How To Groom a Black Russian Terrier Correctly?

The Black Russian Terrier is a large and powerful breed that makes for an excellent guard dog. Boasting a tousled double coat with a coarse texture and coal-black color, it is an adorable breed.

Although the Black Russian Terrier has evolved over the years, it is an unpretentious dog demonstrating aggression and trainability. It is due to this reason that it was widely used by the Soviet Union. With well-decorative and defined hair on its head, it even has a mustache and beard.

By Dur-e-Sabih 

If you own a Black Russian Terrier and want to know how to groom your bundle of joy correctly, you have come to the right place. Our guide aims to help you get a hang of grooming the breed. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right in.

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Grooming Steps

All you need to get started with grooming a Black Russian Terrier are some clippers, scissors, a wide-toothed comb, and a slicker brush. The following steps will ensure that your doggo looks its best.

• Start by brushing the entire coat using the slicker brush, just like you would brush German Shepherd puppies. Make sure to lift the coat to brush the sections thoroughly.
• Then, you must comb the coat with the wide-toothed comb.
• Once you are done with the brushing, you can proceed with bathing. You need to use natural shampoo as you don’t want the natural oils from the coat to be removed.
• Use a super absorbent towel to dry your Black Russian Terrier. Then, you can either comb or brush it. Finish it off by using a blower.
• Trim the ears from the tip, starting from the head, and move downwards. You should use an Oster No. 10 blade. Otherwise, you can rely on scissors to get the job done. Do tidy the scissors from the edge. You must hold your pup’s ears with your finger to ensure safety.
• To shorten the hair, you have to use scissors. For a deep-pointed look, comb the beard and cut the hair downwards.
• The scissors should be 2 to 4 inches or 5 to 10 centimeters for shortening the neck and body hair of the puppy. The chest area has to be fringed for a deep appearance.
• The tail will be shortened, whereas the under-tail anal area must be extra short.
• Hair on the foot must be neatly cut round and the front legs have to be scissored. To accentuate angulations, the black leg has to be trimmed. Keep in mind that the front part of the legs should have more hair to highlight the stifle.
• Don’t forget to trim under the feet to remove extra hair. After all, it would only make it harder for your little one to walk. You can use Oster No. 15 to clip it out.
• There should be no hair on the ears, teeth, or nails.

Things To Consider

Dog owners should consider the following to groom their Black Russian Terriers properly.

·        Brushing

When you brush a Black Russian Terrier, you should also use a metal rake to remove tangles under the coat. A de-shedding comb is worth getting as it can effectively remove dead hair. Although you don’t need to trim the eyebrows, you will have to brush them and keep them clean.

·        Bathing

A positive attitude and preparation are necessary for bathing your bundle of joy. Bathing is essential for preventing many infections as well as diseases. It is advised that you bathe your dog every 2 to 3 months. However, wire-coating dogs require more frequent bathing.

The coat has to smell fresh and appear shiny without any shedding hair. You must never bathe your Black Russian Terrier unless you have given it a proper brush for removing mats and dead hair. Moreover, you should stick to lukewarm water for the best results.

To get the dog wet, you can either use an unbreakable cup or a spray hose. Ensure water doesn’t get in its nose, ears, and eyes. Massage your pup when applying the pet shampoo and shampoo its head last. Then, rinse thoroughly from the head to the legs to avoid getting soap in its eyes.

·        Hair Clipping

When it comes to hair clipping, you might want to stick to a professional groomer. The reason behind this is that it isn’t easy dealing with its coat. You have to leave the work to an expert. Otherwise, you might make mistakes and put your doggo in a problematic situation.

·        Nails

Cutting your dog’s nails requires patience. Many dog owners tend to be apprehensive about the task. However, you can make things easier by using the proper conditioning. Nail clipping should be a stress-free activity. Do use a paw balm to keep the paw pads pliable.

To make sure that your Black Russian Terrier finds the nail clipping experience to be positive, you are to need to use positive reinforcement practices and offer treats. You will have to increase the number of nails you clip gradually. Never trim the nails too short.

·        Eyes / Ears

Although regular trimming is not required around the eyes and ears, you should conduct an inspection regularly to prevent the development of infections as they can cause significant harm. Do clean the eyes and ears of your doggo from time to time. A weekly examination will allow you to determine when to perform the cleaning. Make sure that you stick to a small trimmer when working on the area.

·        Teeth

Lastly, you must not forget to brush your Black Russian Terrier’s teeth regularly. Since dental problems can arise, you have to brush its teeth daily. Apart from this, you should take your dog to the vet for dental cleaning every few months.

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Conclusion

After you have gone over our guide, you will know how to groom a Black Russian Terrier. This highly intelligent breed requires daily exercise and regular brushing. Inspect its eyes, ears, nails, coat, and anal glands from time to time to avoid any complications.

About the Author

Dur-e-Sabih provides ghostwriting and copywriting services. She loves dogs and loves to write about dogs. Also, her educational background in Accountancy helps her in tackling topics ranging from career and business productivity to web development, finance, and digital marketing.

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