How to Groom a Glen of Imaal Terrier

Medium-sized terriers, Glen of Imaals have double coats, with a soft undercoat and rough, three-inch outercoat. Their coat colors appear in blue, brindle or wheaten. Glen of Imaals shed very little and require a moderate amount of grooming. But because they are extremely hairy dogs, they do need stripping or major clipping a few times a year.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Natural bristle brush
• Slicker brush
• Pin brush
• Metal comb
• Damp cloth
• Blunt-nosed scissors
• Gentle dog shampoo
• Nail clippers
• Stripping knife
• Clippers
• Cotton pads

1. Brush your terrier twice weekly with a natural bristle brush when his hair gets cut short or newly stripped. This type of brush is easier on their skin.

2. Use a slicker brush or a pin brush and metal comb to keep her knot free when her coat grows longer.

3. Clean his beard daily with a damp cloth, as it gets dirty frequently from eating, drinking and sniffing outside in the ground.

4. Trim the hair surrounding his anal area as needed to maintain good hygiene. Use blunt-nosed scissors.

5. Bathe your Glen of Imaal as infrequently as possible and not more than once every three months. Too much shampooing over softens his harsh coat, making it much less weather proofed. Use a gentle dog shampoo when bathing.

6. Clip her nails with dog nail clippers as needed to keep them short. If you walk her on pavement, this helps wear down her nails naturally. When you do clip, be sure to avoid cutting the quick, as it bleeds and causes your dog pain.

7. Strip your dog's entire coat two to three times annually, using a stripping knife. You must strip a show dog. Otherwise, you may clip his hair thoroughly with appropriate clippers. Ask your breeder, vet or pet store for recommendations on how to do it yourself.

Tips & Warnings

• Check your Glen of Imaal Terrier's ears at least once a week for signs of infection. Clean out any excess dirt or ear wax outside the ear canal with a damp cotton pad.