IRISH SETTER

BLADES & TOOLS

COAT & GROOM TIPS

The most appropriate way to clip the coat of the back is with a hand stripping knife and thinning shears to card the back coat until it lies flat, however any amount of hand stripping requires professional training. Instead many groomers use a #7F or #5F blade. We strongly suggest a pictorial how-to groom guide for this breed such as in the books below.

Stray or superfluous hair on the back of the hocks is removed. The tail should be trimmed into a plume or wing shape.

Hand stripping knife can be used to neaten the appearance where the dog is not clipped, for example the head.

The chest hair should be left long. Neaten with scissors if desired, but not cut short.

"For folks who have a long/thick-coated Irish Setter, before taking the dog on hikes where the dog will go through weeds and woods, oil the dog's coat with a product such as Wu-Pi oil or All Systems Humectant to keep the dog's fur from picking up so many leaves and sticks. Make sure to wash it out completely afterwards, though, or it'll pick up dust and dirt something awful." Submitted by PetGroomer.com visitor.

Feathering on the legs and tails and ears must be straightened during the blow dry. Use a brush and comb to separate the hair while you dry.

"Use thinning shears on the head to create a more natural appearance. When clipping the ear keep it as flat as possible to prevent uneven clipping. Always brush out mats between toes before trimming the hair on paws." Submitted by Carolyn Bennett

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