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  • takpack
    • Bronze

    Wired Hair Coat Care

    takpack

    Posted : 6/26/2010 10:09:46 PM

    I adopted a wired hair dachshund yorkie recently and her coat is quite different from my golden mix. I first tried using a slicker brush and realized quickly that wasn't going to work. It seems like it tangles toward the end of the hair so I use a comb and then a natural bristle brush. Is this normal for wired hair coat? I also tried using a detangler spray and that didn't help. Any good tips on caring for this type of coat?
  • jennie_c_d
    • Gold Top Dog
    jennie_c_d

    Posted : 6/27/2010 6:12:13 PM

     Use a comb:) And top quality food, with fish oil and vit e added. They tend to have dry skin, so don't overwash, and when you do wash, use cool water and rinse, rinse, rinse.
  • takpack
    • Bronze
    takpack

    Posted : 6/27/2010 9:21:45 PM

    i didn't know about the dry skin. i noticed when i washed her it takes forever to get all the shampoo out and i use a hypoallergenic gentle cleansing one. thanks for the tips!
  • Indy05
    • Gold Top Dog
    Indy05

    Posted : 7/10/2010 4:48:23 PM

    I have a cairn terrier; I use a wire bristle brush with little knobs on the ends so it doesn't irritate his skin.  I use a gentle oatmeal shampoo that doesn't dry out his skin so I can wash him as much as I need to.