How to: trim & strip a Parson/Jack Russell Terrier

Trimming/ Stripping (no cutting!) a broken coated Parson Russell Terrier (FCI stud dog)
...::: I use a simple stripping knife in the video :::...
Dark of Parson Place "Tino"
*11.01.2006 (*01/11/2006)
"excellent"
13,3 inch
All tests and genetic tests CLEAR
..:: More info: tino.de.to ::..

[@Hallux99]

This video was very helpful for me when I rescued a wire haired Parsons Jack Russell Terrier! There aren’t many videos on KZbin regarding stripping a dog’s coat! I don’t know why everybody is complaining about you not explaining, I can clearly see what you’re doing. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Thanks so much! 😊🐶

[@filespace123]

This is so cute your dog is very good my terrier died today and this is helping me get over it thank you for the video

[@LostRiverMinis]

Bobbi Jo McMullin oh no, I'm so sorry for your loss :(

[@corrydriscoll6920]

Special breed. Tough loss. My condolences. 🐾

[@velesakrutik7939]

I am sorry 😥

[@laragazzasavy]

He's a good dog to stay so still. I love your doggie. Your grooming is wonderful.

[@LostRiverMinis]

laragazzasavy Thank you! :)

[@MrShaneac1]

He acts like a show dog so patient he's very beautiful I have a wire coat tri-color parson JRT from ravenclaw terriers in Sierra vista Az thanks for this very informative.

[@reneeglover4819]

Super informative! Wish u were explaining a little more about what u r doing exactly but the close ups and showing what u r looking for to strip was awesome

[@annatjeh]

The dog is so sweet and patience!!!

[@katharinawilhelmer8437]

Lieb gemacht , danke, hab was gelernt für meinen Jack Russel.😊❤

[@netnissen]

What a lovely dog ❤

[@lightworkerloveandpeace1217]

Omg! He is so identical to my parson jack Russell. Everything is identical except for the color of the fur. Jack had wired fur. He had brown patches only. I miss Jack so much. He passed away at the age of 17 on the 9th February 2022.

[@LostRiverMinis]

So sorry for your loss. My boy passed away a year ago at 16 years old... I miss him very much.

[@TeslaNick2]

Never had my wire haired Jack stripped, it gives him a really cute 'scrappy' look that develops with age... He get's tidied up in the summer to help him keep cool.

[@bxnniq6769]

You should look into stripping, it has a lot of benefits compared to shaving a wire haired dogs coat. Their original purpose was hunting and ratting, so oftentimes brambles and bushes would do the stripping themselves, naturally. However if your dog is a pet you kind of have to simulate that by stripping by hand or with a tool. Also, no point in trimming the coat to keep your dog cool. The hair is harsh to protect them in tough conditions but it doesn’t keep them warm all that well. That’s the undercoat’s job, which you’ll not be trimming unless you take it shorter than 1cm or so

[@elizdiamond13]

omg he is adorable!!!!

[@gerardinecizmar]

Excellent job and beautiful dog. I have a Parson that I adopted when he was 8 months in 2014. I've only had him groomed twice by the same groomer and then I quit because they were shaving him horribly .The 2nd time they shaved a bald spot on his thigh. I wish I could find someone in Brooklyn, NY who does this ???? I wouldn't attempt to try it myself. This is real artistry.

[@TerrierBram]

Good work and nice, well behaved Parson.

[@LostRiverMinis]

Thank you :)

[@LostRiverMinis]

Maureen Maynes I have to trim him every 6-8 weeks. It's necessary to pluck or strip dead hair from your dog. Moreover, he looks much younger and neat :)

[@riteonscreenstudio148]

scruffy sould stay scruffy and and smooth is smooth ...scruffy dont shed as much as smooth ...breeder...Jack"s are the best he cleans up well handsome wee man

[@pennyfulton3418]

Agreed, except that scruffy wire haired jack russels shed MUCH MORE VOLUME OF HAIR ! than short haired in my experience, hence probably part of the need for the laborious grooming !

[@AlodiaLozano]

Tino is sooo handsome and well behaved! 😘

[@marianodaniel516]

Excelente trabajo. Tu video me es muy útil!!

[@LostRiverMinis]

Gracias :)

[@tc2002able]

Aw he is so good

[@ivanapastrnakova4157]

Takého trpezlivého psíka som ešte nevidela. Super práca!

[@karenlewis7264]

great job!

[@lukevlogs8027]

I Love that doggie he's so cute

[@katethacker1923]

My jackrussel terrier would never be this calm

[@StaloZamba]

excellent job, congratulations to the groomer !!!

[@LostRiverMinis]

Thank you very much!! :)

[@T.Q.]

Well done

[@belladonna1999]

I wish I could do this with my 2 yr old Parson but he'd never stay still for it. I had to take him to the groomer's 2 weeks ago and it was $55 plus the tip. I think they took off a little too much hair from his hind legs but it should grow back. Your dog is gorgeous and so sweet. Mine is hyper and won't let me near him with scissors.

[@Wrathofkala]

Well behaved dog...

[@ngaichong5630]

狗狗好乖好可愛💖

[@kwalden801]

What a patient little sweetie. He looks just like my Chloe that just passed away. So sad.

[@LostRiverMinis]

I'm sorry for your loss :(

[@kwalden801]

Thank you. I miss her so much. They are the greatest little dogs/friends ever!.

[@snapdragonfly6652]

What a good boy

[@catherinegudgeon1832]

my dog looks the same so cute

[@tsunamitsu1961]

That dog looks exactly like mine but its ginger with a white belly and lots of fur but its a mix with a russel

[@mentorjessicacoaching]

how do you do that you are soo good

[@sinkesinke1]

Your video has made my day much easier. If you would be so kind to tell me the name and model of your trimming knife. I'm from Serbia, and i must find that knife online because there is nowhere to buy it in pet shops. Thank you in advance :)

[@successandlifestyle]

Gorgeous!!!

[@maksimysh]

спасибо

[@avapaki]

what is the name of the tool that you use? i m interested in buying it....

[@Miller_Lite]

ASMR video 👍🏽

[@murderface35]

My Parson Russell has a long coat, should I trim him first and then Strip him?

[@vencintpaulpebenito7035]

love

[@jeffreybeal4165]

We have a broken coat JRT that sheds like crazy. I would LOVE to be able to TRY to do this with her. If I missed it, I'm sorry, but how often is the stripping usually needed? It honestly looks like the hair removal would hurt a little bit but your JRT doesn't seem to mind at all. I am excited to try this.

[@dnnrod1807]

Where can I get the stripping comb you are using?

[@GeoffreyGraham2]

I've been thinking about buying my own Russell Terrier, that's what brought me here. I love how patient and kind you are. I have a theory about people like you, although I don't know if its true. My theory is that people who treat animals with kindness are better lovers ha ha. I think this because it seems to me that if someone has patience and love for a animal, why wouldn't they make much better lovers than ordinary people? It's just a theory!!! Nice video!! I don't know if I will get a Russell Terrier but they are my favorite breed of dog so far. Do you have any tips what to look for if I do decide to buy a Russell Terrier? Thanks

[@juliabettendorf7315]

Hi, thank you for the nice comment :) Just visit different breeders and go for a walk with them and their dogs to see how they're behaving with other dogs and strangers.

[@deirdrekehoe3710]

Hi, can you advise on an Irish terrier coat? When we got him his coat was matted with mud so we had to cut all the mats down with just a scissors (which was his whole body). I couldn't really tell what his coat was like before it was cut because of the muck. Now that it's growing back it seems very thin and also very fluffy like an undercoat, not wiry like I thought it would be. Do you think it will repair over time to be wiry and thicker?

[@LostRiverMinis]

Hey! Irish Terrier have to be trimmed just like most Terrier breeds and my PRT in the video. If you're able to find a professional groomer that really knows how to strip an Irish Terrier his coat should recover, but it will probably take 1-2 years and a few trimmings to get back to normal. Maybe try to contact an Irish Terrier breeder and ask for advise. Fingers crossed for your dog's coat! :)

[@christyhanson3046]

Hahaha, I laughed when his smegma stuck to the blade. Ugh...I should probably do this to my dog. He could use a nice trim.

[@stephaniemarie936]

wow like video

[@mjyeun-youngdeukkim5127]

LOL !! I am going to start with my Jack Russell Terrier, KAI.

[@PSG4life]

Hi love your video! My jack Russell terrier is now 5 months old and I would like to do this in future. My questions are 1) how come you still leave a beard? Is it not recommended to pluck the entire face? 2) what stripping tool do you use exactly? 3) what age should my dog be for me to start plucking

[@LostRiverMinis]

You must leave the beard, a Russell Terrier always needs a beard, that's standard :) I use a stripping knife by "Karlie". You can start trimming at the age of 2 months but every dog has a different coat and when they are young you should strip without a knife. I have another video that shows how to trim bare-handed :)

[@fargone--2945]

I strip by hand. Took 3hrs . I need that tool.

[@ritawimbleton9356]

It sounds rough what are you using please

[@sewerrat4714]

This could be asmr

[@compwolf2]

Hi, I have a JRT, possible chihuahua mix with a coarse coat. (almost broken coat if you will, i'm not sure. when you take a comb through it and then move the hair around it a little, it looks like it becomes matted) I have been meaning to get her to the groomers but I keep finding that 'cutting' the hairs just damages them further. So I was wondering, since her hair is getting a bit too long if there was just one stripping comb I would need to use or if I would need to go from coarse to a fine comb. Thank you.

[@LostRiverMinis]

Have you tried to pull out her coat with your fingers?

[@compwolf2]

+P!nkPirate I have and there is just clumps coming out. a simple comb even takes a lot out.

[@kyndel117]

hay be carful with the pooch

[@Craftmaxx]

🎉

[@ZoePele1997]

I'm going to start doing this with my Jack Russell because it's so expensive taking her to the groomers and it looks like it's not that hard to do

[@SusseBo]

If it turns out to be hard you may find it worth the money to get someone to do it for you. You don't want the fight. I have two cairn terriers and I only do the one myself. The other one will fight me all the way. So I have someone else do it, so I'm not the unpopular one.

[@Carlostype]

Hi I've just purchased a knife, I think ivsee you using your thumb to help pull with the knife, is this what you doing thanks, nice videos

[@juliabettendorf7315]

yes, exactly :)

[@sherrylittle9827]

I only recently discovered our 11-year-old dog is a Parsons Terrier. He is very fluffy having never been stripped. Should I have it done now or is it too late at his age?

[@izzydellasanta]

it's never too late to groom your pup :) keep in mind though since you'd never done it before he may be squirmy as you try grooming him.

[@mmpoggs2033]

Do you get a Hollywood, I think its only fair!

[@Grapesfromabove]

We have a Parson and he is about 4 yrs old now...I never knew a specific grooming tool like your stripping knife could help him look better than he does. So I went to Amazon and discovered there are many sizes to chose from..apparently depending on coat type. Do you have a suggestion? Thanks.

[@LostRiverMinis]

Gradyn Ellsworth I use the finest one :)

[@drivingschool11]

Gradyn Ellsworth So do I!!

[@SusseBo]

Looks more like you are cutting the hairs though.

[@BlackberryTeapot]

Hi, I know this video was posted over a year a go, but you seem to know your stuff so I have some questions. My jack Russell is 2, her mother was short haired but her father was wiry, so she has a mix of short body, long on the legs, neck and back. Could I still do this for her? Is it too late to start since she's 2? Thanks!

[@LostRiverMinis]

it doesn't matter when you start trimming your dog. you can do it the same way I'm doing it :)

[@murderface35]

I have a rough coated Parson Russell. I never knew that you had to strip their coat. Is It neccessary? I brush him often, but he has a pretty long coat. Your dog is beautiful.

[@LostRiverMinis]

If you have a rough coated Russell, please watch my new video to see how to trim him: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aau9m4V7jcuirsk You need to trim your dog to avoid skin problems. When the coat gets to thick there's not enough air coming to the skin, which can lead to eczemas and your dog will lose less hair, as well.

[@BeneDimaOs]

Hi! really good :D how long did it take you to this?? hours??

[@LostRiverMinis]

+Bene Dima & Os Thank you! It normally takes about 90 minutes :)

[@stacyrodriguez3827]

+P!nkPirate hiiiiiiiiiii, I just wanted to ask if you are actually combing the hair or just pulling because in some parts it looked like you actually pulled the hair out with force.

[@LostRiverMinis]

+Stacy Rodriguez Hi. You have to pull it out with some force, but it requires practice to do it right.

[@stacyrodriguez3827]

P!nkPirate is it painful for the dog?

[@LostRiverMinis]

+Stacy Rodriguez no, it doesn't hurt. The hair is dead and because the dog can't just shed it, you have to help by pulling it out, so new hair can grow.

[@sopipay7807]

Where can I get those things you're using to trim the dog? I mean like, what kind of store do u think?

[@sopipay7807]

P!nkPirate glad you replied :) Thanks btw!!

[@drewmabis22]

Pink Pirate, could you please tell me what brand stripping knife this is?

[@LostRiverMinis]

Drew Mabis of course. The brand is called "Karlie"

[@oOxtozOo]

Hi! Habe mir gerade ein Trimmmesser gekauft für meinen Terrier/Schnauzer Mix, und finde dein Video echt gut! Trau mich nur noch nicht so richtig ran.....hast du irgendwelche Tipps für meinen ersten Versuch? :)

[@LostRiverMinis]

+oOxtozOo danke! :) versuch erstmal was du mit den Händen so rauszupfen kannst, um ein Gefühl dafür zu bekommen, dann kannst du dich ans Messer trauen, lieber erstmal weniger als zu viel trimmen :)

[@PSG4life]

What if I don't want a beard on my JRT do I cut it off with scissors? Or do I pluck? Also do I buy a coarse blade, fine blade, medium blade? What blade do I buy?

[@juliabettendorf7315]

If you don't want the beard you should cut it. I use a fine blade, it's the best choice for a Russell :)

[@reddluuxx407]

Some don't have beards like my jack russell terrier but the rest of his body is hairy

[@nicolesydney6902]

What do you think about using a Furminator on a broken coated Jack?

[@LostRiverMinis]

Not a good idea. A normal brush or comb is best :)

[@iShootPhoto]

I have a Parson Terrier and I don't groom him at all. I think he looks cool with long hair. Is trimming necessary?

[@LostRiverMinis]

Gareth McGivern you need to strip the hair to get the dead coat off so new can grow and to avoid skin problems. When the coat gets too thick there's not enough air coming to the skin, which can lead to eczemas, also your dog will lose less hair :)

[@cmorrow6822]

a couple weeks ago i adopted a JRT mix with Chihuahua (maybe). She is 7+ yrs old and some of her hair is sticking out long. I went to the local Petsmart to look for the knife (after I had KZbin'd it and found you), but they have never heard of it. I went in to their grooming salon and asked them. They don't use those but showed me a catalog that had them. They also said that my dog is too old to get her started, normally you start them when they're young. what gives? any ideas/comments? thanks

[@LostRiverMinis]

you can start trimming at any age. if you can't find a knife, you can strip with your hands. I posted another video to show how to do it without a knife.

[@LostRiverMinis]

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[@mucki329]

Man wäre das Cool wenn du aus Dortmund kommen würdest :D Dann könntest du mir das beibringen :D

[@aitana7831]

I have a question about my female jack. Right now, I'm having trouble keeping her skin and fur soft and conditioned, and the conditioners I'm buying aren't helping. What usually happens is that she starts biting her skin and itching. What I'm doing now is brushing her with a brush everyday and putting in a itch relief, but I can't find any no-water conditioners. Could u recommend something to do or buy please???😢😍🐶

[@LostRiverMinis]

Sorry to hear this. I normally don't use any hair-care products for my dogs. Maybe it's her food, she could have an gluten intolerance or something. If her coat gets trimmed professionally she shouldn't have any trouble. I'd try different food (have you heard about BARF?) and stop using conditioners :)

[@aitana7831]

Great, she has a sensitive stomach, so I'll buy her special food for that. U have been great help, and I'll see a place to trim her coat. 😀🎄🎀🐶

[@LostRiverMinis]

+Aitana Isasi sounds good! good luck and merry Christmas :)

[@michellemiller3383]

There is a video on here by a vet that said to give them flax oil maybe half a tablespoon everyday in their food and coconut oil rubbed in their coat

[@mmpoggs2033]

Ive never seen this before, why would this need doing? Is it really necessary?

[@BlackberryTeapot]

Stripping a jacks coat causes the hair to grow back thicker and closer to the skin, making it move weather resistant.

[@matiasggg]

how often do you do this? once a month, year......

[@LostRiverMinis]

+Matias Gonzalez every 6-8 weeks, but it's different from dog to dog.

[@mrjata]

I need to do this to my little Katie. Does this hurt them? Looks like pulling hair out. She needs her coat thinned badly. I will get the knife too.

[@LostRiverMinis]

mrjata Nope, it doesnt hurt :)

[@Tamiqt2]

Ouch! Doesn't that hurt/irritate the dogs sensitive skin? The pulling sound alone 😬

[@tomclain1952]

Wired hair is designed to be pulled out.

[@alexkohl1]

what is this tool that you use? tks

[@LostRiverMinis]

I use a fine stripping knife for Terrier :)

[@LostRiverMinis]

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[@PatchLuckyLucy1]

Gonna have to start stripping lucy!

[@PSG4life]

Hey it's me again, I noticed that your dog is not neutered. I'm unsure about wether or not I should neuter my jack Russell. Do you experience aggressive behaviour with your dog towards other dogs?

[@LostRiverMinis]

***** yeah, you're right, my dog is not neutered and neither does he nor do we have any problem with it :) As long as you don't have any trouble because of his sexual instinct, you don't need to neuter him.

[@itzelrivas7119]

Hi, I have a Jack Russell and I highly recommend getting yours neutered. It really is the best thing for them. Mine used to bark at other dogs all the time and he was really good at running away. Neutering your dog will keep him calmer and happier. The surgery is really simple and they recover really quickly. My dog used to hump his favourite toy and pillows all the time and after the surgery he seemed to enjoy playing and other activities more. Plus, no risk of unwanted puppies that could end up in a shelter :)

[@debbiecross8980]

@@itzelrivas7119 worse thingI ever did for mine, hes more aggressive since the op! I wish i'd never had it done, every dog is different and if i could go back in time I definately wouldnt bother!

[@NABI_REALESTATE]

Can I do this for short haired jrt?

[@LostRiverMinis]

You mean a smooth coated? No, you have to brush him. Only broken and rough coated Russells can (have to) be trimmed like that.

[@darebear329]

Can you just shave him completely? My dog is a jack russell terrier mix and he sheds soooo much. I love him but I wish he was bald bc there's so much hair everywhere.

[@LostRiverMinis]

No shaving or cutting. Russells need to be stripped or you destroy the coat and they start shedding a lot. Have you ever trimmed your dog? If he's rough coated and you strip him like I do in this video he will stop shedding.

[@darebear329]

+P!nkPirate okay thanks. My dog has an identical big black spot like yours. He's such a cutie.

[@nachopadron253]

Ardilla voladora

[@michellemiller3383]

Lol I feel the pain sheds more then the 3 other dogs we have together! Australian cattle dog australian shepherd german shepherd / golden retreiver cross

[@percymolina309]

Fucking same!

[@user-lq6ou5yp5t]

Do you have to measure the dog's hair length?

[@LostRiverMinis]

Jessica Lee no, you don't have to measure it, it doesn't depend on the hair length. You can tell when it's the right time by pulling out some hairs. If it's tight, you gotta wait a bit longer til it gets loose and comes off easily without effort (or pulling your dog along with the hair :p). You get a feel for it over time :)

[@user-lq6ou5yp5t]

P!nkPirate Thank you! One more question. Does stripping decrease the amount of shedding? My Jack Russell mixed with Rat terrier sheds quite a bit. :)

[@LostRiverMinis]

Jessica Lee yeah, sure. If you do it right the shedding stops for about 6-8 weeks til the dogs needs to be trimmed again.

[@billmurray2525]

Jessica Lee ii

[@JoseRodriguez-dn3kt]

my JRT sheds too much hair...!! :/ is it normal how can i control it

[@LostRiverMinis]

is your JRT smooth, broken or rough coated? smooth always shed much hair, but broken and rough must be trimmed every ~3 months to stop shedding

[@JoseRodriguez-dn3kt]

Smooth :)

[@LostRiverMinis]

Jose Rodriguez then it's just the normal change of coat. you can brush and bathe him/her to speed up the process :)

[@sergioluiz6308]

P!nkPirate is the furminator the best brush for the broken or is there a better one? i have a furminator and a karlie, but my do g does not like them...

[@LostRiverMinis]

Sergio Luiz you dont need a furminator for a broken coated dog, a normal brush is good. i never brush Tino (the dog in the video) i just trim him every 6-8 weeks. if your dog doesnt like it you just need to practice from time to time.

[@aitana7831]

Btw, my dog is around 9 years old, so maybe it has something to do with age???

[@LostRiverMinis]

normally the age doesn't matter :) Merry Christmas 🎄

[@aitana7831]

Thx, u too 🎄🎀🎁

[@toughman313]

20 minutes WITH fast forward

[@ShadeyLadey]

Would be super helpful is your How To video had any talking. Like what are you doing? It looks like you're just combing and pulling the fur out. That's all I get from this.

[@LostRiverMinis]

Hey. Yes, you're right. I actually wanted to explain what I was doing but back then I was too shy.. I'll try to record an audio track and add it to the video next year - as soon as I find time for it! :)

[@danielgreer1347]

If you are going to do a demonstration video font just show hair coming out. Actually explain what you are showing and what you are doing. I would have watched more had you explained what you were doing.

[@TheDeepState2001]

If she wanted to read you complaining I'm sure she would have asked. Dickhead

[@442loveyou]

Heißt er auch Einstein? Mein Parson Jack Russell Terrier heißt auch so :)

[@pennyfulton3418]

Typical jack, he just has to get in with the centre of the action : never one to be a passive bystander !

[@resaeverhart1576]

Groomers no longer will groom my Jack Russell aka Scruffy. Please send me the name of the tools you use so I can attempt this myself. Please help ASAP!!!

[@LostRiverMinis]

Check out "FLAMIA & JABZ Stripping Knife for Dogs (fine)" on Amazon - good luck! :)

[@pinkyjellyfish1]

My jackrusell is aggressive she would bite me if i even touched her leg!!

[@jada._marie]

ItsHelena I know I’m 4 years late lol but my jack russell only bites me when I try to take a toy or bone from her

[@david-stevenmorris.4418]

[This looks horribly painful..]

[@xhavitrexhepi5239]

thats not a handbagdog qq

[@aliciagriffith5737]

that poor dog. she's taking forever! I hope he doesn't have to endure that all the time!!!!

[@ZoePele1997]

Shut up. She only took "long" because she was showing the camera how much she's taking off....

[@aliciagriffith5737]

+Zoe Pelekanis . make me shut up :P

[@ZoePele1997]

+Alicia Griffith lol

[@aliciagriffith5737]

+Zoe Pelekanis lol :)

[@aliciagriffith5737]

+Zoe Pelekanis he is certainly a cutie tho, isn't he?

[@deicinmerlyn]

Why on earth is it necessary to do this?!!!

[@LostRiverMinis]

you have to pull out the dead hairs so new hair can grow.

[@deicinmerlyn]

Thank you for the reply.

[@LostRiverMinis]

+deicinmerlyn you're welcome :)

[@brandon4949]

There's like no hair on that dog. My Krash growers more In a month than that.

[@scifirocks]

this is wierd, you should leave your vanity to yourself. i would never do this to my jack russell

[@kimroder3230]

That sound sounds like it’s hurting

[@BaraCarina]

poor dog! .Its taking for long time 😡

[@tavrosnitram1529]

my poor eyes! I never wanted to read any annoyance like this *angry emoji in satire*

[@ringodrov40]

Yikes! Poor dog.....who really cares about the fur length? Just embrace white fur balls in your home!

[@LostRiverMinis]

That has nothing to do with the fur at home. You must trim a Russell. It's to avoid skin problems. When the coat gets too thick there's not enough air coming to the skin, which can lead to eczemas and your dog just looks more neat, as well. If you care for your dog you have to take care of his health and that requires trimming.

[@lillyfingers]

To cruel for me I don't like to see this, next time own a short haired JRT if you don't like their long coats!

[@LostRiverMinis]

Christine Butler I'm not doing it because I don't like the longer hairs. I'm doing it because it is essential. Broken-/ and rough-coated Russell Terrier need to be trimmed like this. You have to plug out the dead hair so new hair can grow. They are not able to shed it themselves.

[@lillyfingers]

Admittedly It would be nice to not have to vacuum all the time to be sure! but I have owned JRT's since i was 10 and we have never had any of their hair cut, they shed perfectly fine in summer and grew it for winter. Some of my furry friends liked a brushing, but my boy Grubby hated it so much it would of been torture for him and he would of been trying to bite the comb if i did this to him!

[@madsandmanX]

Christine Butler It's all about not making this procedure unpleasant for a dog, and this one seems to enjoy this and has absolute trust in it. My broken coated jrt sheds a lot and I can see that trimming her in the summer improves her quality of life while in the winter I leave it on to get more protection from cold. She's shedding naturally of course, 365 days in a year, but there's no chance she sheds all the dead hair on her own. Perhaps the original JRTs trimmed themselves in the bushes while hunting, but that's not that easy when they walk in the park and slack on the couch :)

[@AlodiaLozano]

I use a Hagen double shedding comb on my half-JRT, one side is like a furminator, the other one is a metallic comb (round ended) and works wonders on him, no need to trim at all, and he loves it

[@jameykinsey2723]

Would you be able to tell where I can get this comb? My JRT is shedding something terrible right now. I would be so appreciative.