Shih Tzu grooming part 2

In this video I will show you how to clip the body of any dog really but this happens to be a Shih Tzu and they are done the same way as all other all over hair cuts. Thanks for watching hope you enjoyed.

Tagged as: Grooming, part, shih

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16denton1 January 21, 2012 at 11:43 pm: my shih tzu bite and i have to have him put to sleep to get clipped he is old and has a heart problem any suggestions on how to do this
TSM32701 January 22, 2012 at 12:01 am: You made that look so easy. Why do I keep on making bald spots. Could it be the way I’m holding the blade or the size of the blade. Not sure what the size is or how to tell. I purchased these little dog clippers from Walmart.
scotec11 January 22, 2012 at 12:37 am: That’s not a grooming, it is a SHEARING! Any idiot could do that.
You should be working with sheep!
studentinlearning January 22, 2012 at 12:51 am: you are a very good teacher. Thank you for posting this.
DeoDewHD January 22, 2012 at 12:53 am: can u plz do a FULL teddy bear cut for a shih tzu plz
TheKenforce January 22, 2012 at 12:54 am: What kind of a shaver are you using?? Please tell me the make and model! Thanks for the videos
WalksThroughLife January 22, 2012 at 1:23 am: Great tips, thanks for the video!
spanielmom93 January 22, 2012 at 1:39 am: @TheLbaeza 10 and 15 blades are the safest route. I used a 10 in the video but there is very minimul difference between the two. I would be careful if you do use a 7 on a Shih Tzu face.
TheLbaeza January 22, 2012 at 2:38 am: i had to do this today to a shih tzu! he normally gets a 5. It took me a looooong time just to get a 7 skip! poor guy his whole face was a mat! i have a question did u do the face with a 7 also or did u use a shorter blade. I used a 15 today on most of the face.
sunshinepamperedpaws January 22, 2012 at 3:20 am: @xebec1958
o coment about cavs-they re really good tempermented dgs not weird like a springer or cocker.ve never had one come in that wasnt sweet as pie.I have one client that has 5 every one of them is awsome.Id def get one.
spanielmom93 January 22, 2012 at 3:30 am: @PrincessBrodynne Well, Maybe you should check into some stainless steel snap on combs. They would probably be more of what you are wanting. Petedge.com has a set for around 40$ that you could experiment with and see what length you like. Hope this helps.
PrincessBrodynne January 22, 2012 at 4:04 am: i have a shih tzu cross chihauhau. I occassionally bath and trim her between visits to the groomer and I brush her often. I’d like to try grooming her myself but like her hair on the longer side. What blade would you reccomend? Also her hair is thinner compared to the average shih tzu. Thanks in advance
Starrangi January 22, 2012 at 4:31 am: so can we like shave and then wash the dog?
spanielmom93 January 22, 2012 at 5:11 am: @xebec1958 Cavies are the BEST dogs ever! They are very sweet, and are usually pretty fearless little dogs. They can have heart problems and also have some issues with Syringomyelia wich neither one is fun but if you get one from a reputable breeder who does vet checks then you should be fine. They do shed some but when kept brushed they are not too bad.
xebec1958 January 22, 2012 at 5:12 am: @spanielmom93 hi there, how is the temperment of a cavalier spaniel, I was think of getting one. Do they shed a lot?
spanielmom93 January 22, 2012 at 5:23 am: @xebec1958 I use either a 10 if they are really matted or a 7 if it’s not too close to the skin.
xebec1958 January 22, 2012 at 6:05 am: what number blade do you use if the dog is matted?
Minimoonstone333 January 22, 2012 at 6:40 am: Also, the mats will felt if the groomer doesn’t get all of them out before the dog is bathed. =]
2starsonly January 22, 2012 at 6:43 am: can you make a washing video please
cause i have 7 shihtzus and i am not that good
on washing and drying them all thanks xcx
seume January 22, 2012 at 7:04 am: our Shih Tzu would have already bit you about six times by now., and another 7 times after you touched her tail, I wish she was as calm as this one.
spanielmom93 January 22, 2012 at 7:41 am: @bob1010berger I prefer Andis clippers but the choice is yours. I have a video on clippers and blades if you need more help you could watch that.
spanielmom93 January 22, 2012 at 8:19 am: @jwollam Hi there, I use a 10 blade on the belly/sanitary areas and I used a 5 on her body. Thanks for your comment.
jwollam January 22, 2012 at 8:45 am: we’ve got a shihtzu / schnauser mix, and we have started grooming her at home.
so far we’ve learned that a good pair of clippers is key!
we will be upgrading to a nicer pair of Oster clippers.
What size blade are you using on her belly and the main part of her body?
We prefer the kennel cut for our dog (keeps her looking so much neater, and it’s really warm where we live)
spanielmom93 January 22, 2012 at 9:10 am: @KeyCityParanormal No sorry, I don’t have any Chins who come to me… really you don’t do much to them groom wise anyway though. They don’t call for much trimming just a good bath, brush and toe nail trim usually does it… maybe a quick paw neatening and sanitary trim that’s really all I do to Chin’s. Glad you like my videos!
KeyCityParanormal January 22, 2012 at 9:41 am: I just started grooming dogs and I just wanted to say that your video’s have really helped me!! Are you going to have any grooming video’s for japanese chins?