It depends on the texture and feel, does it feel like a coarse bristle coat, if it does, then it’s considered a hard coat. If it feels soft, woolly, and gentle to your fingers then it’s a soft coat. A sheep coat would look bland in color, grey where it should be black, and blonde where it should be tan or reddish tan.

If your dog has never been clipped or shaved before, it’s very likely that she has maintained a harder coat. Clipping or shaving a terrier coat will soften it over time.

Thank you! I realized she is soft coat in certain areas and hard on some

@@elidapalomino5567 Yes that can happen. Sometimes, even within the same litter of puppies, some puppies are born with hard coats, and some with soft coats, and others are born with both. Most often, we find the hard coats on the black parts (main body from neck down to the flanks) and the tan parts (face, neck, legs, throat, chest, butt) to be softer in coat. If you want your dog to have hard coat all over, you will want to reset and pull the dog down all over, including face and legs, but don't do these parts all at once, you roll these parts, meaning, to pull only the longer hairs and leave the shorter hairs alone, until a week or 2 later, then pull those hairs which by now, would become the longer hairs. A show dog which is deemed to have correct hard coat should have hair pulled entirely, no clipper or scissors should touch the dog. This is how the dog is conditioned and maintained for the show ring. Only hand stripped and rolled throughout the year, never been clipped or shaved or scissored. Even if your pet dog is not a show dog, but you want to achieve the correct look, you will have to adopt the same grooming approach if you want the hard coat only.

Hello @joseserrano4249, it depends on what your budget is, if you're willing to learn how to handstripping yourself, availability of time, or availability of a groomer near you who knows how to do it. You have 2 options, pay someone to do it for you, or learn how to do it yourself and save the money. It also depends on the age of this dog you've rescued. If it is young, for eg less than 2 years old, and has never been stripped before, and if the dog has a naturally hard coat, it is possible to reset a clipped coat. But if the dog is older in age, more than 5 years old and has never been stripped, it might be too late to try.

@joseserrano4249, if you are willing to pay someone else to do it professionally for you, because you don't have the time, energy or the willingness to learn this new skill, then be prepared to shell out a lot of money to reset a terrier coat. It will take time and patience, but it can be done. I've done it before, I've reset a clipped coat to a stripped coat before. It may take a few sessions of stripping the entire coat a few times before the correct color and texture is restored. However, I must let you know that there are some very soft coats out there, and some even have sheep coats and these should not be hand stripped, as they will cause too much pain and discomfort for your dog, and it is unfair and inhumane to do it for vanity sake.

If you are willing to learn and do it yourself, stay determined, seek out other trimming masters, open your mind, read some books, be willing to learn and absorb knowledge, keep at it and try and persevere. It will be a steep learning curve but totally worth it. I will probably create a "resetting a terrier coat" video in the future if you think this will help you.

@@SheilaTayRadcliffe thanks so much for this information! I'm definitely willing to learn myself. My rescue is still a young dog about 2 or 3 years old and still has a bit of her hard coat, so I'm hopeful it will work. A video would definitely be helpful though!

@@joseserrano4249 You're welcome. I suggest getting this booklet. airedale.org/shopping/brochures-newsletter/grooming-the-broken-coated-terrier/ You can begin stripping your rescue if you have the foundational basics on stripping, and this book will give you the necessary knowledge. If you can find a breeder around your area, that would help too, the person can be your mentor or teacher.

@michaelbliss3419, May I suggest you buy this booklet as a start, airedale.org/shopping/brochures-newsletter/grooming-the-broken-coated-terrier/ The Welsh terrier is very similar to the airedale terrier, except that you tweak the grooming for the face. One of the secrets of handstripping and proper trimming is that the trimmer must know the breed standard intimately, so you need to study your breed standard very closely. Go to a terrier dog show, photograph welsh terriers, print out these photos and plaster them all over your grooming area, or create a picture board. If you can't find an illustrated standard from your parent national club (welshterrier.org/standard/) you can always email them and make a formal request.

Another option for you, if you don't have access to an illustrated standard, is to join this group, Handstripping Education, (facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.145765023983722&type=3) I have added some Welsh terrier dog show photos as show ringside photos for other trimmers to use as reference. I hope you will find them useful.

Be mindful that trimming is a very subjective thing, every human can interpret the standard differently, the best way to trim your dog is to know the breed standard and learn from the professionals, not just anyone who has a Welsh. If you want to elevate your trimming, learn from people who show them in the AKC conformation show ring.

Yes, it depends on where you are located. You can contact the Airedale terrier club of America as a start, the club will put you in touch with the airedale breeders local to you. If you want to know my breeder, his name is Devon Allen located in CA. Find him on Facebook.

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I'm using various stones. But you can find some at Ashley Craig website, they are the dressed stones. greyhoundcomb.com/product/rock-stones-dressed-and-naked/ There are some stripping stones from Europe as well, that I am currently using, but they were purchased through group word of mouth requests through friends.

@@SheilaTayRadcliffe thank you!

We do a few attention diversion tricks, such as providing a very high quality chew thing that would require the puppy's attention for a long time. There is also vet wrapping the front paws, and letting the puppy remove those instead. The most fundamental way to stop the puppy from pulling it off is by verbally correcting the dog and giving it an alternative activity instead. Their attention spans are extremely short at this time, and they tend to forget that their ears are up after a short time. Normally the glue disintegrates after a few short weeks, and it can be taken down by this time. This ear gluing is only a temporary measure, not meant to be forever.

Hello Aussie mommy, I understand your concern and reaction to the coat stripping. However, the terrier coat is not like the Aussie coat, or like a normal poodle/bichon coat. The terrier coat was designed to be pulled out, and when trimmed correctly it would not hurt the dog. Trust me, my Airedales would let me know if they were disagreeable about the stripping. All broken coated terriers will let you know when something hurts them. Their terrier temperaments are not soft and their coats are not soft either.

I’ve never had a terrier so I’m glad to learn the differences. My toy Aussie has a soft coat but doesn’t shed like a typical Aussie. I had a Lhasapoo who I had to strip her inner ear fur because her fur was so long. So knowing the needs of each breed is important. Thanks for explaining the differences.

There are several videos online on how to clip/shave an Airedale. I haven't done a clipping one myself, but it is something I can do soon as I have several clipped clients.

The answer really depends on what the goals are for the individual airedale and his/her owner. For eg, if the dog is being shown in conformation competitions, the hand stripping and maintenance requirements could be up to 5-8 hours per week. However, if it's a retired show dog, or a regular pet, then the grooming is really up to the personal preferences of the owner. Some owners are fine with a bushy looking airedale which can be stripped just 3 times per year, or some others prefer a well trimmed looking airedale pet throughout the year, so maybe 2 hours weekly would suffice. So it really depends on the owner and their lifestyle.

@@SheilaTayRadcliffe thank you for your reply. I have never owned a dog before and it would just be a pet to me, not a show dog. I prefer the short hair style on an Airedale and Irish terrier, so I guess I need to learn the skills. There is a lot to learn about dogs before getting your own. Cats are much easier! Your videos will be very helpful in the future. I often go night fishing here in UK so the dog will be my rat catcher and night Watchman, in case of any unwanted visitors from folk. I like to think my dog will be a part-time working dog. 😀

I think that's so awesome. I love an airedale or an Irish terrier that looks good and also works good. My dogs are excellent rat killers here. They show in conformation only part of the time, the rest of the time, they are my beloved pets, and they hunt rats and bunnies and snakes too. We live in the country and we have all sorts of critters here. My younger girl Lola is learning how to hunt possums as well from her std poodle sister. Yes I have 4 dogs, 2 std poodles and 2 airedale terriers now. I wish you all the fun and luck in finding a good terrier. The Irish is smaller and has less coat than an Airedale. @@jamesgeorge8915

@@SheilaTayRadcliffe lol - that's what I was thinking when I was watching your video, the smaller Irish will be much easier to strip.

hi there, I'm sorry for the late reply. Has your puppy's adult teeth all come in yet? It is likely to be so. When the adult teeth are set in, it normally means ear gluing beyond this time may not be as successful. However, I have glued my own pup's ears till she was 9 months old, I just kept gluing till I was satisfied. Perhaps you can continue gluing till 9 months old. I also know other show owners who glue till their dogs turn 1 with success.

Thank you very much for your compliment. Yes he is my own dog, and we like each other VERY much. LOL

It is called Tear Mender, a non toxic glue for fabric

Thanks!!!🥰@@SheilaTayRadcliffe

To each his own. Some human parents make their teenage children wear braces on their teeth to make them straight. For me, a few short months of gluing ears is like me putting on braces on my son. I just want my dog's ears to be absolutely perfect. That is all.

Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras y elogios sobre mi trabajo de aseo personal y también sobre mi bien educado chico Raja. Ahora tiene casi 3 años y también tengo otra chica Airedale, Lola. Lola va a cumplir 2 años este noviembre. Espero que usted pueda beneficiarse de mis videos de youtube.

Preparing the ears, cleaning them, making sure they are dry and ready, and then gluing, the whole process can take up to 30 min. I would normally keep it up for 2-4 weeks at a stretch. When either ear comes undone, due to glue falling off, or dog scratching it off, I would normally reglue again. Normally I would keep the ears glued until I was satisfied, it may take 2 to 3 times of gluing, or if the puppy was a show dog, I would glue till the pup turned about 9 to 10 months of age. I know of others who glue till the pup turns 1 year old.

Ok thank you. And in between re setting leave them free for a few days? I have a Parson russell with one rose ear, 13 weeks old. I’ve glued them but their hair isn’t as long or thick as your breed and they shed more often, so it detaches within a few days. I’ve applied a little more glue with a q tip like you mentioned in the video so do this and then re set at 2/3 weeks?

@@alexisbaker5611 when the glue is off and ears come down, I leave them to relax for a day or two, then reglue for another 2-3 weeks. I will keep gluing until I am satisfied with the ear set.

the website is here. pantsfordogs.com/collections/pillows/products/top-knot-pillow You can choose regular size and there are many colors to choose from. I get the mini size to train my puppies to lay their head down and the standard size when they become adults.

I'm sorry but anything done to reset ears after age 1 year old would probably not be effective anymore, as the adult teeth have grown in and set in the gum line. So for your dog who is one and a half year old, it is too late.

@@SheilaTayRadcliffe Thanks for the reply.

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Thank you, this video was created for those who DO want their dogs' ears glued, as I do. I respect those who do not want to glue their dogs ears, it is up to their owners. Some human parents want their teenage children (humans) to wear braces to straighten up their teeth as they are growing up, some parents don't need their children to have perfect straight teeth. There is no right or wrong, it is just up to the individual what they want to do. This video is meant for those who do. Thank you for watching and commenting.

They both want to play, but they both also want to 'check' the other guy. At the end of the day, they are distant relatives and cousins. They get along just fine.

Maybe someday you will have another airedale again.

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Chihuahuas have ears that point up. There is no need to glue them.

@@SheilaTayRadcliffe she is asking can you do it to chihuahuas if you want their ears floppy and not pointing up.

@@Kelly-lo6cz What I was trying to say is the chihuahua breed standard calls for upright ears, gluing them down would be incorrect, and I am a purist when it comes to breed standards. This is why I wrote that this lady's chihuahua doesn't need gluing.

​@@SheilaTayRadcliffeI understand. I guess my question is can you glue down thw ears of a mixed breed? I had a dna text done and my puppy is 59 percent chihuahua, 17.4 percent rat terrier, 8.3 cocker spaniel, 10 poodle, and 5.1 pekingese approx. His right ear is naturally floppy, but his left is sticking up. Given the fact that three of his breeds have floppy ears and two have upright, that tells me he could go either way. There's no one to ask about this. If I ask any vet I have a feeling they would say no to any form of dog ear gluing, purebred or not. I don't see the problem as long as there is adequate airflow to prevent yeast infections. No one to ask though becauss this is a controversial topic.

Yes @@Kelly-lo6cz if you feel like you prefer the look of floppy ears on your mixed breed puppy, you can glue ears. Just follow my KZbin description in the video, make sure you allow a finger width channel to allow air to go to the ear, it shouldn't be sealed shut 100%. That would be incorrect. You can glue and try to rectify the ear set, until the pup has all the adult teeth set it, at around 8 to 9 months of age, after that, no more attempts at ear gluing will be effective, as all the cartilage has been set. So do it while your puppy is still young, once the pup reaches 9 months, you are done.

You are so welcome! I'm glad we got to say hello to each other in real life. Thanks for stopping by to say hi to me.

Normally up till the time the adult teeth sets in completely, and I know of breeders who can glue up to age 1 for puppies.

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@@willg.6168 Well you shouldn't keep one then should you!! Tsssssk

Hi Sobia, I want my dog's ears to be symmetrical so that they would look as close as possible to the correct breed standard as he is being shown to his championship title. Now that he has already gotten his CH title, we are working towards getting his grand ch title. The ears need to be close to perfect, if he wants to be competitive in the show ring. In any case, the ear gluing was for a short time only, and his ears are now perfect and won't need further gluing. It was just a temporary measure for a permanent fix.

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Thank you Jose. I hope Bento will be very happy with you.

hello Diana, thank you for appreciating my work. I do all my trimming sessions in multiple sessions on different days. Neither myself nor the dogs will tolerate everything done in a single day. The jacket is normally done in a single day, broken up into different segments, so morning I do one part, and afternoon I will do another part. Same thing for flatwork. But when I do flatwork, I make sure to match the sides within the same day, for eg, if I'm doing the right shoulder on Monday, I will make sure I finish the left shoulder on the same day.

@@SheilaTayRadcliffe thank you! You are very hepful as always! <3

hello Don, you can find him on Facebook, search for Devon Allen. You will find his profile photo with an Airedale terrier. You can tell him you found me on KZbin and I referred you to him. He has a litter about to be born in 2 weeks so your timing is perfect. Sorry I haven't been able to respond sooner, as I don't check my KZbin channel often.

@@SheilaTayRadcliffe Sheila , thank you so much for your assistance. I will try to find him. We love your videos and your talent. What a blessing! My name is Jaime Olivencia, in Wenatchee, WA. DonFlugencio is the name I use to play chess on line.

@@donflugencio7272 Jamie, I live in Gig Harbor WA, there are several of us who are bringing our dogs and bitches out to be shown in western WA in the AKC dog shows soon. It will be awesome if you end up with a puppy from Devon.

Hi Lynda, I think Elaine has already helped you. Sorry for my late reply. I don't check my KZbin channel that often.

If your dog is a house pet and not a show dog, you can use the furminator but be careful not to scrape the skin and cause abrasions.

Hello Ella, sorry for the late reply but I don't check my KZbin messages that often. You can take your Airedale to get groomed as early as 10 weeks old, in the beginning the most important thing is to help your airedale get used to the sounds and sensations of being groomed professionally. Later on, he will need to get groomed at least every 2-3 months for the rest of his life, so it makes sense to help him become comfortable with the experience. Please do not wait till he is 8 or 9 months old or even a year old. The sooner you take him, the better it will be for him.

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