Dog Show Grooming: How to Groom a Shetland Sheepdog

[@Mitchelldwyer123]

So, just ran across your grooming video while I was searching for help with my two Shelties. I bought my firtst Sheltie from you back in 1996! He was a bi-black, and we named him Dickens. So, glad to see you are prospering and still "with" Shelties. Thanks for the tips.

[@KT-ou7ug]

My parents own the shelties when I was growing up, did some shows in 80s in Japan. I just remember my mother was grooming our dogs 😙 and looked all pretty when she does it. I wish these kind of KZbin tutorials were available back then, I think these tips n tricks were talked and shared among people who were only participated in shows. Back then no internet. I think my mom took a while to master at it 🤣 Finally my daughters are getting old and I am planing on getting our first dog, and of course it’s going to be a Sheltie 😘 thanks for sharing these videos, and brought me back memories😘👍

[@alexandrareyes9237]

This is a very good doggy bc my Sheltie would be “offended” w rough brushing. His idea of brushing and grooming is like a spa and feeling like I’m pampering... 😂 He really is a funny dog

[@Sandy33569]

What an art it is to groom them like this! Beautiful!

[@marytapioca]

Oh my goodness! I've had three Shelties since 1993, and I never knew all of this technique.

[@larryyager9487]

This is a great piece to help me with our new Sheltie thanks to everyone who put it togethwr

[@barbaraguitas8992]

Wonderful tips! Have rough collies and my grooming needed some help. Thank you!

[@1Sariat5]

Wow, what an amazingly helpful video, thank you! Im planning getting a sheltie in a few years (my first dog!) and the grooming does seem a little intimidating even though Ive heard it is relatively easy for such a majestically floofy breed :D Hope I can train mine well enough to be nice on the grooming table, haha!

[@BestInShowBitch]

I’m so glad that you found it and that you were able to get so much from it. 😊. I guarantee if you watch some of the other grooming videos you will learn even more that could most definitely be used on your new sheltie! There is one for table training a puppy that you might get some tips from. Congrats on the new addition btw - fun breed!!!

[@kaitlyne1870]

I had a sheltie growing up (just a pet, not a show dog) and I HIGHLY recommend the breed! Just keep in mind, if you don't give them some sort of a "job" or something to really challenge their minds, they will find their own, and you probably won't like the "job" they choose for themselves. 😆

[@1Sariat5]

@@kaitlyne1870 Yeah thats what Ive been told, haha! My plan is training it well and regurlarly giving it mental gymnastics through tricks!

[@angelaglackin6472]

Do it yourself, that video terrorised me 😢 she is far too ruff on that poor dog. Ive had 3 dogs like that. And i had them looking beautiful.

[@carolcureton4516]

Beautiful dog. ❤

[@juliecat44]

Jackie, your 2 videos with Jen are FANTASTIC! Just wanted to mention one MAJOR thing you’re missing on your endorsement of Shimmer Lights. This product should NEVER be used on a puppy coat, as the hair is too soft and will “grab” the color, resulting in a beautiful LAVENDER undercoat! I was in conformation class with my pro-handler instructor a couple week before a show and when she was examining the dog on the table, she looked up and said, “WHAT’S THIS?” with a half-giggle (having a good idea what my answer would be). When I said, “Shimmer Lights” both she and an experienced OE handler both laughed and said “Never use this on a puppy coat!” They, like you, said the product was great, but only on an ADULT coat & encouraged me not to throw it out, but to save it! Luckily, White-on-White got rid of the stunning purple/lavender undercoat, much to my relief!

[@guidogonzalez2784]

Hi, I am interested to know what are you applying in minute 16:01 and why are you applying it. The blue liquid in the sprayer bottle I mean. I see the Cholesterol but what is the blue liquid.

[@christinejohnson4068]

I'd like to know too. All products starting with shampoo....

[@KimpawsibleCattery]

Would love to see an OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG, show grooming video, from bathing to finish!!!

[@ChazJazzNY]

Getting mine this week. This will help out a lot

[@TheHAYATO1019]

Wow this sheltie is very gorgeous

[@janetznyski4941]

Thank you very much for sharing. Very kind.

[@marlenee55]

Trimm the Whiskers???? OMG They are soo important for the dog and so sensitive.

[@BestInShowBitch]

On a cat yes I would say it is much more important to keep them but for a dog it is not necessarily a necessity like it is for our feline friends. When it comes to a dog show this is a beauty pageant and removing the whiskers does not hurt them in anyway. It also allows for the face to be accentuated and show off those amazing features. They grow back without issue

[@juliepoulos83]

I wouldn't go to a beauty pageant without trimming MY whiskers!

[@Marina-yx8cv]

Beautiful beautiful breed! Loved the video.

[@BestInShowBitch]

Thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed it! And yes, stunning breed 😊

[@angelaglackin6472]

Omggg I have never seen anyone brush a collie so ruff. That poor dog must have been so sore after that grooming. Ive had 4 rough collies, and ok, im not a proffesional groomer, but i know how to groom them from the lines up. I would just sit on the ground and groom them, gently, but with the enough force to make sure im removing the loose hairs. And all off my rough collies never had knots, they looked amazing. Ive never had to thin or cut any hair. She gets on like she knows it all. But that was the hardest video ive had to watch She is far too ruff with that poor dog. 😢 😢 .

[@BestInShowBitch]

I’m very sorry you feel that way. She is actually a very highly respected breeder in the breed and with a double coat like that using a slicker brush in that fashion is very appropriate. Getting down to the skin with bristles that short is rather difficult. Because her dogs are groomed on the regular she is not needing to line brush. But I do understand how to sum it may appear as you have described.

[@chloecatness9709]

And dumping powder on his face and brushing it hard. Dog needs to do that to her.

[@hazelandbarkley]

I don't think you've ever seen how professional groomers work, she wasn't being rough whatsoever.

[@angelaglackin6472]

Jamie! I have seen them work, but never have I seen one as ruff as that woman. Don't think she even knows how to hold the brush. She is just wacking it off the poor dog, instead of slowly removing the undercoat. Sorry but that just my opinion.

[@chloecatness9709]

Breathing in all that powder i would worry about lung cancer in my loved pets. I have shown many different animals over the years.

[@ewu77]

What a beautiful sheltie!

[@BestInShowBitch]

Absolutely!

[@DDDY-kf3yv]

Shelties in general are beautiful !

[@chlochlo36]

Beautiful Sheltie. Very sweet.

[@BestInShowBitch]

Absolutely!

[@JenniferGoebel-lw8nf]

You didn’t cover the whole back end of the dog or trimming the feet

[@kelly9962]

I cant find any videos on rough collie grooming for show please let me know if you know of any thank u

[@katlovesdogs4119]

I'm glad Laddie is not a show dog! I would hate to put him through all that.

[@tetheredheartshomestead258]

Showing is getting so ridiculous, you have to trim your dog in an unnatural way and in doing so you trim off their natural color so you have to put makeup on the dog....how does that make it any kind of representation of the breed if we trim and makeup them into something that they obviously are not. The natural coat of the dog isn’t represented since we chalk them. Showing has become something so far from actually representing how the breed ACTUALLY looks that it is mind boggling. I understand a little trim up so they look sharp but there is just so much fake in today’s world. Same with horse showing. Nothing against this owner or dog, it is a beautiful dog, it’s just the whole show world that is a deterioration of reality.

[@BestInShowBitch]

I do understand what you are saying wholeheartedly and in many ways unfortunately it is what is required now in the show ring. It’s what judges expect. That’s what is winning. To compete you have to compete. It’s a beauty pageant for dogs. While structure is important the entire presentation is what a large majority of judges look for.

[@Disneydreamgirl33]

@@BestInShowBitch I dont think the judges expect make up, i think they expect it to be BRED to look the part This is more like showers......well...cheating

[@nehilaire]

Maybe we should follow Crufts and other European show regulations that the animal needs to be show in its natural state. No docked tails, set ears, etc!

[@charka9732]

@@nehilaire Following the logic of “everything must be natural!” we shouldn’t have dog breeds, actually we shouldn’t have dogs at all! Since they’re a man made animal and would have never naturally evolved. Cropping and docking bans where pushed by the same animal rights groups who want to abolish dog ownership in general, and make dogs go extinct because “their existence isn’t natural”. And Setting Ears is absolutely allowed in European dog shows, in fact most winning dogs have set ears.

[@jameskinchen2148]

@@charka9732 I’m upset that the 100 thumbs down I put for this comment don’t show up.

[@Csoery]

Thanks for the video, super helpful. Would you recommend trimming the inner ear hair regularly? Talking about a pet sheltie, so he won't go for shows or anything. I'm concerned that tampering there might interfere with his hearing...

[@carolynarias2038]

These show dogs have been doing this since they are 8 weeks, they are well behaved and aren’t bothered by all this grooming. Not every sheltie goes thru all this grooming. I have a retired agility sheltie and a conformation sheltie, they are groomed totally differently. The only time my conformation sheltie goes thru this extensive work is when he’s showing, other than that he gets a brushing and if needed a trim. This video is show grooming, not everyday grooming.

[@M00NdaYn]

Or you could just have a dog who is a living, breathing, feeling being who isn't able to consent to anything other than being loved and cared for, not paraded around like a trophy.

[@elainecoltharp2519]

What is the product in the mister?

[@christinejohnson4068]

What products by step are they using? Can't understand. TY

[@roydg7464]

Another winner!! Mahalo!!

[@BestInShowBitch]

Thank you!!!!! 😊

[@miradonfbd]

Great to learn tips about a breed I don’t have! Very informative. Was the colored stuff put on the head with a toothbrush the roux mousse?

[@BestInShowBitch]

Correct! It’s the same product that was used by Lexy in the mini American video. I too am loving learning all of the different techniques because they can be applied to so many different breeds.

[@remyhenderson4877]

I have been unable to find the Roux mousse in black. It seems to have been discontinued? I have been looking for quite some time. First, it was out of stock everywhere, now I can't even find it listed on most websites. If anyone has an alternative product or knows where it can be purchased, I would love to know.

[@BestInShowBitch]

@@remyhenderson4877 I will ask Lexy and Jackie if they can help answer your question

[@BestInShowBitch]

@@remyhenderson4877 Lexy says to try Fancy Full or L'Oreal Spray

[@remyhenderson4877]

@@BestInShowBitch Thank you!!

[@scarletteroseproductions6964]

Do you think this might also suit a rough collie?

[@allisoncoreggia6196]

What grooming shears and scissors do you recommend to have?

[@bethyoung8646]

Thinning scissors and curved 7” scissors

[@pearlebellem7226]

Can I use this grooming routine for a Japanese spitz?

[@BestInShowBitch]

Looks like I need to find me someone to film! Do you have anyone in mind? Preferably in Florida or at least the south east?

[@amandaengelman5168]

I have a dog who I brought as a mini aussie. I always suspected she had sheltie in her. A DNA test revealed that she is in fact 40% sheltie and the rest aussie and mini aussie. She has a thick sheltie coat. She is such a pain to bathe. It takes forever to get her wet. She won't let me blow dry her. She attacks the dryer. I will remember to brush her when she's wet though.

[@preetujjainwal6934]

Very informational video and waiting for Shih Tzu video very badly

[@BestInShowBitch]

Based on show schedules it got bumped to film next but it’s coming!!!!

[@BestInShowBitch]

Based on show schedules it got bumped to film next but it’s coming!!!!

[@crazypatterson1]

Would love to see doberman grooming

[@BestInShowBitch]

I have the perfect person lined up for this breed! Thank you for the suggestion

[@crazypatterson1]

No problem I just love the breed we have 3

[@K1kuch1]

Here take my like and gratitude!

[@BestInShowBitch]

You are so very kind - thank you!!!

[@akiramado9198]

This is great, you need a better mic though.

[@angelangel6144]

AKC need to change it’s already 2021, putting makeup is not natural. How can I be standard, it’s animal not human

[@jameskinchen2148]

I tried to feel for my Shelties ear tips and there is no question in my mind it would be a bloody massacre if I attempted to trim them.

[@BestInShowBitch]

I’m sorry I had to giggle at your comment. If you practice you can do it I promise you! I used to have the same fear

[@ikescepanski7331]

You should do a springer spaniel

[@jeannievidoni7748]

I need information about how to properly TRIM a sheltie who’s not a show dog. I recently had my 2-year old sheltie groomed and the groomer cut off TOO much hair! I’m so upset. She cut off both sides, her entire skirt, most of her bib and lopped off the hair on her tail. Can you recommend a video?

[@LovinMystery]

In my opinion Shelties do not need to much of a trim. I do my sheltie ears with the thinning shears, so it looks like puppy ears, I trim a bit her belly and the butt fluff, when trimming her front legs I always leave 2 fingers of fur. Pretty much that's it, there's no need for big trims.

[@chantduloupbdo3231]

How is this not cheating... legit.. dying the dog ? i used potato flour one time on a dog in heat cause her fur got red, and i concidered that cheating!

[@pantheraleo2490]

I’d rather spend my dogs limited time on this planet out having fun or doing agility or something. These shows are all for the persons benefit, why should the dog have to go through all this hassle. Ours have always been natural looking, but well groomed for health and comfort.

[@BestInShowBitch]

I understand why you say it and as a person that is intrigued by all canine sports I can tell you my love for conformation is about bettering the breed so that it can actually compete in all of these other amazing sports. I know that to some it may be a glorified beauty pageant but to me and so many others it’s about showcasing the breed and all of its amazing virtues.

[@pantheraleo2490]

@@BestInShowBitch I’m not sure how a beauty pageant and applying makeup shows the virtue of the breed. They’re loving dogs that enjoy mental stimulation and physical exercise, being around their family. This is like shoving your 5 year old in a pageant, nothing to do with the child / pet competing and all about the parent / owner. Showing the virtues would be working them or producing content of them with their families.

[@joanz5810]

@@pantheraleo2490 I agree! What a sad life for a dog!

[@musicnina2000]

I felt the same way... Until I had my first show quality puppy. The conformation ring is such a great training ground! Dogs learn to tolerate handling, grooming, noise, and bother, and they learn to keep their focus on their human, no matter what. I think it's so helpful for an all around dog to have that experience, even if they never get a championship.

[@marry1156]

würde mein Collie dort nicht hingeben ,liebloses Hundefrisieren ,bitte mit etwas gefühl

[@chloecatness9709]

So rip all the knots out them put them back in. Ok not

[@bethyoung8646]

Shetland sheepdogs please

[@Ana-yu8gi]

Do GERMAN SHEPHERD please!

[@finnagain6249]

Bearded collie

[@銀色シェルティルカ侍]

pretty

[@llhar894]

I'd be careful around the eye's and head with the trimming, seems dangerous.

[@ju6210]

You are too rough! Poor dog. 😢

[@agnesrousen]

I’ve never seen that BS ever before. It doesn't hurt dogs to cut the whiskers as the hairs don't contain any pain receptors, cutting them off could create confusion or make your dog less spatially aware. It may affect their ability to judge when objects are nearby, which will make your dog a lot less confident. I would not leave my Sheltie in you salon for sure!!!!

[@saramations]

Don't dogs get their whiskers shaved off all the time? Especially in breeds such as shih tzu and poodles. I've never met any dog to have issues becuse their whiskers got cut.

[@nazileb.a4268]

whiskers trimming never heard

[@M00NdaYn]

Tell us you look at dogs like objects without telling us you look at dogs like objects. Just smooshing and pulling at their face. You were using some muscle holding their nose to trim up their face. Never heard of cutting off their whiskers, either... wth. Human fascination with exploting animals is so strange. Kinda gross.

[@mariacalabro7461]

UGH. This type of grooming is horrible. Makes me want to cry.