions, its haircut should be minimal. To emphasize the natural beauty of the Spitz coat, the length is removed only on the paws, ears and groin. If exhibitions are not planned, you can choose any haircut option. In addition, short hair will make the dog easier to groom.

Until the puppy is 3 months old, its coat is not yet formed. Therefore, before this age, you need to accustom your dog to the combing procedure. Photos of Pomeranian Spitz haircuts allow you to choose any hairstyle option for your pet.

The peculiarity of the breed is that a very short haircut can interfere with hair growth. If a Spitz is cut shorter than 3 centimeters, its coat may not grow back. This aspect must be taken into account when choosing haircuts.

Grooming a Spitz at home

The best option for furry couch potatoes is simple, model or hygienic pruning. It can be done independently, without visiting a salon. Pros - you will save your pet’s money, time and nerves, especially if he does not like to visit salons.

Tools needed

To work, you need to prepare regular and thinning scissors with rounded ends, a comb with long teeth, a massage brush and a grooming machine. In addition, it is necessary to use a low, stable table with a non-slip surface. All tools must be clean and sufficiently sharp.

It is advisable for the dog to become familiar with the tools in advance - to sniff them and understand that they do not pose a danger.

Stages of work

With proper skill, the process goes quickly, and both the dog and its owner enjoy it. The stages of manipulation are as follows:

1. Before starting the procedure, the dog is thoroughly combed, starting from the paws, washed and dried with a hairdryer at low temperature.
2. Next, the pads, fingers, and then the space between them are treated. This is done using thin scissors. The resulting tangles and dirt are removed. In order to create the effect of a cat's paw, the fur is removed along the entire contour of the paw.
3. After shortening the fur on the paws, they proceed to forming “pants” using a machine. They do this from top to bottom, strictly along the hair growth lines. At the base of the ponytail, the hairs are shortened with scissors in the direction of growth.
4. Then the anus and genital area are put in order.
5. The abdominal area is carefully processed with a machine, leaving at least 3-4 cm of length.
6. The tail must be processed extremely carefully so as not to spoil its exterior. If you have no experience in the procedure, then you just need to trim your hair with scissors.
7. Next comes the treatment of the ears. They are cut especially carefully so as not to damage the dog’s delicate skin. First, the regrown hairs at the tips are shortened, then the ears are given a rounded shape. After that, small tweezers are used to pull the grown hairs on the inside of the shell. This is a very delicate process and requires special skill and dexterity.
8. The back and sides are processed first with ordinary scissors, and then with thinning scissors. The owner's movements follow the contours of the dog. The back of the back is especially carefully processed so that nothing can prevent the tail from bending into a free position.
9. After creating the pet's hairstyle, comb it according to hair growth, and then in the opposite direction. The remaining particles are blown off with a hairdryer.

After you have managed to trim your Spitz at home, you need to thank both the master (that is, yourself) and the handsome little guy. He deserved praise and treats.

Grooming of Pomeranian and German Spitz. Types and types of spitz haircuts.

Regular hygienic grooming of the Spitz, or “hygienic, home haircut”:

• Trim or file your dog's nails every 2-4 weeks to maintain a healthy foot structure.
• Clean your ears with a special composition every 2-4 weeks
• Brush your dog 2 times a week and daily during the shedding period, after bathing, using a long-toothed metal comb and a slicker brush.
• Remove tangles with a comb and a gentle tangle cutter
• Bathe your Pomeranian at least once every 2 months, using a good specialized shampoo for voluminous coat and conditioner.
• After bathing, thoroughly pat the dog dry with a terry towel and dry it, blow the fur with a powerful hair dryer while combing it from the roots with a slicker brush. Next, comb the dog with a long-toothed comb, the teeth of which should eventually pass freely through the coat without getting stuck.
• Trim excess hair on paw pads and along the contour
• Trim, if necessary, excess hair around the intimate areas. Just do it lightly and carefully so as not to cause irritation.

Spitz grooming price

A hygienic complex (hygienic haircut\hygienic grooming) with combing or “express shedding” for a Spitz in Mishka’s pet salon costs 1300 rubles, edging the shape of ears and paws is a gift!

Spitz model haircut: “like a bear or a bear cub - teddy or boo”, “like a fox or lion cub”, classic, exhibition.

There are not so many common types of Spitz haircuts. For ease of selection, models are numbered. We will tell you about each type of haircut.

All model or pet/salon haircuts of a Spitz are conditionally divided into 4 groups: >Very short haircuts of a Spitz - No. 3 - “like a Boo Bear”, or “Teddy Bear”, when the hair is cut very short, equally all over the body and on the head. It would be correct to cut the dog with scissors, but this is long and difficult, so some hairdressers cut the dog with a clipper, which disrupts the structure of the coat. This haircut can have unpleasant consequences. The short, hairless undercoat can mat quickly and severely if not brushed regularly. A very short clipper cut on a Spitz can cause hair loss in the dog, or alopecia. But about this in our article. >Short haircut for a Spitz - No. 4, “like a fox cub” or “lion cub”. The body is cut short, except for the mane, which remains the original length >Traditional, or classic, type of Spitz haircut - No. 1. The outline of the silhouette of the Spitz's coat is preserved, but shortened to varying degrees, according to your desire. The silhouette of the mane should be preserved like a “pigeon chest” in profile and “hearts” in the full face, “pants” on legs and a lush tail in the form of a “palm tree”, reaching in length to the occipital protuberance of the dog. >Spitz show haircut - No. 2. This is a minimal, invisible contour haircut. It is needed only to hide the dog’s shortcomings and emphasize its advantages. The basis for show grooming of a Spitz is preparation of the coat, gentle combing and hygienic cutting.

How much does a Pomeranian haircut cost? Spitz haircut price.

The cost of cutting a Spitz at Mishka's pet salon = from 2100 rubles excluding discounts and promotions. The price depends on the size of the pet and additional services, for example, removal of mats. The grooming package for a Spitz includes: trimming and filing of nails, cleaning of ears and glands, spa treatments with bathing, drying and combing of hair (express shedding), haircut/edging of the breed at your request. Tangle removal is not included in the price of the service!

Spitz haircut in photos and videos

Below, the gallery shows photos of a Spitz before and after a haircut, grooming of Spitz puppies - some of the work of our groomers.
In the video lessons on grooming a Spitz, you will see how our master groomers work, how the whole process goes from drying, express shedding and trimming nails to haircut.

Perhaps this will help you decide on the type of haircut,
help you decide where to care for your dog - at home or in a pet salon, and tell you how to groom your Spitz yourself at home .

Grooming Basics

In order for your pet to look neat, it should be combed, bathed and trimmed in a timely manner. During seasonal molting, these processes need to be given maximum attention. This is due to the peculiarities of the structure of the baby’s coat: when it falls out, the spiral base clings to the surface of the coat and remains there. If you neglect care, tangles will form on your body. They are difficult to remove or comb without damaging the animal's appearance. There may be areas of baldness that are unevenly covered with fur, so you need to know some grooming tricks.

Brushing a dog

The regularity of the procedure does not depend in any way on the purpose of the fluffy. It may be a regular exhibitor or a homebody, but it should be brushed at least 2-3 times a week. This process can be carried out at home without turning to a professional for help. For this you will need:

1. Massage brush.

   In this case, a regular comb with teeth no shorter than 3 cm will do. The tool will help untangle hair clumps and will be useful during blow-drying.

2. Pukhoderka

   . The device should be of medium size, not very rigid, with elongated teeth without plastic tips. A slicker is carried out from roots to ends, dividing the hair into clear partings. The tool is especially useful during shedding.

3. Crest

   . The final stage of the process is the use of a fine comb, which lifts the hairs, removes remaining fluff and creates beautiful volume.

The grooming procedure should not cause pain or other unpleasant sensations to the pet. To avoid this, it is important to choose the right tools and teach combing from an early age. Then the adult will perceive the process calmly.

Bathing your pet

The frequency of washing depends entirely on the purpose of the animal. Thus, exhibition representatives wash themselves before each show. For dogs not taking part in competitions, one bath per month will be enough. Washing is divided into 3 stages:

1. Washing with shampoo

   . You should only use special products for long-haired breeds. A small amount of the product is diluted in water and applied to the body, head, neck, tail and paws of the animal. Avoid contact with ears or eyes. Wash off the washing solution with warm water from top to bottom, starting from the pet’s head.

2. Application of air conditioner

   . The care product restores the structure of the spine, prevents the appearance of tangled lumps, and makes the Spitz fur smooth and shiny. Use the product as a shampoo, only you need to wait a while before rinsing.

3. Drying

   . The wet animal is wrapped in a large towel and then dried with a hairdryer on a cool setting. You can use a special compressor. It is important to dry the entire body of your four-legged friend, without leaving wet areas. This will help avoid colds.

Show dogs are treated with professional products that tone, moisturize and make combing easier. However, if you wish, you can use them for your own pleasure.