Westie grooming guide - My favourite dog

Westie grooming is trimming and shearing of decorating hair. But sometimes I cut the west highland white terrier. This is my dog Snow Storm.
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I made a westie grooming video because I often hear the questions how to groom a westie and can I cut them?
Trimming is the most important grooming west highland white terrier. But sometimes I cut them when they are already old or the dog doesn't tolerate trimming for health.
But I always brush hair with a coat king.
Westie grooming face always looks like a chrysanthemum.
Thank you for your interest in my work. Thanks for subscribing and sharing 🤗

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[@trecome396]

Who else is here because you own a Westie? My babies name is Coconut , she is my second westie

[@GroomerOK]

You are welcome! West Highland my favourite dogs! We have 3 westies in our family

[@milichi6327]

aw such a cute name 🥰

[@jennifermceachern7424]

I also have three westies LOL and searched this video specifically!

[@westtexasconstruction]

Our 2nd too, Oakley and our 1st was Yeti

[@pattystephens5977]

That’s not a carrot tail.

[@roberttsang6595]

Want to know how you keep Westie so calm and cooperative while grooming. That was and still is our biggest challenge...

[@toastybone4322]

Westies are so cute but such a handful. Always trying to bite the dryer and wiggle around. They have such vigor and courage in their eyes, it’s funny how such fierceness can come in small packages.

[@GroomerOK]

West Highlands are amazing dogs. They combine courage, tenderness, devotion and all the qualities of a real terrier!

[@johnleighton3863]

What a great dog, when my Scooby was alive he would never sit still for the groomer. Great video, lovely technique.

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you! West Highland my loved breed. I got my first westie 11 years ago Now I have 3 West Highland White terriers 💕

[@Guyver09]

If there is a perfect dog, it's a Westie ❤️

[@GroomerOK]

Westie are amazing dogs!

[@foodoo80]

Beautiful grooming!! I love it!

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you! I also love West Highland

[@rdstobbart]

Should they not always be hand stripped? My Cody had a beautiful coat.

[@vegan4life901]

yes they can be and should be if you are showing them ...however if it is a pet most often the owner will have them a westie cut shaved pattern . It is very time consuming to hand strip a westie and very expensive if you have a professional groomer do it! So you are right pet does get hand stripped.

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@vegan4life901 🤗

[@lindarobertson7962]

Love, love, Westies, have had four over time, all were an absolute JOY, need another one soon!!!!!!!!!!!xxxxxx

[@GroomerOK]

I also very love West Highland White terrier!

[@anothersoulintheuniverse]

Aren't Westies supposed to be groomed by stripping? I've always heard that their hair should never be trimmed.

[@vegan4life901]

most pet that are not in the show ring does not get hand stripped. Pet are westie pattern shaved most all the time.

[@arianemontemuro7901]

Westies are best dogs ever!!!!!! Love them and have them!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GroomerOK]

This’s true! I love them so much!

[@WallyTheSuperPup]

What a cute Westie Snow Storm. Beautiful grooming. I always get handstrip which takes 3 hours 😂

[@GroomerOK]

Thanks! I'm glad that you like my grooming Westie 💗

[@paulym5814]

Oh, I can’t wait. We pick up our pup on the 19th. She is so cute.

[@donnacritchley4535]

OMG Snow Storm is adorable❤️❤️ I love the long skirt you leave on him. His hair becomes silvery gray as it grows out, must be showing his age😂 What a good doggie. Nice work as always!

[@GroomerOK]

I make trimming or haircut westie only according breed. West Highland White terrier has amazing skirt and beautiful head!💕

[@dominator9677]

@@GroomerOK oh my goodness, you did an amazing job. I tried this on my westie, usually she goes to be groomed but I thought I would give it a go.... thank goodness she loves me and is so forgiving lol. It did not turn out so well but she is still absolutely beautiful

[@GroomerOK]

@In God I Trust Thank you! it's great that you tried! I'm sure your west highland is adorable

[@yubidubi]

Wow just wow!! My Westie looks like a ghetto Westie after I finished grooming him. This is a great video. He looks gorgeous!!

[@tuffy10lb]

What a good dog. So beautiful 😍 x

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you so much! He is handsome! And this West Highland have gold character!

[@CoCo-zy9ln]

Itis both informative and entertaining. Thanks for sharing

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you that you watched my video 🙂😊

[@mariapertea8978]

It looks awesome!

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you so much!

[@GroomerOK]

I so love him! His name Snow Storm and he's 11 years old

[@paulym5814]

What a handsome (or beautiful) model you have there.

[@annemonickmotasilvamonick1144]

Que lindo, amei essa tosa. É apaixonante tosar. Sensacional é a sua leveza com as mãos na hora da tosa. Parabéns pelo profissionalismo. Muito grata por compartilhar o seu conhecimento.

[@GroomerOK]

You are welcome. Thank you that you're watching!

[@TheMagdaleneMary]

Omg so cute

[@nasenbaerin58]

Oh how beautiful, my absolute favourite breed,💖🐕💖😍 to melt away, just the look in their eyes♥️, their snow storm🐶 is lovely to look at,👍💖 well done 👍👍🤗😘

[@GroomerOK]

We have three westie! They most loved dogs! These black eyes and nose are on a white chrysanthemum. They are delightful! I really love West Highland White terrier, their character and temperament!

[@nasenbaerin58]

@@GroomerOK Yeah, they're just great little dogs❤️🐾. And I miss every single one of my rascals after the last of my 6 westies from my little hobby kennel left last year.😢 They have a great character, you can never be mad at them😄😍. I still like to trim west highland terriers. 🤗😘

[@GroomerOK]

I'm so sorry 😔 It's very sad when your favourite dogs left. I can't imagine life without them.💕

[@nasenbaerin58]

@@GroomerOK Thank you very much🐾💞 Yeah, it still hurts when we think about her. 😢 A life without our beloved westies is also hard, many loving memories remain forever in our hearts. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐕😘🐾🤗

[@GroomerOK]

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[@JakeL.Collier]

west highland terrier 😘

[@GroomerOK]

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[@juliemcgugan1244]

I have those little curved scissors for trimming feet...they are magic!

[@GroomerOK]

Yes! I very like this scissors

[@niki7991]

@GroomerOK Please could you tell me the details of the curved scissors ? Thank you 🐾😊

[@GroomerOK]

Sure! Curved scissors - Freelance and Purple Dragon

[@kim162]

Great cut

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you!

[@williamdobbins1285]

BEST dogs in the world!!!!!!

[@scottfuller5194]

My Westie watched this and barked (all Westies are barkers) !

[@GroomerOK]

Westie is very funny and amazing dog! Thank you for watching my channel!

[@user-ap1925iss]

I love Westies too!

[@GroomerOK]

Westies are big love of my life . They are incredible dogs and true family members!

[@smakcanada]

Good job. Thanks

[@GroomerOK]

Thanks for the comment.

[@JC-vv7yn]

Awesome video!! What size of clipper do you use for the body??

[@aurorabosques8017]

Gorgeous

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you so much! I very love westie! They're amazing dogs!

[@bettymatlock9793]

Love the name!

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you 😊

[@myrafields9476]

What kind of clippers are you using?

[@user-zl6ny4wx3z]

안녕하세요 정말 너무 예뻐요 잘보고 갑니다 행복한 저녁되세요 🐩

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you 😊! Good evening!💕

[@leerussel2033]

what is the best brand of clippers for westies? the one I use keeps clogging as soon as I make a sweep

[@betty5917]

Very very nice This dog is beautiful ❤ and very kind ❤ Thank you for your vidéo Bonne soirée 🐈👱‍♀️👋

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you! I'm very pleasantly for me 😍

[@tati75317]

Perfect

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you! Westie my favorite dogs. They are my friends, the members of my family !

[@bayramoravi2848]

Bellissimo ❤

[@mariaelenaapostolo7613]

My Oliver absolutely hates getting groomed, and I really don't know what to do because he needs it. Just giving him a bath is really hard, we have to do it between two of us. My first Westie, Lucky, loved getting groomed.

[@GroomerOK]

You can give him some very tasty when you bath to him. Water must have warm. Cover the bridge of the dog's nose with your hand. Perhaps he is afraid that water will get into his nose.

[@ivonamatetic8443]

Beautiful❤️❤️❤️😍😍🐶🐶🐶🐶

[@GroomerOK]

@ivonamatetic8443 💝 Thanks for the comment. 🐶

[@sueliaparecidadelatim8830]

Passou a máquina!? Porque não fez hand striping???

[@GroomerOK]

This dog is already old. He has back problems, so I cut his hair

[@tommi230159]

Super toll geschnitten ich werde es jetzt gleich probieren daß ich den Kopf so auch hin bekomme mein Westie ist ein Jahr alt Nur daß ich denRücken trimme

[@GroomerOK]

Thanks for the comment.

[@betty5917]

Very very nice 👍... LOVELY ❤

[@GroomerOK]

Thanks for the comment.

[@lilianavertiz2906]

My baby is a male Westie called Duke and I always do his grooming.

[@GroomerOK]

Great! Thank you for comment

[@doggroomer8036]

Snow Storm looks fantastic :) Thank you for the video. Could you please add information about what number of blade you used on his body and what shears you are using. Thank you!

[@GroomerOK]

Hi. I used blade on the body Andis № 4FC, sometimes if the dog has fluffy coat -№5FC . Neck - №7FC Straight Scissors - Rose line, Geib black pearl, power working Ocean. Finishes scissors - Yento 5", power working Dragon, Dimi

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@@GroomerOK Thank you :)

[@GroomerOK]

🤗 Good luck!

[@kim162]

This dog has some patience..

[@GroomerOK]

Yes)

[@WylieWestie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@GroomerOK]

Wylie Westie 💝 Thanks for the comment. 🐶

[@happygrooming1887]

Good♥️😍✨

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you!💕

[@Niknikich62]

Точно как наша Ника!)) 😂😂😂

[@Tubedog8]

Nice music!

[@GroomerOK]

Thanks!

[@jvaldez5858]

What kind of clippers do you use if you don’t mind me asking

[@lindaevans5779]

My westie is scrappy

[@GroomerOK]

My westie also was scrappy)

[@alicebowring1966]

😮 .. edit to add my 1 year old commented that emoji. I put on this video so he could watch the dog as he loves dogs! 😂😂

[@GroomerOK]

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[@susanreynolds6412]

You recommend a Westi for first dog I think that’s crazy due to their stubbornness, and being so head strong. I recently got a puppy and he’s the most difficult dog to deal with. He starts school next week so hopefully he’ll get better . He thinks the word no is a term to use to play . He is adorable but too much for a 74 year old woman .

[@5560perry]

When did we start cutting against the growth ?????

[@mariehalsey8892]

What type of sheers do you use ?

[@GroomerOK]

For westie haircut I use Geib black Perl, Rose line and thinning scissors Yento Prime

[@smakcanada]

How long did that Westie go without a cut?!

[@sheilaanne8374]

Very nice job, why so much cut from chest area? Beautiful job😆

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you

[@JaradVonNguyen]

Lol I was thinking the same. So funny

[@Renvega77]

Is a wastie trim the same as a Schanauzer trim?

[@ivonamatetic8443]

What number of knife you use for the grooming the body?

[@GroomerOK]

@ivonamatetic8443 For clipping the body I use blade Andis 13mm

[@helenaperek75]

👍❤️😀

[@GroomerOK]

❣️🤗🙏

[@kikivasiloglou]

Practically everywhere except Europe, these poor dogs are getting groomed with a mashine and not handstripped as they should be. I heard a groomer, in another video, saying that they dont have time to handstrip them...what bunch of bs. They destroy the waterproof coat of the westies because they dont have time? Aren't we paying for as much time the groomer will need?

[@Janey6511]

I'm a dog groomer, perhaps we should charge you by the hour to stand there and handstrip a dog and see how much work goes into it.

[@GroomerOK]

@kikivasiloglou I clippered this West Highland because he has skin problems and I can't to do the trimming him anymore . This West Highland is a champion and often attended dog shows, and I did the trimming him.

[@jennifermceachern7424]

All three of my westies don’t have as much hair as this one! And they aren’t this well behaved either LOL

[@GroomerOK]

I start to train a puppy west highland to grooming from 3 months. They get used to trimming and become calmer and more obedient.

[@sabine2442]

Was a handstrip not possible? He have a good Stripping Coat or?

[@GroomerOK]

This west highland terrier is very old. Stripping is already hard for him.

[@sabine2442]

@@GroomerOK Thats right

[@junecollison8973]

Beautiful grooming. I have two Westies and when I try to groom them, they never stay still!

[@GroomerOK]

You are happy owners of amazing dogs! I have 3 westies.

[@milichi6327]

sameeeeeeeee

[@milichi6327]

@@GroomerOK wow

[@GroomerOK]

🤗🙂

[@tracytracy1030]

I got a lot out of watching your video but some audio instructions would be helpful as well 😉 he turned out great!

[@GroomerOK]

@tracytracy1030 I am very pleased that my videos are useful! Thanks a lot! I’m trying to show details of dog haircut

[@douglasswinerd4187]

A reverse cut???

[@buzzydread]

What Blade size you using ? (cm)

[@GroomerOK]

@buzzydread I used blade 13 mm for clipping westie

[@Teedaveed]

👍👍👍

[@GroomerOK]

@Teedaveed Thank you!

[@Renvega77]

What did you use on the body? Wish you would talk and say what you're using

[@Renvega77]

What blade did you use on the body? No description

[@GroomerOK]

I used blade Andis 13 mm

[@Renvega77]

@@GroomerOK I never heard of 13 mm but I'm just starting out.

[@GroomerOK]

@Renvega77 Blade Andis 3 3/4 FC

[@alekseistrelkov3085]

У малыша серьёзные проблемы с кожей. Нужен хороший шампунь каждые три дня по 15 минут на протяжении как минимум двух недель до засыхания корочек при натуральном высыхании шерсти без фена, потом аккуратное прочёсывание. Плюс антиаллерген по пол-таблеточки утром и вечером. Знаю о чём говорю, у меня Вести, мальчик, проблемы начались в год, гормоны играют, кожа очень нежная.

[@GroomerOK]

Спасибо. Этому мальчику 11 лет. У него есть пищевая аллергия, лечебный шампунь и антигистаминные применяются.

[@anamartin2606]

Yo tenía una y ayer se me murió y estoy destrozada era para de mi descansa en pan nalita

[@GroomerOK]

I'm so sorry

[@barbearia1500lx]

Must do hand stripping. Never use a machine on that kind of dog. Usually Thats why they start some kind of Skin problems

[@vocalcoachgina]

You're right. And if you can't hand strip, there are stripping tools made in Germany that work fabulously. My 3 year old westie male has never been shaved and he has a wonderful wire coat, doesn't Matt and has never has any skin issues.

[@GroomerOK]

This West Highland was winner a lot of dog show. And I always did a hand stripping!!!! But when he developed skin problems (at age 11) his veterinarian recommended that he be cut. And my west highland was happy! It was difficult for him to tolerate trimming.

[@vocalcoachgina]

@@GroomerOK I can tell he was a winner, he's so well trained at the grooming table. I completely understand how it's hard on him to hand strip at his age, and he's retired from shows, so I see nothing wrong with giving him the beautiful groom that you do now. You did a lovely job on him and he is BEAUTIFUL.

[@greendog2161]

La máquina a contrapelo? 😣

[@vocalcoachgina]

I noticed that too. A big no no. Even thought he dog looks good, it's not good for the skin at all.

[@brucegelman5582]

Wonderful breed.Too expensive to groom.

[@senator558]

How to groom a westie: Step one: Place your well-behaved westie on the grooming table. I can stop right there.

[@JaradVonNguyen]

Hah mine recently broke my phone, chewed my ear buds, ruined my marriage but he's adorable now

[@eibaby5678]

Just aDORBS!!!!!!

[@anushreeemusic]

Who would think a groomer's own dog would ever be in such bad shape even before grooming :p

[@jdop1]

Sorry, but a Westie coat should be stripped not clipped. The outer coat grows in coarse and protects the dog from rain and cold. They have 2 coats, longer coarse hair that grows over short fluffy hair. They are bred to have these coats. There are tools to strip both coats. You can use clippers to clean up here and there but you do not want to "blow" the coat by clipping it, especially on the dog's back. Stripping also cleans out dead hair that can cause skin problems.

[@GroomerOK]

@jdop1 You are wrong. There are exceptions when the entire Highland White Terrier can and should be sheared! For example, skin allergies, intolerance to trimming or very old westie.

[@jdop1]

​@@GroomerOK I wouldn't say your examples indicate I'm 'wrong'. these are exceptions. In fact, stripping a Westie's coat helps reduce the possibility of atopic dermatitis as it strips out dead hair. Clipping a Cairn or Westie 'blows the coat', leaving dead hair in the follicles. They have a double coat to beat the elements. The outer coat protects against moisture while the undercoat is for warmth. Don't clip your Westie.

[@GroomerOK]

@jdop1 Sometimes trimming causes severe inflammation of the skin. In this case, any veterinarian will recommend clipping the West Highland. Certainly this is an exception. Breed grooming is trimming! But there are exceptions. Will you trim west highland if he is 14 years old and in poor health?

[@brendawalkeden6613]

I would have preferred some narration instead of music as this didn’t appear to be helpful Thanks anyways.

[@user-jc5mn1el8f]

Our dog is Westy and sex is mail eight years old ! But Saturday night at abou 19:30 he have died in Sanda Keisatsu sho by gun ! Our cuty dog Kotaro is still alive !

[@GroomerOK]

I’m so sorry!

[@terrytown]

All wire coat terriers should be manually trimmed. As a terriers owner since 1986, watching terriers shaved - it hurt my eyes...

[@GroomerOK]

@terrytown Read the description below this video. This terrier is old and he has skin problems. Such dogs cannot be trimmed!

[@jobmanfi]

oh no, scissors and machine cutting, no no no

[@GroomerOK]

In the description of this video there is a reason - «I made a westie grooming video because I often hear the questions how to groom a westie and can I cut them? Trimming is the most important grooming west highland white terrier. But sometimes I cut them when they are already old or the dog doesn't tolerate trimming for health. But I always brush hair with a coat king. Westie grooming face always looks like a chrysanthemum.»

[@Alternatywa1969]

no way

[@GroomerOK]

You are mistaken!

[@Festvangelist]

Wish/you would talk

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you for comment

[@_Arovin]

Da ist noch viel Luft nach oben.

[@GroomerOK]

Thanks comment

[@HollyBird29]

I watch this whole thing to see how you cut the face and you barely showed any of the face.

[@damari1980]

Why in the name of God would anyone use a trimming machine on a Westie ? You destroy its fur. Completely unprofessional. People, search further for instructions on grooming your Westie, this video is not for your breed.

[@GroomerOK]

You are very mistake!

[@GroomerOK]

I'm groomer and breeder west highland white terrier. And I can say with confidence that we can make a haircut for some Westie!!! If the dog have very difficult allergy or a dog is old.

[@jackiecapecci3061]

You can’t strip a coat that is that blown out it’s not even possible. You have to start over. This is beautiful work.

[@GroomerOK]

Thank you!

[@damari1980]

​​​@@jackiecapecci3061 once you use a trimming machine it's over, you can't strip those areas again, or at least most of them. The dog's hair will come out much softer and it will be painful to strip it. This guide should not be used for Westies, unless you want your dog to get skin problems, itchines and/or allergies. BTW the dog's fur on the video is not too blown, you can see it after it gets it's bath that it's pretty fine.

[@marianaevangelina7541]

Poor baby....dirty and almost blind because of those owners....really sad.....😐 some people really should not have pets....

[@juliafedorova5537]

Плохие хозяева. СО

[@GroomerOK]

Вовсе нет!!! Если у человека возникнет пищевая аллергия, то родители плохие? Вест Хайленды, к сожалению, склонны к аллергии, а пищевая - самый сложный вид. Подобрать хороший корм собаке сложно, индивидуальную непереносимость тех или иных компонентов никто не отменял. И узнать о пищевой аллергии питомца можно лишь уже ее приобретя. Лечение пищевой аллергии гораздо сложнее чем, например, сезонной аллергии!

[@juliafedorova5537]

Плохие хозяева. Собака запутанная немалая,нестриженая,не белая,а серая.Козлы!!!

[@vocalcoachgina]

That's cruel. If you read anything, this is an 11 year old dog. He's old. And I think regardless, the groomer did a great job and made him look fabulous!

[@alejandromunizramirez2991]

The face 👍👍👍 the stomach 👎👎👎