Miniature Schnauzer trimming and grooming

Breed standards

The spine of the miniature's fur consists of several layers:

young - the shortest hairs;
mature - hairs of medium length;
old – long, dead hair.

The last layer does not perform any important functions, but only gives the pet an unkempt appearance.

The fur of miniatures grows in layers. Only part of the hair falls out on its own. The rest must be carefully removed so as not to damage the bottom layer.

Rolling and its secrets

The main task of rolling is to create the appearance of the Miniature Schnauzer in such a way that he is ready to appear before the audience and judges at any moment. In this case, the owner will not have to miss the exhibition due to the pet’s fur not being ready.

Rolling has a unique specificity. It is recommended to accustom a puppy to it at the age of 3-3.5 months, and if desired, you can also transfer an adult who has previously been trimmed to rolling. However, this will be a little more difficult to do.

The purpose of rolling is to form a three-layer coat in the Miniature Schnauzer. This will require not only skill, but also patience. Let's look at the rolling procedure step by step.

Stage 1 - Formation of the 1st layer of wool (top)

At this stage, the puppy hair that sticks out in different directions is removed. The pinching procedure is carried out throughout the body by hand and evenly. After trimming, you need to remove the undercoat using a furminator. Next, the undercoat is combed and removed weekly.

Stage 2 - Formation of the 2nd layer of wool (middle)

28-35 days after the first plucking, it is time to work with the 2nd layer of wool. Don't be alarmed that the coat will be unsightly and patchy at this time. At this stage, it is important to be patient and pluck stray hairs evenly.

During the work, you will be able to observe short and spiky hairs on the dog’s body - this means that the growth of new guard hair, removed at stage 1, has begun. This means everything is going according to plan, and soon your little schnauzer will shine with dazzling beauty. Don't forget to remove the undercoat once a week.

Stage 3 - Formation of the 3rd layer of wool (bottom)

After 28-35 days, it’s time to remove the remnants of old and long hair. Having removed it, you can see the beautiful young, hard guard hair, which has grown safely since the first plucking. It is still quite short and consists of 2 layers, top and middle.

The dog looks quite neat at this time, but it still needs some time to build up the 3rd (bottom) layer. In about 1 month it will be safely formed.

Thus, if you roll every 4-5 weeks, you can achieve perfection. In this case, the Miniature Schnauzer will always look elegant and well-groomed.

Types of haircuts

Representatives of this breed especially need to maintain cleanliness. A hygienic miniature haircut involves removing hair in the groin area, around the anus, on the cheeks and neck. This is a mandatory procedure for all dogs of this breed.

The classic hairstyle looks different. When performing it, groomers remove hair on the stomach, temples, throat and cheekbones, near the ears, around the anus and genitals. Using scissors, the beard is straightened and the eyebrows are given a triangular shape. In this matter, the masters are helped by machines that provide smooth transitions from one part of the body to another.

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The groomer leaves a neat skirt, straightening it with scissors. The upper part of the tail is trimmed, and the lower part is plucked from the inside. The fur between the ears is left long so that the owner can decorate it with bows or pins.

How to choose?

The choice of haircut for a miniature schnauzer largely depends on whether the pet plans to participate in exhibitions or whether the dog belongs exclusively to the category of pets. In addition, the type of coat matters. Normally, it is tough and not prone to forming tangles. But in some dogs, the hair is either completely resistant to plucking or changes slightly. In this case, you have to remove the excess volume with a clipper, losing the breed's awns (the growing hairs will be soft).

A short haircut is also a solution for owners of dogs with defective coats. Additionally, if you have allergies or other skin problems, using a machine to treat your body can help make treatment easier. In this case, there is no choice. If the owner of a miniature schnauzer has a choice between trimming and rolling, the need to maintain show condition is of great importance. If you pinch twice a year, this condition will not be achieved; after some time, the dog will still look disheveled.

Properly organized rolling solves this problem.

First trimming

This is the name of the procedure for plucking dead hair. Puppies need it already at 6-9 months. At this age, guard hairs appear, which often coincides with the replacement of milk teeth with molars. Trim the pet using scissors or a clipper, removing hairs on the head (excluding the muzzle), inner thighs and hind legs. In other areas the fur is simply trimmed. If the puppy’s “fur coat” is soft and fluffy, you can postpone the haircut until 10 months of age. Before the procedure, the dog must be bathed.

How to cut your hair at home?

The independent technique of cutting a miniature schnauzer can easily be mastered by the dog owner. When forming the correct silhouette of the animal, you will need to act in stages. It is better to groom a dog at home for the first time under the guidance of an experienced groomer or with an assistant who is ready to hold the dog in the correct position. For constant grooming, it is better to purchase a special table with adjustable height and a lock. You need to prepare the following tools:

trimming knife;
hairdressing scissors with sharp sharpening;
metal comb with fine teeth;
hair clipper - mechanical or electric.

Grooming should always start from the back. A line is plucked from the back of the dog's head to the base of the tail, leaving the lower part of the neck untouched. Using a trimming knife, processing is carried out, while the hair is pinched and pressed against the blade, while the other hand holds the skin. The direction is only according to the growth of the wool; the tufts captured should be small. The procedure will be as follows:

neck treatment;
removal of dead hair from the sides and back to the bottom of the chest;
trimming the shoulder blades to the elbow and hips to the hock joint (outside);
plucking the front of the tail.

After trimming, stray hairs should be cut with a clipper without an attachment. If there is no painful sensation, you can manually pluck other areas of the body - on the front of the head and neck, inside the thighs, on the front of the chest, on the stomach and in the groin area.

But the skin there is more sensitive, so using scissors is considered more comfortable.

Ears and head

To make the ears look neat enough, they are cut short, cutting off the fringe at the tip and along the edges. An electric machine is used on wool, a mechanical machine is used against its growth. Inside the ears, the hairs are plucked by hand one at a time. Once the hair on the front chest and neck is trimmed, you can begin working on the throat and trimming the dog’s head. Use scissors to remove tufts of hair located in the inner corner of the eye.

Length is maintained under the eyes. The bangs are shaped like a triangle and combed forward. It is important that its width does not exceed the forehead . The beard is slightly trimmed so that the muzzle takes on a regular rectangular shape. Sideburns are shortened to prevent the hair from sticking out. The beard is carefully combed forward.

Groin and thighs

If the upper thigh is usually trimmed, its inner surface should be shortened with scissors. The abdomen and the area around the genitals are carefully trimmed. The fur on the paws is combed upward, and unevenly protruding hairs are cut off. All transitions of the dog's silhouette should be smooth and elegant. By following these recommendations, you can tidy up even the most overgrown miniature schnauzer in one day and gain invaluable experience in grooming dogs of this breed.

Grooming miniatures

This name is given to a comprehensive procedure for maintaining the hygiene and beauty of a dog, consisting of several stages:

combing wool;
bathing with balms, shampoos, conditioners;
trimming and cutting;
cleaning the ears;
cutting and correction of claws.

During grooming, the sensitivity of the dog and the condition of the coat are taken into account. Trimming requires special skill, so few dog breeders perform it at home.

The salons also provide additional services: teeth brushing, coat tinting, etc.

In the working arsenal of a grooming master there are:

nail clipper;
knife with short and long teeth;
furminator for combing out the undercoat;
hair clipper with high-quality blades;
pumice for cleaning the undercoat;
stripping to remove dead hairs;
a brush for styling hair after bathing and giving it a voluminous look.

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Miniature Schnauzer haircuts: what are they and how to choose?

A number of dog breeds require particularly careful care.
Thus, grooming and haircuts of a miniature schnauzer, a compact dog with hard, unruly hair, are included in the mandatory list of procedures, without which the dog will not look aesthetically pleasing. Their owners have to study in detail the trimming patterns characteristic of the breed and use a variety of devices to ensure the correct appearance of the animal for the exhibition. Many people are interested in whether it is possible to do without professional grooming, how to cut a dog’s hair at home for the first time, and how often this should be done in the future. To make a Miniature Schnauzer look decent, you will have to make some efforts. But with the help of proper grooming, you can create the right impression and hide small flaws in your pet’s appearance.

Haircut at home

For those who are determined to try to bring beauty on their own, our step-by-step recommendations will be useful.

Stock up on these tools:

hairdresser's scisors;
trimming knife;
dog clipper;
metal comb with long teeth;
shampoo for wool elasticity;
leash or collar to secure the dog;
haircut diagram.

But, most importantly, be patient, because the process is very labor-intensive.

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Trimming at home

According to the rules, the procedure of plucking a pet is carried out precisely in warm weather, and after he is already four months old. Most often, this is done two or three times a year; for greater effectiveness, such an event must coincide with the spring or autumn seasons. But the first trimming for a small puppy should be done individually.

When preparing an animal for an exhibition, it is best to do this a couple of months before the possible event.

Dogs with a black coat and a brown undercoat undergo plucking within a month and a half. As fur hair grows and develops , it is worth plucking more than once, due to the rapid growth of the undercoat.

The dog should not be trimmed on the entire body, but only on some parts; at this time, the haircut should not be done on the head, front and hind legs, as well as on part of the neck.

The head, with the exception of the dog's muzzle, as well as the pet's hind legs, are most often trimmed using scissors or a clipper to trim a four-legged pet. To create the necessary trimming, if the owner does not yet have any experience , it is best to take help from a specialist, and then master the technique of such a procedure on your own.

Until this moment comes, nothing prevents the owner from carefully trimming the protruding fur to create the most attractive appearance for the four-legged pet. Grooming a miniature schnauzer dog is necessary to maintain special hygiene, obligatory trimming of the groin, anal area, as well as the nose, neck and cheeks of the dog. The ears of an individual are most often plucked. If plucking is not possible, then they should be trimmed additionally.

Let's look at how to trim a miniature schnauzer, step by step:

Plucking hair in the forehead, on the back of the neck and on the back of the head, which helps give the dog's head a more standard volume for the breed.
Create a triangular-type bang in the form of a natural continuation of the line of the entire forehead before transitioning into the area of the muzzle itself.
It is worth trimming the fur close to the ears and removing it from the ear canal.
It is worth carefully cleaning the auricle with a cotton swab or swab soaked in a specialized solution.
Cut the hair on the sides of your head short with a clipper, without going beyond the main line.
Comb your bangs, mustache, and beard in the direction of hair growth.
Afterwards, you should lift your pet’s bangs up and, using scissors, shorten the hair that grows along the transition line. Next, comb the dog’s bangs a second time.
The beard is combed a second time and with the help of scissors it is given a wedge-shaped shape, the mustache is trimmed to the same line as the beard.
Using scissors, create an additional skirt without making it very low or high.
Use a clipper to trim the hair in the groin area and on the inner thigh.
It is worthwhile to carefully trim the coat of a male dog near the peraucia.
Comb out the decorative fur on the front and hind legs and shape the axillary and elbow area using scissors.
Eliminate hair near the pads and give the paw a more rounded shape.
Expose the area of the claws a little, and trim the claws themselves with special claw clippers.

How to trim

The process begins with the removal of hard hairs on the neck, withers, shoulder blades, and elbows. At the next stage, the sides and sternum are plucked. The hips and tail are trimmed using a trimming knife.

Press the fur against the blade with your thumb while holding the skin with your left hand. Remove hairs with sharp jerks. If your pet is uncomfortable, use scissors. Do not pinch the spine against the growth of the fur, otherwise you will tear out young hairs. Level the remaining areas with a machine.

Rolling

This is the name for tweezing, which must be done every one and a half to two months. During the rolling process, a third of the entire cover is removed. After this, a cosmetic version of the haircut is carried out, leaving the hair no more than 1.5 cm long.

Requirements

According to the requirements of the breed standard, certain evaluation criteria for appearance are established for the Miniature Schnauzer. For exhibition, the dog must be trimmed in the back area, from the back of the head to the croup. The rest of her body can be trimmed.

It is worth considering why trimming is used. The peculiarities of the coat of some dogs, which include the miniature schnauzer, imply faster growth of guard hair with a relatively short and weak down. Since the fur not only forms, but also dies, its abundant retention on the body interferes with the normal formation of a new coat.

The dog looks sloppy and significantly loses its appearance - in comparison with its brothers freed from excess undercoat. The hard awn, due to the lack of shedding, also looks unpresentable and loses its shine and shine.

With proper care this does not happen.

The multi-layered coat of a miniature schnauzer is associated with the unevenness of its growth. Mature, ripening and young awns remain together on the dog's back and need to be thinned out. When trimming, a special knife is used to pluck out exactly those hairs that are no longer needed. When shearing, the fluff is simply cut off completely, the fur does not look natural, which is very noticeable in the ring. The exhibition length of a Miniature Schnauzer’s “coat” should be no more than 1.5 cm.

When carrying out trimming, it is important to remember to adhere to deadlines. When preparing for an exhibition, the first treatment is carried out no less than 60 days before the show, and the second treatment is carried out 2 weeks before. This allows you to achieve the correct length of hair on the back, ensuring the preservation of the aesthetics of the breed within the current standard. Black dogs with a brown undercoat have a higher intensity of hair growth - they need trimming up to 7-8 times a year, every 1.5 months.

Grooming

Trimming procedures at home require skill and time. You should have a set of dog grooming tools in your arsenal. To play it safe, contact an experienced groomer.

Do not neglect standard hygiene procedures. Bathe your pet with detergents designed for coarse fur. Clean your paws after every walk.

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Moisten the coat with conditioner before brushing. To maintain its attractive appearance, stock up on the following devices:

slicker;
straight comb;
trimming with frequent, long teeth.

Take care of your pet's intimate organs and keep them clean. Trim the areas around the anus and genital glands with scissors once a month.

First trimming of a miniature schnauzer: how it happened with us

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The first trimming of a miniature schnauzer occurs when its coat is already mature for this. As a rule, this occurs after changing teeth for about 6-7 months. But every dog is different. In this article you will learn how the first trimming of a miniature schnauzer . We hope our experience will help you.

The miniature schnauzer has hard fur that covers the animal's body with armor. It protects the dog from wind, cold, heat, water and dust. It is precisely because of its dense coat of coarse fur that a miniature schnauzer can easily walk through thorny bushes and even get out of a fight without serious damage. The coat of all schnauzers is both beautiful and functional. In winter, snow and dirt will not stick to it, and in summer, dust will not stick to it.

Our dog Topothukha lived with us calmly and joyfully for up to 7 months. During this time, her teeth changed and by September she began to look like a shaggy ball. Through the puppy's fur it was clear that adult hard guard hair was visible. It's time to take our miniature dog to the groomer. Experienced dog breeders note that the first 2 trimmings should be carried out by a professional. It is advisable that he specialize specifically in this breed. The breeder can always recommend a good master. This was the case with our dog. The breeder recommended a specialist to us and we didn’t regret our choice for a second.

I would like to immediately say that when trimming, only dead hair that is already sufficiently mature is plucked out. Therefore, the dog does not experience pain or discomfort during the procedure. The guard hair, which makes up most of the miniature schnauzer's coat, is plucked. Under the old guard hairs, new young ones are already visible and they again cover the entire dog with a shell, protecting it from external environmental factors. After all the hair has been plucked, the groomer moves on to processing the coat, that part of the hair that makes up the dog's skirt. The head was also plucked, the nails were trimmed, the ears and bangs and beard were taken care of. The dog’s undercoat did not go unnoticed either. Our Topa has become a real beauty.

A professional knows exactly how to cut a dog’s hair so that some of the dog’s exterior flaws become invisible. If you are going to show your dog, you need to do trimming 4-8 weeks before the show. And cosmetic trimming - literally on the day of the exhibition, where the dog's fur will be brought to perfection. If the dog's coat does not meet the standard, the judge can reduce the score, even disqualifying.

The first trimming of a miniature schnauzer takes 2-4 hours. It depends on the animal's coat and the groomer himself. Our Topa spent 4 hours at the groomer. During the entire procedure, she never yelped in pain. For her it was no longer an incomprehensible matter. But since the owner is nearby and constantly strokes and talks to her, she will be patient. In addition, she was constantly entertained by the local miniature schnauzer and cat, who always wanted to get to know Topa better. After complete trimming, the dog was tired, but it didn’t end there. Upon arriving home she was washed with shampoo and conditioner. You need to wash your dog to remove any shards of hair that may cause irritation. Professionals advise taking all cosmetics for dogs from one line. Naturally, the dog was then dried with a hairdryer.

For the first time after trimming, the dog should be dressed in overalls or blankets so that the dog does not freeze. The next time you can contact a groomer only after 4-6 months. But between these intervals you need to continue to care for the dog. This type of care is called grooming . You need to brush your dog's paws, skirt and beard every day. After eating, you need to wipe your dog's beard with a damp cloth. Keep your ears clean. If you ignore grooming, then the dog’s previously wonderful appearance may be lost and tangles will appear on the dog, which will give it a sloppy appearance. And of course, tangles cause discomfort in the dog, so you should not bring the animal’s fur to this state.

You should not carry out the first trimming of a miniature schnauzer during her heat or within 2 weeks after vaccination. There are no other contraindications for the first trimming of a Miniature Schnauzer. After trimming, small abrasions may appear, which can be lubricated with baby cream.

The appearance of a dog says a lot about its owner and his attitude towards the pet. The expressive and bright appearance of a dog is acquired precisely thanks to good and timely care of the dog’s coat. A well-groomed dog's coat is not only beautiful, but also functional. Such hair does not remain on your upholstered furniture and such wool will protect your dog from external environmental factors.

The first trimming for a dog is a rather serious test, during which you should not scold the dog. You just need to encourage her so that in the future she will calmly accept these procedures. Share with us how your dog's first trim

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Haircut scheme

Sketchy cutting and trimming a Miniature Schnauzer is not an easy task, especially when it comes to preparing it for an exhibition.

Mature hair is trimmed along the body, starting from the neck, smoothly moving along the back and sides towards the tail. The hind legs are usually trimmed to the hocks.

The following areas can be cut with a clipper: the inside of the neck, the area under the tail and the ears.

Scissors are used to trim the muzzle and bangs, front and hind limbs and the lower line of the body.

An easier way is to cut it with a clipper, without any special frills. In this case, the neck and back are cut short, the hair on the paws is trimmed with scissors, and a so-called skirt is left on the stomach. The beard and bangs, in this case, emphasize the breed.

Muzzle trim

The Miniature Schnauzer's muzzle is his calling card. She is adorned with a massive beard and elegant bangs. The muzzle must be properly designed and always well-groomed. Considering the fact that a beard constantly gets dirty, caring for it is especially important.

The length of the beard can vary, but should not be short. The hair on the muzzle is combed down from the extreme corner of the eye, and on the bridge of the nose, parted in the middle.

Next, the beard is trimmed with scissors and, if necessary, thinned. Closer to the nose, the beard is slightly shorter than in the cheekbone area. The bridge of the nose is not trimmed.

The bangs are a decoration for the Small Schnauzer. It falls over the eyes, but does not cover them completely. The bangs can be short or long, straight or oblique, or in a trapezoid shape. In any case, its presence is mandatory. When forming bangs, long hair from the forehead is combed down to the eyes (1.5-2 cm wide) and then trimmed.