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Cocker Spaniels hand stripping grooming

Cocker Spaniels Hand Stripping Grooming

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Hand-stripping an English Cocker Spaniel maintains the breed's proper flat, silky coat texture. While not as commonly requested as for terrier breeds, hand-stripping is the breed-correct grooming method for working and show Cocker Spaniels and produces a distinctly different finish to clipping.

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Cocker Spaniels Hand Stripping FAQ

Do Cocker Spaniels need hand-stripping?

Working-type English Cocker Spaniels with a proper flat coat benefit most from hand-stripping. Show-type Cockers with a heavier, silkier coat are typically scissored and clipped. If your Cocker has been clipped for years, the coat may have softened too much for effective hand-stripping.

How much does Cocker Spaniel hand-stripping cost?

Expect to pay $100-$160 for a full Cocker Spaniel hand-strip in Australia. The process takes 2-3 hours as the back, sides, and head are stripped while the ears, chest, and legs are scissored or thinned.

General Cocker Spaniels Grooming Tips

Brush your Cocker Spaniel's coat 3-4 times a week, especially the ears, chest, and legs. Check ears weekly — their long, droopy ears are prone to infections. Keep the area under the ears clean and dry.

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