Brightening Shampoo

No Rinse Shampoo

The handlers/groomers/owners in these videos demonstrate how they would use the Pure Paws product line with their dogs. You may even notice sometimes that different handlers use different techniques when bathing & grooming. There are many ways to combine the products to acheive the look that is right for your dog. If you want more information on the individual products and what they can do for your dog please look at the Product Information page or email us at info@purepaws.net

Reconstructing Shampoo

Wet the coat. Then apply the Ultra Brightening Shampoo diluted 1 part shampoo to 8 parts water. Pour the mixture over the dog evenly and begin working into the coat. The optical brighteners will help enhance the colors of the coat. Then rinse the shampoo.

On coats that have white in them we recommend doing an extra bath using the No Rinse Shampoo as a second bath to help bring the white out on the coats. This can be used diluted or straight.

The final bath should be with the Ultra Reconstructing Shampoo diluted 1 part shampoo to 8 parts water. This will replace the moisture in the coat. Make sure to rinse the shampoo out and not leave behind any soapy residue.

There are several different ways to condition the Shih Tzu coat as well as different conditioners to use based on the quantity of the coat. If your dog’s coat is very thick condition using the following method: In a tub of water dilute the Ultra Silk Cream (see video- 1 to 2 tables spoons of Silk Conditioner to the tub of water) Make sure when the Silk Cream is diluted that the mixture does not contain chunks of conditioner. Put the dog in the tub and pour the conditioner over the coat. The idea is to allow the conditioner to penétrate the coat. Let the dog sit for 2-3 minutes then rinse the coat. If the coat is not to dense the second option would be to condition the coat with the Ultra Moisturizing Conditioner. Dilute the Moisturizing Condition 1 part conditioner to 8 parts water. Place the mixture into a liquid applicator. Distribute the conditioner through out the coat assuring that the mixture is evenly distributed through the coat. Let the mixture sit 2-3 minutes then rinse.

Silk Cream

Moisturizing Conditioner

Top Knot

While the coat is still damp use the Ultra Volumizing Spray Gel sprayed lightly on the top knot area. Once the area is dry the gel will help add texture to the base so that you can create the base.

Cover the dog with a small towel and apply pressure to the coat to absorb the excess water. Do not rub the dog dry. Take care to not apply pressure to the back when drying the coat with a towel. To acheive a nice finish to the coat when drying use a small hand help drier and finish drying the coat on a warm setting. While line drying the coat spary a small amout of the Shine Conditioning Spray into the coat.

Shine Conditioning Spray

For the finishing show touches flat iron the coat with the Finishing Show Spray. This will add that luster to the coat and acheive the maximum amount of lenghth. For trimming the coat we recommend the 7" Straight Cobalt Shears. A great shear will give you a great trim without any nicking. This will prevent splitting of the hair shafts.

Flat Iron & Trim

Without Oil - Dilute the Moisturizing Conditioner 1 part conditioner to 8 parts water. Distribute through out the coat evenly. Do not apply to the head (top knot) on show days. Let the conditioner sit in the coat for 3 minutes, run a little bit of warm water through the coat so that the conditioner penetrates all the way to the base of the coat. Run your fingers gently through the coat to assure that the conditioner has penetrated. Rinse with cool water.

With Oil - Mix 2 Tbs Moisturizing Conditioner; 2 Tbs Silk Cream; 1 Tsp Light Oil; 1 gallon water. Blend the mixture in a tub of warm water. Place the dog in the tub and float the coat (continually run the mixture through the coat using a cup to pur the mixture over the coat - see video).

Finish by drying the coat.

Moisturizer Conditioner

Grooming by Greg Larson

Grooming by Greg Larson

AKC Standard for the Coat

Coat
Luxurious, double-coated, dense, long, and flowing. Slight wave permissible. Hair on top of head is tied up. Fault: Sparse coat, single coat, curly coat. Trimming - Feet, bottom of coat, and anus may be done for neatness and to facilitate movement. Fault: Excessive trimming.

Color and Markings
All are permissible and to be considered equally.