Things You'll Need
- Blending shears
- Slicker brush
- Scissors
Instructions
Remove stray hairs from the face and tail using blending shears. The dog;s coat should have a smooth appearance. The dense, soft coat has a high luster and should lie flat against the body.
Bathe your Flat-Coated Retriever when necessary.
Fluff dry, but don't try to add any volume to the coat. It should be straight and flat and have a natural look. Don't over-style.
Remove stray hairs from the body using scissors or blending shears. There should be some natural feathering on the legs, tail and chest, but you want to create a neat, well-kept look.
Brush the dog once a week to improve the look of the coat and to remove shed hair. Brush with the grain of the coat. This breed is an average shedder.