folks at Pup-a-Razzi are pretty good. I'm pretty they do show grooms too. Though, not super close to you.
Thank you! I'll try calling them.folks at Pup-a-Razzi are pretty good. I'm pretty they do show grooms too. Though, not super close to you.
You know, she probably *could* - I'm not 100% sure how much of this she/they have done recently since they are primarily judges now and have been for a while (my breeders/handlers/co-owners are the same - Faye and Gary Strauss of Sherluck Dobermans). The bigger issue is that I don't see them until right before the shows, so if we're going to mess it up a little there won't be any time for it to grow out. That part about the average groomer not knowing how is what concerns me. Also, I don't want to tell her why I'm looking for the indepth groom (photo shoot) because I want to surprise her with the pictures when they're done - I know they will be excited and I love surprises like that! Probably sillyCan your breeder or handler show you? I don't know many people who know how to shave Dobermans for show. An average groomer wouldn't know. It takes less than 15 minutes for me to shaev and then bathe. I'm not great at the neck so I do it about 10 days before the show.
If you get a different size blades, you really can't hurt much if you use the lower numbered blades. I use a 30 for ears, and face. I use a 10 on the belly, flanks, neck, tail, creases, pasterns, etc.
No explanation needed - Certified PICTURE JUNKIE HEREAlso, I don't want to tell her why I'm looking for the indepth groom (photo shoot) because I want to surprise her with the pictures when they're done - I know they will be excited and I love surprises like that! Probably silly![]()
It's always so nice to hear I'm with kindred spirits here (and that not everyone thinks I'm crazy).No explanation needed - Certified PICTURE JUNKIE HEREHopefully others close to you can help with suggestions. And that sounds like a great surprise for them.
I met Faye at one national back in 2003. Well actually my hubby met her. I was too chicken to say hi, cuz she was a "big name." I mean FAYE STRAUSS!!! He just walked up introduced himself and she turned out to be "one of us" and very pleasant to talk to![]()
Oh seriously? Somehow I missed the fact that you guys are in the 'Couv too! I will PM you ...I live in Vancouver so my mom or I could probably help you out
ETA: We obviously aren't professionals, but have groomed a million Dobermans for show![]()
Take her up on it Kates--she and her mom definitely can groom Dobes and show you how to do it.I live in Vancouver so my mom or I could probably help you out
ETA: We obviously aren't professionals, but have groomed a million Dobermans for show![]()
Dobelove would be an awesome person to help you out if you two can connect![]()
Ha, you two better believe I am going to take them up on it! It's a very kind offer and I'm extremely curious to see what the grooming "should" look like - I also really want to learn what kind of equipment I should get to try this myself. Not sure when I'll be confident enough to do Alfred (although I do have many years experience clipping horses, so ...) but fortunately I have Audrey to practice on! Poor, poooooor Audrey.Take her up on it Kates--she and her mom definitely can groom Dobes and show you how to do it.
I'd offer but I'm up to my ears on a bunch of puppies (belonging to other people) whose ears I'm doing at the moment.
Tais Kulish - a friend that I ride with. She has taken some beautiful shots of the horse and me in the past.Agreed - that was a generous offer from Dobelove and she will do a great job for you.
Who are you having do your photo shoot?
I hope you post the photos, she does beautiful work!Tais Kulish - a friend that I ride with. She has taken some beautiful shots of the horse and me in the past.