How Do You Hand Strip A German Wirehair Pointer?
German Wirehair pointers have much of the same characteristics of the shorthair pointers. The main difference between a shorthair and a wirehair is their coats. The German wirehair has a dense wiry topcoat and a soft undercoat. Proper grooming is essential in keeping your pointer’s coat in good condition. Follow these steps to learn how to hand strip a German Wirehair pointer. Decide if hand stripping your pointer is necessary. Hand stripping is time consuming for both the owner and the dog, if your dog is just a pet it isn’t crucial to hand strip him, you can get the same tidy appearance using clippers. Show dogs must be hand stripped to keep their coat from becoming soft and fluffy. Look at pictures of show dogs so you get an idea of what your German Wirehair should look like. Their coat should be rough and dense. His coat should lie flat and close to the body. The facial featherings are left natural and aren’t trimmed at all. When a German Wirehair Pointer is well groomed he has a v
