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NoodlezxMama
05-19-2009, 06:14 PM
So, I just got done trimming up G, and bathing him..and I towel dried him for a couple minutes, and then let the crazy wet dog loose in my living room. He always air dries fast, so I let him do that..buttt
What do you guys think? Do they turn out prettier when blow-dried or air dried? or is it the same?
JessicaR
05-19-2009, 07:14 PM
my shelties always look fluffier after being blow dried. when I let them air dry the coat seems flatter and their ruff doesnt stand out as much.
2dogscrzy4ball
05-20-2009, 12:14 AM
Definately blow dried!! Like us girls prefer a dryer to just air drying:eek:
NOTE: ALWAYS keep your dryer moving so you don't burn the little fluff ball!:)
cockermom93
05-20-2009, 02:30 AM
Definately blow dried!! Like us girls prefer a dryer to just air drying:eek:
NOTE: ALWAYS keep your dryer moving so you don't burn the little fluff ball!:)
Definately agree! ;)
Jr_K9_Expert
05-20-2009, 05:06 PM
Well I'm not a groomer (YET) but Junior's hair actually feels softer and seems fluffier if I blow dry, it's just a pity that he doesn't like it so usually I allow him to air dry with a quick walk.
PudelGrl
05-20-2009, 11:08 PM
Definatally blow dried, if I don't, I get tight poodle curls that matt easily. With a little blow drying, i get a nice fluffy poodle whose hair can go without brushing for about a week.
NoodlezxMama
05-21-2009, 03:22 AM
Gizmo generally looks the same with or without the blow dryer. Unless we are going somewhere really quickly or special, I skip the blow dryer (which we always use on cool, don't wanna burn him at all) and just let him freak out around the house..
2dogscrzy4ball
05-21-2009, 11:54 PM
That's what's nice about wash and wear dogs!! My vet was like Mary why don't you have dogs with long hair and I told him that after doing it all day I really don't wanna come home and have to do it again for free:eek:
My boxer and jackrussell go nuts after their baths too!! I have to admit that Livvy my ret./dunno mix loves the fluffing and brushing!! Me too:D
Momto3
05-22-2009, 12:16 AM
Never blow-dry my Cockers but am sure they'd look much better. I did have one though I blow-dried once and his coat was electro-static for weeks afterwards! Every time I touched him the shock happened. Mine air-dry in the driveway chasing balls.
2dogscrzy4ball
05-22-2009, 10:16 PM
Never blow-dry my Cockers but am sure they'd look much better. I did have one though I blow-dried once and his coat was electro-static for weeks afterwards! Every time I touched him the shock happened. Mine air-dry in the driveway chasing balls.
I'm sure they prefer that over a hairdryer any day!! LOL
Momto3
05-22-2009, 10:24 PM
Yes they do! I had one chocolate who actually stood stock still and braced himself every time I cranked up the hair dryer to do my own hair! I never blow-dried him myself but he obviously had it done many times at his previous home. My current flock usually run in the other direction when I dry my hair. They then get the zoomies and my day gets a really good start!
snazyminis
05-24-2009, 12:37 PM
Never blow-dry my Cockers but am sure they'd look much better. I did have one though I blow-dried once and his coat was electro-static for weeks afterwards! Every time I touched him the shock happened. Mine air-dry in the driveway chasing balls.
That's where a good quality conditioner comes in, it stops any static and you should end up with a straight. shiny coat after the blow dry.
Shara
05-24-2009, 04:22 PM
That's where a good quality conditioner comes in, it stops any static and you should end up with a straight. shiny coat after the blow dry.
Yep, the stuff I use says so on the bottle that its garunteed minimal 1 week free of static. I do prefer to blow dry Tig (my only long coat dog) and it makes him look very handsome, but over night his hair always lays down flat and its glossy :) The other dogs I blow dry during winter months so they dont get sick, if warm enough I let them dry all natural!
Jr_K9_Expert
05-26-2009, 02:58 PM
That's where a good quality conditioner comes in, it stops any static and you should end up with a straight. shiny coat after the blow dry.
Conditioner is a must for static fur. Most static is caused by the dryness not only of the fur but of the surrounding air, usually a quick mist of water or a humidifier in the house will rid you of this nuisance, I know because I had the same problem;)