Things You'll Need:
- Slicker brush
- Natural bristle brush
- Scissors
- Thinning shears
- Cotton balls
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Step 1
Brush the coat with a slicker brush first and then a natural bristle brush. The wiry texture of the hair makes for easy grooming. Scottish Deerhounds are average shedders.
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Step 2
Trim stray hairs on the backs of the legs using scissors. You don't need to be overly vigorous with this, just neaten it to look natural but well-maintained.
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Step 3
Trim the head and ears either with a hand stripping knife (used mostly for show dog's coats) or with thinning shears and scissors. Leave the beard full and square shaped.
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Step 4
Remove the whiskers if desired. This is purely a matter of taste with this breed.
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Step 5
Use cotton balls to prevent water from getting in to the ears while bathing. Bathe and dry your Scottish Deerhound.










