How to Groom a Long Coat Chihuahua for a Show

The Long-Haired Chihuahua's coat is displayed and judged in its natural state at dog shows and competitions. The quality of the coat is one of the standards by which the dogs are judged. The Chihuahua's long coat is shown natural but minimal trimming is needed to keep the lines created by the coat neat and tidy. The trim should only concern flyaway hairs and feathering the neck and legs.

Things You'll Need

  • Comb
  • Pin brush
  • Slicker brush
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Instructions

    • 1

      Brush the freshly bathed and dried coat with the pin brush. Brush from the root the ends to remove tangles and knots.

    • 2

      Trim away flyaway hairs on the front and hind legs. The hair on the legs, called the pants, should be feathered. Clean up the line of the pants by trimming away extra long hairs

    • 3

      Trim any hairs on the neck and chest that are too long.

    • 4

      Trim the hair in between the pads. Push on the middle pad to spread the toes and trim the extra long hairs.

    • 5

      Trim the whiskers on the face.

    • 6

      Trim the hair around the anus and base of the tail.

    • 7

      Brush the dog with the slicker brush and double check that all of the natural lines of the coat are neat and distinct with feathering.