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Hand Stripping a specialist grooming area offered by Poochie Parlour We are pleased to offer this service as there are very few dog groomers that do because it is a specialist area. Hand Stripping is a process that involves plucking out the dead coat of the dog by hand. Many people don't know what breeds benefit from handstripping, so here just some of the breeds that would benefit , there are a lot more that would also benefit, but there are too may to list:

1. Spaniels
2. Schnauzers
3. Wire Fox Terriers
4. Norfolk Terriers
5. Border Terriers
6. West Highland White Terriers
7. Italian Spinone
8. Irish Terrier
9. Cairn Terrier
10. Scottish Terriers

There are several advantages of choosing hand stripping including:

1. Protection from sun (skin and coat)
2. Reduction of allergies
3. Maintains the natural coat of the dog
4. Keeps original wiry coat
5. Keeps coat waterproof, keeping warmer and drier.
6. Gives your dog its natural coat.

• Before
• After
• Hand Stripping - Video

If you are still unsure about this service please contact us, or if you require a different service more information can be found on our grooming services Page