Things You'll Need
- Slicker brush
- Metal combs
- Natural bristle brush
- Hand stripping knife
- Thinning shears
- Scissors
Instructions
Bathe your Irish wolfhound using a shampoo that is rich in protein.
Shape beard and whiskers to be square and full.
Remove stray hairs on the head and ears either by using scissors or by hand stripping. Scissoring is more common and requires less expertise.
Brush and comb the dog regularly.
Pluck the coat once or twice per year, as needed, to get rid of extra dead hair that has not shed naturally.