Dog Show Grooming: How To Groom A Long Coat Chihuahua

In this three part series on show grooming a Chihuahua, this episode shares how to groom a long coat Chihuahua for the dog show ring. There are also general pet grooming techniques for you to try as well! Learn how to groom a long coat Chihuahua.
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[@sonyafly]

What a good little girl! She was so calm!

[@robertwessels9827]

That was a beautiful chihuahua!

[@slumberpartybard6355]

my chihuahua never stays still literally can’t groom her ever

[@ShadowBlack54]

Gorgeous Chihuahua

[@mandymoore5774]

This is actually a good idea w the drummel, my chi mix gets very anxious NOT AT ALL like this little princess who’s so damn adorable! I’ve never gone too low or drew blood & ive had him since a few weeks old. So I think he’s just anxious about the mail clipping noise. So he’d definitely gee anxious w a drummel noise. This lady is very detail oriented!

[@annelisedugas]

Thanks so much for this video. My long-hair chi is just a pet, but I love grooming and want to be able to groom at home. I simplified this routine to: bath with shampoo, leave in conditioner, blow dry (sorry!), nail trim with furminator nail grinder (it has a light!), trim out paw pads with phillips series 1000 mini trimmer. I splurged on the Chris Christiansen tiny head brush you recommended and also got a small undercoat rake. I have straight and thinning scissors on hand to do a few snips if needed. Really excited to do some great grooms at home!

[@jessicasmith3038]

My sister is dying to get a chihuahua to show in juniors and wanted me to say thank you for her for making these videos!

[@Volthramios]

I love chihuahuas!

[@Panda-zq2zj]

Groomers are closed for COVID. I recently had to groom our new adoptee. I had no idea how. This helped me get her cleaned up! It’s not the best - but she is healthy, sanitary, and comfortable until we can take her to a professional.

[@BestInShowBitch]

Now this makes me so happy! I am beyond thrilled that my little video was able to help you at least do the bare minimum to help your dog and to help you! Thank you so much for letting me know ❤️

[@wynnwasinger991]

Send her now. I want Alli to show my kiddos how to act when having nails done!!!

[@BestInShowBitch]

ROFL I know right??? Just wait for the third episode! She teaches the BURRITO technique for nails ;)

[@puggychu]

Great tips for grooming the long coat chis! Thanks

[@alienattack5]

Yes , totally agree with u

[@AdaNievesNYC]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!

[@BestInShowBitch]

😍💗😍

[@tamarab.7812]

Great video! Now I know for sure that if I ever get a Chihuahua for show, it will be short haired. Looking forward to that video!

[@BestInShowBitch]

Tamara B. It’s really not that bad. Very easy to maintain once you get the feeling for it. But I totally get you LOL

[@tamarab.7812]

I have four Shih Tzu and a long haired pet Chihuahua, so I think I’m just over grooming! lol Especially since there’s so much more involved with grooming for show.

[@BeGioBijoux]

What a good girl she is a princess

[@swanlakesighthounds3541]

Great video, you ladies are the BEST 😘😘😘😘

[@BestInShowBitch]

Swan Lake Sighthounds thank you 😘❤️😘

[@debbiej2475]

I love this dog!

[@BestInShowBitch]

Isn’t she amazing? Lana breeds some of the best Chihuahuas out there

[@tx-sweet-pjg3547]

Beautiful little girl 😇

[@BestInShowBitch]

That she is!! ❤️

[@myex0ticlove]

Lana is gorgeous! Love these videos and her sweet dogs!

[@BestInShowBitch]

myex0ticlove yes she does! As always!!! And thank you ❤️

[@mandymoore5774]

GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@lrosmond]

This was great! I’m actually going to take some of these tips and product recommendations and try them on my Papillon.

[@BestInShowBitch]

SnickerDogMom I’m so glad you enjoyed! Yes a lot of these products and tips can be used on other breeds. Most definitely a Papillion😊

[@Uwbs_yana]

I’m watching this for my Papillon too!

[@littlelady1969]

@@Uwbs_yana same here!

[@totoandtobyinnw1634]

Little angels! We will use these tips for my hairy friend

[@joankeeler6163]

Beautiful ❤

[@tbeman37]

Awwww! Ali Boo!!!

[@BestInShowBitch]

tracy beman She was so awesome!

[@LeMarais88]

Thanks for all the great tips. I just have a chihuahua mix companion dog but I want to spoil her with the best techniques and stuff 😊💗🥰

[@herheatherness1]

Great tips, but I couldn’t help but chuckle; my 3 chihuahuas would not sit still for even an eighth of this. 😅

[@JessandIzzGusington]

Ill be getting a yorkie in a month! She wont be for show but I would love if you could make a video on grooming them so I can get some amazing tips from it!

[@BestInShowBitch]

First, congratulations on your new addition! What an absolutely fun grade. Second, I’ll be sure to add this breed to my list! Thank you so much for the suggestion

[@sokiepokiee]

Do you remember if the Mars rake the original one or the blunt version? My Chih is particularly looking chubby because of her long coat.

[@floydsung8261]

Hi can you share the exact Chris Christensen brush and mars rake used? It’s hard to tell the sizing online. Thanks!

[@user-wn5ld9ny1i]

How do you do a sanitary trim??

[@sebastianjungle]

do u habe any videos for short coat chihuahua

[@yesiownfrodo]

I would have liked this better without the voice over. This groomer is really skilled. I've learned a lot from this. What an amazingly calm dog!

[@patriciawaxham8348]

Based on the before and after, I noticed that you trimmed the hair under the belly and behind the back legs. Can you show how to do that for a show?

[@sonyafly]

I’m curious how to do that also!

[@MyKatya1984]

Thank you for video, are you going to post smooth coat grooming?

[@BestInShowBitch]

You are so very welcome!! I JUST published the Smooth Coat episode !!!!

[@BestInShowBitch]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZSQeZ5nhMyLiKs

[@ani6450]

holy shit *facepalm* the poor dog🤷‍♀This is an animal and not a toy.!

[@bakmic4953]

I have a male long hair. Can you share how to groom his under belly and any sanitary clipping I should do? Thank you!

[@BestInShowBitch]

FABULOUS Suggestion! Thank you. We will get to that one and add it to the schedule

[@bakmic4953]

BIS B thank you!

[@ShadowBlack54]

Idk why but the before photo hair looks way better after groom, the before looks shiny and the after, the fur looks very dry.

[@shannons.5959]

I learned A LOT from this! Thank you:) Maybe you should put together a seminar "Learn from the Best In Show Bitch" herself!? I'd go♥

[@BestInShowBitch]

Shannon S. I’m so glad that you were able to learn something from it! Just a couple little tips can really help a lot! That’s not a bad idea! 😁

[@carletteallen3169]

what size stripping tool are you using?

[@BestInShowBitch]

I use the original 12-blade myself. But I have several sizes n hand. It all really depends on the size of the dog

[@kimberly7558]

👍🏼💕🐾

[@BestInShowBitch]

❤️

[@RealMaurine]

This didn’t talk about trimming the pants around the anus. That’s what I need to know how to do. Good info on feet.

[@kelly9962]

how come you never groom a rough collie no one does

[@PUGSLIFE]

When comes the smooth coat? 😃

[@BestInShowBitch]

Next week! Been knee-deep in Westminster and filming all week. Getting a little behind but I will catch up😊

[@BestInShowBitch]

It’s out 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZSQeZ5nhMyLiKs

[@samanthastout2314]

Damn she's so rough with that baby

[@tabitha4558]

I just got a Chihuahua about 7 months ago she is tiny way less than a lb in wight. But i am having trouble with hair in her eye and tear stains how to i trim the hair between and arround her eyes. Her coat isnt short bug not long. She was a rescue so im not even exactly sure what type of Chihuahua she is. Can u help please

[@BestInShowBitch]

Congratulations on your new addition! I personally have never had problems with hair getting into the eyes of my Chihuahuas. It sounds like she might be a mix. Can you describe the texture of her coat? Is it more wirey? I have used Angel Eyes and Starfire’s No Stain. I wouldn't cut the hairs around the eyes as they will just grow back in and possibly cause more troubles. I would try the stain removers I listed and see if that reduces the problem.

[@tabitha4558]

@@BestInShowBitch so after posting my comment i followed this vid. As far as around ears and feet and i trimmed around and between her eyes she looks 1000000% better. Thanku so much for this vid. I felt way more comfortable even thinking about bathing and grooming her. Before this vid i was sponge bathing her. Since she is still so tiny is there such thing as a mini teacup Chihuahua? Her hair is more corse almost curly. She has a smashed grimlin nose big Chihuahua ears. Cutest lil thing ive ever sew. And deffentily a blessing to my life. Her name is tabi....**** O AND THANKU FOR THE QUICK REPLY AND INFO. ***

[@BestInShowBitch]

*Tabitha Ralston* I am so beyond thrilled that the video was able to help you! They’re pretty resilient little guys. I’m going to assume she’s got some terrier in her. I would look into a slicker brush instead of a pin brush. There is a link below in the description. I’m so glad that we could help sweet Tabi, If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to ask! 😊

[@alienattack5]

Dawn dishwash soap ?????

[@meridithcairns-mellen2175]

Amazing feet!!!

[@BestInShowBitch]

They truly are!!! I was so thrilled to be able to share her skills with everyone - She's a true artist!

[@1901yvonne]

Lovely job on a beautiful girl.

[@BestInShowBitch]

Yvonne A Lana is a chihuahua grooming force to be reckoned with 😊

[@GG-mg2pc]

Fyi Chihuahuas have very delicate tracheas so be careful when putting anything around their necks. I felt bad for her being cold and shaking in her crate, regardless. 😔

[@corrinaosborne9390]

My thoughts exactly looked restricted. Chi left to shiver as an air dry process, an invitation to a chill or flu symptoms. Can't understand that one! On a cold rain winter here's hoping no more. I'm sure she wouldn't leave an infant to air dry the same way under any conditions?

[@alienattack5]

Hated that, would never do any of this to my beautiful long chi

[@fineartlifestyling]

Air drying a chihuahua!!! OMG NO! they get so so so cold! While the coat may look nicer air dried you are putting the dog through discomfort

[@BestInShowBitch]

Are you talking about the Air Forced dryer? Or are you talking about letting them air dry slightly before you dry them with the dryer? Either way my dogs are trained from an early age with an Air Forced dryer. It’s all about socialization honestly.

[@shirleyelkins9224]

@@BestInShowBitch I think she was talking about letting her air dry before you used the actual dryer on her. She said they get cold so easily.

[@fake10hourentertainment17]

It’s true though, tiny dogs have to work very hard to keep their body temperature up because their ratio of surface area to volume is so high. They also have higher heart rates than bigger dogs.

[@GG-mg2pc]

Ally.... how sweet r u.

[@guard1anang3l5]

The before and after looks the same and i feel like you were a little rough with the dog u can technically stand the dog and do everything without pushing the dogs face 5:27 that was really unnecessary the dog was so happy to be in the cage away from you I didn’t see the dog be happy on the whole process this is a poor way to show how to bath a dog and i was looking in the internet for better ideas and this is the first thing it pop im no professional but this video should be removed the dog is sooo well behave it shouldn’t be push around like that im sure if u were getting ur haircut u dont want the person to threat u like that sorry but i had to say this when i saw this video

[@engeltje07ful]

Yeah i was looking for a comment like this because i felt she was SO rough and with no love for the well behaved dog just for the show and money :( can’t understand that people are saying that she did great!

[@deborahmcmonagle1479]

There is always one🙄. This chichi is fine. Its has been a show dog. These dogs are groomed like this from day dot . Its sitting so well because its a profferesional. Dogs that are pets normally are not groomed as often or with such attention to detail and they sometimes get very stressed at the grooming process. This a well cared for relaxed chichi. I would go as far to say it just looks bored little diva behaviour 🤣It's a spa day for it. The chihuahua doesn't bark,make a sound as if she is hurting it ,wince or pull away. If you watch groomers doing dogs faces they hold the dogs hair underneath the bottom lip like it's chin and move the head about that way it can look quite firm and hardh but its the non cruel safetist way to groom the dog. I know it's just your opinion but there are real bad things being done to animals and this is not one. It's good to learn which you were clearly doing but watch more . Comments abouts taking a video down iis really a wee bit rude if you don't have enough information dont pass judgement Just my opinion 😁

[@donnaolson922]

@@deborahmcmonagle1479Make that three. Groomer didn’t need to push the dog around so much and certainly didn’t need to have her hands around her neck with fingers pushing against it. The roughness was completely unnecessary.

[@donnaolson922]

@@deborahmcmonagle1479And…exactly - the dog was so calm, just as you said. So why the roughness? No needed. Groomer is a bit too confident and seemed to be showing off a little. Either that or she was in a dang hurry, especially when bathing.

[@MikeLuisCozinheiro75]

impossible to do this to my chihuahuas , they are the devil

[@BestInShowBitch]

😂🤣😂 Socialization and training!

[@MikeLuisCozinheiro75]

Best In Show B!tch Every single day I go with them to the park to meet dogs , they attack dogs , they attack children’s , they attack old people and young, they are demons

[@BestInShowBitch]

I would say devil is harsh - more like misunderstood. How old were they when you go them? It is never too late to start but this video would be my first suggestion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYTRfqegiZWgi8k How many do you have? I would suggest you work with training one at a time.

[@MikeLuisCozinheiro75]

Best In Show B!tch they are 2 female Chihuahuas, sisters, I got them since they have 3 months, they now 7 years old , and I spend almost 24 hours with them , they travel all Europe with me . They go to the beach to run , to the woods , to the river, the eat chicken and dry dog quality food . They have everything. More than my own son ... 😂 I’m gonna check the link . Thank you 😊

[@BestInShowBitch]

You sound like you got bit by the Chihuahua bug! Welcome to the club. They are wonderful companions and they sound like minus their temperament adjustments, they keep you company.