05/07/2026
Meet Kinky, a gorgeous Old English Sheepdog! š¾ā¤ļø
Kinky has been clipped in the past, and because of that his coat no longer releases its undercoat the way a healthy double coat naturally should. This means every groom requires a lot of extra time, care, and patience to safely remove the impacted coat while keeping his skin healthy and comfortable.
Today took around 3.5ā4 hours from start to finish, including a 45-minute bath using the closeāopenāclose method. He was shampooed three times and conditioned twice to help loosen the coat, nourish the hair, and make the deshedding process as gentle as possible.
Iāve only been lucky enough to help this stunning old gentleman for his last two grooms, but he is such a sweetheart and so worth every minute. š„°
This is why itās so important to educate yourself before clipping a double-coated breed. In many cases, clipping can permanently change the coatās texture and growth pattern, making it much harder for the coat to function as it was designed to. While there are situations where clipping is necessary for a dogās welfare, it shouldnāt be the first option simply for convenience.
Regular brushing, routine deshedding, and professional grooming are the best ways to maintain a healthy double coat and help prevent situations like this.
Kinky, you were an absolute superstar today! šš¶