The Bedlington Terrier is a low-maintenance breed when it comes to grooming, but a shaved Bedlington Terrier requires extra care to prevent skin problems.
A shaved Bedlington Terrier needs to be groomed every 4-6 weeks to prevent matting and tangling of their remaining hair.
Grooming Options
Daily grooming is essential for any dog, and Bedlington Terriers are no exception.
Regular grooming allows you to form a strong bond with your pet.
Checking your dog over daily can help you spot any injuries, lumps, or bumps.
Daily grooming also helps you catch any nasty parasites, like fleas, mites, and other blood-sucking horrors that like living on dogs.
You can groom your Bedlington Terrier yourself, but if you're short on time, consider taking them to a professional groomer.
Daily grooming allows you to check for any injuries, lumps, and bumps.
Regular grooming is a good routine to get into, especially if you have a Bedlington Terrier.
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Daily Grooming Routine
Daily grooming is a must for Bedlington Terriers, allowing you to form a strong bond with your pet and check for any injuries, lumps, and bumps.
Regular daily grooming also helps you catch any nasty parasites, such as fleas, mites, and other blood-sucking horrors that like living on dogs.
Grooming your Bedlington Terrier daily can be a great way to bond with them and keep them clean and healthy.
A daily grooming routine can also help prevent ear infections by checking for excess wax and odors, and trimming the hairs inside your pet's ears.
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Bedlington Terrier Styling
The Bedlington Terrier's unique appearance makes it a standout breed, and proper styling is essential to showcase its charm.
A professional groomer is the best person to give these stylish haircuts.
The Show Cut is often used for show dogs, where the body fur is clipped close, while the legs and head are left a bit longer. The long, hanging ears are completely shaved except for large pom-poms on the tips.
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In the Lamb Cut, the body fur is shaved fairly close, with the fur on the legs and head clipped slightly, but carefully sculpted and rounded. The ears are usually kept at medium length, and may or may not have pom-poms.
The Puppy Cut is a more relaxed look, where the fur is clipped slightly all over the body, to an equal length.
Here are the three popular Bedlington Terrier haircuts:
- Show Cut: Close body fur, with longer legs and head.
- Lamb Cut: Close body fur with slightly longer legs and head, and medium-length ears.
- Puppy Cut: Slightly clipped fur all over the body, to an equal length.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Bedlington Terriers have that haircut?
Bedlington Terriers have a unique haircut to prevent matting and tangling of their fur, which can be a health issue for the breed. The breed standard cut also helps to reduce matting and make grooming easier.
Sources
- https://www.groomertogroomer.com/achieving-the-perfect-bedlington-terrier-head/
- https://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pet-advice/top-grooming-tips-for-a-bedlington-terrier.html
- https://www.groomertogroomer.com/the-poodlington-trim/
- https://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/should-you-ever-shave-a-dog
- https://www.dog-learn.com/dog-breeds/bedlington-terrier/grooming
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