Types of haircuts for Bichon Frize

Grooming is a long and time-consuming procedure that is necessary for dogs that do not have a natural process of hair loss - shedding. However, one should not think that such an event is limited only to a haircut - it includes several stages in animal care and is carried out by a qualified groomer. The service of Bichon Frize dog owners is of particular relevance.

A distinctive feature of the charming French bichonet is her smile, which is found only in this breed. But also a feature is wool, soft, curly, curling with spirals. Not only the body and head, but their tail fluffy little angel with smart black beads eyes covered with long hair. Yes, the color of this cute animal is only white.

By the way, such a fur protects the animal from both cold and heat, as well as with a sharp change in temperature, but if the adult dog is not trimmed, it loses much of its attractiveness. But to look amazing is the main task of the breed. Haircut Bichon Frize - an indispensable condition for winning the show shows, in which such pets periodically participate.

Regular grooming is relevant for Bichons also because they have a thick undercoat, and due to the fact that the lapdog does not shed, on it and on the wool are formed mats. Therefore, the hair has to be combed to avoid the removal of entire woolen clumps, because it will spoil the look of the exhibition beauty. In addition, it is necessary for the health of the pet. If you do not comb or cut the dog, it may be prone to skin diseases.

Also in a number of important procedures for the content includes:

• daily combing after walking, but since the wool is curly, spray or foam is usually used for easy combing - this helps to get rid of street dirt;
• it is necessary to bathe the animal twice a month, but in the presence of strong pollution it is permissible to do it more often;
• washing after the pet has walked does not involve the use of a shampoo, in addition, it is necessary to dry the lapdog well - to avoid hypothermia and cold;
• Wool often gets into the eyes of the animal, so every day you need to wipe them with veterinary lotion.

Owners should be aware that you can buy hygienic and cosmetic products for bichon only at pet stores, and you should choose conditioners and lotions for dogs with white wool. Regarding shampoo, let's say that it may be dry, but this does not exclude full-fledged water procedures.

Previously, it was decided to shear the hair only from the paws and muzzle of the animal, but now the standards require cutting all over the body. In total there are 3 options for dog hair.

• If the dog is show, then it is desirable that she had a long, elegantly rounded haircut - in this case, the pet's hair gets a terrific volume. The main focus is on the head of the dog, which gradually turns into a flawless round cotton cloud. But for this, wool must be carefully grown, to prevent its dryness and brittleness.

• Short puppy haircut - Another type of hair that is relevant for owners who can not afford to give pet hair a lot of time.Shortened hair in no way detracts from the dignity and beauty of the model "under the puppy." Perhaps, it is considered even more fashionable and in demand, since it saves the owner from unnecessary trouble. Especially since you can always return to long hair. In fact, the image represents the natural state of the Bologna, but slightly corrected by the groomer, and looks like an elite modern poodle.

• Special multi-level hairstyle for Bichon Frize - sky style, especially popular in Italy, where it remains at the highest positions for more than one season in a row. Such a work of art can create a true artist and master of his craft. A dizzying result can be expected after a series of haircuts, when the volume appears as hair grows. Dog breeders in Russia also managed to appreciate the impeccable luxury of this elite image.

The approach to Bichon's grooming is always individual, however, there is a general scheme by which dog haircuts are made:

• first outlines the future hairstyle;
• in the process of hair regrowth, a planned formation of the intended volume occurs;
• As a result, with the professional skills of a master and the observance of certain rules, a unique, chic, “adult” Bichon Frize image gradually emerges.

Today, the owner of a charming, only smiling dog, once bred for performances in the circus, can choose from three available haircuts at once to make an already cute animal even more attractive.

When caring for animals at home, grooming is carried out once in 1-1.5 months. Bichon Frize can easily be trimmed at home. This will require free time and a small set of special tools:

• two puhodorki - small and large;
• two types of scissors - short and long, preferably with rounded tips;
• hard bristled brush or metal (massage);
• air conditioning from felted wool;
• crest with sparse teeth;
• steel comb with frequent teeth;
• accessories - hair dryer and a convenient table to accommodate the animal.

Procedure:

• first you need to put in order the pet's coat, and for this you will need to wash it;
• before bathing, you should do the removal of mats - they can be carefully disassembled by hand, dividing into small locks;
• after that, you need to put the dog in a bath, apply an anti-Koltunnaya grooming agent, then shampoo, rinse the skin thoroughly and, in the wet state, gently comb the matted lumps;
• then comb it with a blower, after which you can dry it with a hairdryer by putting it on warm air (this is allowed);
• if the dog is wet, qualified groomers recommend using a high-speed hairdryer first (only to remove excess water), and then using a device, comb it with a hard brush;
• the wool begins to be dried from the tail area with scratching strand by strand with a brush or puhoderka;
• then the feet, the body, and, last of all, the hair of the head and the ears are cleaned and dried;
• then you should comb the hair up from the skin surface, you will have to brush the bichon during the whole process;
• start haircut with paws, removing excess hair from them;
• then you need to trim the hair around the anus without touching the tail;
• when shearing the hind limbs, the scissors are held parallel to the body;
• further cut the body from the sides;
• the front legs after the haircut should look: from the side in the form of cylinders, and from the front - straight;
• on the neck, the hair should be cut shorter than on the upper back, you should try to give the body a rounded look;
• hair from the inside of the ears can be removed with blunt-forceps;
• Bichon's eyes should be clearly visible, so the hair above them cut, pre-combing them up;
• on the nose, on the contrary, the hairs ruffled down and then trimmed;
• The “cap” on the head is gently leveled until it is perfectly round, trimming the hairs falling on the eyes;
• It is important to observe the smoothness of the outlines and transitions from the beard to the hair of the ears, and from the neck to the back.

The result of the procedure depends on how carefully all the hair on the body of the hairs will be combed - it should turn into straight, soft feathers. If necessary, secondary cutting of hair in the hind limbs and trunk is allowed to give smooth transitions.

Often when working with the head, the fur on it merges with the fur of the ears. To facilitate the conduct of a haircut, you can make a thinning of the hair under the ears of the hairs. Yes, it is necessary to work hard to make the pet look truly luxurious and presentable.

See the next video for a master class on cutting Bichon Frize.