At first glance, you might confuse a Belgian Malinoi with a German Shepherd due to their similar general appearance, but Malinois are slimmer and don't have the German Shepherd's distinctive black marking on their backs. Malinois are full of energy and...
Persians, with their smooshed-in faces and long, flowing fur, are the most popular breed of cat in the country.
Persian cats are a long haired breed that may need help in shedding going into the summer months. Combing out a Persian cat will help reduce shedding in the house, and aid in preventing hairballs.Most cats love to be groomed, starting as an early kitten...
Left untreated, fleas from your new puppy will infest your home and your clothing, and be very difficult to get rid of. Immediately ridding your puppy of his fleas can save you both a lot of hassle and problems later. Flea shampoo and most other flea...
When you're working the comb through the dog's hair, it winds up not pulling not quite as much because the hair rotates too and it also just takes out the undercoat, which is what our goal is with a comb. We're just working through areas. One thing that...
Angora rabbits make wonderful and loving pets, but are also prized for their long and soft coat. Spinners find this luxury fiber a joy to work with and angora rabbits an excellent first fiber animal. If you are considering an angora rabbit or have just...
There is a little thing called a chin strap, that's really good, let me have Rebecca come over, and I'm going to show you how to put this on.There are two little clips on either side, then you pull it down so that it will fit on the hair, so you take...
Welcome to Expert Village, this is Kim Brown. These are really important for a bride doing her own hair, or a hairstylist just learning how to do up dos. These are my 3 favorite tools. This is just an old-fashioned back combing brush with a rattail...
After you do an initial grooming with a clipper comb to establish the overall length for the dog's hair, you're ready to do finishing work with scissors. The finishing work creates the dog's individual look and also allows you to work on hair in...
The bichon frise is a naturally happy, well-behaved dog that loves the company of others, man or beast. Be warned, if you like a self-sufficient dog which doesn't require a lot of physical care, you are barking up the wrong tree. Bichons frises need...
As a good pet owner, you make sure your pet eats nutritious food, gets lots of attention and has regular checkups. But you may be overlooking simple things you can do to keep your pet's coat looking its best, which keeps his skin and fur healthy...
All dogs have an odor, some more than others, but a stronger than normal odor that comes back immediately after bathing may be a sign of infections, tooth decay or other maladies such as kidney disease. Try these simple techniques to lessen your dog's...
Hi! I am Anne-Marie for Expert Village and today we are learning basic dog grooming. In this series we are going to learn about how to do the finishing scissor work. You need your metal comb and you will need a sharp pair of scissors that are meant for...
We're going to talk about combs and what are the different kinds of combs that you can use to work on your coated dog. I've got a couple examples of different combs here. This style of comb is called a grey hound comb. They've got different combs that...
You can use common household vinegar to rid your dog of fleas. Because vinegar is so effective, you won't need to use harmful pesticides.
Cardigan Welsh Corgis are the descendants of Swedish Vallhunds which the Vikings brought to Wales in the 800s. They are gentle, good natured animals with a loyal and obedient temperament. They are eager to please and respond well to considerate, well...
Fleas live on a host animal. When they bite the host they are taking his blood like a mosquito does. If your cat has a severe infestation of fleas, the blood loss could cause anemia. Anemia can be a life-threatening condition that requires immediate...
Dog's like Sadie need to be de-shedded. Their undercoat comes out, you can see as I'm pulling that the top coat and the undercoat come out when they're shedding their winter coat and getting their summer coat in and that's what Sadie is doing. So there...
When you buy your equipment you don't have to get the most expensive but please do not get the cheapest because you get what you pay for and you want to be able to do this to save money. Plus a to of times it is so much easier then to pack the animal up...
Pygora goats are a cross-breed of Pygmy goats and Angora goats and are known for their soft, silky fleece which is ideal for hand-spinning. Creating craft projects with Pygora fibers is very popular due to its versatility. Harvesting the hair of Pygora...
Chartreux cats are said to have lived with the Carthusian monks in France. It is likely that these cats are named for the qualities of their fur. Chartreux cats are playful. They will play hard for a few minutes, rest for a few minutes and then repeat...
Then if we are going to do the nails we are going to trim around the feet. Twalla has not had this done before so I can see him or mover her to black so I can see her white. You see this hair that is just sticking up there as you could see through it...
When the first Alberto VO5 Conditioning Hairdressing commercial came on television in 1955, dogs, cats, horses and other furry friends begged, "We want it, too!" Alberto VO5 is an excellent pet care product, useful for grooming all sorts of animals...
A Maltipoo is a mix of a Maltese and a poodle. A Maltipoo's hair produces less allergens than most other breeds, but cutting its hair can be difficult. Expect to spend the better part of an afternoon grooming your pooch.
Washing your dog too frequently can cause them to lose vital protective chemicals that exist naturally in the fur, while not bathing them enough can lead to problems such as fleas, ticks, psoriasis, matting, dandruff and other irritations. Everyone wants...