Written and illustrated by Barb Ross Shelties (and other coated breeds) face high numbers of dogs in very stiff breed competition. Good grooming certainly will enhance your dog's presence and help you to be more competitive. Learn, step-by-illustrated-step how the professionals prepare a Shetland Sheepdog for the show ring. Ross shares secrets no one else wants to tell: how to evaluate your dog's conformation and groom accordingly, minimize his faults, emphasize his virtues, and make him look his very best. A great workbook to keep in your grooming box or in your grooming area. Perfect for pet owners, exhibitors, professional groomers and handlers and their assistants. First edition 1993. 8 1/2 x 11 inch wire bound softcover, 150 illustrations, 134 pages, $24.95

You will learn: The keys to a perfect ear set. Which tools will make your grooming chores easier and better. How to remove mats using safe tips that won't leave "holes"  in the coat. How to put last minute touches into your show grooming that make the difference between winning and losing!

Contents

1. How to Evaluate Your Dog
2. Basic Coat Care
3. Selecting Equipment
4. How to Brush Your Sheltie
5. Puppy Ears and Bracing
6. The Correct Ear
7. Trimming the Head
8. Trimming the Ruff
9. Trimming the Forelegs
10. Trimming the Nails
11. Trimming the Feet
12. Trimming the Hocks
13. Trimming the Body
14. Show Day
15. Product Notes
16. Grooming Notes on My Dog

About the Author

Barb Ross has bred, groomed and handled a variety of breeds successfully for over thirty years, finishing nineteen championships on her Happy Glen dogs. She has given grooming seminars throughout the western United States.