22/01/2026
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Border Collies have a double coat, and when the undercoat isn’t removed correctly it doesn’t always shed out on its own — it can become impacted and compacted against the skin.
In the first video, I’m blow-drying prior to grooming.
Notice how the coat os all impacted and how you can barely see the skin.
That’s because the undercoat isn’t loose — it’s stuck, packed tightly and trapped.
When undercoat becomes impacted like this:
• Air cannot reach the skin
• Heat and moisture are trapped
• The skin can’t breathe
• Dogs can feel heavy, itchy and uncomfortable
• Brushing can become painful, especially in sensitive areas
This is often why dogs begin to dislike brushing or give warning signs — the coat is pulling on the skin.
In the after video, that impacted undercoat has been safely removed.
Now you can clearly see:
✔️ The coat separating properly
✔️ Skin visibility and airflow restored
✔️ A lighter, healthier, more comfortable coat
💡 Important to know:
If the skin isn’t visible when the coat is parted or dried, there is usually undercoat build-up.
A slicker brush alone often cannot reach this layer. Proper deshedding requires line brushing from the skin out, correct tools, and controlled blow-drying to release what’s trapped.
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