I have taken a little video of Skippy a Fox Terrier that is hand stripped. He is about 3 years old now. When my client first got him from a show kennel in Malibu, CA, Skippy was a nervous wreck. Firstly, he was intact and had never been in a home. His first 18 months were in the show kennel and really had not been in a personal home. When he first arrived he had lots to learn but, has now made the transition beautifully. He was neutered which calmed him a lot and with constant training and love, he has turned into the perfect companion. He definitely still has that Fox Terrier mischievious side but, he is very sweet and loving.

As you will see in the video his coat is very coarse and wiry. His browns, tans and black have remained true and dark as a result of being hand stripped. It is a lengthy process but, well worth the effort. His owner likes to bateh him so I only do the stripping part of things. She and I work well together; she bathes him a week before my arrival so, he is a little dirty and oily. He does not get a traditional show grooming but, a style that is less structured and cioffed. My client prefers it that way. Skippy loves to go hiking and due to the stripping and coarse texture it creates, it is much easier to maintain after a long hike in the hills and mountains.

He is a joy to groom.