Nov 30, 2016
Flat Smooth and Swinging
The most often questions asked were how to get a flowing coat to sit - smooth and straight, from a vast number of breeds ranging from...
Nov 30, 2016
The Secrets to a Great Coat
The never ending question of how do I get an amazing coat is the most common question we are constantly asked. For this the answer is...
Nov 30, 2016
The Roughy Toughy Coated Terriers
Just what to do with those Terriers that are required to have a wiry harsh outercoat and a softer undercoat when it comes to ring...
Nov 30, 2016
The Plush Puppy Label
Deciding just which breeds of dogs would feature on the Plush Puppy labels was probably the most dificult decision facing us when putting...
Nov 29, 2016
White as the Driven Snow
Balancing the need for a great show coat and the desire and sensibility of having a dog lead an active dog's life, is sometimes a dilemma...
Nov 29, 2016
Tangle Free
It’s always interesting to talk to exhibitors and find out their problems and the things they avoid doing. Blow drying seems to be a big...
Nov 29, 2016
The Art of Trimming
Owning a breed such as the Siberian which never is to be trimmed except for the feet and perhaps whiskers I had not delved into the...
Nov 29, 2016
Bitwit & Between
The job of grooming for that all important event really starts before and between shows. Preparation, preparation and preparation are the...
Nov 29, 2016
Big Dogs - Bigger Job
Most of the giant breeds shown here in Australia are from Group 6, the Utility Group, so I get to see most of them at some stage up close...
Nov 28, 2016
If Winning is the Target
Whilst most of us enjoy the social aspects of showing, ultimately we go to a show to see how worthy our dog is of the various awards on...