How to Groom a Parson Russell Terrier

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Natural bristle brush
Metal combs
Scissors
Conditioning gloss

Step 1:
Brush the coat regularly with a natural bristle brush. Parson Russell Terriers have one of two types of coat, either Smooth or Broken. The Smooth coat is wiry, flat, bristly and thick. The Broken is short, with a dense undercoat and a firm jacket which lies close to the body. Brushing improves the look of the coat and removes excess dirt and debris.
Step 2:
Use metal combs to work through any tangles. Leave the coat with a natural look and avoid over-styling a Parson Russell Terrier's coat.
Step 3:
Tidy up the coat with scissors by trimming stray hairs which may pop up. Since this dog has a short coat, excess hair can be very visible.
Step 4:
Bathe your Parson Russell Terrier only when absolutely necessary. After bathing and drying, apply a small amount of conditioning gloss to the coat for extra shine.

Tips & Warnings

The Parson Russell Terrier has a life expectancy of at least 15 years.
You can hand strip both the Broken and Smooth coats. Seek professional help for this if you aren't trained, or have someone show you how to do it properly.
Some Parson Russell Terriers are susceptible to dislocation of the kneecaps, inherited eye diseases, deafness and Legg Perthes, a disease of the hip joints in small breeds of dogs.

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