Combing my Bichon Frise....?

I have a Bichon Frise (Lily nearly a year old).... I take her to the dog groomers every 6-8 weeks to keep the coat short and more manageable. BUT I still have to comb her every day. I know you are supposed to comb your dogs coat in the direction of the hair growth, but with the Lily the fur is like afro hair and grows in ALL directions. I read some where that you should start at the tail and comb the Bichon Frise from the back (tail end) to the front (head) not from the front (head) to the back (tail). Is this the best way to comb them? The other problem I have is that Lily only has three legs, so she can%26#039;t stand up to be combed. I have to do it with her laying down. Does anyone who had a Bichon have any grooming tips or advice please? Thanks.

Combing my Bichon Frise....?
I work for woman who breeds and shows Portuguese Water Dogs, however she maintains two Bichon%26#039;s as pets. I would rather keep the Porties in a show cut year round than deal with the hair of the Bichons. However, it must be done. LOL





Actually, the fact that your dog lays down is a benefit. They should be laying during the brushing process. It is much easier. Bichons should be brushed AGAINST the lay of the hair for the best %26quot;fluff%26quot; They should also be brushed from the skin out rather than just the topcoat. Brushing up and out instead of down.





I usually start with the stomach, working my way up the sides, then doing the legs and finally the head. First remove all the tangles/mats with the end of a large comb and the use of a grooming spray, if needed.





With your dog%26#039;s back facing you, place your hand flat on her side with your fingers pointing toward her head. You should see a line of skin below your pinky finger. Start there and slowly brush away from you with each stroke pulling out a small section of the hair under your hand, moving your hand up her side as needed. The biggest mistake made is to try to brush from the outside in rather than starting at the skin and brushing your way out.





This is just a brief description. You may want to talk to your groomer and see if she can show you the best way to brush out your dog. There are also books and videos that you can find to show the proper grooming methods for each breed. I would recommend the videos as sometimes it%26#039;s easier to copy something you see than to read something and try to make sense of it.





Good luck and enjoy your %26quot;curly lap dog%26quot;.
Reply:Do what ever makes it easier on you and your puppy
Reply:i have 2 bichons and as cute as they are their coats need grooming a lot ten mins after doing it it still looks as bad as when u started!!! i spray de tangling spray first as start at the tail and work to the head! they hate it but it has to be done!
Reply:Only thing shampoo the hair properly and at times, have the massage of olive oil and then after shampoo . It will not create problem and hairs will be fluffy and nice without any problem.
Reply:Go to the site eurobichons and ask for help its a superb site for all toy dogs, I know its probably the best toy dog site I have ever seen.



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